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Donald Theetge Goes Quickest in Practice at Riverside International Speedway

Practice results

The NASCAR Canada Series kicked off its first oval race of the season as drivers took to the high-banked 1/3-mile asphalt track at Riverside International Speedway.

Donald Theetge in the No. 80 St-Hubert / UPS Store / Bet GRW Chevrolet clocked the fastest lap of the session at 14.658.

“We were fast in practice today. My team did a great job with a new car, and I’m hoping we can keep that speed heading into tonight. It’s going to be a tough 300 laps but we’re confident we can go for the win.” said Donald Theetge ahead of Qualifying.

William Larue secured the second-fastest time in the No. 45 Larue Industrial Snow Blowers/XPN Chevrolet with 14.693. Rounding out the top three was Marc-Antoine Camirand commanding the No. 96 GM Paillé / Chevrolet Canada Chevrolet.

Kevin Laxroix behind the wheel of the No. 74 Adaptive One Calipers / NAPA Racing Chevrolet and Jason Hathaway in the No. 3 Leland / Sangsin Brakes / Fast Eddie / HGC Chevrolet completed the top five.

Qualifying for the NASCAR Canada 300 is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. AT today.