Mirabel, QC – Innovation Auto Sport, featuring Kevin Lacroix and Andrew Ranger, secured both the victory and second-place finish at the NASCAR Canada Series’ Evirum 100 this past Saturday near Montreal.
Lacroix, driving the No. 74 Adaptive One Calipers/NAPA Racing Dodge, finished the race in second place after a heated battle with his teammate.
The NAPA Racing team started the day strong, setting the fastest time during the morning practice session. Lacroix then secured the second-fastest time in qualifying, placing him on the front row for the race start, but on the outside line.
As soon as the green flag waved for the Evirum 100, Lacroix wasted no time pressuring the leader. He took the top spot on lap seven. Although Lacroix was comfortably in first place, three cautions played a crucial role in the race’s outcome, as he lost the lead to Ranger on the final restart.
“Andrew had the speed to be in first place at the end of the race,” said Lacroix. “And when he passed me, I saw Marc-Antoine Camirand in my mirror, so I also had to protect the team’s one-two finish.
“It was a great race,” he continued. “I would have liked to win it to set the record for the most victories at ICAR, but that will have to wait. I would like to thank all the NAPA guests who were there to support me.”
Lacroix will be back on track this coming weekend for the final road course event of the season at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.
- By Innovation Auto Sport/Service Presse
