(Halifax, NS. April 22, 2013) Race Time Radio (RTR) and the Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour have inked a deal that will see six races on the 12-race 2013 Tour schedule broadcast on SiriusXM Satellite Radio.
This number is up by two from the previous season when Race Time Radio called races from Riverside International and Scotia Speedworld. The Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour is the only short track stock car racing series in Canada to be broadcast on SiriusXM Satellite Radio. Races will also be broadcast on the web at www.racetimeradio.com.
The broadcasts kick off on Sunday, May 19th with the season opening Lucas Oil 150 at Scotia Speedworld. RTR will return to Scotia Speedworld twice more in 2013, once for the 14th Annual Atlantic CAT 250 on August 10th and on September 14th to close off the season with the Dartmouth Dodge 200. The high banks of Riverside International Raceway will play host to RTR for their season opening Ron MacGillivray Chevrolet Buick GMC 150 on June 15th with the second event coming on July 20th for the coveted IWK 250 Presented by Steve Lewis Auto Body. For the first time, RTR will broadcast a race live from New Brunswick with the Petty Raceway International 150 being spotlighted on August 24th.
Airtimes will be announced as the events draw closer.
“The response we have received from the Race Time Radio broadcasts has been tremendous,” said Tara Foster, Assistant Manager of the Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour. “They are allowing us the opportunity to entertain not only our Maritime fans but a national audience. It’s providing great exposure not only for the Tour but also our valued sponsors.”
Race Time Radio is based out of Ontario and includes the broadcast team of Smokin’ Joe Chisholm, his wife Sue and son Joe Chisholm Jr., plus Gerry and Joshua Paxton along with Tim Terry the voice of the Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour. Joe and Joe Jr. co-host a pair of weekly motorsports shows streaming live on the internet at www.racetimeradio.com and on SiriusXM on Monday evenings at 9:00 PM Atlantic and 12:00 noon Atlantic on Saturdays.
“We are excited to have the opportunity to broadcast flag to flag coverage from some of Canada’s biggest stock car events!” Said Joe Chisholm, Host and Owner of Race Time Radio. “The Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour is a must see series for all race fans but it’s not always possible and that’s where Race Time Radio comes in – fans right across Canada and the US will be able to enjoy the stars of tomorrow today – all Live on SiriusXM and www.racetimeradio.com! With a potential listening audience of over 26 million subscribers and available online on our live stream fans from Coast to Coast won’t miss a lap!”
The Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour begins their quest for a 2013 champion on Sunday, May 19th at 4:00 PM with the Lucas Oil 150 at Scotia Speedworld. Five tracks comprise the 12-race schedule, which will take the Tour to all three Maritime Provinces over 17 weeks.
For the latest news and ticket information please visit www.maritimeprostocktour.com
About the Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour: The Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour (PST) 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. PST visits five tracks throughout the Maritimes during its May through September season. The Parts for Trucks 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 . You can also follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/prostocktour and like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/prostocktour
from: Tara Foster/ Media Contact
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