Chevrolet Silverado 250 facts for kids
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| NASCAR Camping World Truck Series | |
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| Venue | Canadian Tire Motorsport Park |
| Location | Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada |
| Corporate sponsor | Chevrolet |
| First race | 2013 |
| Last race | 2019 |
| Distance | 157.376 mi (253.272 km) |
| Laps | 64 Stages 1/2: 20 each Final stage: 24 |
| Most wins (team) | Brad Keselowski Racing GMS Racing (2) |
| Most wins (manufacturer) | Chevrolet (4) |
| Circuit information | |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Length | 2.459 mi (3.957 km) |
| Turns | 10 |
The Chevrolet Silverado 250 was an exciting NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race. It took place at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (also known as Mosport) in Canada. This race started in 2013. From 2016 onwards, it was an important part of the Truck Series playoffs.
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Race History and Exciting Moments
This race was special because it was the first time in 13 years that the Truck Series raced on a road course. A road course is a track with turns in both directions, not just an oval. The race was announced in 2012. It replaced another NASCAR race in Canada. This made the Chevrolet Silverado 250 Canada's main NASCAR event each year. In April 2013, General Motors Canada became the main sponsor. This is why the race was named the Chevrolet Silverado 250.
First Race and Close Finishes
The very first race was held on September 1, 2013. James Buescher won the pole position, meaning he started first. Ty Dillon led most of the race. But near the end, he had contact with Chase Elliott. This sent Dillon into a tire barrier. Elliott was declared the winner.
In 2014, Ryan Blaney had a very close battle with Germán Quiroga. Blaney won by a tiny margin in a photo finish. This means the cars were so close, they needed a photo to see who crossed the finish line first.
Unforgettable Moments and Playoff Races
The 2016 race had a dramatic finish. John Hunter Nemechek and Cole Custer were fighting for the lead. Nemechek bumped Custer. Both drivers went off the track. Nemechek was named the winner. After the race, Custer was very upset and tackled Nemechek.
Starting in 2018, the race became part of the Truck Series playoffs. It was often the first playoff race. In 2018, there was another exciting last-lap crash. Teammates Noah Gragson and Todd Gilliland crashed. This allowed Justin Haley to pass them and win the race. In 2019, it was the second race in the first round of the playoffs.
Race Cancellations
The races planned for 2020 and 2021 were canceled. This was due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, the races were moved to Darlington Raceway in the United States.
Past Winners of the Race
This table shows all the drivers who have won the Chevrolet Silverado 250. It also shows their team, the car manufacturer, and details about the race.
| Year | Date | No. | Driver | Team | Manufacturer | Race Distance | Race Time | Average Speed (mph) |
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| 2013 | September 1 | 94 | Chase Elliott | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet | 64 | 157.376 (253.272) | 1:48:49 | 86.775 | |
| 2014 | August 31 | 29 | Ryan Blaney | Brad Keselowski Racing | Ford | 64 | 157.376 (253.272) | 1:42:04 | 92.514 | |
| 2015 | August 30 | 4 | Erik Jones | Kyle Busch Motorsports | Toyota | 64 | 157.376 (253.272) | 1:53:07 | 83.476 | |
| 2016 | September 4 | 8 | John Hunter Nemechek | NEMCO Motorsports | Chevrolet | 66* | 162.294 (261.186) | 2:06:01 | 77.273 | |
| 2017 | September 3 | 19 | Austin Cindric | Brad Keselowski Racing | Ford | 64 | 157.376 (253.272) | 1:54:53 | 82.193 | |
| 2018 | August 26 | 24 | Justin Haley | GMS Racing | Chevrolet | 65* | 162.5 (261.518) | 2:05:24 | 76.476 | |
| 2019 | August 25 | 24 | Brett Moffitt | GMS Racing | Chevrolet | 64 | 157.376 (253.272) | 1:46:12 | 88.913 | |
| 2020* | Not held | |||||||||
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- 2016 & 2018: Race extended due to a NASCAR overtime Finish. This means the race went a few extra laps to ensure a clean finish.
- 2020 & 2021: Race canceled and moved to Darlington due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Team Wins
This table shows which racing teams won the most Chevrolet Silverado 250 races.
| # Wins | Team | Years Won |
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| 2 | Brad Keselowski Racing | 2014, 2017 |
| GMS Racing | 2018, 2019 |
Manufacturer Wins
This table shows which car manufacturers won the most Chevrolet Silverado 250 races.
| # Wins | Make | Years Won |
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| 4 |  Chevrolet |
2013, 2016, 2018, 2019 |
| 2 | Ford |
2014, 2017 |
| 1 |  Toyota |
2015 |
See also
- 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 250
- Mobil 1 SportsCar Grand Prix
- Clarington 200
