(July 30th, 2024) – For race fans who have long made the trek to Speedway 660 on Labour Day weekend, it’s no secret that qualifying heats for the Yard Gear 250 are among the most action packed races contested all weekend. Just one year ago, celebrity NASCAR driver Stewart Friesen had the crowd on their feet with his bold three-wide pass during his qualifier.

For the 2024 edition of Lyle Bongards RV Sales SpeedWeekend, qualifying heats will come with extra excitement thanks to the great partners at Summit Dodge, who have expanded their relationship with Speedway 660. The top Pro Stock drivers in the region will set the field for the 24th Annual Yard Gear 250 through Summit Dodge heat races to kick-off all the action on SpeedWeekend Sunday.

The stakes are being raised with this announcement thanks to Summit Dodge – as not only will starting positions for the Yard Gear 250 be on the line, but cold hard cash will be up for grabs as well! Each Summit Dodge heat race will award $500 to the winner – but that’s not all! All top three finishers will receive a monetary bonus, with second and third places receiving $300 and $200 respectively. 

Summit Dodge is the Fredericton region’s dealer for both new and used Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and RAM vehicles. Located on Bishop Drive in Fredericton, their professional team is ready to assist you with all your vehicle buying needs. Find them online at summitdodge.ca! Summit Dodge is also the proud sponsor of Speedway 660’s Summit Dodge Sportsman division!

The Yard Gear 250 is the only marquee Pro Stock event in Atlantic Canada which does not utilize a time trial format to set the field for heat races – drivers draw for their starting position in heat races, a pivotal game of chance that has proven to trigger excitement. The addition of cash prizes will only enhance the spectacle that comes with Yard Gear 250 qualifying.

“Summit Dodge recently joined our team as a marketing partner for 2024 to present our Late Model Sportsman division, and to have them increasing their support and be a part of our biggest event of the year is super meaningful,” said Race Director Brent Roy. “Being the only major event to strictly set the starting lineup through heat races, the action to race for every position is among the best all weekend. Fans will want to make sure they arrive early and catch every lap of the Summit Dodge heat races!”

Lyle Bongards RV Sales SpeedWeekend runs from Friday August 30th through Sunday September 1st, 2024. Three full days of racing and entertainment are lined up, capped off with the 24th running of the Yard Gear 250 on Sunday evening. 

The action packed weekend of racing has been a Labour Day tradition for 24 years for Maritime stock enthusiasts, and the 2024 edition is shaping up to be one to remember! Two-time and reigning NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion Ben Rhodes has already been announced to be entering the Yard Gear 250. The Summit Dodge heat races will be the first opportunity for fans to see Rhodes on track in competition, as he will look to capture one of the heat race bonuses!

Fans are now able to reserve their campsite for Lyle Bongards RV Sales SpeedWeekend! Camping has become a SpeedWeekend tradition for many fans, with sites selling quickly! Reserve your campsite today by emailing [email protected].

For all up-to-date info from Speedway 660 and Lyle Bongards RV Sales SpeedWeekend, check us out online at Speedway660.com, or find them on Facebook at “Speedway 660”.

About Speedway 660:

Speedway 660 is one of Canada’s premier stock car racing facilities. Located in New Brunswick’s Fredericton region, it has attracted race teams and fans from the Maritimes, New England and Quebec since 1994. The Speedway 660 racing season runs from mid May until late September. SpeedWeekend, one of the most prestigious short track events in eastern North America, is the marquee event of the Speedway 660 season on Labour Day Weekend.