Lucas Oil 100 Saturday, May 23 at 4 p.m. Scotia Speedworld Halifax, NS

Photo Credit: Ken MacIsaac


Proude Gets the Win

HALIFAX, NS (May 23, 2009) - The Lucas Oil 100 has just concluded with PEI's Greg Proude taking the checkered flag - his third series win. Proude was chased to the end by Daryl Mahar, who finished second. John Flemming. Wayne Smith and Lonnie Sommerville rounced out the top five.

Proude set fast time in time trials, drew number one for the Dash start and won the Dash - to start first in the feature. He was overtaken on the first circuit by Craig Slaunwhite, who led through lap 19 before Proude made the pass for the point, and as it turned out, the win on lap 20.

The race saw five caution periods and took right around 55 minutes to complete. Two-time series champion Shawn Tucker was involved in a crash on lap 37 that saw him limping as he left the car. Donald Chisholm, who had been involved in an earlier wreck, replaced Tucker to finish the race in the 52 car. Slaunwhite was also involved in the same wreck as Tucker, which happened as the two were battled for the second spot going by lapped traffic on the backstretch.

Heat race winners were Dave O'Blenis, Robbie MacLean and Kent Vincent. Jonathan Hicken won the B Feature.

Ian Mollins and Scott MacLean won the Legends heat races; Justin MacNeill won the feature, followed by Chris Johnson and Cy Harvey. The race was called complete on lap 49 of 50 after Jeff Atkinson barrel-rolled down the front straight; he walked away from the wreck.

Thirty cars entered the race; 26 started the feature.

NOTES: It was good to see veteran flagman Art Steeves on the starter's stand. Steeves, known all over the eastern seaboard for his exciting style, has been in racing for more than 40 years, but plaguing back problems have kept him off the starter stand for the last couple years. Steeves is back on a four-week contract training new series starter Bobby Nielsen...Another familiar face in regional racing circles, Dan MacKay, was back on track Saturday behind the wheel of the CARQUEST Tour pacecar.

UNOFFICIAL RESULTS - LUCAS OIL 100 showing name, hometown , laps completed
1.Greg Proude, Charlottetown, PE / 100
2. Daryl Mahar, Five Island Lake, NS / 100
3. John Flemming, Halifax, NS / 100
4. Wayne Smith, Timberlea, NS / 100
5. Lonnie Sommerville, Saint John, NB / 100
6. Shawn Turple, Enfield, NS / 100
7. Robbie MacLean, Charlottetown, PE / 100
8. Dave O'Blenis, Boundary Creek, NB / 100
9. Chris Hughes, Brackley Beach, PE / 99
10. Jonathan Hicken, Montague, PE / 99
11. Mike Stevens, Salisbury, NB / 99
12. Roger Crane, Montague, PE / 99
13. Kris Fournier, Charlottetown, PE / 99
14. Roger Miller, Kennetcook, NS / 99
15. Kent Vincent, Crapaud, PE / 97
16. Shawn Tucker, Fredericton, NB / 96
17. Darren MacKinnon, Winsloe, PE / 96
18. Craig Slaunwhite, Terence Bay, NS / 95
19. Shawn Pierce, Bridgewater, NS / 93
20. George Koszkulics, New Glasgow, NS / 84
21. Darren Vanderaa, Milton, PE / 46
22. Mike MacKenzie, Dartmouth, NS / 36
23. Pete Miller, Kennetcook, NS / 36
24. Sandy Livingston, Jr., Springhill, NS / 31
25. Scott Livingston, Charlottetown, PE / 7
26. Donald Chisholm, Antigonish, NS / 4
27. Lowell Affleck, Summerside, PE / DNQ
28. Josh Jaillet - DNQ
29. David Heino - DNQ
30. Jason Carnahan - DNQ

Watch for Ken MacIsaac's Lucas Oil 100 Photo Gallery this week on CheckersToWreckers.com...

Green Flag Fast Facts

PST Event # 1 of 12, for 2009

Feature Race Distance: 100 laps

2008 Race Winner: Shawn Turple

Year-To-Date Results & Point Standings: n/a - new season

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Event Preview

Forecast Good for Saturday's CARQUEST Tour Season Opener at Speedworld
Posted May 20, 2009; Source - Series Communications

HALIFAX, NS (May 19, 2009) - Maritime race fans and drivers alike do not have to wait much longer to hear the four most anticipated words in racing: "Gentlemen Start Your Engines!" Scotia Speedworld will open its gates this Saturday for the first time in ‘09 as it hosts the CARQUEST Pro Stock Tour’s season opener, the Lucas Oil 100.

Organizers are expecting more than 30 teams to enter the event - so competition to be fierce as drivers will have to race their way into the main event, with a 26-car starting grid. Entries for the Lucas Oil 100 include defending champion Wayne Smith, along with runners-up Lonnie Sommerville and Shawn Turple.

Opening the show is the Maritime League of Legends Tour who will run a 50-lap feature prior to the Lucas Oil 100. Singer/songwriter John Gracie will perform the national anthem.

In addition to the great racing action on the track fans will have the opportunity to win great prizes, including a VIP package to the Forbes Chevrolet 100 on July 4 at Scotia Speedworld. There will also be face painters on site for the kids and cool new CARQUEST Pro Stock Tour merchandise for sale.

Racing action starts at 4:00 p.m., with Atlantic Tiltload Time Trials set to begin at 3:10 p.m. Box office and grandstands open at 1:00 p.m.

Admission for the Lucas Oil 100 is $25.00 for adults; $5.00 for youth aged 8-15; children seven and under are admitted free. All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Pit admission is $30.00 and restricted to those 16 and older. Tickets are available at the gate on race day or in advance at Ticket Atlantic outlets (Atlantic Superstores), by phone 902.451.1221 or www.ticketatlantic.com.

Expected Entry List - Lucas Oil 100
Robbie MacLean, Winslow, PEI
David Heino, Barrington, NS
Mike MacKenzie, Dartmouth, NS
Allison MacKinnon, Oyster Bed Bridge, PEI *
Shawn Turple, Enfield, NS
Jonathan Hicken, Brudenell, PEI
Lowell Affleck, Summerside, PEI
Kent Vincent, Westmoreland, PEI
Dan Eddy, Lower Sackville, NS
Marty Prevost, Fall River, NS
Darren MacKinnon, Milton, PEI
Darren Vanderaa, Milton, PEI
Shawn Pierce, Bridgewater, NS
Lonnie Sommerville, Saint John, NB
Scott Livingston, Charlottetown, PEI
Mike Stevens, Riverview, NB
Greg Proude, Springvale, PEI
Chris Hughes, Brackley Beach, PEI
Kris Fournier, Charlottetown, PEI
Sandy Livingston, Springhill, NS
Wayne Smith, Halifax, NS
Dave O'Blenis, Boundary Creek, NB
Shawn Tucker, Fredericton, NB
Jason Carnahan, Stilesville, NB *
Daryl Mahar, Hubley, NS
Roger Crane, Montague, PEI
Roger Miller, Kennetcook, NS
George Koszkulics, New Glasgow, NS
Donald Chisholm, Antigonish, NS
Pete Miller, Kennetcook, NS
Joel Hickox, Cornwall, PEI
John Flemming, Halifax, NS
Phillip Barkhouse Jr., Beaverbank, NS
Craig Slaunwhite, Terence Bay, NS

*Indicates EIT Race Radios Rookie of the Year Contender
Expected entry list is subject to change without notice.

Event Format

Saturday May 23 at Scotia Speedworld
10:00 a.m. Back Gate Opens
10:00 a.m. Tech Opens
12:30 p.m. CARQUEST Tour Practice
1:10 p.m. Legends Practice
1:30 p.m. CARQUEST Tour Practice
2:00 p.m. Legends Practice
2:10 p.m. CARQUEST Tour Practice
2:30 p.m. Track Closes
2:35 p.m. CARQUEST Tour Drivers meeting at Tour Trailer, followed by time trial setup
3:00 p.m. Legends Drivers meeting at lineup board

3:10 p.m. CARQUEST Tour Time Trials, followed by Dash draw

4:00 p.m. RACING

CARQUEST Tour Dash 10 laps

Legends Heats 10 laps

CARQUEST Tour Heats 10 laps

Legends Feature 50 laps

CARQUEST Tour "B" Feature (if req'd.) 20 laps

Lucas Oil 100 Driver Introductions, infield pit setup by teams at same time

CARQUEST Tour LUCAS OIL 100

Format Subject to Change without Notice

Track Info

Scotia Speedworld is a 3/10-mile asphalt oval stock car racing track featuring weekly racing for six divisions and several special events during the race season, which runs from May to September. Scotia Speedworld is located at Exit 6, Hwy. 102, across from the Halifax Stanfield International Airport. For more information on Scotia Speedworld events please call their Event Hotline at (902) 873-2277 or visit their website at www.scotiaspeedworld.ca.



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