KENNINGTON CAPS SEASON WITH TOP FIVE AND RUNNER-UP IN CHAMPIONSHIP
September 22, 2025. DJ Kennington and the #17 Castrol EDGE Dodge team wrapped up the 2025 NASCAR Canada Series season with another determined performance in Sunday afternoon’s 250-lap finale at Autodrome Montmagny, just outside Quebec City.
Starting 13th, Kennington faced long odds to overtake the championship leader and secure the title. Early in the race, the #17 Castrol EDGE Dodge lacked the pace needed to move forward. But during the scheduled mid-race break for fuel and two fresh tires, the Castrol team went to work, making significant handling adjustments to give their driver a shot.
When racing resumed, Kennington charged forward, picking off positions and doing all he could to complete the comeback. Kennington took the checkered flag in fifth place, a strong result that secured second overall in the 2025 championship standings.
Though narrowly missing his third national title, Kennington’s consistency defined the season. He was the only driver to finish inside the top ten at every event, highlighted by a victory at Riverside Speedway along with two additional podium finishes at Delaware Speedway.
DJ Quote:
“I’m so proud of this entire Castrol EDGE Dodge team. We gave everything we had today and all season long. To be the only team with all top-ten finishes shows the effort and dedication behind the scenes. Of course, we wanted the championship, but finishing second in such a competitive field is something to be proud of. I want to thank Castrol and all our partners that make this possible, and of course all the fans. Your support means so much.”
September 22, 2025. DJ Kennington and the #17 Castrol EDGE Dodge team wrapped up the 2025 NASCAR Canada Series season with another determined performance in Sunday afternoon’s 250-lap finale at Autodrome Montmagny, just outside Quebec City.
Starting 13th, Kennington faced long odds to overtake the championship leader and secure the title. Early in the race, the #17 Castrol EDGE Dodge lacked the pace needed to move forward. But during the scheduled mid-race break for fuel and two fresh tires, the Castrol team went to work, making significant handling adjustments to give their driver a shot.
When racing resumed, Kennington charged forward, picking off positions and doing all he could to complete the comeback. Kennington took the checkered flag in fifth place, a strong result that secured second overall in the 2025 championship standings.
Though narrowly missing his third national title, Kennington’s consistency defined the season. He was the only driver to finish inside the top ten at every event, highlighted by a victory at Riverside Speedway along with two additional podium finishes at Delaware Speedway.
DJ Quote:
“I’m so proud of this entire Castrol EDGE Dodge team. We gave everything we had today and all season long. To be the only team with all top-ten finishes shows the effort and dedication behind the scenes. Of course, we wanted the championship, but finishing second in such a competitive field is something to be proud of. I want to thank Castrol and all our partners that make this possible, and of course all the fans. Your support means so much.”
