June 10th – Stouffville, ON – Connor Bell took on a new challenge this past weekend in the #8 Dymon Storage, Choko Authentics Chevrolet. He made his first ever oval race start at Autodrome Chaudière during the NASCAR Canada Series double header weekend.
The weekend brought difficult weather conditions, as both practice and qualifying sessions were rained out, leaving Bell and the team with little track time heading into the race. As a result, Bell started the Bud Light 125 from the 14th position.
Despite the limited on track preparation, Bell focused on running consistent laps and gaining experience throughout the event. He kept the car clean, stayed out of trouble, and crossed the finish line in 11th place while learning valuable lessons along the way in his oval racing debut.
Following the opening race, the team worked hard, adjusting the car for the Michelob Ultra 125. Bell rolled off from 12th position and once again delivered a smooth and disciplined performance, bringing home an 11th-place finish with some contact, while keeping the car clean throughout the event.
“It was a great learning weekend for me,” said Bell. “Oval racing is completely different from what I’m used to, but the team gave me a great car all weekend and helped me improve every time I hit the track. To come away with a clean finish and a lot of experience is something we’re proud of.”
Fans can catch Connor Bell and the No. 8 in action June 27th, as the NASCAR Canada Series heads east at Riverside International Speedway
For more information on race schedules and team updates, visit www.edhakonsonracing.com and follow Ed Hakonson Racing on social media.
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