Daytona, Florida – After a two-week break, the NASCAR Canada Series heads east to Newfoundland and Labrador for the Pro•Line 250 at Eastbound International Speedway, a prestigious oval track that is making its third appearance on the NASCAR Canada schedule.

 

The festivities will kick off on Friday, June 22nd, with the NASCAR Canada Series Welcome Party at the Iceberg Alley Performance Tent, featuring performances by Sam Roberts, Sheep Dogs, and Wide Mouth Mason.

 

The race will spotlight three local talents from Newfoundland and Labrador: Sara Thorne, Josh Collins, and Brandon Mcfarlane. Notably, Sara Thorne holds the record as the youngest woman to start in the series at just 18 years old.

 

Marc-Antoine Camirand, the winner of the inaugural race at this track in 2022, remains the only former winner in the field and holds the record for the most laps led at this venue, with 138 laps.

 

Kevin Lacroix, another contender, boasts a best finish of fifth at Eastbound and has led a total of 133 laps at this track. Last year, he was poised for a win but was plagued by a tire puncture.

 

The 2020 season champion, Jason Hathaway, will make his first career start at Eastbound Speedway this season after serving as crew chief for the No. 3 car last year. Bryan Cathcart is set to return to the NASCAR Canada Series, making his first start since 2022. In his only previous start at Eastbound, Cathcart secured a career-best 12th place finish in 2022.

 

Thomas Nepveu, the 2023 Rookie of the Year, will make his first start at Eastbound Speedway, having missed last year's race due to a prior racing commitment.

 

Last year’s pole sitter, Donald Theetge, will be aiming for another fast qualifying time on Saturday. He will face tough competition from Andrew Ranger and D.J. Kennington, both of whom have demonstrated impressive speed in previous years.

 

Also joining the field are seasoned drivers Glenn Styres, Louis-Philippe Dumoulin, Larry Jackson, and Dexter Stacey, each bringing their unique experience and determination to the track.

 

The on-track activities for the Pro•Line 250 will start with practice at 11:30 a.m. NT, followed by qualifying at 5 p.m. NT, and the green flag waving at 6:30 p.m. NT.