DJ Kennington, driver of the #17 Castrol EDGE Dodge, showcased his resilience and racing prowess in the NASCAR Canada Series this past Sunday at the Grand Prix of Trois-Rivières. Despite a challenging race marked by on-track contact, Kennington powered through to secure an impressive fifth-place finish.

 

Kennington demonstrated strong pace early in the weekend, showing speed during practice and backing it up with a solid qualifying effort, securing the 7th starting position on the grid. As the race unfolded, Kennington quickly moved up the field, positioning himself among the frontrunners.

 

However, a mid-race incident set Kennington back, forcing him to relinquish his position and drop further down the field. Undeterred, the seasoned driver and his team made a strategic call during a later caution period, opting to pit for fresh tires, setting the stage for a fierce comeback.

 

With renewed momentum, Kennington charged through the pack, picking off competitors one by one. His determination and skill were on full display as he maneuvered the #17 Castrol EDGE Dodge back into contention, ultimately crossing the finish line in fifth place.

 

Kennington's performance at Trois-Rivières also boosts him to fifth in the overall championship standings.

 

DJ Kennington Quotes:   "We had a strong car all weekend, and I’m proud of the effort by the whole Castrol team. The contact was totally unnecessary and set us back, we were continuing to move forward. But we made the right call to pit for fresh tires, and I had to really battle in the late stages, so we’ve got a few other bruises.  It was a tough race, but we never gave up."

 

DJ Kennington and the Castrol Edge Dodge team are back in action Saturday, August 17th at Delaware Speedway near London, Ontario. 

 

 

The Grand Prix of Trois-Rivieres will be broadcast on TSN, Saturday August 17th at 1:30PM and Sunday August 18th at 12:30PM. All races are streamed live on TSN+ and through FloRacing in the United States. 

 

 

Race fans can follow DJ Kennington and the #17 Castrol Edge Dodge team on their official social media platforms:

 

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