By: Lacroix Motorsport 
June 2 2019 

Hagersville, Ontario - Kevin Lacroix claimed a second-place finish during the APC 200 this Sunday in NASCAR Pinty'srace. 

The Bumper to Bumper team was at the Jukasa Motor Speedway this weekend for the first oval race of the season. If Kevin Lacroix was in control of the road courses in 2017, last season, the Saint-Eustache native proved to master both kinds of tracks.

Lacroix was eager to return to Jukasa, which was the host to his first oval victory last year. He tried to repeat this feat but finished in a very satisfying second place on Sunday afternoon.

Indeed, this second place was not necessarily expected as Lacroix had scored a 12th place during the practice session and an 11th position during qualifying, suggesting a tough race.

"The race went really well, explains Lacroix. As per usual, we were not very fast in the opening stage. But after ten laps or so, the other drivers began to slow down, but we kept the same pace. We were then able to make our way up the field. "

"I was in 3rd place towards the end of the race, and we were faster than the leader, but he was far ahead, so I did not think I had a chance to challenge him for the win. However, a yellow flag on the last lap allowed the field to regroup. I was behind Andrew Ranger for the restart, and I immediately went for the 2nd position. Andrew and I created a gap with the rest of the field, and we had an intense battle, making a lap and a half two cars wide. I dove on the inside of the last corner, but the car was slightly understeering, so I did not have a good exit and Andrew took the checkered flag before me. "

The car # 74 Bumper to Bumper / Total, Gates / PFC Brakes was excellent according to the driver. "The team did an outstanding job with the car, we had the setups from last season, and our strategy paid off. "

After winning at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park and this 2nd place at the Jukasa Motor Speedway, Kevin is now in 2nd place in the Championship Standings, 1 point behind the leader, Andrew Ranger.

The next NASCAR Pinty's event will be on Quebec soil at the Autodrome Chaudière on June 29 for the Budweiser 300.

Kevin wants to thank his sponsors Bumper to Bumper, Total, Go Fast, PFC Brakes and Gates Corporation, a partnership between growing companies that represent excellence, ambition and victory.

About Lacroix Motorsport

Lacroix Motorsport is a race team created in 2015 from Sylvain Lacroix and Serge Bourdeau’s idea. They wanted to race for pleasure on road tracks in the Canadian NASCAR series. After Kevin Lacroix’s first two wins, and seeing his son’s potential, Sylvain decided to participate full-time in the series. Lacroix Motorsport is not only a team in the NASCAR Pinty’s, in fact, Dany Lacroix, Kevin’s brother, also races in the STCH Cup Formula Tour 1600 in Kent Class.

Lacroix Motorsport stems from an idea and passion. By creating this team, world snowmobile champion, Sylvain Lacroix has made it a family affair.

About Bumper to Bumper

The BUMPER TO BUMPER store banner is a turnkey program for auto parts wholesalers looking for complete program support, a strong brand image and a very aggressive go-to-market approach. BUMPER TO BUMPER was introduced to the Canadian Automotive Aftermarket in 1977 and entered the Uni-Select fold in 2006. Today, over 120 auto parts stores operate in Canada under the BUMPER TO BUMPER banner.