(FREDERICTON, NB – August 18th, 2020) – Speedway 660 officials are excited to officially unveil the schedule of racing action for SpeedWeekend 2020. The Labour Day Weekend classic will be headlined by the 20th Annual Pro Stock 250 on Sunday, September 6th, the only 250-lap feature for the division currently scheduled in Atlantic Canada. Ashton Tucker (Lyttleton, NB) was the winner in the 2019 edition of the event.
The weekend will kick off with a new addition. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the traditional Corn Boil, Concert and Bonfire cannot be held within the infield of Speedway 660. Fans will be able to watch some racing to start SpeedWeekend though, as the Atlantic Modified Tour and the Fredericton Gun Shop Sharp Shooters will open the weekend on Friday, September 4th at 8pm. A Pro Stock Happy Hour practice will follow the racing action, giving the teams a chance to put down laps on the oval in a night time setting on 250 weekend prior to the big race. Grandstand admission for the Friday evening racing action will be $5.
Saturday’s racing card will once again be anchored by an extended distance Sportsman show as Martin’s Home Heating presents a 125-lap feature for the class. The Legend and Mini Stock divisions will compete in their only feature events of the weekend while the Tim’s Corner Motorsports Bandolero Blast kicks off with the first of two 25-lap features on SpeedWeekend 2020. The Mini Stock division will compete under Petty International Raceway Mini Stock rules. The start time for the Saturday SpeedWeekend show is 6pm.
SpeedWeekend 2020 will be capped on Sunday, September 6th with the 20th Annual Pro Stock 250. The 250 is the third of four races in the home and home series with Petty International Raceway for the Pro Stock division and is expected to draw the best talent from across Atlantic Canada to compete for the $10,000 top prize. The Atlantic Modified Tour will be back to contest their fourth of six point races on their 2020 season. The DMR Auto Street Stocks, Fredericton Gun Shop Sharp Shooters and Tim’s Corner Motorsports Bandolero Blast will round out the show. Qualifying begins at 2pm on Sunday, September 6th.
SPEEDWEEKEND 2020 SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH
8pm Start Time
Atlantic Modified Tour
Fredericton Gun Shop Sharp Shooters
Pro Stock Happy Hour
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH
6pm Start Time
Martin’s Home Heating Sportsman 125
Legends
Mini Stock
Tim’s Corner Motorsports Bandolero Blast
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH
2pm Start Time
20th Annual Pro Stock 250
Atlantic Modified Tour
DMR Auto Street Stocks
Fredericton Gun Shop Sharp Shooters
Tim’s Corner Motorsports Bandolero Blast
Registration for teams competing in the 20th Annual Pro Stock 250 will open on Monday, August 24th at 9am. More information can be found on Speedway660.com.
Advance tickets and campsites are available now by calling the Speedway 660 office at (506) 454-7223. Laps for the 20th Annual Pro Stock 250 are also available now for $50 each, with the money pledged going into the pocket of the leader of that sponsored lap.
The final tune up for SpeedWeekend takes place on Saturday, August 22nd when all four house divisions hit the track. The racing action is highlighted by the second edition of the Gunslinger 50 presented by Fredericton Gun Shop and Fairview Jeep Ram for the Sharp Shooter division. The RE/MAX East Coast Elite Realty Pro Stock, Martin’s Home Heating Sportsman and DMR Auto Street Stocks will play support to the Sharp Shooters. Post time on Saturday, August 22nd is 6:30pm.
For more information about SpeedWeekend 2020, or any event at Speedway 660, visit Speedway660.com, like @Speedway660 on Facebook or call the Speedway 660 Raceline at (506) 454-7223.
About Speedway 660:
Speedway 660 is one of Canada’s premier stock car racing facilities. Located in New Brunswick’s Fredericton region, it attracts race teams and fans from the Maritimes, New England and Quebec. The Speedway 660 racing season runs from mid May until Labour Day Weekend. SpeedWeekend, one of the most prestigious short track events in eastern North America, wraps up Speedway 660’s racing season.
