The NASCAR Canada Series has handed down penalties to Marc-Antoine Camirand and Kevin Lacroix following Saturday night’s fiery NAPA 300 at Edmonton International Raceway.
The two drivers were involved in a post-race altercation stemming from on-track contact during the closing laps of the event. NASCAR officials confirmed Sunday morning that both Camirand and Lacroix have been penalized for “behavioral actions detrimental to stock car racing” after tempers flared once the checkered flag fell.
While NASCAR Canada has not yet disclosed the exact details of the penalties, sources indicate they include monetary fines and potential probation for both drivers.
The NAPA 300 itself was a high-stakes affair, with Camirand and Lacroix battling fiercely for position late in the race. A bump-and-run maneuver escalated tensions, and the two exchanged words—and reportedly shoves—on pit road following the race. Track security and team members quickly intervened to separate the pair before the situation could escalate further.
Camirand and Lacroix are two of the series’ most competitive drivers, and their rivalry has been simmering over recent seasons. This latest incident is certain to add more fuel to the fire as the NASCAR Canada Series heads into the second half of its schedule.
The series is expected to release a full statement outlining the penalties and any appeals process in the coming days.
Fans will now be watching closely to see if these tensions boil over again when the series returns to action at [next track/event].
