{"id":47632,"date":"2024-08-15T14:03:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-15T17:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelaker.ca\/?p=47632"},"modified":"2024-08-15T14:03:00","modified_gmt":"2024-08-15T17:03:00","slug":"women-in-motorsports-to-be-celebrated-at-scotia-speedworld","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-z.thelaker.ca\/?p=47632","title":{"rendered":"Women in Motorsports to be celebrated at Scotia Speedworld"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;111&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;190&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>S<strong>COTIA SPEEDWORLD:<\/strong> The inaugural Fueling Change event, to celebrate all our incredible female drivers in the Bay Equipment Rentals Weekly Racing Series, will be held tonight, Aug. 16, at Scotia Speedworld.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From rookies to seasoned pros, these women are redefining what it means to compete in the world of motorsports. Join us as we celebrate these current and past trailblazers Friday night with an all-female autograph session, prizes &amp; giveaways, and of course lots of thrilling racing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Miss Canada and international role model, Jane Nicholson will also be joining us for Friday\u2019s festivities!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The all-female autograph session will take place at 7:00pm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the autograph session fans will enjoy a full evening of racing from the Bay Equipment Rentals Weekly Racing Series. On track this week are the Bluenose Pools Bandoleros, Toursec Mini Stocks &#8211; who will run an extended feature &#8211; and the Strictly Hydraulics Legends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate group=&#8221;8&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;115&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Current drivers and alumni expected to participate in the inaugural Fueling Change event<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bluenose Pools Bandolero Drivers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#2 Lily Whynot<\/strong> \u2013 Has competed in several INEX National events stateside, granddaughter of multi-time Hobby Stock Champion Mark Whynot<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br \/><strong>#27 Hailey Bland<\/strong> \u2013 2022 Beginner Bandolero Champion, 10 wins in championship year<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br \/><strong>#47 Irelyn Rose<\/strong> \u2013 third year competitor at Scotia Speedworld<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br \/><strong>#85 Bella Pashkoski<\/strong> \u2013 two feature victories, second in current point standings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br \/><strong>#92 Emma MacMillan<\/strong> \u2013 one Beginner feature victory, a part of the MacMillan racing family (father Marc is a Lightning Champion, brother Dylan competes in Toursec Mini Stock class) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;92&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;218&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#99 Bristol Matthews<\/strong> \u2013 2023 Beginner Bandolero Champion, daughter of Dave Matthews, multi-time Scotia Speedworld and East Coast Mini Stock Tour champion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#11 Addison Veinotte<\/strong> \u2013 Beginner point leader, eight feature victories across the Maritimes in 2024 \u2013 niece of Pro Stock Tour driver Jordan Veinotte<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#12 Shelby Chisholm<\/strong> \u2013 Second in Beginner points, four victories at Scotia Speedworld in 2024 \u2013 daughter of former ECI Pro Stock Tour champion and IWK 250 winner Donald Chisholm. Shelby\u2019s sister Emily is also a competitive racer but is unable to join as she prepares to head off to University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#15 Adlee Lively<\/strong> \u2013 One feature win, third in Beginner points \u2013 daughter of Sportsman driver Andrew Lively<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#16 Sarah Vandenburg<\/strong> \u2013 Rookie competitor, sister to 2023 Bandolero Champion Daniel Vandenburg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Toursec Mini Stocks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br \/><strong>#09 Ashley Stevens<\/strong> \u2013 2019 Rookie of the Year in Toursec Lightning<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;188&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;111&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Strictly Hydraulics Legends:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#07 Kelsey Hann<\/strong> \u2013 Karting standout, third year in Legend car competition, top ten in Legend points in 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br \/><strong>#14M Samantha MacDonald<\/strong> \u2013 Rookie in Legend car competition, multi-time Bandolero feature winner<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br \/><strong>#71 Nicole Richard<\/strong> \u2013 Karting graduate, sixth season in Legend cars<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alumni expected Friday evening include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Emily Robar<\/strong> \u2013 Rawdon Gold Miles, NS \u2013 Multi-time Bandolero and Legend winner at Scotia Speedworld, winner on Cross Roads Maritime League of Legends Tour, one ECI Pro Stock Tour start<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marie Brown<\/strong> \u2013 Antrim, NS \u2013 Competed in Hobby Stock and Late Model Sportsman division \u2013 Highest finishing female in the Sportsman division prior to Megan Parrott\u2019s victory (Third \u2013 2013 Finale)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;210&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;206&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sara Thorne<\/strong> \u2013 Chance Cove, NL \u2013 Youngest female to ever start a NASCAR Canada Series race at 18 years of age (Eastbound Park, 2022)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>McKenna Little<\/strong> \u2013 Lakeside, NS \u2013 former Bandolero competitor, daughter of multi-time sportsman champion and Pro Stock Tour competitor Russell Smith Jr.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These ladies may not be on the track every week anymore, but they blazed the way for some many of our younger competitors and our event would not be possible without them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scotia Speedworld would like to thank The Tire Man for their amazing contribution to the Fueling Change event and celebrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Admission for the Bay Equipment Rentals Weekly Racing Series is $20 for adults, $5 for youth (8-15yrs), children seven and under are free all season at Scotia Speedworld! Grandstands open at 5:00PM. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.scotiaspeedworld.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.scotiaspeedworld.ca<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;71&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;105&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[adrotate banner=&#8221;111&#8243;] [adrotate banner=&#8221;190&#8243;] SCOTIA SPEEDWORLD: The inaugural Fueling Change event, to celebrate all our incredible female drivers in the Bay Equipment Rentals Weekly Racing Series, will be held tonight, Aug. 16, at Scotia Speedworld. From rookies to seasoned pros, these women are redefining what it means to compete in the world of motorsports. 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