Here is a list of potential drivers for the 2026 NAPA 300. Official drivers will be announced July 19, 2026.
Alex Tagliani #3
Sponsors: St Hubert
Car: Chevrolet
Owner: Scott Steckly
Crew Chief: Donald Theetge
Additional Facts: Alex Tagliani has been a mainstay in the NASCAR Canada Series since 2007. His first win came on the old Edmonton Airport Track in 2008. Outside of the series, he also had an illustrious IndyCar career from 2008-2016 which included a pole award for the 2011 Indianapolis 500. In 2023, Tagliani claimed his third win on the Streets of Toronto, six top-fives, 11 top-tens, one pole award, and led 72 laps. Over his NASCAR Canada career, he has amassed 122 starts, claiming 12 wins, 56 top-fives, 87 top-tens, 12 pole awards, and 1779 laps led.
Connor Bell #8
Sponsors: Dymon Foundation/Nepean Building Supplies
Car: Chevrolet
Owner: Jason Hathaway
Crew Chief: Jeff Thomas
Additional Facts: Connor Bell is a NASCAR Canada Series driver out of Ontario. He made his NASCAR Canada debut at Calabogie Motorsports Park, where he crossed the checkered flag first out the pack, solidifying himself as a future threat for all competitors.
Mathieu Kingsberry #9
Sponsors: Duroking/BFL Canada/ Boisclair ef fils/Albert Viau/Pneu Villemaire
Car: Chevrolet
Owner: Innovation Autosport Inc.
Crew Chief: Félix-Antoine Comeau
Additional Facts: Mathieu Kingsbury, driver of the No. 9 Chevrolet, has been driving in the NASCAR Canada Series, part-time, since 2019. His time as an ACT Late Model driver from 2017-2019 has prepared him for the NASCAR Canada Series, where he found 2 Top-5 finishes in the 2025 season.
Rob Naismith #10
Sponsors: MRN Racing Inc.
Car: Chevrolet
Owner: Rob and Maria Naismith
Crew Chief: Alex Leschenco
Additional Facts: Rob Naismith will be racing on all 5 oval courses during the 2026 season!
DJ Kennington #17
Sponsors: Castrol Edge / CIM Metals / BRIMSTONE GAMES
Car: Dodge
Owner: D.J. Kennington
Crew Chief: Rick Verberne
Additional Facts: * 2010 & 2012 SERIES CHAMPION* D.J. Kennington, the 'Iron Man' of the NASCAR Canada Series, is the only driver to start every race in the history of the series (203 races). The two-time champion (2010 & 2012), has a total of 24 wins, 114 top-fives, 170 top-10s, and 15 pole awards, and led 3569 laps. Kennington has also finished runner-up in the championship standings a record four times.
Andrew Ranger #27
Sponsors: GM PAILLÉ
Car: Chevrolet
Owner: Innovation Autosport Inc.
Crew Chief: Jean-Pierre Cyr
Additional Facts: *2007, 2009 & 2019 SERIES CHAMPION* Andrew Ranger is the winningest driver in the NASCAR Canada Series, with 35 victories, 103 top-fives, 153 top-tens, 31 pole awards, 3107 laps led, and three Championships over 195 starts. In 2025, Andrew Ranger placed third overall in the points standings in the 2025 season, grabbing his second-ever win at Grand Prix de Trois Rivieres.
Matthew Shirley #28
Sponsors: CRUSH-IT Hard Iced Tea, Provincial Vodka, Denray Tire, Saskatoon Custom Powder Coating, BOSS Plumbing, David’s Lawn Care, Outlaw Landscaping and Maintenance, 92.9 The Bull, Shirley’s Service, Back Country Welding, Preferred Collision on 51st
Car: Chevrolet
Additional Facts: 16+ years Racing Experience. NASCAR Canada, Pro Late Model, Sportsman, Legends, Mini Stock, Go-karting 2025 Pro Late Model Champion - Saskatoon 2022 Pro Late Model Champion - Saskatoon 2017 Local Super Late Model Champion - Saskatoon 2015 Sportsman Champion - Saskatoon 2014 Sportsman Champion - Saskatoon
Alex Guenette #39
Sponsors: GL ELECTRICITE AUTOMATISATION / BET GRW
Car: Chevrolet
Owner: Jacques Guenette Sr
Crew Chief: Jonathan Cote
Additional Facts: *2013 ROOKIE OF THE YEAR* Alex Guenette first made his debut in the NASCAR Canada Series back in 2013, winning Rookie of the Year honors. After two seasons, he stepped away from the series. In 2019, he made his return, subbing in Alex Tagliani during the final two races of the season. In 2022, Alex Guenette picked up his first NASCAR Pinty's win on the streets at Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières. During the 2023 season, Guenette claimed three top-fives, ten top-tens, led 37 laps and finished runner-up in the season opener at Sunset Speedway.
William Larue #45
Sponsors: Larue Industrial Snow Blowers/XPN Chevrolet
Car: Chevrolet
Crew Chief: Andre Beaudoin
Jamie Krzysik #46
Sponsors: Krown-PEL Ventures, Ber-Mar Rewind, 3S Constracting, Auto Exotic Trim & Signs, LIttle John's Transport, Secure Energy, Shade All, Yardmaster, Praxair.
Additional Facts: Jamie got his start in racing at the Hythe Motor Speedway in the Mini Stock class before moving into the Starter Stock and Street Stock class. He moved into the IMCA Modified division in 2009.
LP Dumoulin #47
Sponsors: WEATHERTECH / OMNIFAB
Car: Dodge
Owner: Tony Page
Crew Chief: Benoît Laganière
Additional Facts: *2014, 2018 & 2021 SERIES CHAMPION* L.P. Dumoulin is the younger brother of J.F. Dumoulin has been racing in the NASCAR Canada Series since 2009. He's made 153 starts over 15 years, with a total of 11 wins, 75 top-fives, 114 top-tens, 7 pole awards, 889 laps led, and three Championships. In 2023, while L.P. didn't take home a win, he did amass eight top-fives, 11 top-tens, a pole award for the September race at CTMP, 19 laps led, and four podium finishes.
Kevin Lacroix #74
Sponsors: ADAPTIVE ONE CALIPER / NAPA AUTO PARTS
Car: Dodge
Owner: Sylvain Lacroix
Crew Chief: Adam Marchitto
Additional Facts: Kevin Lacroix has been a major contender in the NASCAR Canada Series since 2015, when he started his first season off with two wins. Over the years, Lacroix has amassed a total of 18 wins, 59 top-fives, 76 top-tens, 13 pole awards, and has led 2800 laps. He has also finished runner-up in the Championship standings a total of four times and is still on the hunt for his maiden title. In 2023, Lacroix claimed one win at CTMP (the track where he holds the record for the most wins at), nine top-fives, 12 top-tens, and led 146 laps. He also celebrated his 100th career start in the season finale at Delaware Speedway. For the 2024 season, Lacroix will partner with fellow driver, Mathieu Kingsbury to form a new team, Innovation Auto Sport.
Donald Theetge #80
Sponsors: Groupe Theetge/Vulcain Chevrolet
Car: Chevrolet
Owner: Donald Theetge
Crew Chief: Martin Roy
Additional Facts: Donald Theetge made his NASCAR Canada debut in 2011 at GP3R. He later raced part-time in 2016 & 2017 until he made his first full-time season with 22 Racing in 2018, when he picked up his only series win at Sutherland Automotive Speedway. In 2025, Theetge made eight starts, picking up five top-fives, six top-tens, three pole awards, and won both races of the Delaware Doubleheader.
Larry Jackson #84
Sponsors: Superior Propane / Rack.ca / BestBuy / Cathcart Racing Ventures / Castrol
Car: Dodge
Owner: Larry Jackson
Crew Chief: David Stephens
Additional Facts: Fan favorite Larry Jackson has been competing in the NASCAR Canada Series since 2012 with his best finish of third coming at Sunset Speedway in 2016. Jackson also serves as a captain in the Mississauga Fire Department when not racing. In 2023, Jackson celebrated his 100th career start at Circuit ICAR. Overall he claimed four top-tens finishes and led a single lap at CTMP. His best finish was seventh at Eastbound Speedway.
Marc-Antoine Camirand #96
Sponsors: GM PAILLÉ / CHEVROLET CANADA
Car: Chevrolet
Owner: Jean-Claude Paille
Crew Chief: Robin McCluskey
Additional Facts: **2022 NASCAR PINTY'S CHAMPION, 2024 & 2025 NASCAR Canada Series Champion** After starting his own racing team, with long-time sponsor GM Paillé, Marc-Antoine Camirand won his first NASCAR Pinty's championship in 2022. In the 2025 season, Camirand earned 5 wins, 9 Top-5s, 11 Top-10s, and was crowned the 2025 NASCAR Canada Series Champion, becoming the first ever back-to-back champion in series history.
