Just days before the start of the 2012 season, Dodge has been named the Official Vehicle of the NASCAR CANADIAN TIRE SERIES for the sixth year in a row.
"Dodge and Mopar are a major force behind one of the fastest-growing spectator sports in Canada, which is NASCAR stock car racing," said Ed Broadbear, Vice President of Marketing, Chrysler Canada. "The sponsorship helps us connect with motorsports fans across the country, who are just as passionate about their rides off the track as they are about watching the racing teams on the track. It's a perfect fit!"
The 12-race NASCAR CANADIAN TIRE SERIES is Canada’s only national racing series and runs across the country from May to September.
“NASCAR Canada is thrilled that Dodge has extended its partnership with the NASCAR CANADIAN TIRE SERIES as the official vehicle of Canada’s national stock car racing circuit,” said Randy Paul, Managing Director, NASCAR Canada. “Dodge is a well-respected and valued partner of Canadian motorsports and their support of grassroots racing is essential to the growth of the NASCAR CANADIAN TIRE SERIES and NASCAR’s fan base in Canada. Dodge’s performance on the race track is unparalleled.”
Last season, Dodge drivers excelled on the Canadian series and earned eight of the top-10 positions in year-end points and won all 12 races, which featured five road courses and seven oval events. Dodge’s winning streak stands at 16 heading into the 2012 season as Canadian Scott Steckly led the Dodge brigade during the 12-race series, winning three races and three poles during the 2011 season.
The 2012 NASCAR CANADIAN TIRE SERIES kicks off this Sunday, May 20, at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Bowmanville, ON, marking the first time that the series has started on a road course. Dodge driver D.J. Kennington from St. Thomas, ON, won on this course last year and looks to defend his title.
For the complete TSN and TSN2 NASCAR CANADIAN TIRE SERIES schedule, click http://www.tsn.ca/auto_racing/canadian_tire_series/feature/?id=11770.
