2025 NASCAR Canada Season Opener Set for Action at CTMP
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NASCAR Canada 2025 Race 1 | Clarington 200
2025 NASCAR Canada Season Opener Set for Action at CTMP
(Bowmanville, ON) – May 12, 2025 – NASCAR Canada is back, and the 2025 season kicks off in full force at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP) with the highly anticipated Clarington 200 on May 18th. Fans can expect a thrilling weekend as the grid features a mix of returning champions, seasoned veterans and rising stars ready to push their limits.
Defending champion Marc-Antoine Camirand returns in the #96 Paillé Racing Chevrolet, looking to carry the momentum from his 2024 title-winning season. Among his fiercest challengers will be Kevin Lacroix, last year’s runner-up and pole-position leader with five poles in 2024. Andrew Ranger, #27 Paillé Racing, a three-time series champion, and veterans D.J. Kennington, #17 Castrol Edge Dodge, and Louis-Philippe Dumoulin, #47 WeatherTech Canada / Omnifab, who rounded out the top five in last year’s standings will also be ones to watch.
Adding to the excitement are two newcomers: American sensation Ryan Vargas, who joins the series in the #28 Critical Path Security Canada Dodge Challenge with DJK Racing after a full-time season in the NASCAR Euro Series, and GT racing driver Josh Hurley, making his series debut in the #24 BC Race Cars Chevrolet.
Also in the spotlight is Gary Klutt with the #59 Legendary Motorcar Company Dodge, who grabbed pole position at CTMP last season. Hometown driver Sam Fellows will be looking for a podium, a feat he came close to achieving while commanding the #87 AER / POLYSLEEP Chevrolet machine in last year’s WeatherTech Canada 200.
A strong contingent of returning drivers rounds out the grid, including crowd favourites, Alex Tagliani, sharing the #80 St-Hubert / The UPS Store / Impression Mirabel / Dryshine / Grand Royal Wôlinak / BetGRW.com / Vulcain / Garoy Construction with Donald Theetge this season. Young talents Alex Guénette, #39 GL Électricité Automatisation Chevrolet, and Jean-Philippe Bergeron, #1 ERACER Drink / JC Perreault Ford, are set to make their presence felt, while Simon Charbonneau embarks on his second part-time season in the #88 TransGestion / NAPA St-Jérôme Chevrolet.
EHR will be represented by Jason Hathaway, #3 Fast Eddie / Leland Industries Chevrolet, and Danny Chisholm, #8 Jani King Chevrolet. MBS Motorsports also fields a strong lineup with Kyle Steckly, car #22, and Domenic Scrivo, #69 Sierra Excavating Chevrolet.
“There’s an incredible energy heading into the 2025 season,” said Alan Labrosse, NASCAR Canada General Manager. “The mix of young talents, returning champions, and fan-favourite veterans sets the stage for one exciting season.”
Saturday’s on-track activities will start at 12:30 PM for Practice, followed by Qualifying at 4:45 PM. Sunday’s Clarington 200 will take place at 2 PM. Catch all the action live on REV TV, TVA Sports and tape-delayed broadcasts on TSN.
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