Management at Riverside International Speedway are pleased to announce that Farrell’s Excavating will be the title sponsor for this Saturday’s Upper Clements Park Maritime League of Legends race. The Farrells Excavating 50 will be the undercard for the Bumper to Bumper 300, a NASCAR Pinty’s Series race.
Top Legends racers from throughout the Maritimes, and beyond, are expected to enter the Farrell’s Excavating 50. The point leading No. 48 Farrell’s Racing entry will be piloted this week by North Carolina’s Alex Pacheo as Waylon Farrell readies for his NASCAR Pinty’s Series debut in the Bumper to Bumper 300. Rookie contender Craig MacDonald (Waverley, NS) sits second in the standings followed by Cory Hall (Jolicure, NB), and brother/sister racers Adam and Emily Meehan (Rawdon Gold Mines, NS) in fourth and fifth place, respectively.
Dylan Blenkhorn (Truro, NS), who got his start in Legends Cars and is now a multi-time winner on the Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour, is expected to enter his No. 67 Legends Car in the Farrell’s Excavating 50. Series officials expect upwards of 20 entries this Saturday. The Upper Clements Park Maritime League of Legends point standings can be found here.
Expected Entry List – Farrell’s Excavating 50 (as of Aug. 17)
- (08) Cory Hall, Jolicure, New Brunswick
- (1) Danny Harvey, Lantz, Nova Scotia
- (2) Craig MacDonald, Waverley, Nova Scotia
- (4) Kevin MacDonald, Antigonish, Nova Scotia
- (6) Adam Meehan, Rawdon Gold Mines, Nova Scotia
- (7) Jeff Cruickshank, Hantsport, Nova Scotia
- (10) Justin MacNeill, Bedford, Nova Scotia
- (14) Arnie Spinney, Coldbrook, Nova Scotia
- (22) Shane Lively, Middle Sackville, Nova Scotia
- (28) Robin Jongen, Kilworthy, Ontario
- (31) Will Farrell, Conception Bay South, Newfoundland
- (31x) Ryan St George, Winterton, Newfoundland
- (37) Cy Harvey, Elmsdale, Nova Scotia
- (38) Darren Sherwood, Cambridge Narrows, New Brunswick
- (48) Alex Pacheco (driving for Waylon Farrell), Kannapolis, North Carolina
- (53) Jarrett Butcher, Porter’s Lake, Nova Scotia
- (57) Paul Goulden, Shelburne, Nova Scotia
- (67) Dylan Blenkhorn, Truro, Nova Scotia
- (75) Emily Meehan, Rawdon Gold Mines, Nova Scotia
- (77) Mike Gettliffe, Port McNichol, Ontario
- (88) Nicholas Naugle, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
- (91) Craig Chisholm, Antigonish, Nova Scotia
Entry list is subject to change without prior notice. Â Â Â
The weekend kicks off Friday with the Highland HomeBuilding Centres 100 for the NAPA Sportsman Series and the Fast Four Invitational – the return of grass roots four cylinder racing to Riverside.
Racing starts at 7 p.m. Friday. Saturday’s schedule sees Legends heat races at 2:35 p.m. followed by NASCAR qualifying, the Legends feature, a NASCAR autograph session, opening ceremonies and the Bumper to Bumper 300 (green flag at 8 p.m.).
Tickets are available online or by calling 902-863-2410. Fans can purchase single day tickets or a weekend pass. Reserved seats are available for Saturday’s show, but only in advance. The Box Office at the track opens Friday at 4 p.m. and Saturday at Noon.
About Farrell’s’ Excavating
Farrell’s Excavating Limited started out with one man and a rubber tire backhoe, and in the last 25 years has grown into one of the largest heavy civil company’s in Newfoundland. Farrell’s Excavating play’s a major role in the completion of many large provincial and municipal projects that involve the building and paving of the provincial highways and rural roads. Along with producing and placing their own granular and asphalt, they are also a huge player in moving heavy equipment throughout the island. The company’s experience, resources, equipment and highly skilled and trained workforce continue to lead them into a future of exponential growth within their industry.
The company’s owner, William Farrell, has always had an interest in racing and started sponsoring a dirt car for Wayne Walsh over ten years ago at a local track in Avondale, NL. William (Billy) passed on his interest in racing to his two sons, William and Waylon, who along with Wayne, have clearly demonstrated a strong love and passion for the sport. Billy is extremely proud of the boys and is thrilled to be a part of the racing at Riverside.
About The Maritime League of Legends:
The Maritime League of Legends Association was formed in 2005 by a group of racer’s wanting to grow the Legends Cars division in the Maritime Provinces of Canada. In 2016, the Upper Clements Parks Maritime League of Legends Tour will visit five venues throughout Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island between May and September during its eeight-race season. For more information on the Maritime League of Legends, please visit www.maritimelegends.ca.
