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July 14, 2022
Milverton, Ontario – The NASCAR Pinty’s Series is heading back to a road course tomorrow for the return of the Grand Prix of Toronto after a two-year hiatus due to COVID. Racing will take place on Friday, July 15th at Exhibition Place in downtown Toronto, with free admission in support of Make A Wish Canada. The 1.786-mile street circuit with 11 turns is sure to host an exciting race!
Going into the race weekend Treyten Lapcevich is 5th in the 2022 NASCAR Pinty’s Series points standings, and Alex Tagliani is in 7th. In such a competitive series, both drivers are hungry to gain more points in their runs for the championship.
Alex Tagliani’s unquestioned road course talent was highlighted when he secured 1st place the last time the NASCAR Pinty’s Series visited Exhibition Place in 2019. In addition to his 2019 win, Tagliani also claimed the top spot at Exhibition Place in 2016. Still chasing his first 1st-place finish of the 2022 season, he is eager to get racing on the streets of Toronto in his No. 18 Viagra / St Hubert Chevrolet Camaro.
While The Grand Prix of Toronto will be Treyten Lapcevich’s first visit to Exhibition Place, his 3rd-place finish at CTMP in 2021 and his 2nd-place qualifying position at CTMP this year, show that although he may be new to road courses he has proven himself to be a top contender. After finishing 2nd at Eastbound International Speedway, Lapcevich is looking for another solid finish this weekend with his No. 20 FBM / RGC Sports / Qwick Wick Chevrolet Camaro.
Raceday kicks off with a practice and qualifying session at 10:15 a.m., followed by autograph session from 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.. The NASCAR Pinty’s Series Grand Prix of Toronto will green at 4:00 p.m..
The race will be 35 laps (61.4 miles), with no mandatory pit stops. In the event of rain, the race will go on as the cars will be equipped for wet weather conditions.
The Grand Prix of Toronto will be streamed LIVE on TSN.ca, the TSN app, and Flo Racing in the United States.
This season the NASCAR Pinty’s Series races on oval tracks and road courses in Ontario, Quebec, Newfoundland, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. For more information and updates throughout the season, please visit www.22racing.ca and NASCAR.ca.
For the complete 2022 Pinty’s Series Schedule please visit https://www.nascar.ca/schedule/
About 22 Racing
22 Racing is owned by Four-Time NASCAR Pinty’s Series Champion and Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame Inductee Scott Steckly. 22 Racing provides highly competitive race cars built in their world-class 7,500 square foot Milverton-based facility and maintained by a team of highly experienced crew members. 22 Racing offers turnkey solutions that range from research and development, construction, testing, logistics to marketing support.
Visit 22racing.ca for additional details and a list of previous notable drivers the team has prepared cars for.
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July 14, 2022
Race number five on the thirteen race 2022 NASCAR Pinty’s Series schedule takes place this Friday July 15th on the streets of Toronto. This event marks the first time in 3 years the series and drivers will race on the 1.755 mile street circuit located at Exhibition Place in Toronto, Ontario. Alex Tagliani, of Lachenaie, Quebec is the defending race and pole winner and has no intentions of relinquishing the title.
“I’m really looking forward to getting back to the streets of Toronto” said Tagliani. “Obviously with COVID we missed that past 2 years, but I know for sure all the fans and drivers are incredibly happy to be back. We’re going to put on a great show for everyone!”
This is a big weekend for Tagliani. At the conclusion of the Grand Prix of Toronto, Tag will immediately leave for Tremblant, Quebec as his TAG Motorsports Go-Karting team will be competing in the Canadian Open Championship.
The Grand Prix of Toronto kicks off with practice at 10:15 am ET, followed by qualifying taking place at 11:35 am ET. There will be an autograph session from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm in the Enercare Centre. The Grand Prix will go green at 4:00 pm ET. The race will be 35-lap contest with 25 participants.
Fans can follow Alex Tagliani by visiting www.tagliani.com, or by following him on Twitter at @TAGLIANI, or @tagliani18 on Instagram and like him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Tagliani.
NASCAR.ca has live coverage of each event, including live timing and scoring, on Race Center.
The race will be streamed live on TSN.ca/TSN App in Canada and live on FloRacing in the United States.
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July 13, 2022
Blainville, Quebec – Louis-Philippe Montour, driving the #13 Kamloop | GL electric-automation car prepared by Dumoulin Competition, will be on track for the first time at the Honda Indy Toronto this Friday, July 15. The 2.8 km urban layout wraps around Exhibition Place and will also host the NASCAR Pinty's Series, as well as the IndyCar and several other series.
“This will be my first race on the Toronto street. I'm looking forward to this event,” said Louis-Philippe Montour. The Blainville native is familiar with the NASCAR Pinty's Series after driving a well-planned and error-free race through the pack, from a 21st starting position to a 5th place finish in last May's Pinty's event at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP).
“Dumoulin Competition continued to work on the car so that we would be ready for our second event of the season,” added Louis-Philippe Montour. “Following the result of my last race at CTMP, I am confident that we will start the coming race with a front-running car.”
As the track is unfamiliar territory to him, Louis-Philippe Montour will be conservative at first to familiarize himself with the layout. Friday morning's combined practice / qualifying session, lasting 1 hour and 20 minutes, will force the teams to work out the best possible race as well as qualifying and end-of-race set-ups, while having to decide on tire selection (new or used) for different phases of the session and the race. The complex decisions taken by the teams and the skills of the drivers to adapt to changing track and car handling conditions will also determine the outcome of the race.
“My goal is to finish in the top 5. We have the car and the team to get there. We'll just have to manage our brakes and tires, be patient, and attack in the last 10 laps,” concluded the driver of the #13 Kamloop | GL electric-automation car.
Prior to the event, fans will have the opportunity to meet the NASCAR Pinty's drivers during an autograph session at 1:30 p.m.
Dumoulin Competition can count on Kamloop's support to keep the team healthy throughout the season.
In addition to the on-track partnership, Louis-Philippe Montour and Dumoulin Competition also work together on the team's logistics. In fact, Kamloop products will allow the team to optimize the food-related processes and provide even fresher nourishment during the events. You can read the full article here.
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Louis-Philippe Montour has always been a racing enthusiast. He acquired his experience by participating in different series in the United States such as TransAm TA2. The NASCAR Pinty's Canadian Series has always been one of his goals. This year, he has partnered with Dumoulin Competition to participate in all 5 road course events.
His track record since 2011 is proof of the effectiveness of his approach
2021: runner-up TC Canada Championship in the FEL Series
2018: TransAm TA2 Southern Cup Champion
2017: Winner of the HSR Daytona Classic 24 at Daytona International Speedway
2016: Rookie of the year in the TransAm TA2 Series
2013: Champion in the SRT Viper Cup Championship Series, with 8 pole positions in 10 races
2013: Champion in the USGT-X presented by NARRA
2013: 3rd in the SRT Viper Cup
Dumoulin Competition. Jean-François and Louis-Philippe Dumoulin founded the Dumoulin Competition Race Team in 2009. Working with financial, marketing, logistics and sports management experts, they built up a solid business structure. Dumoulin Competition prepares its own and rental race cars in-house since 2016. Their motto: “Passion - Performance – Partnerships” expresses their will to perform on the track and offer their partners maximum visibility and profitability in return for their commitment. Their vision: To become Canada's leader in motorsports through track performance as well as entrepreneurial and human values. dumoulincompetition.com
WEBSITES
Kamloop: kamloop.ca/
Grand Prix of Toronto: hondaindy.com/
Canadian Tire Motorsport Park: canadiantiremotorsportpark.com
Dumoulin Compétition: dumoulincompetition.com
NASCAR Pinty’s Series: nascar.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/louisphilippe.montour
Instagram: @lpmontour
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July 14, 2022
Milverton, Ontario – Kyle Steckly is set to make his NASCAR Pinty’s Series debut with 22 Racing during the series’ Western swing in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
The 17-year-old resident of Milverton, Ontario has an extensive resume behind the wheel, with experience racing Micro Sprints, Junior Late Models, Mini Stocks, and most recently Pro Late Models. Under the guidance of his father, four-time NASCAR Pinty’s Series Champion Scott Steckly, Kyle feels that he is now ready to make the next step in his racing career.
The launch of Steckly’s NASCAR Pinty’s Series career will have continuing support from APC Auto Parts Centres and CANUSA as well as all of their supporters, and long-time 22 Racing sponsors AW Millwrights and Erb Transport who have played a key role in Kyle’s racing journey. Additionally, Kyle will be bringing on new sponsor WingN’It Restaurants. WingN’It restaurants can be found all across Canada, featuring a wide variety of delicious food and specializing in chicken wings.
Without the support and commitment from Steckly’s numerous sponsors, his venture into this highly competitive division would not be possible.
“I’m really happy to carry over the partnership with APC Auto Parts Centres and CANUSA to the Pinty’s Series and excited to create a new relationship with WingN’It Restaurants. I’m really thankful for all of my sponsors' support in making this opportunity possible,” says Steckly.
In 2021, Steckly made a name for himself being crowned the Flamboro Speedway Pro Late Model Champion. In the 2022 Delaware Weekly Series and APC United Late Model Series Steckly has already amassed 1 win and 6 top-five finishes. Being no stranger to oval tracks, Steckly’s experience and adaptability is sure to come into play during this new adventure.
Kyle Steckly will be joining Alex Tagliani and Treyten Lapcevich in the 22 Racing paddock out in Saskatoon. Bringing back his father’s famed No. 22, Kyle will be driving the No. 22 APC Auto Parts Centres / CANUSA / WingN’It Chevrolet Camaro.
“I’m really looking forward to making my NASCAR Pinty’s Series debut with 22 Racing at Sutherland Automotive Speedway. I’ve been around Pinty’s cars all my life so I’m excited to get the opportunity to race one myself. Hopefully we can make a couple more starts in the 2022 season,” says Steckly.
In the start of what is sure to be a long NASCAR Pinty’s Series racing career, Kyle is looking for some solid finishes from the double Leland 125s at Sutherland Automotive Speedway’s ⅜ mile paved oval in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. This double-header takes place on Wednesday, July 27th at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. EST, and can be watched LIVE on TSN.ca.
NASCAR Pinty’s Series fans can follow Kyle on Facebook at @KyleSteckly on Twitter at @KyleSteckly and on Instagram at @Kyle_Steckly.
About 22 Racing
22 Racing is owned by Four-Time NASCAR Pinty's Series Champion and Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame Inductee Scott Steckly. 22 Racing provides highly competitive race cars built in their world-class 7,500 square foot Milverton-based facility and maintained by a team of highly experienced crew members. 22 Racing offers turnkey solutions that range from research and development, construction, testing, logistics to marketing support.
Visit 22Racing.ca for additional details and a list of previous notable drivers the team has prepared cars for.
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July 4, 2022
Milverton, Ontario – Kyle Steckly and his team secured another podium finish on Saturday night.
Kyle and his No. 22 APC Auto Parts / CANUSA / Qwick Wick Chevrolet Camaro traveled to Delaware, Ontario Saturday night for the fourth round of the APC United Late Model Series. This Canada Day event saw a packed crowd for some great nights of racing. Kyle had the 2nd fastest time in practice and finished 4th in qualifying. Kyle started the Spectra Premium 100 3rd after the invert. Kyle got stuck in some bad lanes on restarts and was shuffled back to 7th. He spent most of the race trying to battle back in a very talented and difficult-to-pass field. With a couple of late race restarts and accidents, Kyle chased down the leader and was able to finish 2nd.
"Had a good day at Delaware Speedway, made a lot of adjustments throughout the day trying to find what would work the best, but just couldn’t seem to get a handle on the car. We ran around 6th or 7th most of the night and got shuffled back on a couple of the restarts, but made a late race push and got up to 2nd with 5 to go. I think I might have had something for the leader if there were a few more laps. I have to thank my crew for all of their hard work on the car all day and all my sponsors for their continued support. Still looking for that first win of the season, but I feel that we are getting closer,” Kyle said.
After this race Kyle is 3rd in the APC United Late Model Series points standings.
Next Kyle will race in the Delaware Weekly Series at Delaware Speedway on Friday, July 8th. Kyle's previous races can be viewed on the Rogers TV London YouTube Channel and GForceTV Youtube Channel.
For more information and updates throughout the season, please visit www.22racing.ca, http://www.apcracingseries.com/, and https://delawarespeedway.com/.
For the complete 2022 APC United Late Model Series Schedule please visit http://www.apcracingseries.com/schedule.
About 22 Racing
22 Racing is owned by Four-Time NASCAR Pinty's Series Champion and Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame Inductee Scott Steckly. 22 Racing provides highly competitive race cars built in their world-class 7,500 square foot Milverton-based facility and maintained by a team of highly experienced crew members. 22 Racing offers turnkey solutions that range from research and development, construction, testing, logistics to marketing support.
Visit 22Racing.ca for additional details and a list of previous notable drivers the team has prepared cars for.
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