Kyle Steckly kicks off the ASA Stars National Tour season at New Smyrna.
By: Rette Jones Racing
February 11, 2025

New Smyrna - Life is good for Milverton, Ontario, Canada native Kyle Steckly, but he has the opportunity to elevate his demeanor a little more with a strong showing in the 2025 ASA STARS National Tour season opener Tuesday night at New Smyrna (Fla.) Speedway. 
 
Rette Jones Racing, the potent and multi-purpose Motorsports operation, will again field a championship effort for Steckly to capitalize on their impressive rookie season on the tour, including winning Tuesday night’s Clyde Hart Memorial 200.
 
The team has learned immensely together and separately over the last 12 months, which has taken them from contenders to winners. However, with the performance comes pressure — an effect the team gladly welcomes with their No. 30 Ford Mustang.
 
“I’m really looking forward to my sophomore season in ASA with the RJR Group,” offered Steckly. “I think we can grow from our notebook and come out of the gate as a threat to win races.”
 
Steckly and Co. will return to New Smyrna Speedway this week, looking for a much calmer weekend than last February. New on the scene, the team had to fight their way into the race through the Last Chance Qualifier and start the race deep in the field in the 31st position.
 
Patience paid off for Steckly in his ASA STARS National Tour debut. The then-rookie driver fought through the race's attrition and ended the night with a commendable top-10 performance.
 
This year, Steckly hopes to avoid the drama of an LCQ and have good track position from the drop of the green flag, which will allow his Rette Jones Racing team to pick up their first win since summer at Anderson (Ind.) Speedway.
 
“It’s a tough place to pass and hard on brakes,” said Steckly about New Smyrna. “I need to give ourselves a good starting position, and hopefully, we can make the right adjustments on the car through the race to have enough car left to make a charge at the end.
 
“I’d love nothing more than to start an important and busy week with my second career ASA win and take that momentum to Daytona International Speedway later in the week.”
 
Before the concentration shifts entirely to the “World Center of Racing,” Steckly craves having momentum from his full-season ASA championship attack, knowing that what he learned last season will hopefully pay dividends in 2025.
 
“We learned so much in our rookie season,” added Steckly. “I feel I better understand how to race a super late model. The team has built a notebook, and we have created a great chemistry which will be huge to be successful in 2025.”
 
Auto Parts Centres (APC) | Canusa will again be featured on Steckly's No. 30 Ford Mustang this year in ASA STARS National Tour competition.
 
APC Auto Parts Centres | Canusa is a family-owned automotive parts business started in 1981 with over 65 branches stretching across Ontario. APC's target market is purely trade-based, supplying garages, specialty installers, dealerships, and muffler shops throughout the province.
 
Auto Parts Centres takes full advantage of the marketing power of motorsports by sponsoring numerous race cars and speedways around the province. APC is the proud title sponsor in the APC Pro Late Model Touring Series that has been recognized as one of Canada's top series.
 
As part of his contract extension announced last week with Rette Jones Racing, Steckly will also participate in a limited ARCA Menards Series schedule this season, which includes Saturday afternoon’s Chili’s Ride the ‘Dente 200 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway.
 
Auto Parts Centres (APC) | Canusa will join Steckly for his ARCA debut aboard the No. 29 Ford Fusion.
 
Steckly was one of nearly 70 drivers who attended the open practice session at the 2.5-mile superspeedway for the NASCAR-owned touring division last month to earn his superspeedway license.
 
“There are no words to describe how excited I am about making my ARCA Menards Series debut next weekend at Daytona,” offered Steckly. “I think for any race car driver, their dream is to race at Daytona, and within a very short time, my dream is becoming a reality thanks to Rette Jones Racing and our excellent partners.
 
My goal is always to go out and win races,” sounded Steckly. “I think, realistically, we can do that at both the ASA race on Tuesday night and the ARCA race on Saturday. 
 
“I’m confident in how we’ve grown in our Super Late Model program and Rette Jones Racing has been running ARCA for many years. I’m looking forward to Daytona; it’s always up in the air on what can happen during the race, but if we put ourselves in the right spot, I think we can be there at the end and contend for a strong finish in my series debut.”
 
Team co-owner and crew chief Mark Rette concurred.
 
“We are so ready for the 2025 season,” he said. “Kyle made tremendous progress last season and I am energized about what we can deliver this season. Kyle has experience in the ASA Super Late Model now and should pay huge dividends throughout the season, hopefully bringing us to Victory Lane.
 
“He is also ready for the next career step, joining the ARCA Menards Series. It’s a busy week for our team, but we are taking competitive cars to the race track, which we hope will allow Kyle to contend for wins on Tuesday night and Saturday afternoon.”
 
In addition to back-to-back APC United Late Model Series championships (2023 – 2024), Steckly's accolades include seven APC United Late Model Series wins, the 2023 Grisdale Triple Crown Champion and Gold Rush 123 winner, along with multiple podium finishes in the NASCAR Canada Series.  
 
For more on Kyle Steckly, like him on Facebook (Kyle Steckly Racing) and follow him on Instagram (@kyle_steckly) and X | Twitter (@KyleSteckly).
 
For more on Rette Jones Racing, please visit RetteJonesRacing.com, like them on Facebook (Rette Jones Racing), or follow them on Instagram (@RetteJones30) and X | Twitter (@RetteJones30).
 
For ticket information for this event and the entire 2025 World Series of Asphalt schedule, visit New Smyrna Speedway online: newsmyrnaspeedway.org
 
Those unable to attend the Clyde Hart Memorial will be able to watch online live coverage on TrackTV.com, MidwestTour.TV or FloRacing, all of which provide subscription-based coverage.
 
The Chili’s Ride the ‘Dente 200 80 laps | 200 miles) is the first of 20 races on the 2025 ARCA Menards Series schedule. Practice begins Thursday, February 13, from 4:05 p.m. to 4:55 p.m. General Tire group pole qualifying begins on Friday, February 14, at 1:30 p.m. The race is set to take the green flag the following afternoon shortly after 12:00 p.m. ET. The event will be televised live for the first time on FOX, with the Motor Racing Network (MRN) and SiriusXM Satellite Radio (XM channel 391 | online channel 981) handling the radio waves. ARCARacing.com will stream live timing and scoring throughout the day’s festivities.
 
About Auto Parts Centres (APC) | Canusa
Auto Parts Centres (APC) | Canusa is a family-owned automotive parts business started in 1981 with over 65 branches stretching across Ontario. APC’s target market is purely trade-based, supplying garages, specialty installers, dealerships, and muffler shops throughout the province.
 
Auto Parts Centres takes full advantage of the marketing power of motorsports by sponsoring numerous race cars and speedways around the province. APC is the proud title sponsor in the APC Pro Late Model Touring Series that has been recognized as one of Canada’s top series.
 
About Rette Jones Racing
Headquartered in Mooresville, North Carolina, Rette Jones Racing (RJR) was founded in 2015 with the intent of building a successful racing operation built around the fundamentals of hard work and a never-give-up attitude.
 
Owned by racers Terry Jones and Mark Rette, RJR plans to field a full-time entry in 2025 in the ASA STARS National Tour Series while also planning to field vehicles in the ARCA Menards Series platform and NASCAR, respectively.
 
Rette Jones Racing also offers technical and setup intel as part of its technical alliance partnership program.
 
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Kyle Steckly returns to Rette Jones Racing with a multi-year deal.
By: Rette Jones Racing
February 5, 2025

Mooresville, North Carolina - Rette Jones Racing confirmed today the signing of second-generation driver Kyle Steckly to a multiyear developmental contract that will keep the Milverton, Ontario, Canada native with the team for the foreseeable future. 
 
Steckly, the son of four-time NASCAR Canada Series champion Scott Steckly, will return to compete in a full season of ASA STARS National Tour competition and a limited ARCA Menards Series schedule.
 
Last year, Rette Jones Racing added the ASA STARS National Tour to its Motorsports platform, allowing Steckly to shine through the year, including an impressive victory in the RedBud 400 at Anderson (Ind.) Speedway and a runner-up championship finish.
 
With a year under their belts, the Mooresville, N.C.-based team looks to enhance their on-track performance with multiple victories and a goal of capturing the series championship.
 
“I am incredibly thankful to Rette Jones Racing,” said Steckly. “Not only have Mark (Rette) and Terry (Jones) allowed me to race in the United States, but they have given me the chance to showcase my ability.
 
“In a very short time, we have built a special relationship while putting together a competitive and winning Late Model team. I am looking forward to the 2024 season and ready to get back to work at New Smyrna Speedway.”
 
Auto Parts Centres (APC) | Canusa will again be featured on Steckly's No. 30 Ford Mustang this year in ASA STARS National Tour competition.
 
APC Auto Parts Centres | Canusa is a family-owned automotive parts business started in 1981 with over 65 branches stretching across Ontario. APC's target market is purely trade-based, supplying garages, specialty installers, dealerships, and muffler shops throughout the province.
 
Auto Parts Centres takes full advantage of the marketing power of motorsports by sponsoring numerous race cars and speedways around the province. APC is the proud title sponsor in the APC Pro Late Model Touring Series that has been recognized as one of Canada's top series.
 
“We are so glad to keep Kyle under the Rette Jones Racing for years to come,” added Rette Jones Racing co-owner Mark Rette. “Without a doubt, we believe in his ability as a race car driver, but he fits perfectly with the dynamic of our race team.
 
“He continues to strive both on and off the track to become a better race car driver, and we look forward to a magnificent season in which we believe he will contend for wins and the championship.”
 
As part of his contract extension with the Mooresville, N.C., Steckly will participate in a limited ARCA Menards Series schedule this season, which includes next weekend’s Chili’s Ride the ‘Dente 200 at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway.
 
Steckly was one of nearly 80 drivers who attended the open practice session at the 2.5-mile superspeedway for the NASCAR-owned touring division last month to earn his superspeedway license.
 
“There are no words to describe how excited I am about making my ARCA Menards Series debut next weekend at Daytona,” offered Steckly. “I think for any race car driver, their dream is to race at Daytona, and within a very short time, my dream is becoming a reality thanks to Rette Jones Racing and our excellent partners.
 
“I am looking forward to a busy week of racing, but I think we realistically will have the opportunity to contend to win both the ASA STARS National Tour and ARCA Menards Series races.”
 
In addition to back-to-back APC United Late Model Series championships (2023 – 2024), Steckly's accolades include seven APC United Late Model Series wins, the 2023 Grisdale Triple Crown Champion and Gold Rush 123 winner, along with multiple podium finishes in the NASCAR Canada Series.  
 
For more on Kyle Steckly like him on Facebook (Kyle Steckly Racing) and follow him on Instagram (@kyle_steckly) and X | Twitter (@KyleSteckly).
 
For more on Rette Jones Racing, please visit RetteJonesRacing.com, like them on Facebook (Rette Jones Racing), or follow them on Instagram (@RetteJones30) and X | Twitter (@RetteJones30).
 
About Auto Parts Centres (APC) | Canusa
Auto Parts Centres (APC) | Canusa is a family-owned automotive parts business started in 1981 with over 65 branches stretching across Ontario. APC’s target market is purely trade-based, supplying garages, specialty installers, dealerships, and muffler shops throughout the province.
 
Auto Parts Centres takes full advantage of the marketing power of motorsports by sponsoring numerous race cars and speedways around the province. APC is the proud title sponsor in the APC Pro Late Model Touring Series that has been recognized as one of Canada’s top series.
 
About Rette Jones Racing
Headquartered in Mooresville, North Carolina, Rette Jones Racing (RJR) was founded in 2015 with the intent of building a successful racing operation built around the fundamentals of hard work and a never-give-up attitude.
 
Owned by racers Terry Jones and Mark Rette, RJR plans to field a full-time entry in 2025 in the ASA STARS National Tour Series while also planning to field vehicles in the ARCA Menards Series platform and NASCAR, respectively.
 
Rette Jones Racing also offers technical and setup intel as part of its technical alliance partnership program.
 
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Three National Series Move to Simplified Starting Lineup Process; DAYTONA 500 Pre-Qualifying Practice Added to Weekend Schedule.
By: NASCAR
December 12, 2024

Daytona Beach, Florida – NASCAR today announced that its three national series – the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series – will adjust the practice and qualifying (P&Q) procedures for the 2025 season. The updated P&Q schedule will include more practice time, consistency in procedure across all three series and a return to simplified starting lineup rules. With the exception of the superspeedway events, each qualifying session will be one round, with each vehicle’s starting position determined solely by its qualifying results.
 
In addition, NASCAR announced that a practice session prior to DAYTONA 500 qualifying has been added to the Daytona International Speedway weekend schedule. The 50-minute pre-qualifying practice is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 10:05 a.m. ET. The annual DAYTONA 500 Media Day will also take place Wednesday, Feb. 12, starting at noon and ending at 7 p.m. ET. DAYTONA 500 Busch Light Pole Award Qualifying will follow at 8:15 p.m. ET.
 
Next season, FOX Sports will broadcast P&Q for The Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, the DAYTONA 500, the All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Raceway, as well as P&Q for the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series. Prime Video will broadcast NASCAR Cup Series P&Q for the first half of the season excluding the events outlined above; TNT Sports will broadcast P&Q on Max and truTV for the second half of the NASCAR Cup Series season. Details for NASCAR Xfinity Series P&Q sessions airing on CW platforms will be announced at a later date.
 
Below are the procedures for each track type.
 
NASCAR CUP SERIES
 
Standard P&Q
  • 25-minute practice for Group 1; 25-minute practice for Group 2
  • Groups and qualifying order are determined by metrics (70% based on previous race finish by owner; 30% based on owner points position. The best scoring cars in metrics will be placed in Group 2.)
  • Qualifying will be one lap, one round
  • Tracks: Las Vegas 1-2, Phoenix-1, Miami, Darlington 1-2, Texas, Kansas 1-2, Charlotte, Nashville, Michigan, Pocono, WWTR, New Hampshire
Short Track P&Q
  • 25-minute practice for Group 1; 25-minute practice for Group 2
  • Qualifying will be two laps, one round
  • Tracks: Martinsville 1-2, Bristol 1-2, Dover, Iowa, Richmond
 
Superspeedway Qualifying
  • Qualifying will be one lap, two rounds
  • Fastest 10 cars in first round advance to final round
  • Starting positions 1-10 will be based on fastest qualifying time in final round; remainder of field will start based on qualifying results in first round.
  • Tracks: Atlanta 1-2, Talladega 1-2, Daytona-2
 
Road Course P&Q
  • 25-minute practice for Group 1; 25-minute practice for Group 2
  • 20-minute qualifying for Group 1, multi cars on track; 20-minute qualifying for Group 2, multi cars on track
  • One round of qualifying
  • Tracks: Chicago Street Race, Sonoma, Watkins Glen, Charlotte Roval
 
NASCAR XFINITY SERIES
 
Standard P&Q
  • 25-minute practice for Group 1; 25-minute practice for Group 2
  • Qualifying will be one lap, one round.
  • Tracks: Phoenix-1, Las Vegas 1-2, Miami, Darlington, Texas, Kansas, Charlotte, Nashville, Pocono
Short Track P&Q
  • 25-minute practice for Group 1; 25-minute practice for Group 2
  • Qualifying will be two laps, one round.
  • Tracks: Martinsville 1-2, Bristol 1-2, Dover, Iowa
 
Superspeedway Qualifying
  • Qualifying will be one lap, two rounds
  • Fastest 10 cars in first round advance to final round
  • Starting positions 1-10 will be based on finish in final round; remainder of field will start based on qualifying results in first round.
  • Tracks: Atlanta 1-2, Talladega 1-2, Daytona-2
 
Road Course P&Q
  • 50-minute practice for all cars
  • 20-minute qualifying for Group 1, multi cars on track; 20-minute qualifying for Group 2, multi cars on track
  • One round of qualifying
  • Tracks: COTA, Chicago Street Race, Sonoma, Watkins Glen, Portland, Charlotte Roval
NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES
 
Standard P&Q
  • 25-minute practice for Group 1; 25-minute practice for Group 2
  • Qualifying will be one lap, one round.
  • Tracks: Las Vegas, Miami, Texas, Kansas, Charlotte, Nashville, Pocono, Darlington
 
Short Track P&Q
  • 25-minute practice for Group 1; 25-minute practice for Group 2
  • Qualifying will be two laps, one round.
  • Tracks: Martinsville 1-2, Bristol 1-2, North Wilkesboro, Lucas Oil IRP, Richmond
 
Superspeedway Qualifying
  • Qualifying will be one lap, two rounds
  • Fastest 10 trucks in first round advance to final round
  • Starting positions 1-10 will be based on finish in final round; remainder of field will start based on qualifying results in first round.
  • Tracks: Atlanta, Talladega
 
Road Course P&Q
  • 50-minute practice for all cars
  • 20-minute qualifying for Group 1, multi cars on track; 20-minute qualifying for Group 2, multi cars on track
  • One round of qualifying
  • Tracks: Watkins Glen, Charlotte Roval
 
Expanded Practice Weekends
The following weekends will have an expanded practice session.
 
NCS: The Clash, DAYTONA 500, COTA*, All-Star Race, Mexico City, Indianapolis, Phoenix Championship
NXS: Daytona-1, Rockingham, Mexico City, Indianapolis, WWTR, Phoenix Championship
NCTS: Daytona, Rockingham, Michigan, Lime Rock, Watkins Glen, New Hampshire, Charlotte Roval, Phoenix Championship
 
Note: The NASCAR Cup Series weekend at Circuit of the Americas will use the same practice format as Watkins Glen and the Charlotte Roval in 2024, where cars will be assigned to two groups, with two 20-minute practices for each group (40 minutes total per car). The COTA practice session will lead into qualifying.
 
About NASCAR
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 14 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 Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Mexico Series, 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 five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.
 
For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com
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The NASCAR Canada Series will head to Calabogie for the first time in 2025.
By: NASCAR Canada
December 20, 2024

Daytona Beach, Florida - NASCAR Canada is proud to unveil its highly anticipated 2025 schedule, including a perfect blend of returning fan-favorite venues and enticing new additions. Spanning across five provinces and featuring a mix of road courses, ovals, and street circuits, the upcoming season is set to deliver unparalleled competition and bring the excitement to new heights. 
 
 “The 2025 schedule showcases the diversity and quality of Canadian motorsports, said Alan Labrosse, General Manager of the NASCAR Canada Series.” “With a strong combination of classic venues and thrilling new tracks, this calendar represents the very best of what NASCAR Canada has to offer, all while ensuring our teams and competitors can thrive.” 
 
“As we continue to elevate our sport worldwide, we’re looking for innovative ways to entertain our current fans and reach new ones,” said Chad Seigler, NASCAR’s Vice President, Chief International Officer. “We’re confident that next year’s schedule and the addition of new venues will help us achieve that goal.” 
 
Making its debut on the NASCAR Canada schedule is the famed Calabogie Motorsports Park on July 27th. Located near Ottawa, Ontario, it is renowned for its challenging road course layout and will serve as a fresh and dynamic stop on the calendar.  
 
Riverside International Speedway, Edmonton International Raceway and Sutherland Automotive Speedway will  be returning for 2025, promising more action-packed events on the short-track ovals that are much adored by fans. 
 
Sunset Speedway is making another appearance on the schedule on June 21st. The iconic Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières (GP3R), a staple of the NASCAR Canada Series, is scheduled for August, while the scenic Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP) will host both the season opener in May and the final road-course event of the season in August. The penultimate round of the 2025 season will take place at Delaware Speedway on Saturday evening, promising to attract a large crowd of fans. 
 
NASCAR Canada is thrilled to return to Autodrome Chaudière in May, where last year’s event drew a record-breaking crowd. The series also raced in front of a sold-out audience at Edmonton International Raceway, showcasing incredible support from fans. Following their resounding success, the NASCAR Canada Championship will conclude at Autodrome Montmagny, in front of thousands of passionate viewers. 
 
2025 NASCAR Canada Schedule 
  • May 18: Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, ON 
  • May 31: Autodrome Chaudière, QC 
  • June 21: Sunset Speedway, ON* 
  • June 28: Riverside International Speedway, NS* 
  • July 12: Edmonton International Raceway, AB* 
  • July 16: Sutherland Automotive Speedway, SK* 
  • July 27: Calabogie Motorsports Park, ON  
  • August 10: Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières, QC 
  • August 23: Complexe ICAR, QC 
  • August 31: Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, ON 
  • September 13: Delaware Speedway, ON 
  • September 21: Autodrome Montmagny, QC 

 

The 2025 NASCAR Canada schedule offers a well-balanced blend of oval and road course events, showcasing the diversity of venues across Canada. The thoughtful spacing of races ensures manageable travel and gives teams valuable time to regroup and prepare between events. This approach highlights NASCAR Canada’s commitment to fostering competitive excellence while supporting the needs of its teams and participants throughout the season.

 

For more information about the 2025 NASCAR Canada schedule, visit nascar.ca.

 

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 Canada Series, NASCAR Mexico Series and the 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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Treyten Lapcevich took the biggest win of his young career last night against a star packed field including NASCAR racers Dale Earnhardt Jr and Josh Berry.
By: Allrem Racing
November 24, 2024

Florence, South Carolina - Chad Bryant Racing’s Treyten Lapcevich put on a clinic Saturday night at Florence (S.C.) Motor Speedway holding off a hungry pack of challengers, including Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Doug Barnes Jr. to win the prestigious South Carolina 400.
 
The Canadian-born driver, who also has dual Canadian-American citizenship and drives under the Allrem Racing program, made history on Saturday night by winning that race.
 
The 250-lap race certainly brought headlines galore, but Lapcevich overcame a mid-race starting position to rocket through the field and earn his young career's most significant Late Model victory.
 
After winning his qualifying heat earlier in the evening, Lapcevich’s No. 77 Evirum |Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Chevrolet rolled from the 24th place starting position and quickly went to work driving through the field.
 
By Lap 50, the zMAX CARS Tour Late Model Stock Car Tour standout had climbed inside the top 15 and continued to post some of the quickest lap times on the track.
 
Less than 30 laps later, the Canadian had hustled inside the top-10 and quickly caught his competition for the top five. By Lap 85, Lapcevich controlled third, and on a restart at Lap 95, he muscled his No. 77 Evirum |Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship Chevrolet into the race lead.
 
Behind Lapcevich, Earnhardt, who started last in the field, also showcased a car as quick as the No. 77 Chad Bryant Racing entry, but Lapcevich was able to keep the NASCAR icon behind him at the caution for the halfway break at Lap 125.
 
On the restart to kick off the second half, Lapcevich quickly escaped the scene of any potential challenge for the control of the race lead.
 
Despite a couple of late-race restarts and a shift in challengers as Earnhardt retired from the race with a fuel pump issue about 30 laps from the checkered flag – none of that mattered.
 
Barnes, who inherited the runner-up spot, could not track down Lapcevich in race traffic, ensuring the 20- year-old impressive drive to make history and become the first international driver to win the South Carolina 400 in its 32 years of existence.
 
With his triumph, Lapcevich’s North of the Border victory returned Chad Bryant Racing to Victory Lane at Florence Motor Speedway as victors of the South Carolina 400 for the third time after 2024 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series champion Ty Majeski captured the crown back-to-back in 2020 and 2021.
 
“It’s all thanks to the Chad Bryant Racing team,” said Lapcevich in Victory Lane. “They brought me an awesome car. All weekend, I haven’t been too confident, honestly. Chad (Bryant) and the team kept me in this.
 
“Huge thanks to EVIRUM and Bare Knuckles Fighting Championship. I honestly would not be here without their support. Huge thanks to my family.
 
“I’ve got a lot of people watching back home in Canada, so I appreciate the support. I appreciate Florence Motor Speedway for putting this awesome event on. I can’t believe it, honestly.”
 
After his triumphant capture of the NASCAR Canada Series title in 2023, Lapcevhich shifted his focus to the CARS Tour and ventured into some marquee Late Model Stock events in the Southeastern United States, showcasing his versatile skills.
 
The path of his unique journey paid dividends on Saturday by adding his most prominent Late Model win to his resume.
 
“I’ve been pretty lucky with the opportunities I’ve been given,” continued Lapcevich. “My parents started me out in this racing thing, this journey. There have been some highs and some lows, and we’ve had some people come on board and really push us to the next level.”
 
Based on how the weekend was going before the green flag dropped in the iconic event, Lapcevich wasn’t sure Victory Lane was possible.
 
“If you had told me this morning we’d end up in victory lane, I would have told you that you’re crazy,” added Lapcevich.
 
“They believed in me; I believe in them. A whole lot of trust built there, and we were able to get it done.”
 
Lapcevich’s plans for the 2025 racing season will be announced in due course.
 
For more on Treyten Lapcevich, like him on Facebook (treyten.lapcevich) and follow him on Instagram (@treytenlapcevich) and X | Twitter (@TreytenL).
 
About Allrem Sports and Entertainment
Allrem Sports & Entertainment, a company of Allrem group of companies, is the powerhouse behind all sports and entertainment endeavors within the Allrem group of companies, with a strategic focus on ensuring optimal business development, brand awareness, and marketing opportunities for the entire Allrem group of companies and its partners.
 
Through the collective power of its diverse subsidiaries (Allrem Racing, BKFC, Les Pétroliers de Laval), Allrem Sports & Entertainment delivers unparalleled value to its sponsors and the Allrem group of companies. We provide our partners with business development opportunities, corporate hospitality programs, targeted brand awareness initiatives and innovative sponsorship activations. We ensure that all our partners receive maximum exposure and tangible returns on their investment to meet their objectives.
 
Learn more at allremsae.com
 
About Evirum
Evirum, part of the Allrem group of companies, is a Canadian residual materials management brokerage offering eco-responsible solutions across North America to minimize environmental impact and promote recycling and other innovative practices. 
 
Evirum is committed to providing companies, events and industries with the best sustainable practices and services. Learn more at evirum.com
 
About BKFC
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), the World's Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion, in which Allrem is a shareholder, is the first entity sanctioned to hold regulated bare-knuckle events in the United States since 1889. BKFC is based in Philadelphia (PA) and headed by President and Founder David Feldman. Learn more at bkfc.com
 
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