FRASERVILLE, ON – Throughout its brief five year history, the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series has more often than not come to the season’s final event at Kawartha Speedway with the top spot in points still up for grabs.
Andrew Ranger picked-up his first title in 2007 by a 103 point margin over DJ Kennington. In 2008, Scott Steckly took the honours by only 24 points over Don Thomson Jr.
Ranger earned a second seat at the champion’s table in 3 years by simply starting the event in 2009, even though rain fell after qualifying, delaying the race until the next day. Kennington’s 5 win season paved the way to the 2010 crown, while Steckly claimed a second championship in 2011, edging Kennington by just 79 points.
Wednesday, June 6th Kawartha Speedway will give drivers and teams from the country’s only national touring stock car series the chance to participate in a test session on one of the country’s premiere motorsports facilities. Track General Manager and promoter Derek Lynch – himself a former series competitor, race winner and crew chief – says the teams look forward to the chance to shakedown their equipment prior to running the year’s first oval track events.
“There are rule changes from year to year,” said Lynch. “Teams put in some long hours in the shop and need track time to build a fresh set of notes for the new season. I’ve been in the same seat they’re in, so I know how valuable even a few hours of testing can be.”
Gates open at 10:00, with on track practice sessions starting at 11:00. After a break for lunch at 12:30, there will be another open testing period getting underway at 1:00 before things conclude at 5:00. NASCAR staff will be at the track throughout the day to help teams with the necessary paperwork and provide technical assistance as well as safety support.
Teams interested in participating in Kawartha Speedway’s NASCAR Canadian Tire Series test Wednesday, June 6th are encouraged to pre-register by calling 705.939.6316 or e-mail jessica@kawarthaspeedway.com. Spectator admission for the practice session is free.
Kawartha klips: 2012 action gets rolling Friday, June 1st at Kawartha Speedway. The OSCAAR Outlaw Super Late Models and new OSCAAR Modifieds will join the NAPA Auto Parts ACT Late Models, Thunder Cars and Hasiuk Trailer and Container Rental Mini Stocks… This year’s season ending NASCAR Canadian Tire Series event hits the track Saturday, September 22nd. Find the complete schedule and latest news at www.kawarthaspeedway.com.
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