NASCAR Canada Series: XPN 250 Season Finale Provisional Entry List

It’s all come down to this. One last race to decide it all. The NASCAR Canada Series is strapping in for its grand finale this weekend, and the stage is set at the tight, tricky bullring of Autodrome Montmagny for the XPN 250. When that green flag drops, it’s not just about winning a race; it’s about cementing a legacy and hoisting that coveted 2025 NASCAR Canada Series trophy. This is what drivers dream of and what fans live for.

A solid field of 21 drivers has thrown their hats into the ring, all looking to end their season on a high note. The provisional entry list is a who’s who of Canadian stock car racing, blending grizzled veterans with hungry young guns, all with something to prove. For some, it’s a shot at redemption after a tough year. For others, it’s about making a statement. But for a select few, it’s about a championship.

The Championship Battle Heats Up

You can cut the tension with a knife. After a grueling season that’s taken them from coast to coast, it all boils down to 250 laps at Montmagny. The spotlight is burning bright on the three titans left standing in this championship brawl. Leading the pack is the defending champ, Marc-Antoine Camirand. He’s been here before, he knows what it takes, and his No. 96 Paillé Racing Chevrolet has been a model of consistency. But you can never count out D.J. Kennington.

The veteran driver of the No. 17 Castrol Edge Dodge is always a threat, a picture of grit and determination who knows how to get it done when the pressure is on. And then there’s Andrew Ranger, Camirand’s teammate in the No. 27 Paillé Racing Chevrolet. Ranger is a proven winner, a fierce competitor who isn’t just here to play backup; he’s here to win. It’s a three-way dance for the title, and you can bet none of them is giving an inch.

Contenders Eyeing the Montmagny Crown

While the championship fight takes center stage, there’s a whole field of drivers who want to win the race, and some of them have a pretty good history here. Keep your eyes glued to Kevin Lacroix in the No. 74 NAPA Racing Chevrolet. He’s the defending race winner, and there’s nothing he’d love more than to play spoiler and go back-to-back at this track.

Alex Labbé, piloting the No. 36 VR Victoriaville Chevrolet, is another one to watch. He demonstrated his raw speed by snagging the pole here last year. William Larue isn’t just coming to participate; he’s coming to win. After a heartbreakingly close runner-up finish in 2024, you know the driver of the No. 45 Larue Industrial Snow Blowers machine is fired up to find that one extra spot.

And don’t forget Donald Theetge. Fresh off a dominant sweep at Delaware, he’s carrying a mountain of momentum into Montmagny and wants to better his top-five finish from last year in the No. 80 Garoy Construction Chevrolet.

NASCAR Canada Series: XPN 250 Provisional Entry List

• 1. Glen Styres, No. 0 (Glen Styres Racing, Chevrolet)
• 2. Frederik Ladouceur, No. 3 (DJK Racing, Dodge)
• 3. Christopher Bedard, No. 04 (Dumoulin Competition, Dodge)
• 4. Mathieu Kinsgbury, No. 9 (Innovation Autosport, Chevrolet)
• 5. D.J. Kennington, No. 17  (DJK Racing, Dodge)
• 6. Andrew Ranger, No. 27 (Weight Motorsport Inc., Chevrolet)
• 7. Alex Labbe, No. 36 (LL Sport, Chevrolet)
• 8. Simon Dion-Viens, No. 37 (SDV Autosport, Dodge)
• 9. Alex Guenette No. 39 (JASS Racing, Chevrolet)
• 10. Will Larue, No. 45 (Larue Motorsports, Chevrolet)
• 11. Matthew Shirley, No. 46 (DJK Racing, Dodge)
• 12. L.P. Dumoulin, No. 47 (Dumoulin Competition, Dodge)
• 13. Sam Charland, No. 50 (Dumoulin Competition, Dodge)
• 14. Dave Coursol, No. 54 (Coursol Peformance, Chevrolet)
• 15. Domenic Scrivo, No. 69 (MBS Motorsports, Chevrolet)
• 16. Kevin Lacroix, No. 74 (Innovation Autosport, Chevrolet)
• 17. Donald Theetge, No. 80 (Groupe Theetge, Chevrolet)
• 18. Martin Goulet Jr., No. 83 (Goulet Motorsports, Chevrolet)
• 19. Larry Jackson, No. 84 (Larry Jackson Racing, Dodge)
• 20. Marc-Antoine Camirand, No. 96 (Paille Racing, Chevrolet)
• 21. Maxime Gavreau, No. 97 (Equipe de Course, Chevrolet)

New and Notable Faces on the Grid

The NASCAR Canada Series season finale is also bringing out some fresh faces and welcome returns, adding another layer of unpredictability to the provisional entry list. Frédérik Ladouceur is making his first start of the season, climbing aboard the No. 3 Ed Hakonson Racing Chevrolet. It’s always exciting to see a driver get back behind the wheel.

And how about this for dedication? Matthew Shirley is making the long haul from Saskatoon to race the No. 46 Crush-It Ice Tea Dodge for DJK Racing. That’s a testament to the passion and drive that fuels this sport. He isn’t coming all this way just to ride around; he’s coming to compete.

When and Where to Watch

The engines will fire up for practice on Saturday at 12:15 p.m. ET for the NASCAR Canada Series giving teams a chance to fine-tune their machines. Then, at 3:45 p.m., it’s time for qualifying, where every hundredth of a second counts. The main event, the XPN 250, goes green on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. ET. It’s going to be a must-see showdown, broadcast live on REV TV and TVA Sports.