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May 15, 2023
Innisfil, Ontario – Race one of the 2023 NASCAR Pinty’s season was dominated by one driver – Treyten Lapcevich.
But his victory wasn’t without a challenge.
After topping the leaderboards in practice and qualifying and leading the first 246 laps of the 250-lap race, Lapcevich seemed untouchable.
It wasn't until a late caution with eight to go, that it became anyone’s race to win.
Alex Guenette, who restarted the race from second on the final restart, took the lead with two to go.
While victory was insight for Guenette, the driver of the No. 20 FBM/Delta Bingo Chevrolet was still close behind. In the final corner, Lapcevich got to Guenette's inside, made contact, and drove through on his way to his third win of his NASCAR career, while the No. 3 ASSA ABLOY / Motos Illimitées Chevrolet finished second.
“Those restarts got nerve racking,” said Lapcevich. “A hole opened up in turn three on that last lap and we were able to get it done.
The only laps that Lapcevich did not lead were held by Guenette, who starts the season with his new team, Ed Hakonson Racing.
“I gave it all I had there. Got the lead with one lap to go but just came up short,” said Guenette. “Gives us a lot of confidence for the rest of the season”.
Kevin Lacroix, who was a close contender in the three-way battle for the lead on the final restart, finished the race in third, ahead of reigning champion Marc-Antoine Camirand, and Donald Theetge, who rounded out the top-five.
D.J. Kennington, L.P. Dumoulin, J.P. Bergeron, Larry Jackson, and Brandon Watson finished sixth through 10th respectively.
The 2023 NASCAR Pinty’s season will continue next weekend, Sunday, May 21, at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Bowmanville, Ontario. The race can be streamed live on TSN+ and FloRacing.
Victoire dominante pour Treyten Lapcevich en ouverture de la saison 2023 au Sunset Speedway
Innisfil, Ontario - La première course de la saison 2023 de la série NASCAR Pinty's a été dominée par un pilote - Treyten Lapcevich.
Toutefois, cette victoire ne s’est pas été réalisée sans défi.
Lapcevich semblait intouchable après avoir terminé en tête des essais et des qualifications et avoir mené les 246 premiers tours de la course de 250 tours.
Alors qu’il ne restait que huit tours avant de croiser le fil d'arrivée, une neutralisation joue les trouble-fête, et la victoire devient à la portée du peloton de tête.
Alex Guénette, en deuxième position lors de cette ultime relance, prend la tête à deux tours de la fin.
La victoire semble acquise pour Guénette toutefois, le pilote de la Chevrolet n°20 FBM/Delta Bingo est juste derrière lui. Dans le dernier virage, Lapcevich se positionne à l'intérieur de Guénette, entre en contact avec lui et le dépasse pour remporter sa troisième victoire en carrière NASCAR Pinty's, tandis que la Chevrolet n°3 ASSA ABLOY / Motos Illimitées d'Alex Guénette termine deuxième.
« Les relances ont été éprouvantes, » déclare Lapcevich. « Une ouverture s’est présentée dans le troisième virage, au dernier tour, nous permettant de passer devant Guénette. »
Les seuls tours que Lapcevich n'a pas menés l'ont été par Guénette, qui commençait sa saison avec une nouvelle équipe, Ed Hakonson Racing.
« J'ai donné tout ce que j'avais. J'ai pris la tête à un tour de l'arrivée, sans réussir à l'emporter », explique Guenette. « Cela nous donne beaucoup de confiance pour le reste de la saison. »
Kevin Lacroix, qui était un proche participant dans la bataille à trois pour la tête lors de la dernière relance, termine la course en troisième place, devant le champion en titre Marc-Antoine Camirand et Donald Theetge, qui complète le top-5.
D.J. Kennington, Louis-Philippe Dumoulin, J.P. Bergeron, Larry Jackson et Brandon Watson terminent respectivement de la sixième à la dixième place.
La saison 2023 de la série NASCAR Pinty's se poursuit le week-end prochain, dimanche 21 mai, au Canadian Tire Motorsport Park de Bowmanville, en Ontario. La course sera diffusée en direct sur TSN+ et FloRacing.
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May 12, 2023
Daytona Beach, Florida – NASCAR today announced a multiyear partnership agreement with Freshstone Brands as an Official Partner of NASCAR Canada and the NASCAR Pinty’s Series.
As part of the agreement, Freshstone Brands will sponsor the “Tiffany Gate Midway Point of the Race” Award in all NASCAR Pinty’s Series races. The award goes to the driver that is the midway leader of the race.
“We are thrilled this partnership with Freshstone Brands will benefit the entire NASCAR Canada industry, including our teams and fans,” said Chad Seigler, NASCAR Chief International Officer. “Freshstone’s commitment to rewarding teams for on-track accomplishments will help us continue to attract the best drivers and teams in Canada. Through exciting on-site activations, Freshstone will give our fans more options to enjoy while at the racetrack.”
Based in Burlington, Ontario, Freshstone Brands is a market leader in prepared meals, serving customers across Canada. Freshstone is the parent company for brands including Tiffany Gate, Kingsway Food, Keybrand, Kitchen Partners and Johnston’s Home Style Products.
“Our team at Freshstone is excited to launch this partnership with NASCAR to showcase our new retail brands and wide assortment of products alongside some of the best motorsport racing in Canada,” said Jennifer Booth, Freshstone Brands Partnership and Media Manager. “We look forward to integrating our Freshstone Racing brand and interacting with NASCAR fans and teams during our trackside activations that will offer a unique race day experience to connect our brand with race fans across Canada.”
The 2023 NASCAR Pinty’s Series season builds upon 17 years of history as the series visits some of the country’s most famous tracks and beautiful provinces, including two stops at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP), a trip over the ocean to Eastbound Speedway in Newfoundland and Labrador, the streets of Toronto, and the illustrious Grand Prix of Trois-Rivieres (GP3R).
The series will also make its return to dirt at Ohsweken Speedway for a two-night event. Freshstone will star as the entitlement sponsor on the first night (Monday, Aug. 14), while the NASCAR Pinty’s Series will celebrate its 200th race on night two (Tuesday, Aug. 15).
All NASCAR Pinty’s Series races stream live on TSN’s new subscription based, streaming platform, TSN+ and FloRacing in the United States. Tape-delay broadcasts air on TSN and RDS2 in Canada.
Fans can stay connected to the NASCAR Pinty’s Series – and all things NASCAR in Canada – at www.nascar.ca, on Twitter, Facebookand Instagram.
About NASCAR
Celebrating its 75th Anniversary in 2023, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 16 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Sprint Race, NASCAR Mexico Series, NASCAR Pinty’s Series (Canada), NASCAR Whelen Euro Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in eight cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 12 countries and more than 30 U.S. states. For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat (‘NASCAR’).
About Freshstone Brands
Freshstone Brands Inc. is a premier manufacturer of high-quality prepared food products that services the retail, foodservice, and co-manufacturing channels. We have 6 Kitchens, and 1 Distribution center strategically placed around Canada and near the US border. At Freshstone Brands, we pride ourselves on our values of people, teamwork, customers, priority focus and continuous improvement. The Kitchen is where people come together!
NASCAR et Freshstone Brands annoncent un partenariat pluriannuel
Freshstone se joint à la série NASCAR Pinty's à titre de partenaire officiel et de bourses
Daytona Beach, Floride – NASCAR annonce aujourd'hui la conclusion d'une entente de partenariat pluriannuelle avec Freshstone Brands à titre de partenaire officiel de NASCAR Canada et de la série NASCAR Pinty's.
Dans le cadre de cette entente, Freshstone Brands commanditera la bourse « Tiffany Gate de la mi-course » à toutes les courses de la série NASCAR Pinty's. Ce prix est décerné au pilote qui mène la course à mi-parcours.
« Nous sommes ravis que ce partenariat avec Freshstone Brands profite à l'ensemble des intervenants de NASCAR Canada, y compris nos équipes et amateurs, », a déclaré Chad Seigler, directeur général international de NASCAR. « L'engagement de Freshstone à récompenser les équipes pour leurs réalisations en piste nous aidera à d’autant plus attirer les meilleurs pilotes et équipes du Canada. Grâce à des activités passionnantes sur place, Freshstone offrira à nos partisans un plus grand choix de produits à savourer pendant leur visite à la piste. »
Basé à Burlington, en Ontario, Freshstone Brands est un chef de file du marché des repas préparés, desservant des clients partout au Canada. Freshstone est la société mère de marques telles que Tiffany Gate, Kingsway Food, Keybrand, Kitchen Partners et Johnston's Home Style Products.
« C’est avec engouement que l’équipe de Freshstone lance ce partenariat avec NASCAR. Nous présenterons nos nouvelles marques destinées au détail et un vaste assortiment de produits, aux côtés de la meilleure série de courses automobiles du Canada, » a déclaré Jennifer Booth, directrice des partenariats et des médias de Freshstone Brands. « Nous sommes impatients d'intégrer la marque Freshstone Racing et d'interagir avec les amateurs et les équipes de NASCAR lors des activités en bordure de piste, qui offriront une expérience unique les week-ends de courses. »
La saison 2023 de la série NASCAR Pinty's s'appuie sur 17 ans d'histoire en ayant visité des pistes célèbres et les plus belles provinces du pays. Notamment, deux arrêts sont prévus au Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP), un voyage en traversier au Eastbound Speedway à Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador, dans les rues de Toronto, ainsi qu’à l'illustre Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières (GP3R).
La série retourne également sur le circuit de terre battue du Ohsweken Speedway pour deux soirs d’événement. Freshstone sera le commanditaire principal de la première soirée (lundi 14 août), alors que la série NASCAR Pinty's célébrera sa 200e course lors de la deuxième (mardi 15 août).
Toutes les courses de la série seront diffusées en direct sur la nouvelle plateforme par abonnement de TSN, TSN+ et sur FloRacing aux États-Unis. La rediffusion des courses sera disponible sur TSN et RDS2 au Canada.
Pour toutes les informations concernant la série NASCAR Pinty's - et tout ce qui concerne NASCAR au Canada - www.nascar.ca, sur Twitter, Facebook et Instagram.
À propos de NASCAR
Célébrant son 75e anniversaire en 2023, la National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) est le plus important organisme de sanction en sport automobile en Amérique du Nord, et propriétaire de 16 des principales installations de divertissement en sport automobile aux États-Unis. NASCAR organise des courses dans trois séries nationales (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™ et NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), dans quatre séries internationales (NASCAR Brasil Sprint Race, NASCAR Mexico Series, NASCAR Pinty's Series (Canada), NASCAR Whelen Euro Series), dans quatre séries régionales (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West et NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) et une série locale (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series). L'International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) régit l'IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, la principale série américaine de courses d'endurance pour voitures de sport. NASCAR est également propriétaire de Motor Racing Network (MRN), Racing Electronics et ONE DAYTONA. Basée à Daytona Beach, en Floride, avec des bureaux dans huit villes d'Amérique du Nord, la NASCAR sanctionne plus de 1 200 courses par année dans 12 pays (dont plus de 30 États aux États-Unis). Pour plus d'informations, visitez www.NASCAR.com et www.IMSA.com et suivez NASCAR sur Facebook, Twitter, Instagram et Snapchat ("NASCAR").
À propos de Freshstone Brands
Freshstone Brands Inc. est un fabricant de premier plan de produits alimentaires préparés, de haute qualité, qui dessert les canaux de vente au détail, la restauration et la co-fabrication. Nous disposons de six cuisines et d'un centre de distribution stratégiquement situés au Canada et près de la frontière américaine. Chez Freshstone Brands, nous sommes fiers de nos valeurs : nos employés, le travail d'équipe, nos clients, la gestion des priorités et l'amélioration continue. La cuisine est l'endroit où les gens se rassemblent !
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May 12, 2023
Saint-Eustache, Quebec – It's finally the start of the NASCAR Pinty's race season for Kevin Lacroix, who will be driving the #74 Lacroix Tuning | NAPA Auto Parts car for the entirety of the 2023 season.
The season will be kicking off at Sunset Speedway in Ontario this Saturday, May 13th. The team is ready to celebrate Lacroix's 8th full-time season, this time equipped with a new level of determination.
"We have a new car for ovals," explained Lacroix. "We've been having trouble with our oval car for the past three years and we couldn’t seem to find the problem. So we decided to change it for this season. We have completed some testing at Autodrome Chaudière and it appears that the problems have been resolved. Of course, private testing is not all-encompassing, and the real test will come once we are on track with the rest of the field."
He will be racing in the NAPA Performance Synthetic Oil livery this weekend at Sunset Speedway, "I'm happy to be able to represent NAPA and its performance synthetic oil at the track", he said. "Our stores were welcomed under their banner last year, and I'm proud to be able to display their colours all across Canada."
He will start the NASCAR Pinty's season at the Innisfil track, located 40 minutes from Toronto. The 1/3 mile oval will host the NTN Ultimate Bearing Experience 250, a 250 lap event, which includes a 5 minute break at the halfway mark on lap 125.
Last year, the Saint-Eustache driver finished in 5th place, a respectable result to start the season. This year, he is aiming to stay out of trouble and claim a Top3-finish in his new oval car.
The race will kick off at 7 p.m., and racing fans can watch the event live on the TSN app.
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May 12, 2023
Oka, Quebec – The first round of the NASCAR Pinty's season will kick off this Saturday at Sunset Speedway. This event will also be Thomas Nepveu’s first-ever stock car race, competing this season in the #24 Evirum | Home Hardware Nepveu car prepared by Jacombs Racing.
Although this is the first event of the season, the Oka native is ready to face the rest of the field; "I tested with Jacombs last fall and in the spring," he explained. "I have experience on oval tracks from my years in USF2000, but it's still an adjustment because both the single-seater and the Porsche are very different cars to drive in comparison to stock cars."
This will be a season of learning opportunities for Nepveu, who will be racing on some of Canada's biggest tracks, "I'm looking forward to getting back on track and racing with the best drivers in the country. My hope is to be able to crack into the top 10 in my first race, but I know it's going to be tough, especially at Sunset Speedway, so I'll have to be strategic and patient."
The Ontario track will host the Sunset Speedway 250, a 250-lap event with a 5-minute break on lap 125 at the halfway mark. The 1/3 mile oval track is located 40 minutes north of Toronto and always attracts a large crowd of racing enthusiasts. Although it is a small track, it is very technical and a great challenge for all drivers.
"I think it will be important to stay out of trouble for the first round of the season," he continued. "Just like in the Porsche Carrera Cup, I’m anticipating that I’ll gain experience and confidence quickly."
The qualifying session for the Sunset Speedway 250 will take place at 5:00 pm. Each driver will have the opportunity to run two laps with the goal of setting the fastest time. Afterwards, the green flag will wave at 7:00 pm for the race. The races will be broadcast live on TSN.ca and the TSN app.
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May 12, 2023
Daytona Beach, Florida – Last night’s announcement of seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson as one of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers completed the list after a several-week rollout. The drivers, honored in celebration of NASCAR’s 75th anniversary, will be recognized during the annual Throwback Weekend at Darlington Raceway.
The unranked collection of the sport’s greatest drivers comprises 25 new names who were added to the list of 50 Greatest Drivers that received the distinction during NASCAR’s 50th anniversary in 1998.
The new additions were determined by a blue-ribbon committee of former drivers, team owners, industry personnel, NASCAR executives and current and former media members. NASCAR partnered with industry stakeholders to add the element of surprise as it revealed five new names each of the past five weeks, much to the delight of fans and the drivers themselves.
Darlington race weekend will serve as the capstone celebration for the 75 Greatest Drivers, as the full group will be honored prior to Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 (3 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). Several NASCAR legends will attend and participate in fan-facing activities including autograph sessions and live Q&A’s on Saturday and Sunday. More details are available at darlingtonraceway.com.
Fans can visit the NASCAR 75 content hub for more details about the 75 Greatest Drivers and other anniversary content, including interactive historical timelines, entire seasons-in-review, original content with legendary drivers and more.
The following were recently announced as one of NASCAR’s Greatest Drivers:
- Sam Ard – Back-to-back NASCAR Xfinity Series champion (1983-84).
- Greg Biffle – Won 19 NASCAR Cup Series races. 2002 Xfinity Series champion and 2000 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series champion.
- Jeff Burton – Won 21 NASCAR Cup Series races and 27 Xfinity Series races.
- Kurt Busch – 2004 NASCAR Cup Series champion won 34 Cup races including the 2017 Daytona 500.
- Kyle Busch – Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion (2015, ’19) and 2009 NASCAR Xfinity Series champion.
- Dale Earnhardt Jr. – 15-time Most Popular Driver won 26 times in the Cup Series, including two Daytona 500s. Won back-to-back Xfinity Series championships in 1998-99.
- Carl Edwards – Won 28 NASCAR Cup Series races. 2007 Xfinity Series champion.
- Chase Elliott – 2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion and 2014 Xfinity Series champion.
- Denny Hamlin – Won 49 NASCAR Cup Series races including three Daytona 500s (2016, ’19, ’20).
- Kevin Harvick – 2014 NASCAR Cup Series champion has 60 Cup wins. Two-time Xfinity Series champion (2001, ’06).
- Ron Hornaday Jr. – Four-time NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series champion (1996, ’98, 2007, ’09).
- Jimmie Johnson – Record-tying seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion (2006-10, ’13, ’16).
- Bobby Labonte – 2000 NASCAR Cup Series champion and 1991 NASCAR Xfinity Series champion.
- Randy LaJoie – Won consecutive NASCAR Xfinity Series championships in 1996-97.
- Kyle Larson – 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion.
- Joey Logano – Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion (2018, ’22) has 32 Cup Series wins including the 2015 Daytona 500.
- Kasey Kahne – Won 18 NASCAR Cup Series races.
- Matt Kenseth – 2003 NASCAR Cup Series champion won 39 Cup races including two Daytona 500s.
- Brad Keselowski – 2012 NASCAR Cup Series champion and 2010 Xfinity Series champion.
- Sterling Marlin – Won 10 NASCAR Cup Series races including back-to-back Daytona 500s (1994-95).
- Ryan Newman – Won 18 NASCAR Cup Series races, including the 2008 Daytona 500, and 51 poles.
- Larry Phillips – Five-time NASCAR Weekly Series champion (1989, ’91-92, ’95-96).
- Mike Stefanik – Record-tying nine NASCAR championships – seven Whelen Modified Tour (1989, ’91, ’97-98, ’01-02, ’06) and two East Series (1997-98).
- Tony Stewart – Three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion (2002, ’05, ’11).
- Martin Truex Jr. – 2017 NASCAR Cup Series champion and back-to-back Xfinity Series champion (2004-05).
NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers
| Bobby Allison Davey Allison Sam Ard Buck Baker Buddy Baker Greg Biffle Geoff Bodine Neil Bonnett Jeff Burton Kurt Busch Kyle Busch Red Byron Jerry Cook Dale Earnhardt Ralph Earnhardt Dale Earnhardt Jr. Carl Edwards Bill Elliott Chase Elliott Richie Evans Red Farmer Tim Flock A.J. Foyt Harry Gant Jeff Gordon | Denny Hamlin Kevin Harvick Ray Hendrick Ron Hornaday Jr. Jack Ingram Ernie Irvan Bobby Isaac Dale Jarrett Ned Jarrett Jimmie Johnson Junior Johnson Kasey Kahne Matt Kenseth Brad Keselowski Alan Kulwicki Bobby Labonte Terry Labonte Randy LaJoie Kyle Larson Joey Logano Fred Lorenzen Tiny Lund Sterling Marlin Mark Martin Hershel McGriff | Denny Hamlin Kevin Harvick Ray Hendrick Ron Hornaday Jr. Jack Ingram Ernie Irvan Bobby Isaac Dale Jarrett Ned Jarrett Jimmie Johnson Junior Johnson Kasey Kahne Matt Kenseth Brad Keselowski Alan Kulwicki Bobby Labonte Terry Labonte Randy LaJoie Kyle Larson Joey Logano Fred Lorenzen Tiny Lund Sterling Marlin Mark Martin Hershel McGriff |
About NASCAR
Celebrating its 75th Anniversary in 2023, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 16 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Sprint Race, NASCAR Mexico Series, NASCAR Pinty’s Series (Canada), NASCAR Whelen Euro Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in eight cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 12 countries and more than 30 U.S. states. For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat (‘NASCAR’).
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