Antigonish, NS – The NASCAR Canada Series heads to the East Coast this Saturday, June 27 for the fourth event of the 2026 season, the Pinty’s 300 at Riverside International Speedway.
Located just outside Antigonish, NS, the 1/3-mile high-banked asphalt oval once again welcomes the NASCAR Canada Series for its annual visit to the Maritimes, which also marks the first night race of the 2026 season.
Marc-Antoine Camirand enters the weekend leading the championship standings following a sweep of the recent doubleheader at Autodrome Chaudière. The driver of the No. 96 GM Paillé Chevrolet will be looking to continue his strong start to the season.
Last season, D.J. Kennington captured the victory at Riverside International Speedway after starting from pole position in the No. 17 Castrol / Brimstone Games / DriveBuySupply / CIM Dodge. Rookie Will Larue finished second in the No. 45 Larue Industrial Snow Removal Equipment / LeeBoy Chevrolet. Donald Theetge, driver of the No. 80 Revêtements Vulcain / Max Leclerc Construction Chevrolet, recorded the fastest time in practice.
Among active drivers, Kennington leads all competitors with three victories at Riverside International Speedway, while Kevin Lacroix, driver of the No. 74 Valvoline / NAPA Racing Chevrolet, has recorded two wins at the track.
The weekend will also mark the first start of the season for Frédérik Ladouceur, who will drive the No. 28 entry for DJK Racing.
On-track activities begin on Saturday with initial practice from 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. AT (11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET), followed by final practice from 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. AT (12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET). An autograph session is scheduled from 4:30 p.m. to 5:10 p.m. AT (3:30 p.m. to 4:10 p.m. ET), with qualifying set for 5:50 p.m. AT (4:50 p.m. ET). The green flag for the Pinty’s 300 is scheduled to wave at 9:10 p.m. AT (8:10 p.m. ET).
Fans can watch the race live on REV TV and TVA Sports, with tape-delayed coverage available on TSN. International viewers can follow the action on the NASCAR Canada YouTube channel.
About the NASCAR Canada Series
The NASCAR Canada Series is the premier motorsports league in Canada, featuring top drivers and teams competing from May through September on a variety of racetracks all across Canada. As NASCAR’s national series in Canada, it delivers high-level competition and thrilling entertainment for fans nationwide, with races broadcast in English and French on REV TV, TVA, and TSN.
Since its launch in 2007 following NASCAR’s acquisition of the CASCAR Super Series, the championship has grown into a proven development platform for drivers advancing to NASCAR’s national divisions and other premier motorsports series. The series celebrated its 200th race in 2023 and unveiled a new brand identity that same year, transitioning to a presenting partner model. As of 2026, the three presenting partners are Pinty’s Foods, CarGurus, and NAPA Auto Parts.
About NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 14 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Euro Series, NASCAR Mexico Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Local Racing Series). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.