October 8, 2010. It’s been a two week whirlwind for #17 Castrol Edge Dodge driver DJ Kennington since claiming the 2010 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series title. This weekend race fans will have the chance to watch the final event of the season on television and also listen to a firsthand account of the season long battle that culminated with a championship.
The premiere broadcast of the Kawartha 250, the thirteenth and final race of the season will air on Sunday October 10th at 1PM Eastern on TSN. You’ll follow the #17 Castrol Edge Dodge team through the race to the checkered flag and see the championship trophy presentation to DJ Kennington by Mr. George Silbermann the NASCAR Managing Director of Racing Operations.
Also on Sunday evening race fans can enjoy a feature interview with #17 Castrol Edge Dodge driver DJ Kennington on the Raceline Radio Network. Hosted by veteran motor sports broadcaster Erik Tomas Raceline airs on a network of twenty stations from coast to coast in Canada and has become appointment listening for the racing fan.
The on track competition has concluded but the pace hasn’t slowed down nor has the smile diminished at all from the face of the #17 Castrol Edge Dodge driver Kennington. “I’ve had so many phone calls and emails from race fans, family and friends and other racers it’s been really special” said Kennington. “I think with everything that’s being planned this off season will be just as hectic as the summer, and I don’t mind a bit. There’s a lot of exciting events planned in the next few months and I can’t wait” he added.
#17 Castrol Edge Dodge driver DJ Kennington will be honoured on December 11th at the NASCAR Night of Champions Touring Awards Gala to be held at the newly opened NASCAR Hall of Fame where he will receive his Championship Ring. By winning the title Kennington has also earned a starting spot in the prestigious NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown at Irwindale, California on January 28 & 29.
Follow the latest off season news and happenings of the #17 Castrol Edge/Mahindra Tractors/Hitachi Power Tools Dodge by logging on to the team website www.djkracing.ca plus you can follow their activities at www.twitter.com/djkracing. You’re also invited to join the Facebook Group DJK Racing.
Photo: DJ Kennington making a pass during the race at Kawartha Speedway
Photos Credit: Mathew Manor/NASCAR
