HALIFAX, NS – The pieces are coming together for the inaugural season of the Maritime Allstar Sportsman Series as series management announce a title sponsor, its 2022 schedule, race sponsors, and a 25-car registration list.
Auto World Truro Ltd. will sponsor the series seven-race schedule in 2022. With the announcement comes a new logo integrating the Auto World branding with that for the series as well as a new brand name for the series: the Auto World Maritime Allstar Sportsman Series.
“We’re excited to sponsor this new series,” said Dylan Blenkhorn, one of the region’s racing stars as well as the owner of Auto World Truro. “It’s good to give back to the racing community that we’ve been a part of for so many years. We wish the series and its racers much success.”
The Auto World Maritime Allstar Sportsman Series will race at five different tracks, four in Nova Scotia (Lake Doucette Motor Speedway, Riverside International Speedway, Scotia Speedworld, and Sydney Speedway) and one track in New Brunswick (Centre for Speed). Five of the feature races are scheduled to be 100 laps in length and two are 75 laps; drivers will accumulate championship points at each event at the driver with the most points after the seventh race will be crowned the inaugural Auto World Maritime Allstar Sportsman Series champion.
Series race sponsors are also being announced in conjunction with the schedule release and include R & D Performancenter (at Lake Doucette), Morse Industrial (at Centre for Speed), Master Group (at Scotia Speedworld), Robby’s Towing (at Sydney), and NAPA Auto Parts/Henry’s Auto Pro (for the three Riverside races).
2022 Auto World Maritime Allstar Sportsman Series Schedule
June 4 – Lake Doucette Motor Speedway, Digby, NS – R & D Performancenter 75
July 2 – Centre for Speed, Shediac, NB – Morse Industrial 100
July 16 – Scotia Speedworld, Halifax, NS – Master Group 100
July 22 – Riverside International Speedway, James River, NS – NAPA Auto Parts/Henry’s Auto Pro 100
August 6 – Sydney Speedway, Sydney, NS – Robby’s Towing 100
August 20 – Riverside International Speedway, James River, NS – NAPA Auto Parts/Henry’s Auto Pro 100
Sept 10 – Riverside International Speedway, James River, NS – NAPA Auto Parts/Henry’s Auto Pro 75
Twenty-five drivers have registered to race with the series in 2022 in some or all events from veterans to rookies, including:
- (0) Frank Fraser, Shubenacadie, NS
- (2) Corey Breen, Antigonish, NS
- (3) Darren Wallage, Oakfield, NS
- (6) TBA, Sydney, NS
- (8) Chris Reid, Fort McMurray, AB
- (9) Daniel Delorey, Antigonish, NS
- (10) Brady Creamer, Miramichi, NB
- (13) Brad DeCoste, Antigonish, NS
- (17) Colby Smith, North East Point, NS
- (18) Harry Ross White, Kennetcook, NS
- (23) Shawn Waterfield, Sydney, NS
- (24) Adam Carter, Lantz, NS
- (25) Andrew Lively, Middle Sackville, NS
- (29) Darren Price, Main-A-Dieu, NS
- (31) Lynden MacDougall, Sydney, NS
- (42) Ronnie MacKay, Sydney, NS
- (51) Dylan Dowe, Bedford, NS
- (53) Steve MacPhee, Yarmouth, NS
- (55) Dale Richardson, Stellarton, NS
- (67) Joey Rudderham, Glace Bay, NS
- (78) Dennis Nickerson, Marshy Hope, NS
- (82) Garth Bezanson, Stewiacke, NS
- (87) Kevin Morse, Antigonish, NS
- (92) Pete Miller, East Gore, NS
- (94) Deven Smith, Halifax, NS
“We’re overwhelmed with the support we’ve received for this series to date,” said Craig McFetridge, series owner. “From the tracks to the racers to the sponsors, and the fans, we’re very grateful. It should be an exciting season.”
Further details about other classes on the card for each show will be released by the host tracks.
About Auto World Truro:
The team at Auto World Truro Ltd. has over 50 years of experience in the automotive industry. They are dedicated to delivering excellent stress-free customer service and ensuring that every customer gets their dream car at a price they can afford. They provide virtual one-stop shopping for your next vehicle from the comfort of your couch as well as financing solutions for all credit types. They provide vehicle repair service, too, big or small – fast, quality, and affordable. Visit autoworldtruro.ca, call 902-895-7444 or drop by to see them at 204 Robie Street in Truro, NS.
About the Auto World Maritime Allstar Sportsman Series:
The Auto World Maritime Allstar Sportsman Series was founded late in 2021 and is based on the foundation of the sportsman series that raced at Riverside International Speedway since 2006. The new series goal is to enhance the sportsman class in the region by providing a platform for sportsman racers to test their talents at different venues and against different drivers throughout the Maritimes. Fans can learn more about the series by visiting www.MaritimeAllstars.ca or following them on Facebook (Maritime Allstar Sportsman Series). Questions or comments can be directed to info@maritimeallstars.ca.
IMPORTANT: Schedule and driver list are subject to change without notice.
