June 19, 2022. DJ Kennington, the talented driver of the #17 Castrol EDGE Dodge, is set to take on the competition at Eastbound International Speedway in Avondale, Newfoundland this Saturday, June 22nd, for the next round of the NASCAR Canada Series. Kennington secured an impressive third-place finish at the 3/8-mile track in 2022 and is eager to build on his previous success.
The Eastbound International Speedway race is a highlight of the NASCAR Canada Series calendar, drawing large crowds of enthusiastic fans in the previous two years to watch Kennington and other competitors battle for 250-laps of action. This race will be the third of the season, all taking place in different provinces.
The Series Ironman will make his 206th consecutive start and the team has been working tirelessly to prepare the #17 Castrol EDGE Dodge to ensure the car is in peak condition.
Here’s what you need to know.
Weekend Race Event Preview
Saturday June 22nd 6:30PM Atlantic (5PM ET)
PRO-LINE 250
Race three of 13 in 2024
This is the third NASCAR Canada Series race at Eastbound International Speedway.
The Track:
3/8-mile, banked, paved oval.
Best finish: Third in 2022
Career Victories: 24
Most Recent Win: Race one, Sutherland Automotive Speedway, 2022
DJ Quote: “Really excited to be back in Newfoundland again this year. I got to make the trip out with my son Chase and enjoyed some father/son time. It’ll be all business once we get going on Saturday. This is a tough track, but we’ve had success here and feel good about the Castrol Dodge this weekend”.
TV & Live Streaming
All races will be streamed live on TSN+ and through FloRacing in the United States. The PRO-LINE 250 will also air on TSN Sunday on RDS2 date TBD.
Race fans can follow DJ Kennington and the #17 Castrol Edge Dodge team on their official social media platforms:
Twitter www.twitter.com/@djkracing
Instagram www.instagram.com/djkracing
Website www.djkracing.ca
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DJKenningtonRacing/
