Lockhart Truck Center Joins Pro Stock Tour as Race Sponsor

(Halifax, NS, May 26, 2010) – The CARQUEST Pro Stock Tour is pleased to announce that Lockhart Truck Center has come on board as a major sponsor for the 2010 season. The Lockhart Truck Center 100 is set to run on July 3rd, at Scotia Speedworld, located just outside of Halifax, NS. Lockhart Truck Centre is Nova Scotia’s premier heavy truck dealer, servicing the Maritimes since 1985.

Lockhart have been a long time supporter of local racing, however this is their first partnership with the CARQUEST Pro Stock Tour. “We look forward to being a partner with the Maritime Pro Stock Tour.” Said David Lockhart, President of Lockhart Truck Center. “Lockhart's enjoys supporting local racing and wishes fans and racers our best for the upcoming season.”
The Lockhart Truck Center 100 replaces the long standing Forbes Chevrolet 100, that fans and racers alike have become accustomed to in early July. The Maritime Pro Stock Tour would like to thank Forbes for their many years of support and some incredible racing history.

The Lucas Oil 100 kicks off the 10th anniversary season of the CARQUEST Pro Stock Tour at Scotia Speedworld on Saturday, June 5th at 4:00pm. Tickets are $25 for adults, $5 for youth 8-15 years, children 7 and under are free. Tickets available at the gate on race day, or on line at www.ticketatlantic.com, Ticket Atlantic Box Office, participating Atlantic Superstores and charge by phone 902. 451.1221 (Service charges apply)

About Lockhart Truck Center:
Lockhart Truck Centre is Nova Scotia’s premier heavy truck dealer, servicing the Maritimes since 1985. Lockhart offers the complete Western Star line up of premium line haul and heavy-duty vocational applications and a new level of customer service that makes Lockhart Truck Centre your number one choice for sales and service. Their knowledgeable factory trained staff are ready to serve you with customized solutions tailored to your business. Visit www.lockharttruckcenter.ca for more information.

About the CARQUEST Pro Stock Tour:
The CARQUEST Pro Stock Tour (CPST) is the highest level of stock car racing in Canada. The Tour is recognized in the industry as one of the healthiest stock car racing series in North America. CPST visits four tracks throughout the Maritimes during its May through September season. The CARQUEST Pro Stock Tour is owned and operated by Maritime Pro Stock Tour Limited. For more information, call our administration office at 902.481.2531 or click www.maritimeprostocktour.com

About CARQUEST Auto Parts:
With nearly 4000 locations in North America, CARQUEST Auto Parts supplies the professional automotive service repair industry as well as do-it-yourselfers with replacement parts, tools and equipment.