NASCAR Pinty's champ Treyten Lapcevich is heading south of the border in 2024.
By: ALLREM Racing
January 25, 2024 

Montreal, Quebec - Following the most dominant season in NASCAR Canada racing history, 19-year-old Treyten Lapcevich is making the jump to the United States-based zMax CARS Tour with Chad Bryant Racing in the #77 car. 
A star-studded ownership group of NASCAR icons Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Burton, Kevin Harvick and Justin Marks bought the zMax CARS Tour for Late Model stock cars last January, and they have been making waves in the motorsports world ever since. 
 
Collaborating on a historic partnership, the primary sponsors for Lapcevich's '24 race season are Evirum Waste Management Eco-Responsible Services and Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), The World's Fastest Growing Combat Sports Promotion. 
 
This new program is a big step forward for the Grimsby, ON racer's career.
 
"I'm very excited and thankful for this great opportunity to run full-time in the zMax CARS Tour for Chad Bryant Racing this season," said Lapcevich. "Thanks to the efforts of ALLREM Racing, we have a strong partnership team in place with Evirum and BKFC."
 
After last fall's news that they are now a presenting partner of the NASCAR Canada Series, this announcement with Lapcevich signals Evirum's commitment to motorsports internationally and assisting teams, tracks and industry partners with their sustainability, waste and recycling programs.
 
"Sponsoring Treyten's car is a strategic milestone for our business," said Max Blouin, CEO of Evirum. "Treyten embodies Evirum's commitment to excellence and performance, and we are proud to have him drive Evirum's car in the zMax CARS Tour this year. This partnership will propel our brand into the hearts of racing fans, tracks and sponsors across North America, echoing our role to play in the forward-thinking principles of NASCAR's NET zero strategy."
 
With a strong partnership group in place, ALLREM Racing has lined up another critical piece, signing Chad Bryant Racing to provide Lapcevich with a competitive ride for his zMax CARS Tour rookie campaign. A championship-winning crew chief, Chad Bryant operates one of the premier Late Model stock car teams in the U.S.
 
Pulling all the elements together to make this new program a reality has been a monumental task for ALLREM Racing's Executive Vice-President of Global Partnerships, Allan Boynton.
 
 "ALLREM Racing is committed to the success of young people, and having the NASCAR Canada Series Champion Treyten Lapcevich launch our racing program in the United States is truly special," stated Boynton. "The tandem of Lapcevich and Chad Bryant Racing will position us to run for a championship and give race fans in the zMax CARS Tour a new and exciting driver to cheer on. Many thanks to our partners at Evirum and Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship for supporting our program and our team."
 
All of this adds to the excitement that's been building in a busy offseason for the 2024 zMax CARS Tour.
 
"To have a driver with the credentials of Treyton Lapcevich see the value in our series, that's a good indication that we're doing things the right way,” said the tour's executive director, Kip Childress. "The zMAX CARS Tour offers the best Late Model drivers a chance to move up the ranks, and having an international champion join us in that pursuit is positive on many levels. We look forward to having Treyton and his team race with us this year and watching him battle for race wins and a championship."
 
The past year has been a remarkable journey for the young Canadian racer, who is also studying at the prestigious Schulich School of Business in Toronto, and he took a few moments to reflect on his career to date.
"There's been so much hard work and dedication leading up to this announcement. I can't thank my parents enough for believing in me all these years. They've taught me how to do things the right way, and with hard work, anything is possible,” said Lapcevich.
 
"Ever since starting in quarter midgets at five years old, I've dreamed of an opportunity to race full-time in the United States. And it means even more to do it with the support of a Canadian company. I'm extremely excited for the future, and I believe this is only the start of amazing things to come," he concluded. 
 
Lapcevich won't have long to wait to start his U.S. racing chapter. The 17-race zMax CARS Tour Late Model season opener goes on March 9 at Southern National Motorsports Park in Kenly, NC.
 
About Evirum
Evirum is a Canadian residual materials management brokerage company offering eco-responsible solutions across North America to minimize environmental impact and promote recycling and other innovative practices. Evirum is committed to providing companies, events and industries with the best sustainable practices and services. evirum.com
 
About Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC)
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) is the first promotion allowed to hold a legal, sanctioned, and regulated bare knuckle event in the United States since 1889. Based in Philadelphia, and headed by President and former professional boxer David Feldman, BKFC is dedicated to preserving the historical legacy of bare knuckle fighting, while utilizing a specifically created rule set that emphasizes fighter safety. BKFC holds all of its bouts in a revolutionary circular four-rope ring, designed to encourage fast-paced and exciting bouts. The patented BKFC "Squared Circle" contains scratch lines, based on the Broughton Rules which governed bare knuckle fighting in the 19th century, and which requires fighters to "Toe the Line": start every round face to face, and just inches apart.
 
About zMax CARS Tour
Founded in the fall of 2014, the zMAX CARS Tour is the Southeast’s premier asphalt Late Model series. Now under the ownership of motorsports icons Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Burton, Kevin Harvick and Justin Marks, the zMAX CARS Tour began as a quality pavement racing series based in the Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic region that featured both Late Model Stock Cars and Pro Late Models. Both premier series race on the same night at the same track, and this unique arrangement makes the zMAX CARS Tour the first organization of its kind anywhere in the country. Many of today’s stock car superstars got their start in the zMAX CARS Tour and it is a primary breeding ground for the racing champions of tomorrow.
 
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Kevin Lacroix is teaming up with Mathieu Kingsbury for the 2024 NASCAR Canada season.
By: Innovation Auto Sport
January 19, 2024 

Saint-Eustache, Quebec - The 2024 NASCAR Canada season is synonymous with change, as Kevin Lacroix announces a strategic partnership with Mathieu Kingsbury, who is at the helm of Duroking Autosport.
 
Kingsbury and Lacroix will form the new Innovation Auto Sport (IAS) team. Lacroix, true to form, will wear the number 74 and display the NAPA Auto Parts colours. While it may look like the same car, the organization behind it will undergo a major overhaul.
 
"We're very happy to be able to count on the undeniable expertise of Étienne Cliche, who has proven himself in NASCAR Cup racing in the United States," said Kevin Lacroix. "The team will certainly benefit from Cliche's skills, having evolved within the best NASCAR teams, notably 23XI Racing. He will therefore play a vital role at Innovation Auto Sport as the Chief Engineer on both of the team’s cars," added Mathieu Kinsgbury.
 
Lacroix went on to say that; "while we're delighted with this news, I can't overlook the excellent work of Don Thompson Jr. over the past seven years. He has always given us his all and more, and has been an integral part of our team. We wish him all the best for the future."
 
While this major news is already generating interest among enthusiasts, it's not the end of the story. Kevin Lacroix will be racing with a teammate this year. "I'm very happy about this partnership," said Kevin. "Being on the same team as this renowned driver is particularly motivating. We'll both have our eyes on the title, so it's going to be an action-packed season."
 
This high-profile teammate will be announced at a later date, however, Innovation Auto Sport is fuelling the rumours by indicating that it could be Alex Tagliani, Andrew Ranger, Alex Guénette, Jean-Philippe Bergeron, defending champion Treyten Lapcevich, Thomas Nepveu, Jacques Villeneuve, Kyle Steckly or Justin Arseneau.
 
The newly-formed team would like to invite fans to a friendly game of guessing who Lacroix's teammate will be. However, those already in the know are asked to refrain from commenting, as the team wishes to give sponsors the chance to make the announcement.
 
Innovation Autosport is also proud to be associated with young driver Raphaël Lessard, who will drive for the team at three events: Vallée-Jonction, ICAR and Montmagny. It will be the renowned team of Denis and Louis Larue who will look after Lessard's car, under the tutelage of IAS.
 
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Evirum and Pinty’s are initial presenting partners for Canada’s premier motorsport series.
By: NASCAR Pinty's Series
November 21, 2023 

Daytona Beach, Florida — Beginning in 2024, NASCAR’s Canadian series will be known as the NASCAR Canada Series with Evirum and Pinty’s serving as Presenting Partners. The series, currently the NASCAR Pinty’s Series, is entering its 18th season as the top national motorsport in Canada.



NASCAR officials also unveiled the 2024 schedule for the NASCAR Canada Series, which features 13 races across six provinces.



“Canadian motorsports fans are incredibly passionate, and the new NASCAR Canada Series name appropriately captures their nationalistic pride,” said Chad Seigler, NASCAR chief international officer. “The series features Canada’s biggest racing stars, competing at the top tracks across the country. With an influx of talented young drivers and a garage full of healthy and competitive teams, interest in the series is at an all-time high. We are excited to build off recent momentum and deliver great racing to fans across Canada.”



Pinty’s, which has served as series entitlement partner since 2016, and Evirum are Presenting Partners of the series, with each investing across the industry, including teams, tracks and fan promotions.



“Evirum is excited to join NASCAR Canada as one of their Presenting Partners and as its Official Residual Materials Management and Environmental Solutions Provider,” said Julien Remillard, Evirum president. “Our involvement in this thrilling series dates back to last season, where we offered support to some drivers, race promoters and race track operators. When the opportunity to become a Series Partner presented itself, it was a natural progression in alignment with our expanding presence across Canada and the United States. We eagerly anticipate sharing our expertise with NASCAR Canada and its stakeholders to bolster their recycling and sustainability efforts.”



“Once again, we are very proud to associate the name of our Pinty's brand with NASCAR Canada as a presenting partner, thus supporting motorsport in Canada, which will now have a new race in Quebec,” said Yanick Gervais, Olymel president and CEO.



The schedule for the 2024 season features a mix of traditional events with a new season finale at Autodrome Montmagny – the first visit to the track for the NASCAR Canada Series and the first series finale to be held in Quebec (Sept. 22). The season will open at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP) on Victoria Day weekend (May 19) as it did every year from 2011-2019.



In between, the series will again race at Riverside Speedway in Nova Scotia with a doubleheader weekend (June 29-30), creating an East Coast Swing following the race at Eastbound Speedway in Newfoundland and Labrador (June 22).



The popular dirt race at Ohsweken Speedway will return for the third year and will move to July 11, before the traditional Western Swing to Sutherland Automotive Speedway in Saskatoon (July 20) and Edmonton International Raceway (July 27).



The Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières, which has been run since 1967, returns on Sunday, August 11.



NASCAR also announced that longtime Canadian motorsports executive Alan Labrosse has been named General Manager of NASCAR Canada. Labrosse, a member of the Canadian Motorsports Hall of Fame, will be charged with growing and promoting NASCAR throughout Canada, which includes oversight of the NASCAR Canada Series. Following a successful career as a driver, Labrosse transitioned to the business side of the sport. He owned and operated Autodrome St-Eustache for 13 years and has served as a promoter, team owner and agent.



All NASCAR Canada Series races air on TSN and RDS in Canada and FloSports in the United States. The full broadcast schedule will be announced at a later date.



Fans can stay connected to the NASCAR Canada Series – and all things NASCAR in Canada – at www.nascar.ca, on X, Facebook and Instagram.

2024 NASCAR Canada Series Schedule

DATE

TRACK

CITY

Sunday, May 19

Canadian Tire Motorsport Park

Bowmanville, Ont.

Saturday, June 1

Autodrome Chaudière

Vallée-Jonction, Que.

Saturday, June 22

Eastbound International Speedway

Avondale, N.L.

Saturday, June 29

Riverside Speedway

Antigonish, N.S.

Sunday, June 30

Riverside Speedway

Antigonish, N.S.

Thursday, July 11

Ohsweken Speedway

Ohsweken, Ont.

Saturday, July 20

Sutherland Automotive Speedway

Saskatoon, Sask.

Saturday, July 27

Edmonton International Raceway

Wetaskiwin, Alb.

Sunday, Aug. 11

Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières

Trois-Rivières, Que.

Saturday, Aug. 17

Delaware Speedway

Delaware, Ont.

Saturday, Aug. 24

Circuit ICAR

Mirabel, Que. 

Sunday, Sept. 1

Canadian Tire Motorsport Park

Bowmanville, Ont. 

Sunday, Sept. 22

Autodrome Montmagny Speedway

Montmagny, Que.

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
 
 
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 Canada Series, NASCAR Mexico Series and the 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 Evirum  
 
Evirum is a Canadian residual materials management brokerage company offering eco-responsible solutions across North America to minimize environmental impact and promote recycling and other innovative practices. Evirum is committed to providing companies, events and industries with the best sustainable practices and services. evirum.com
 
 
About Olymel
 
Olymel is the Canadian leader in producing, processing, and marketing pork and poultry meat. The company's mission is to feed the world with passion and products of impeccable quality. The company has production and processing facilities in Québec, Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick, and employs over 13,000 people. Annual sales are in the order of $4.5 billion. The company markets its products mainly under the Olymel, Lafleur, Flamingo, La Fernandière, Pinty's, Tour Eiffel and F. Ménard brands.
 
 

Nouveau nom et modèle de partenariat pour la série NASCAR Canada

Evirum et Pinty’s premier duo de partenaires présentateurs  de la série la plus réputée au Canada en sport motorisé 

 

Daytona Beach, Florida - À partir de 2024, la série NASCAR Canada portera le nom de série NASCAR Canada présentée par Evirum et Pinty's. La série, actuellement série NASCAR Pinty's, entamera sa 18e saison en tant que série en sport automobile de haut niveau au Canada. 

Le calendrier 2024 de la série NASCAR Canada est également dévoilé et comprend 13 courses dans six provinces.

« Les amateurs canadiens de sport automobile sont incroyablement passionnés, et le nouveau nom de la série NASCAR Canada reflète bien leur fierté nationale », a déclaré Chad Seigler, directeur des activités internationale de NASCAR. « La série présente les plus grandes vedettes canadiennes en action sur les meilleurs circuits du pays. Avec un grand nombre de jeunes pilotes talentueux et d'équipes compétitives, l'intérêt pour la série n'a jamais été aussi grand. Nous sommes enthousiastes à l'idée de poursuivre sur notre lancée et d’offrir des courses enlevantes aux amateurs du Canada ».

Pinty's, dont la série porte le nom depuis 2016, et Evirum sont les partenaires présentateurs de la prochaine saison, chacun s'investissant dans toutes les sphères de l’industrie, y compris les équipes, les pistes et les promotions pour les amateurs.

« Evirum est ravie de se joindre à NASCAR Canada en tant que l'un de ses Partenaires présentateurs et comme Fournisseur officiel en gestion des matières résiduelles et solutions environnementales. Notre implication dans cette excitante série remonte à la saison dernière, où nous avons offert notre soutien à certains pilotes, promoteurs de courses et opérateurs de circuits. Lorsque l’opportunité de devenir partenaire de la série s’est présentée, c’était pour nous une évolution naturelle alignée avec notre présence croissante au Canada et aux États-Unis. Nous sommes impatients de partager notre expertise avec NASCAR Canada et ses parties prenantes afin de supporter leurs efforts en matière de recyclage et de développement durable », a exprimé Julien Remillard, président d'Evirum. 

Par ailleurs, Yanick Gervais, président-directeur général d’Olymel a déclaré « Nous sommes très fiers d’associer une nouvelle fois le nom de notre marque Pinty’s à NASCAR Canada en tant que partenaire présentateur et de soutenir ainsi le sport automobile au Canada, qui comptera désormais une nouvelle course au Québec. »

Le calendrier de la saison 2024 comprend un mélange d'événements traditionnels et une clôture inédite de la saison, à l'Autodrome Montmagny – à la fois, la première visite à cette piste de la série NASCAR Canada et la première finale de la série se déroulant au Québec (22 septembre). À l’instar des saisons 2011 à 2019, la saison commencera au Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP) le week-end du « Victoria Day » (19 mai). 

Suivant l’événement au Eastbound Speedway (Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador - 22 juin), la saison 2024 marquera le retour de la série sur le circuit du Riverside Speedway, en Nouvelle-Écosse, pour un programme double (29 et 30 juin), formant ainsi une tournée sur la côte Est.

La populaire course sur terre battue tenue au Ohsweken Speedway reviendra pour une troisième année (11 juillet), suivie de la traditionnelle tournée dans l'Ouest canadien, au Sutherland Automotive Speedway de Saskatoon (20 juillet) puis au Edmonton International Raceway (27 juillet).

Le légendaire Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières, couru pour la première fois en 1967, se déroulera le dimanche 11 août.

NASCAR a également annoncé qu'Alan Labrosse, dirigeant de longue date en sports motorisés au Canada, a été nommé directeur général de NASCAR Canada. M. Labrosse, membre du Temple de la Renommée du Sport Automobile Canadien, sera chargé de la croissance et de la promotion de NASCAR au Canada, ce qui inclut la supervision de la série NASCAR Canada. Après une carrière de pilote réussie, M. Labrosse s'est tourné vers l'aspect commercial du sport. Il a été propriétaire et exploitant de l'Autodrome Saint-Eustache pendant 13 ans et a été promoteur, propriétaire d'équipe et agent.

Toutes les courses de la série seront diffusées en direct sur la nouvelle plateforme de diffusion en continu par abonnement de TSN, TSN+, et sur FloRacing aux États-Unis. La rediffusion des courses sera disponible sur TSN et RDS2 au Canada (calendrier de diffusion à venir).

Pour toutes les informations concernant la série NASCAR Pinty's - et tout ce qui concerne NASCAR au Canada - www.nascar.ca, sur X, Facebook et Instagram.

Calendrier 2024 - Série NASCAR Canada

DATE

PISTE

VILLE

Dimanche 19 mai

Canadian Tire Motorsport Park

Bowmanville, Ont.

Samedi 1 juin

Autodrome Chaudière

Vallée-Jonction, Que.

Samedi 22 juin

Eastbound International Speedway

Avondale, N.L.

Samedi 29 juin

Riverside Speedway

Antigonish, N.S.

Dimanche 30 juin

Riverside Speedway

Antigonish, N.S.

Jeudi 11 juillet

Ohsweken Speedway

Ohsweken, Ont.

Samedi 20 juillet

Sutherland Automotive Speedway

Saskatoon, Sask.

Samedi 27 juillet

Edmonton International Raceway

Wetaskiwin, Alb.

Dimanche 11 août

Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières

Trois-Rivières, Que.

Samedi 17 août

Delaware Speedway

Delaware, Ont.

Samedi 24 août

Circuit ICAR

Mirabel, Que. 

Dimanche 1 septembre

Canadian Tire Motorsport Park

Bowmanville, Ont. 

Dimanche, 22 septembre

Autodrome Montmagny Speedway

Montmagny, Que.

CALENDRIER SUJET À CHANGEMENTS
 
 
 
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 Canada Series, NASCAR Mexico Series, 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 d’Evirum  
 
Evirum est une société canadienne de courtage en gestion des matières résiduelles offrant des solutions écoresponsables à travers l’Amérique du Nord afin de minimiser l'impact environnemental et promouvoir le recyclage, en plus de proposer une vaste gamme de pratiques innovantes. Evirum s’engage à fournir aux entreprises, événements et industries les meilleures pratiques et services en matière de développement durable (evirum.com).
 
 
 
À propos d’Olymel
 
Olymel est au Canada le chef de file dans le secteur de la production, de la transformation et de la distribution des viandes de porc et de volaille. L’entreprise s’est donné pour mission de nourrir le monde avec passion et avec des produits dont la qualité est irréprochable. L’entreprise possède des établissements de production et de transformation au Québec, en Ontario, en Alberta, en Saskatchewan et au Nouveau-Brunswick et emploie plus de 13 000 personnes. Son chiffre d’affaires annuel est de l’ordre de 4,5 milliards de dollars. L’entreprise commercialise ses produits principalement sous les marques Olymel, Lafleur, Flamingo, La Fernandière, Pinty’s, Tour Eiffel et F. Ménard.
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Kyle Steckly makes his first move to racing stateside with the ASA STARS National Tour and Rette Jones Racing and backing from APC Auto Centres and CANUSA.
By: Rette Jones Racing
January 18, 2024 

Mooresville, North Carolina - Rette Jones Racing confirmed today the signing of second-generation driver Kyle Steckly for the entire 2024 ASA STARS National Tour schedule beginning at New Smyrna (Fla.) Speedway on Feb. 13, 2024.



The first of a 10-race schedule also confirms the expansion of Rette Jones Racing's Motorsports platform, which is expected to include ASA, the ARCA Menards Series, and NASCAR throughout the 2024 season.



Steckly, the son of four-time NASCAR Canada Series champion Scott Steckly, arrives at Rette Jones Racing with healthy and impressive racing credentials, including the 2023 APC United Late Model Series championship.



Moving his racing endeavors to the United States in 2024, Steckly, 18, is ready for his newest endeavor. With the leadership of former ARCA Menards Series championship crew chief Mark Rette at his side, the combo hopes for an impressive rookie season that leads to contending for the championship.



"I am so thankful for this opportunity to compete in the 2024 ASA STARS National Tour schedule this year," said Steckly, a native of Milverton, Ontario, Canada. "With the support of the Rette Jones Racing team, I believe we can have a competitive season and a year with wins and hopefully bring home the championship.



"I know it's going to be a year of learning – tackling new tracks for the first time in my career, but with the support of my team, our partners, and others, I believe this will be a season to remember."



Auto Parts Centres (APC) | Canusa will be the primary marketing partner for Steckly's full ASA STARS season aboard the No. 30 Ford Mustang.



APC Auto Parts Centres | Canusa is a family-owned automotive parts business started in 1981 with over 50 branches stretching across Ontario. APC's target market is purely trade-based, supplying garages, specialty installers, dealerships, and muffler shops throughout the province.



Auto Parts Centres takes full advantage of the marketing power of motorsports by sponsoring numerous race cars and speedways around the province. APC is the proud title sponsor in the APC Pro Late Model Touring Series that has been recognized as one of Canada's top series.



“Auto Parts Centres is proud to support the efforts of Rette Jones Racing and Kyle Steckly to compete in what we believe to be one of the most competitive racing series in the world," offered Corinne Mallough, Marketing Manager APC.



"As a supporter of grassroots racing, we are excited to help showcase the amount of talent the Canadian racing scene really has to offer."



Steckly added, "I appreciate Luke (Ramsay), Corinne (Mallough) and the entire Auto Parts Centres | Canusa team for continuing my journey and expanding their footprint to partnering with Rette Jones Racing in the United States this season.



"They are such a great ambassador for Motorsports in Canada, and I hope we can continue to build some exposure for them throughout the season, along with some trophies.



“It’s also an honor to represent the Rette Jones Racing brand. Mark (Rette) and Terry (Jones) have built a great identity with strong results and race wins. I am looking forward to driving for them and I cannot thank them enough for the opportunity.”



Mark Rette, team principal of Rette Jones Racing alongside Canadian entrepreneur and former race car driver Terry Jones, believes the team's expansion to the ASA STARS National Tour will benefit the team's current and future path.



"It is so awesome to be partnered with Kyle and Auto Parts Centres | Canusa for the full 2024 ASA STARS National Tour schedule," said Rette. "Kyle comes to Rette Jones Racing with an impressive racing resume and a strong racing family heritage behind him.



"We have high hopes for the year, and with Kye's talent and the investment our team has made for the ASA STARS National Tour, it will be a season to remember.”



In addition to his 2023 APC United Late Model Series championship, Steckly's accolades include two APC United Late Model Series wins, the 2023 Grisdale Triple Crown Champion and Gold Rush 123 winner, second-place at Oshweken Speedway with the NASCAR Canada Series on dirt, and winning the pole in the 2023 season finale Pinty’s Fall Brawl at Delaware Speedway in Delaware, Ont.



For more on Kyle Steckly like him on Facebook (Kyle Steckly Racing) and follow him on Instagram (@kyle_steckly) and X | Twitter (@KyleSteckly).



For more on Rette Jones Racing, please visit RetteJonesRacing.com, like them on Facebook (Rette Jones Racing), or follow them on Instagram (@RetteJones30) and X | Twitter (@RetteJones30).

 

About Auto Parts Centres (APC) | Canusa

Auto Parts Centres (APC) | Canusa is a family-owned automotive parts business started in 1981 with over 65 branches stretching across Ontario. APC’s target market is purely trade-based, supplying garages, specialty installers, dealerships, and muffler shops throughout the province.



Auto Parts Centres takes full advantage of the marketing power of motorsports by sponsoring numerous race cars and speedways around the province. APC is the proud title sponsor in the APC Pro Late Model Touring Series that has been recognized as one of Canada’s top series.

 


About Rette Jones Racing

Headquartered in Mooresville, North Carolina, Rette Jones Racing (RJR) was founded in 2015 with the intent of building a successful racing operation built around the fundamentals of hard work and a never-give-up attitude.



Owned by racers Terry Jones and Mark Rette, RJR plans to field a full-time entry in 2024 in the ASA STARS National Tour Series while also planning to field vehicles in the ARCA Menards Series platform and NASCAR respectively.



Rette Jones Racing also offers technical and setup intel as part of its technical alliance partnership program.

 

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Treyten Lapcevich captured his first NASCAR Pinty's Series title at Delaware. (Photo-Mike Sullivan/RaceCanada.ca)
By: NASCAR Pinty's Series
September 24, 2023 

To finish off a fairytale season, Treyten Lapcevich captured his seventh win this year, as well as the 2023 NASCAR Pinty's Series championship, in dominating fashion at Delaware Speedway.



With 166 laps led in the race, he amasses 1,149 total led during this season, breaking the series record set by his team owner Scott Steckly in 2015 (1090 laps).



The only driver who looked like they had the speed to compete with the No. 20 was teammate and pole-sitter, Kyle Steckly.



The two battled back and forth during the opening laps of the race, with Steckly firmly gaining the lead on lap 25.



However, only 98 laps into the race the No. 22 dropped from the lead and immediately went down pit road with a rear suspension issue. After many tries, the team was unable to the problem, and Steckly was forced to retire from the race.



From there, Lapcevich held onto his lead except for one lap, where on a restart, D.J. Kennington briefly took the lead.



Finishing in second place was the No. 80 of Donald Theetge, who was involved in a wreck on lap 129 and suffered major rear-end damage to his No. 80 Groupe Theetge/XPN Chevrolet.



After making several pit stops for repairs Theetge was able to make it into the top three, battling with D.J. Kennington, who eventually finished third, for the podium spots.



There were many notable drivers that faced problems throughout the race.



Before the race went green, it looked like the bad luck for the No. 27 of Andrew Ranger was going to continue.



Ranger and the No. 27 GM Paillé/Chevrolet Canada Chevrolet team had to pit during the warm-up laps due to a flat tire. The team quickly got Ranger back on track and he was able to rebound to a fourth-place finish.



Defending Delaware winner, Brandon Watson, faced issues while battling in the top-five and later retired from the race due to suspension issues.



Making her series debut, Amber Balcaen from Winnipeg, Manitoba, had her day end early after she was involved in an incident on lap 129 incident, and had to retire from the race.



Reigning series champion, Marc-Antoine Camirand also had his day end on lap 41 due to an engine issue.



Coming home fifth was Kevin Lacroix in his 100th career start. Alex Guenette, Thomas Nepveu, J.P. Bergeron, Dexter Stacey, and Noah Gragson rounded out the top-ten.



The Pinty’s Fall Brawl will be tape-delayed on TSN on Saturday, September 30 at 2:30 p.m. ET and on RDS in Quebec on Saturday, October 21 at 4:15 p.m. ET.

 
 
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