NBIS: Announces new division....

Rowboat Racing to be New Division? No… NBIS Hoping for Good Weather. Finally.

Fredericton, NB – You will have to excuse NBIS management for considering rowboat racing in the infield as a new division – after two weeks of rain, it’s a reasonable thought. However, at this point NBIS is only looking forward to finally opening the season this Sunday and getting their regular divisions underway. The event is co-sponsored by Riverview Ford Lincoln and Dairy Queen and will feature racing in all three regular divisions plus a number of off-track events. The green flag flies at 2pm on Sunday, May 22nd.

Unfortunately, it has been a soggy start to the season. The Riverview Ford Lincoln Season Opener was cancelled two weeks ago due to rain, then last weekend’s Kid’s Day Presented by Dairy Queen fell to the weather. April showers brings May flowers, but what do May showers bring? NBIS hopes less rain over the summer and great racing. “While its disappointing to have consecutive rainouts, we are optimistic that the weather will clear up and that it will be a drier summer” said NBIS General Manager Gord Curran, “On a positive note, we may finally have grass in the infield.” Also on the bright side, NBIS finally got their practice in last Saturday after two attempts.

Another positive is that the season will begin with a bigger bang than usual. In a unique co-sponsorship arrangement, Riverview Ford Lincoln will present the on-track events while Dairy Queen will present the off-track Kid’s Day activities. “We really appreciate the way Riverview and Dairy Queen came together for this event,” said Curran, “Both were very understanding of the circumstances and receptive to a co-sponsorship arrangement.”

While the adults will be concerned with following the on-track action which features points racing in the CARQUEST Pro Stock, Martin’s Home Heating Sportsman, and Coast Tire Street Stocks Divisions, kids will be looking forward to Dairy Queen’s off-track events. The kid’s activities are highlighted by the in-the-pits pre-race autograph session from 1pm-2pm - where kids get to meet their favourite driver in the pits - and a candy scramble on the front stretch during intermission. Last year, the kids picked up 50kg of candy in less than 2 minutes. “They are the only thing faster than the cars on that day,” said Curran. DQ also announced that their mascot, Curly Top, will be at the speedway. There will also additional surprises for the kids.

As part of their sponsorship, Dairy Queen is offering a limited amount of free youth tickets (ages 9-15) this week at Dairy Queen locations on Prospect St and Union St. in Fredericton. Just ask for a free youth ticket upon purchase of any DQ item.

NBIS is starting 2005 with a new cyber location as well. NBIS can now be found at www.nbisonline.com.

May 22nd Event:
Dairy Queen Presents Kid’s Day & Points Racing Presented by Riverview Ford Lincoln
Sunday, May 22nd at 2:00pm
Pit gates open at 9am
Grandstands open at Noon
In-the-Pits Autograph Session starts at 1:00pm
Racing starts at 2pm
Regular points racing in the CARQUEST Pro Stock, Martin’s Home Heating Sportsman, and Coast Tire Street Stock Divisions

Ticket Prices:
Adults (16 and over) $12
Youth (ages 9-15) $9
Children (ages 8 and under) FREE

Family Pass: Two adults, Two youth plus 4 pop and 4 fries for $35.