- Details
- Category: Oval Racing
June 8, 2023
Berthierville, Quebec – GM Paillé joins forces with Alex Guenette for three races in 2023, as the driver will sport the colors of the #1 GM dealer in Canada for the Quebec races of the NASCAR Pinty’s series.
Debuting next Saturday at Autodrome Chaudiere, this new association will also be effective for the NASCAR Pinty’s races at the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières, on August 5-6, and at Circuit ICAR in Mirabel, on August 26.
Guenette, winner of the NASCAR Pinty’s race at the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières last year, is thrilled to partner with GM Paillé for select races in 2023. “I’m very primed for this association. I have been talking with Jean-Claude for a long time, and we are happy to come up with this partnership for 2023,” said Guenette,
Guenette, whose family owns recreational products dealers Motos Illimitées and Ducati Montréal, also shares common values with GM Paillé.
“This partnership will go beyond racing. We are the best in our respective industries, and we are working on a long-term association for both our businesses. I can learn a lot from Jean-Claude and I am sure that both our dealers can benefit from this association,” explained Guenette.
“Values of excellence, family and teamwork are in our blood, and we think that Alex will be an excellent ambassador for the Paillé brand. We are proud to have him as a part of our big family,” added Jean-Claude Paillé, CEO of GM Paillé.
Guenette will be at the wheel of the GM Paillé/ASSA ABLOY n°3 Chevrolet Camaro prepared by Ed Hakonson Racing team, in collaboration with Choko Authentics and Fast Eddie Speedwear. The n°3 will display a special livery for NASCAR 75th anniversary, as a tribute to 7-time NASCAR Cup champion and 1998 Daytona 500 winner, Dale Earnhardt, famous black GM Goodwrench n°3 Camaro.
This partnership is also an excellent visibility for GM Paillé. “We are convinced that motorsport is an excellent vehicle for marketing and promotion, and we reassess that belief with this partnership with Alex. As we value excellence, we are persuaded that the GM Paillé brand can be at the top of the leaderboard during those races,” concluded Mr. Paillé.
Alex Guenette will be on track this Saturday, as the NASCAR Pinty’s series is at Autodrome Chaudière in Vallée-Jonction, QC. Practice session is scheduled at 11:20 AM, qualifying at 4 PM, and the green flag for the Budweiser 300 will drop at 5:30 PM.
- Details
- Category: Oval Racing
June 7, 2023
Trois-Rivières, Quebec – After two events presented in May in Ontario, the 2023 NASCAR Pinty's season continues this Saturday, June 10 in Quebec, on the Autodrome Chaudière, an oval located in Vallée-Jonction, in the Beauce region. This will be the first of three events on Quebec soil this year for the drivers of the Canadian NASCAR series, on a quarter-mile track that Louis-Philippe Dumoulin knows perfectly. After taking pole position and then fourth in the race last year, the driver of car #47 WeatherTech Canada | Groupe Bellemare will of course be aiming for victory, without forgetting that the saeson is still long and it’s important to think about the points that the Top 5 finish can earn.
Louis-Philippe Dumoulin, who is currently fifth in the standings, intends to take advantage of this event to gain even more positions: “We very often obtained good results at Autodrome Chaudière. It is also a track that I know very well because it is like our test track, when it comes time to test our oval car. No matter where the race takes place, our tests are always done at the Autodrome Chaudière because it’s not only a demanding track but also the closest to our race shop, in Trois-Rivières. I like the track, with its 18° banked turns, but also the atmosphere as there are always thousands of race fans in the grandstands for our annual race there.”
The driver of car #47 WeatherTech Canada | Groupe Bellemare adds: "I can't wait to see all the fans in the grandstands and in the paddocks and I think we should give them a great show because this track allows the drivers to stay two wide in the turns and to fight side by side for a many laps.”
Three-time champion of the NASCAR Pinty's series, the driver from Trois-Rivières went with the Dumoulin Compétition team to do a test session last week at the Autodrome Chaudière. “This session was successful, we were able to find small things to improve on the car, which gives us great confidence for the race on Saturday. This is important because from this event, the pace of events will really accelerate, with Vallée-Jonction then Newfoundland, Toronto and the West tour; all of this by the end of July,” says Louis-Philippe.
Last year, Louis-Philippe Dumoulin led 54 laps of the Vallée-Jonction event. This time, with 21 drivers expected to take part in the race, he is aware that anything can happen. “It should be a typical short oval race. Everything will depend on the number of full-course yellows. If there are yellow flags early in the event, we all know the expression 'yellows bring yellows'. On the other side, if we’re able to make a long run on the green, it’ll be important to be patient, avoid contacts and aim for the points. I will obviously work very hard to bring car #47 WeatherTech Canada | Groupe Bellemare on the way to victory but I am also thinking of the championship” concludes Louis-Philippe Dumoulin.
The free practice session will take place from 11:20 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., followed by qualifying session from 4 p.m. Fans will be able to show up for the drivers' autograph session between 4:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. The start of the BUD LIGHT 300, a race of 300 laps, will be given at 5:30 p.m.
Event
BUD LIGHT 300
Track
Autodrome Chaudière (Quebec) - June 10, 2023
Broadcast
TSN app | TSN.ca | RDS (tape delayed) | FloRacing (USA)
Race
5:30 PM E.T. – nascar.ca/race-center/
- Details
- Category: Oval Racing
May 12, 2023
Daytona Beach, Florida – NASCAR today announced a multiyear partnership agreement with Freshstone Brands as an Official Partner of NASCAR Canada and the NASCAR Pinty’s Series.
As part of the agreement, Freshstone Brands will sponsor the “Tiffany Gate Midway Point of the Race” Award in all NASCAR Pinty’s Series races. The award goes to the driver that is the midway leader of the race.
“We are thrilled this partnership with Freshstone Brands will benefit the entire NASCAR Canada industry, including our teams and fans,” said Chad Seigler, NASCAR Chief International Officer. “Freshstone’s commitment to rewarding teams for on-track accomplishments will help us continue to attract the best drivers and teams in Canada. Through exciting on-site activations, Freshstone will give our fans more options to enjoy while at the racetrack.”
Based in Burlington, Ontario, Freshstone Brands is a market leader in prepared meals, serving customers across Canada. Freshstone is the parent company for brands including Tiffany Gate, Kingsway Food, Keybrand, Kitchen Partners and Johnston’s Home Style Products.
“Our team at Freshstone is excited to launch this partnership with NASCAR to showcase our new retail brands and wide assortment of products alongside some of the best motorsport racing in Canada,” said Jennifer Booth, Freshstone Brands Partnership and Media Manager. “We look forward to integrating our Freshstone Racing brand and interacting with NASCAR fans and teams during our trackside activations that will offer a unique race day experience to connect our brand with race fans across Canada.”
The 2023 NASCAR Pinty’s Series season builds upon 17 years of history as the series visits some of the country’s most famous tracks and beautiful provinces, including two stops at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP), a trip over the ocean to Eastbound Speedway in Newfoundland and Labrador, the streets of Toronto, and the illustrious Grand Prix of Trois-Rivieres (GP3R).
The series will also make its return to dirt at Ohsweken Speedway for a two-night event. Freshstone will star as the entitlement sponsor on the first night (Monday, Aug. 14), while the NASCAR Pinty’s Series will celebrate its 200th race on night two (Tuesday, Aug. 15).
All NASCAR Pinty’s Series races stream live on TSN’s new subscription based, streaming platform, TSN+ and FloRacing in the United States. Tape-delay broadcasts air on TSN and RDS2 in Canada.
Fans can stay connected to the NASCAR Pinty’s Series – and all things NASCAR in Canada – at www.nascar.ca, on Twitter, Facebookand Instagram.
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 Mexico Series, NASCAR Pinty’s Series (Canada), 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’).
About Freshstone Brands
Freshstone Brands Inc. is a premier manufacturer of high-quality prepared food products that services the retail, foodservice, and co-manufacturing channels. We have 6 Kitchens, and 1 Distribution center strategically placed around Canada and near the US border. At Freshstone Brands, we pride ourselves on our values of people, teamwork, customers, priority focus and continuous improvement. The Kitchen is where people come together!
NASCAR et Freshstone Brands annoncent un partenariat pluriannuel
Freshstone se joint à la série NASCAR Pinty's à titre de partenaire officiel et de bourses
Daytona Beach, Floride – NASCAR annonce aujourd'hui la conclusion d'une entente de partenariat pluriannuelle avec Freshstone Brands à titre de partenaire officiel de NASCAR Canada et de la série NASCAR Pinty's.
Dans le cadre de cette entente, Freshstone Brands commanditera la bourse « Tiffany Gate de la mi-course » à toutes les courses de la série NASCAR Pinty's. Ce prix est décerné au pilote qui mène la course à mi-parcours.
« Nous sommes ravis que ce partenariat avec Freshstone Brands profite à l'ensemble des intervenants de NASCAR Canada, y compris nos équipes et amateurs, », a déclaré Chad Seigler, directeur général international de NASCAR. « L'engagement de Freshstone à récompenser les équipes pour leurs réalisations en piste nous aidera à d’autant plus attirer les meilleurs pilotes et équipes du Canada. Grâce à des activités passionnantes sur place, Freshstone offrira à nos partisans un plus grand choix de produits à savourer pendant leur visite à la piste. »
Basé à Burlington, en Ontario, Freshstone Brands est un chef de file du marché des repas préparés, desservant des clients partout au Canada. Freshstone est la société mère de marques telles que Tiffany Gate, Kingsway Food, Keybrand, Kitchen Partners et Johnston's Home Style Products.
« C’est avec engouement que l’équipe de Freshstone lance ce partenariat avec NASCAR. Nous présenterons nos nouvelles marques destinées au détail et un vaste assortiment de produits, aux côtés de la meilleure série de courses automobiles du Canada, » a déclaré Jennifer Booth, directrice des partenariats et des médias de Freshstone Brands. « Nous sommes impatients d'intégrer la marque Freshstone Racing et d'interagir avec les amateurs et les équipes de NASCAR lors des activités en bordure de piste, qui offriront une expérience unique les week-ends de courses. »
La saison 2023 de la série NASCAR Pinty's s'appuie sur 17 ans d'histoire en ayant visité des pistes célèbres et les plus belles provinces du pays. Notamment, deux arrêts sont prévus au Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP), un voyage en traversier au Eastbound Speedway à Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador, dans les rues de Toronto, ainsi qu’à l'illustre Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières (GP3R).
La série retourne également sur le circuit de terre battue du Ohsweken Speedway pour deux soirs d’événement. Freshstone sera le commanditaire principal de la première soirée (lundi 14 août), alors que la série NASCAR Pinty's célébrera sa 200e course lors de la deuxième (mardi 15 août).
Toutes les courses de la série seront diffusées en direct sur la nouvelle plateforme par abonnement de TSN, TSN+ et sur FloRacing aux États-Unis. La rediffusion des courses sera disponible sur TSN et RDS2 au Canada.
Pour toutes les informations concernant la série NASCAR Pinty's - et tout ce qui concerne NASCAR au Canada - www.nascar.ca, sur Twitter, Facebook et Instagram.
À propos de NASCAR
Célébrant son 75e anniversaire en 2023, la National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) est le plus important organisme de sanction en sport automobile en Amérique du Nord, et propriétaire de 16 des principales installations de divertissement en sport automobile aux États-Unis. NASCAR organise des courses dans trois séries nationales (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR Xfinity Series™ et NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), dans quatre séries internationales (NASCAR Brasil Sprint Race, NASCAR Mexico Series, NASCAR Pinty's Series (Canada), NASCAR Whelen Euro Series), dans quatre séries régionales (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West et NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) et une série locale (NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series). L'International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) régit l'IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, la principale série américaine de courses d'endurance pour voitures de sport. NASCAR est également propriétaire de Motor Racing Network (MRN), Racing Electronics et ONE DAYTONA. Basée à Daytona Beach, en Floride, avec des bureaux dans huit villes d'Amérique du Nord, la NASCAR sanctionne plus de 1 200 courses par année dans 12 pays (dont plus de 30 États aux États-Unis). Pour plus d'informations, visitez www.NASCAR.com et www.IMSA.com et suivez NASCAR sur Facebook, Twitter, Instagram et Snapchat ("NASCAR").
À propos de Freshstone Brands
Freshstone Brands Inc. est un fabricant de premier plan de produits alimentaires préparés, de haute qualité, qui dessert les canaux de vente au détail, la restauration et la co-fabrication. Nous disposons de six cuisines et d'un centre de distribution stratégiquement situés au Canada et près de la frontière américaine. Chez Freshstone Brands, nous sommes fiers de nos valeurs : nos employés, le travail d'équipe, nos clients, la gestion des priorités et l'amélioration continue. La cuisine est l'endroit où les gens se rassemblent !
Add a comment
- Details
- Category: Oval Racing
May 15, 2023
Innisfil, Ontario – Race one of the 2023 NASCAR Pinty’s season was dominated by one driver – Treyten Lapcevich.
But his victory wasn’t without a challenge.
After topping the leaderboards in practice and qualifying and leading the first 246 laps of the 250-lap race, Lapcevich seemed untouchable.
It wasn't until a late caution with eight to go, that it became anyone’s race to win.
Alex Guenette, who restarted the race from second on the final restart, took the lead with two to go.
While victory was insight for Guenette, the driver of the No. 20 FBM/Delta Bingo Chevrolet was still close behind. In the final corner, Lapcevich got to Guenette's inside, made contact, and drove through on his way to his third win of his NASCAR career, while the No. 3 ASSA ABLOY / Motos Illimitées Chevrolet finished second.
“Those restarts got nerve racking,” said Lapcevich. “A hole opened up in turn three on that last lap and we were able to get it done.
The only laps that Lapcevich did not lead were held by Guenette, who starts the season with his new team, Ed Hakonson Racing.
“I gave it all I had there. Got the lead with one lap to go but just came up short,” said Guenette. “Gives us a lot of confidence for the rest of the season”.
Kevin Lacroix, who was a close contender in the three-way battle for the lead on the final restart, finished the race in third, ahead of reigning champion Marc-Antoine Camirand, and Donald Theetge, who rounded out the top-five.
D.J. Kennington, L.P. Dumoulin, J.P. Bergeron, Larry Jackson, and Brandon Watson finished sixth through 10th respectively.
The 2023 NASCAR Pinty’s season will continue next weekend, Sunday, May 21, at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Bowmanville, Ontario. The race can be streamed live on TSN+ and FloRacing.
Victoire dominante pour Treyten Lapcevich en ouverture de la saison 2023 au Sunset Speedway
Innisfil, Ontario - La première course de la saison 2023 de la série NASCAR Pinty's a été dominée par un pilote - Treyten Lapcevich.
Toutefois, cette victoire ne s’est pas été réalisée sans défi.
Lapcevich semblait intouchable après avoir terminé en tête des essais et des qualifications et avoir mené les 246 premiers tours de la course de 250 tours.
Alors qu’il ne restait que huit tours avant de croiser le fil d'arrivée, une neutralisation joue les trouble-fête, et la victoire devient à la portée du peloton de tête.
Alex Guénette, en deuxième position lors de cette ultime relance, prend la tête à deux tours de la fin.
La victoire semble acquise pour Guénette toutefois, le pilote de la Chevrolet n°20 FBM/Delta Bingo est juste derrière lui. Dans le dernier virage, Lapcevich se positionne à l'intérieur de Guénette, entre en contact avec lui et le dépasse pour remporter sa troisième victoire en carrière NASCAR Pinty's, tandis que la Chevrolet n°3 ASSA ABLOY / Motos Illimitées d'Alex Guénette termine deuxième.
« Les relances ont été éprouvantes, » déclare Lapcevich. « Une ouverture s’est présentée dans le troisième virage, au dernier tour, nous permettant de passer devant Guénette. »
Les seuls tours que Lapcevich n'a pas menés l'ont été par Guénette, qui commençait sa saison avec une nouvelle équipe, Ed Hakonson Racing.
« J'ai donné tout ce que j'avais. J'ai pris la tête à un tour de l'arrivée, sans réussir à l'emporter », explique Guenette. « Cela nous donne beaucoup de confiance pour le reste de la saison. »
Kevin Lacroix, qui était un proche participant dans la bataille à trois pour la tête lors de la dernière relance, termine la course en troisième place, devant le champion en titre Marc-Antoine Camirand et Donald Theetge, qui complète le top-5.
D.J. Kennington, Louis-Philippe Dumoulin, J.P. Bergeron, Larry Jackson et Brandon Watson terminent respectivement de la sixième à la dixième place.
La saison 2023 de la série NASCAR Pinty's se poursuit le week-end prochain, dimanche 21 mai, au Canadian Tire Motorsport Park de Bowmanville, en Ontario. La course sera diffusée en direct sur TSN+ et FloRacing.
Add a comment
- Details
- Category: Oval Racing
May 12, 2023
Oka, Quebec – The first round of the NASCAR Pinty's season will kick off this Saturday at Sunset Speedway. This event will also be Thomas Nepveu’s first-ever stock car race, competing this season in the #24 Evirum | Home Hardware Nepveu car prepared by Jacombs Racing.
Although this is the first event of the season, the Oka native is ready to face the rest of the field; "I tested with Jacombs last fall and in the spring," he explained. "I have experience on oval tracks from my years in USF2000, but it's still an adjustment because both the single-seater and the Porsche are very different cars to drive in comparison to stock cars."
This will be a season of learning opportunities for Nepveu, who will be racing on some of Canada's biggest tracks, "I'm looking forward to getting back on track and racing with the best drivers in the country. My hope is to be able to crack into the top 10 in my first race, but I know it's going to be tough, especially at Sunset Speedway, so I'll have to be strategic and patient."
The Ontario track will host the Sunset Speedway 250, a 250-lap event with a 5-minute break on lap 125 at the halfway mark. The 1/3 mile oval track is located 40 minutes north of Toronto and always attracts a large crowd of racing enthusiasts. Although it is a small track, it is very technical and a great challenge for all drivers.
"I think it will be important to stay out of trouble for the first round of the season," he continued. "Just like in the Porsche Carrera Cup, I’m anticipating that I’ll gain experience and confidence quickly."
The qualifying session for the Sunset Speedway 250 will take place at 5:00 pm. Each driver will have the opportunity to run two laps with the goal of setting the fastest time. Afterwards, the green flag will wave at 7:00 pm for the race. The races will be broadcast live on TSN.ca and the TSN app.
Add a comment