David Thorndyke returned to NASCAR Canada Series competition this past weekend, piloting the #67 Promotive Chevrolet in the season-opening CarGurus 200 at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.
It marked Thorndyke’s first race action since this same event one year ago, and the team arrived at CTMP eager to get back on track after months of preparation.
Saturday’s practice session provided an encouraging start to the weekend. The #67 Promotive Chevrolet felt strong, and the team was pleased with the overall performance of the car as they continued to fine-tune for race day.
Starting Sunday’s 51-lap feature from the 30th position, Thorndyke wasted little time moving forward. With a steady and calculated approach, he quickly advanced through the field and was running just outside the top 20 in the early stages of the race.
However, Thorndyke soon detected what appeared to be an issue with oil pressure and immediately brought the car to pit lane for attention. Crew Chief Adam Thorndyke quickly went to work and diagnosed the problem as a faulty gauge. With the issue identified, Thorndyke was sent back into action to continue the race.
From there, Thorndyke relied on his smooth and consistent driving style to complete the demanding event and bring the #67 Promotive Chevrolet home with a 22nd place finish.
Overall, Thorndyke was pleased with the team’s performance and the condition of the car at the end of the race.
“After a tough 51-lap race at CTMP, the car didn’t have a mark on it,” said Thorndyke. “That says a lot about the preparation from the team and the way we approached the race. It was great to be back, and I’m pleased with how we performed.”
David Thorndyke and the #67 Promotive Chevrolet team will return to action at the NASCAR Canada Series event at CTMP during the Labour Day weekend.