Even though it’s the final event of the year, in each of the last 2 seasons Kawartha Speedway’s NASCAR Canadian Tire Series race has featured its share of dramatic moments. In 2008, Scott Steckly managed to earn his first series championship by a 24 point margin over Don Thomson Jr. Jason Hathaway claimed his spot in the record books by picking-up his first career win in a race that was shortened to 174 laps because of wet conditions.
A year later, Andrew Ranger earned his second title in 3 years by simply starting the race. Still, the Roxton Pond, Quebec racer needed 2 days to complete the task when the 250 lapper was postponed by rain following practice and qualifying. DJ Kennington and Ron Beauchamp Jr. finished the season tied for second place, 167 points behind Ranger.
Friday, May 14th Kawartha Speedway will give drivers and teams from the country’s only national touring stock car series the chance to participate in a pre-season test session. Track General Manager and promoter Derek Lynch – himself a former series competitor – says the teams look forward to the chance to shakedown their equipment prior to the start of the new year.
“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 as well as safety support.
Teams interested in participating in Kawartha Speedway’s NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Test are encouraged to pre-register by calling 705.939.6316 or e-mail jessica@kawarthaspeedway.com.
Kawartha Speedway closes out their 2010 10th Anniversary Season with the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series 250 Saturday, September 25th. The full schedule is available now at http://www.kawarthaspeedway.com/. Tickets for all events can be purchased on-line at http://www.ticketbreak.com/.
Photo: Jason Hathaway earned his first career NASCAR Canadian Tire Series win at Kawartha Speedway to close out the 2008 tour.
Release and Photo by Jim Clarke Kawartha Speedway PR/Clarke Motorsports Communications
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