CLAIRINGTON, ON - MAY 17 2026: The NASCAR Canada Series CarGurus 200 at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Clairington, Ontario, Canada on Saturday May 17 2026. (Photo by Matthew Manor/NASCAR)
Photo credit: Matthew Manor

Kennington Ready for Autodrome Chaudiere

Two-time NASCAR Canada Series champion DJ Kennington and the #17 Castrol Dodge team are set for a busy Saturday night as the series heads to Autodrome Chaudière near Québec City, Québec for rounds two and three of the 2026 championship season.

Competitors will battle in twin 125-lap feature races at the high-banked quarter-mile oval, a venue where Kennington has enjoyed success throughout his career. The tight confines of the famed oval requires patience and experience.

Coming off a resilient season opener at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, where the team overcame adversity to secure a top ten finish despite early mechanical trouble, Kennington enters the weekend focused on maximizing points in the championship chase.

“Chaudière is always a challenging place because things happen quickly there,” said Kennington. “With two races in one night, you have to be smart, stay out of trouble and make the most of every lap. The Castrol Dodge has been strong and we’re looking forward to getting after it.”

The doubleheader format adds another layer of intensity, with teams required to quickly adapt between races while balancing aggression and patience over a combined 250 laps of competition.

Here’s what you need to know.

Weekend Preview
Saturday June 6th
Bud Light Twin 125 lap races, races begin at 6:10PM & 8:10PM
Race 2 and 3 of fourteen in 2026
This will be the 11th and 12th NASCAR Canada Series races at Autodrome Chaudière

The Track:                
.25-mile, progressive banking, paved oval

DJ Stat Nuggets

  • Finished 3rd in 2015 and 2022.
  • Top Finished top five in five of 10 races, top ten in 9 of ten events.
  • Finished in the top ten in all 12 races in 2025, the only competitor to do so.
  • Race one will be Kennington’s 230th consecutive NASCAR Canada Series start, the only driver to participate in every series event,
Career Victories:    25

Most Recent Win:  Riverside International Raceway, 2025

Television Coverage
Race fans can watch the Bud Light Twin 125’s, live this Saturday beginning at 6PM ET on REV TV. Race highlights will also be shown on TSN, date and time TBD.