June 27, 2022. DJ Kennington can’t wait to get behind the wheel of the #17 Castrol EDGE Dodge, as the NASCAR Canada Series returns to Riverside International Speedway for the first time since 2019. Fans are in for a treat this weekend with back-to-back 150-lap events scheduled for Saturday, June 29, and Sunday, June 30.
The high-banked oval in Antigonish, NS promotes side by side racing and is a favourite among racers and fans for the excitement is creates. Kennington has scored two victories at Riverside in 2010 and 2012, his championship winning seasons. In addition, he’s recorded a total of eight podium finishes in the previous 13 races.
With a kick of concert on Friday night and fireworks displays to celebrate the Canada Day long weekend, the doubleheader event at Riverside International Speedway promises to deliver plenty of high-octane excitement.
Here’s what you need to know.
Weekend Race Event Preview
Saturday June 29th Sunday June 30th
PRO-LINE 150 & NASCAR Canada 150
Races four & five of 13 in 2024
This will be the 14th & 15th NASCAR Canada Series race at Riverside International Speedway
The Track:
3/8-mile, banked, paved oval.
Best finish: Wins in 2010 and 2012
Career Victories: 24
Most Recent Win: Race one, Sutherland Automotive Speedway, 2022
DJ Quote: “I’m really looking forward to racing at Riverside again. Obviously, we’ve had a lot of success there. I’ve had some great battles and memorable wins there; I really enjoy the side-by-side action. Our new Castrol car that we debuted last week has plenty of speed and we’re looking forward to showing what we can do and putting on a great show”.
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/
