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Daytona Beach, Florida — Beginning in 2024, NASCAR’s Canadian series will be known as the NASCAR Canada Series with Evirum and Pinty’s serving as Presenting Partners. The series, currently the NASCAR Pinty’s Series, is entering its 18th season as the top national motorsport in Canada.
NASCAR officials also unveiled the 2024 schedule for the NASCAR Canada Series, which features 13 races across six provinces.
“Canadian motorsports fans are incredibly passionate, and the new NASCAR Canada Series name appropriately captures their nationalistic pride,” said Chad Seigler, NASCAR chief international officer. “The series features Canada’s biggest racing stars, competing at the top tracks across the country. With an influx of talented young drivers and a garage full of healthy and competitive teams, interest in the series is at an all-time high. We are excited to build off recent momentum and deliver great racing to fans across Canada.”
Pinty’s, which has served as series entitlement partner since 2016, and Evirum are Presenting Partners of the series, with each investing across the industry, including teams, tracks and fan promotions.
“Evirum is excited to join NASCAR Canada as one of their Presenting Partners and as its Official Residual Materials Management and Environmental Solutions Provider,” said Julien Remillard, Evirum president. “Our involvement in this thrilling series dates back to last season, where we offered support to some drivers, race promoters and race track operators. When the opportunity to become a Series Partner presented itself, it was a natural progression in alignment with our expanding presence across Canada and the United States. We eagerly anticipate sharing our expertise with NASCAR Canada and its stakeholders to bolster their recycling and sustainability efforts.”
“Once again, we are very proud to associate the name of our Pinty's brand with NASCAR Canada as a presenting partner, thus supporting motorsport in Canada, which will now have a new race in Quebec,” said Yanick Gervais, Olymel president and CEO.
The schedule for the 2024 season features a mix of traditional events with a new season finale at Autodrome Montmagny – the first visit to the track for the NASCAR Canada Series and the first series finale to be held in Quebec (Sept. 22). The season will open at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP) on Victoria Day weekend (May 19) as it did every year from 2011-2019.
In between, the series will again race at Riverside Speedway in Nova Scotia with a doubleheader weekend (June 29-30), creating an East Coast Swing following the race at Eastbound Speedway in Newfoundland and Labrador (June 22).
The popular dirt race at Ohsweken Speedway will return for the third year and will move to July 11, before the traditional Western Swing to Sutherland Automotive Speedway in Saskatoon (July 20) and Edmonton International Raceway (July 27).
The Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières, which has been run since 1967, returns on Sunday, August 11.
NASCAR also announced that longtime Canadian motorsports executive Alan Labrosse has been named General Manager of NASCAR Canada. Labrosse, a member of the Canadian Motorsports Hall of Fame, will be charged with growing and promoting NASCAR throughout Canada, which includes oversight of the NASCAR Canada Series. Following a successful career as a driver, Labrosse transitioned to the business side of the sport. He owned and operated Autodrome St-Eustache for 13 years and has served as a promoter, team owner and agent.
All NASCAR Canada Series races air on TSN and RDS in Canada and FloSports in the United States. The full broadcast schedule will be announced at a later date.
Fans can stay connected to the NASCAR Canada Series – and all things NASCAR in Canada – at www.nascar.ca, on X, Facebook and Instagram.
2024 NASCAR Canada Series Schedule
DATE | TRACK | CITY |
Sunday, May 19 | Canadian Tire Motorsport Park | Bowmanville, Ont. |
Saturday, June 1 | Autodrome Chaudière | Vallée-Jonction, Que. |
Saturday, June 22 | Eastbound International Speedway | Avondale, N.L. |
Saturday, June 29 | Riverside Speedway | Antigonish, N.S. |
Sunday, June 30 | Riverside Speedway | Antigonish, N.S. |
Thursday, July 11 | Ohsweken Speedway | Ohsweken, Ont. |
Saturday, July 20 | Sutherland Automotive Speedway | Saskatoon, Sask. |
Saturday, July 27 | Edmonton International Raceway | Wetaskiwin, Alb. |
Sunday, Aug. 11 | Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières | Trois-Rivières, Que. |
Saturday, Aug. 17 | Delaware Speedway | Delaware, Ont. |
Saturday, Aug. 24 | Circuit ICAR | Mirabel, Que. |
Sunday, Sept. 1 | Canadian Tire Motorsport Park | Bowmanville, Ont. |
Sunday, Sept. 22 | Autodrome Montmagny Speedway | Montmagny, Que. |
Nouveau nom et modèle de partenariat pour la série NASCAR Canada
Evirum et Pinty’s premier duo de partenaires présentateurs de la série la plus réputée au Canada en sport motorisé
Daytona Beach, Florida - À partir de 2024, la série NASCAR Canada portera le nom de série NASCAR Canada présentée par Evirum et Pinty's. La série, actuellement série NASCAR Pinty's, entamera sa 18e saison en tant que série en sport automobile de haut niveau au Canada.
Le calendrier 2024 de la série NASCAR Canada est également dévoilé et comprend 13 courses dans six provinces.
« Les amateurs canadiens de sport automobile sont incroyablement passionnés, et le nouveau nom de la série NASCAR Canada reflète bien leur fierté nationale », a déclaré Chad Seigler, directeur des activités internationale de NASCAR. « La série présente les plus grandes vedettes canadiennes en action sur les meilleurs circuits du pays. Avec un grand nombre de jeunes pilotes talentueux et d'équipes compétitives, l'intérêt pour la série n'a jamais été aussi grand. Nous sommes enthousiastes à l'idée de poursuivre sur notre lancée et d’offrir des courses enlevantes aux amateurs du Canada ».
Pinty's, dont la série porte le nom depuis 2016, et Evirum sont les partenaires présentateurs de la prochaine saison, chacun s'investissant dans toutes les sphères de l’industrie, y compris les équipes, les pistes et les promotions pour les amateurs.
« Evirum est ravie de se joindre à NASCAR Canada en tant que l'un de ses Partenaires présentateurs et comme Fournisseur officiel en gestion des matières résiduelles et solutions environnementales. Notre implication dans cette excitante série remonte à la saison dernière, où nous avons offert notre soutien à certains pilotes, promoteurs de courses et opérateurs de circuits. Lorsque l’opportunité de devenir partenaire de la série s’est présentée, c’était pour nous une évolution naturelle alignée avec notre présence croissante au Canada et aux États-Unis. Nous sommes impatients de partager notre expertise avec NASCAR Canada et ses parties prenantes afin de supporter leurs efforts en matière de recyclage et de développement durable », a exprimé Julien Remillard, président d'Evirum.
Par ailleurs, Yanick Gervais, président-directeur général d’Olymel a déclaré « Nous sommes très fiers d’associer une nouvelle fois le nom de notre marque Pinty’s à NASCAR Canada en tant que partenaire présentateur et de soutenir ainsi le sport automobile au Canada, qui comptera désormais une nouvelle course au Québec. »
Le calendrier de la saison 2024 comprend un mélange d'événements traditionnels et une clôture inédite de la saison, à l'Autodrome Montmagny – à la fois, la première visite à cette piste de la série NASCAR Canada et la première finale de la série se déroulant au Québec (22 septembre). À l’instar des saisons 2011 à 2019, la saison commencera au Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP) le week-end du « Victoria Day » (19 mai).
Suivant l’événement au Eastbound Speedway (Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador - 22 juin), la saison 2024 marquera le retour de la série sur le circuit du Riverside Speedway, en Nouvelle-Écosse, pour un programme double (29 et 30 juin), formant ainsi une tournée sur la côte Est.
La populaire course sur terre battue tenue au Ohsweken Speedway reviendra pour une troisième année (11 juillet), suivie de la traditionnelle tournée dans l'Ouest canadien, au Sutherland Automotive Speedway de Saskatoon (20 juillet) puis au Edmonton International Raceway (27 juillet).
Le légendaire Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières, couru pour la première fois en 1967, se déroulera le dimanche 11 août.
NASCAR a également annoncé qu'Alan Labrosse, dirigeant de longue date en sports motorisés au Canada, a été nommé directeur général de NASCAR Canada. M. Labrosse, membre du Temple de la Renommée du Sport Automobile Canadien, sera chargé de la croissance et de la promotion de NASCAR au Canada, ce qui inclut la supervision de la série NASCAR Canada. Après une carrière de pilote réussie, M. Labrosse s'est tourné vers l'aspect commercial du sport. Il a été propriétaire et exploitant de l'Autodrome Saint-Eustache pendant 13 ans et a été promoteur, propriétaire d'équipe et agent.
Toutes les courses de la série seront diffusées en direct sur la nouvelle plateforme de diffusion en continu par abonnement de TSN, TSN+, et sur FloRacing aux États-Unis. La rediffusion des courses sera disponible sur TSN et RDS2 au Canada (calendrier de diffusion à venir).
Pour toutes les informations concernant la série NASCAR Pinty's - et tout ce qui concerne NASCAR au Canada - www.nascar.ca, sur X, Facebook et Instagram.
Calendrier 2024 - Série NASCAR Canada
DATE | PISTE | VILLE |
Dimanche 19 mai | Canadian Tire Motorsport Park | Bowmanville, Ont. |
Samedi 1 juin | Autodrome Chaudière | Vallée-Jonction, Que. |
Samedi 22 juin | Eastbound International Speedway | Avondale, N.L. |
Samedi 29 juin | Riverside Speedway | Antigonish, N.S. |
Dimanche 30 juin | Riverside Speedway | Antigonish, N.S. |
Jeudi 11 juillet | Ohsweken Speedway | Ohsweken, Ont. |
Samedi 20 juillet | Sutherland Automotive Speedway | Saskatoon, Sask. |
Samedi 27 juillet | Edmonton International Raceway | Wetaskiwin, Alb. |
Dimanche 11 août | Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières | Trois-Rivières, Que. |
Samedi 17 août | Delaware Speedway | Delaware, Ont. |
Samedi 24 août | Circuit ICAR | Mirabel, Que. |
Dimanche 1 septembre | Canadian Tire Motorsport Park | Bowmanville, Ont. |
Dimanche, 22 septembre | Autodrome Montmagny Speedway | Montmagny, Que. |
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Mooresville, North Carolina - Rette Jones Racing confirmed today the signing of second-generation driver Kyle Steckly for the entire 2024 ASA STARS National Tour schedule beginning at New Smyrna (Fla.) Speedway on Feb. 13, 2024.
The first of a 10-race schedule also confirms the expansion of Rette Jones Racing's Motorsports platform, which is expected to include ASA, the ARCA Menards Series, and NASCAR throughout the 2024 season.
Steckly, the son of four-time NASCAR Canada Series champion Scott Steckly, arrives at Rette Jones Racing with healthy and impressive racing credentials, including the 2023 APC United Late Model Series championship.
Moving his racing endeavors to the United States in 2024, Steckly, 18, is ready for his newest endeavor. With the leadership of former ARCA Menards Series championship crew chief Mark Rette at his side, the combo hopes for an impressive rookie season that leads to contending for the championship.
"I am so thankful for this opportunity to compete in the 2024 ASA STARS National Tour schedule this year," said Steckly, a native of Milverton, Ontario, Canada. "With the support of the Rette Jones Racing team, I believe we can have a competitive season and a year with wins and hopefully bring home the championship.
"I know it's going to be a year of learning – tackling new tracks for the first time in my career, but with the support of my team, our partners, and others, I believe this will be a season to remember."
Auto Parts Centres (APC) | Canusa will be the primary marketing partner for Steckly's full ASA STARS season aboard the No. 30 Ford Mustang.
APC Auto Parts Centres | Canusa is a family-owned automotive parts business started in 1981 with over 50 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.
“Auto Parts Centres is proud to support the efforts of Rette Jones Racing and Kyle Steckly to compete in what we believe to be one of the most competitive racing series in the world," offered Corinne Mallough, Marketing Manager APC.
"As a supporter of grassroots racing, we are excited to help showcase the amount of talent the Canadian racing scene really has to offer."
Steckly added, "I appreciate Luke (Ramsay), Corinne (Mallough) and the entire Auto Parts Centres | Canusa team for continuing my journey and expanding their footprint to partnering with Rette Jones Racing in the United States this season.
"They are such a great ambassador for Motorsports in Canada, and I hope we can continue to build some exposure for them throughout the season, along with some trophies.
“It’s also an honor to represent the Rette Jones Racing brand. Mark (Rette) and Terry (Jones) have built a great identity with strong results and race wins. I am looking forward to driving for them and I cannot thank them enough for the opportunity.”
Mark Rette, team principal of Rette Jones Racing alongside Canadian entrepreneur and former race car driver Terry Jones, believes the team's expansion to the ASA STARS National Tour will benefit the team's current and future path.
"It is so awesome to be partnered with Kyle and Auto Parts Centres | Canusa for the full 2024 ASA STARS National Tour schedule," said Rette. "Kyle comes to Rette Jones Racing with an impressive racing resume and a strong racing family heritage behind him.
"We have high hopes for the year, and with Kye's talent and the investment our team has made for the ASA STARS National Tour, it will be a season to remember.”
In addition to his 2023 APC United Late Model Series championship, Steckly's accolades include two APC United Late Model Series wins, the 2023 Grisdale Triple Crown Champion and Gold Rush 123 winner, second-place at Oshweken Speedway with the NASCAR Canada Series on dirt, and winning the pole in the 2023 season finale Pinty’s Fall Brawl at Delaware Speedway in Delaware, Ont.
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 2024 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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To finish off a fairytale season, Treyten Lapcevich captured his seventh win this year, as well as the 2023 NASCAR Pinty's Series championship, in dominating fashion at Delaware Speedway.
With 166 laps led in the race, he amasses 1,149 total led during this season, breaking the series record set by his team owner Scott Steckly in 2015 (1090 laps).
The only driver who looked like they had the speed to compete with the No. 20 was teammate and pole-sitter, Kyle Steckly.
The two battled back and forth during the opening laps of the race, with Steckly firmly gaining the lead on lap 25.
However, only 98 laps into the race the No. 22 dropped from the lead and immediately went down pit road with a rear suspension issue. After many tries, the team was unable to the problem, and Steckly was forced to retire from the race.
From there, Lapcevich held onto his lead except for one lap, where on a restart, D.J. Kennington briefly took the lead.
Finishing in second place was the No. 80 of Donald Theetge, who was involved in a wreck on lap 129 and suffered major rear-end damage to his No. 80 Groupe Theetge/XPN Chevrolet.
After making several pit stops for repairs Theetge was able to make it into the top three, battling with D.J. Kennington, who eventually finished third, for the podium spots.
There were many notable drivers that faced problems throughout the race.
Before the race went green, it looked like the bad luck for the No. 27 of Andrew Ranger was going to continue.
Ranger and the No. 27 GM Paillé/Chevrolet Canada Chevrolet team had to pit during the warm-up laps due to a flat tire. The team quickly got Ranger back on track and he was able to rebound to a fourth-place finish.
Defending Delaware winner, Brandon Watson, faced issues while battling in the top-five and later retired from the race due to suspension issues.
Making her series debut, Amber Balcaen from Winnipeg, Manitoba, had her day end early after she was involved in an incident on lap 129 incident, and had to retire from the race.
Reigning series champion, Marc-Antoine Camirand also had his day end on lap 41 due to an engine issue.
Coming home fifth was Kevin Lacroix in his 100th career start. Alex Guenette, Thomas Nepveu, J.P. Bergeron, Dexter Stacey, and Noah Gragson rounded out the top-ten.
The Pinty’s Fall Brawl will be tape-delayed on TSN on Saturday, September 30 at 2:30 p.m. ET and on RDS in Quebec on Saturday, October 21 at 4:15 p.m. ET.