Lucas Oil Joins CARQUEST Pro Stock Tour

Halifax, NS (April 3, 2007) – Maritime Pro Stock Tour Limited is pleased to announce that Lucas Oil Products Inc. has joined the CARQUEST Pro Stock Tour as a sponsor for the 2007 and 2008 seasons.

Lucas Oil becomes the “official oil” of the CARQUEST Pro Stock Tour and in addition will sponsor two races at Scotia Speedworld, the Lucas Oil 100 on May 26th and the Lucas Oil 100 on July 7th.

“Lucas Oil has a long history of involvement with racing and we wanted a presence on the east coast”. The CARQUEST Pro Stock Tour is the premiere stock car series in the Maritimes and we are excited to be involved with them, said Steve Snowden, Managing Director Lucas Oil Products Canada Inc. “

“We are proud to be associated with Lucas Oil Products, a leading international company and look forward to a long and mutually beneficial association”, said Ken Cunning, General Manager Maritime Pro Stock Tour. “We are eager to help Lucas Oil develop their brand in the Maritimes and encourage race fans to try their fine line of products.”

The CARQUEST Pro Stock Tour visits five different race tracks in the three Maritime Provinces on the east coast of Canada: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Facilities are required to meet specific criteria for the CARQUEST Pro Stock Tour events; ensuring quality shows for the audience and the competitors.

Lucas Oil Products is one of the fastest growing additive lines in the consumer automotive industry. A premium line of oils, greases and problem solving additives has firmly established Lucas as a prominent figure in this marketplace. Lucas also produces a heavy-duty line of products for the industrial and agricultural markets.

With nearly 4,000 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.

The CARQUEST Pro Stock Tour is operated by Maritime Pro Stock Tour Limited and features an 11-race series at five different tracks in the three Maritime Provinces. Top drivers from all three provinces compete including 2006 champion John Flemming and former champions Rollie MacDonald, Shawn Tucker and Wayne Smith. For more information on the CARQUEST Pro Stock Tour please visit MaritimeProStockTour.com or call our admin office Monday to Friday at (902) 481-2531.

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