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September 25, 2011. Racer Jason White and the #21 A & W Dodge team had suffered some tough blows in the last couple of races in the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series. As they arrived at Kawartha Speedway for the final event of the 2011 season the team was determined to end the year on a high note.
As the manager for Kawartha Speedway, White’s Crew Chief Derek Lynch has the advantage of knowing the subtleties of the track and that helped in the set up of the #21 A & W Dodge. “All through practice the car was really consistent” said White. “I felt very confident heading into the race with the way the car was feeling” he added.
White began the 250 lap race from the 16th position and began making his way forward in the #21 A & W Dodge. “The car just came alive in the race” said White. “It was handling really well and I started to gain a few spots” he added.
As the race progressed the #21 A & W Dodge team continued to run strong. “We made our pit stops for tires and fuel and had a little help that the caution flags flew at the right times, but we were on the lead lap for the whole race and at the end the car was a real contender” said an enthusiastic White.
With several caution periods over the final 50 laps the field was tightly bunch and White wanted to ensure that he secured a solid finish for the #21 A & W Dodge. “We were running eighth and I was thinking there at the end with a green, white, checkered finish we might be able to push for another spot or two” explained White. “But I just made sure to keep the car together and take the good finish” he added.
The #21 A & W Dodge would take the checkered flag with an eighth place finish, his fifth top ten finish of the season. “What a finish” enthused White afterwards. “After the last couple of weeks we really needed that one. And with it we secured eighth in the championship” said White.
With the end of the season White reflected on the year overall. “We accomplished our goals this year” said the #21 A & W Dodge driver. “We were competitive at every event and we finished the year in the top ten in the championship. This new partnership with Derek Lynch and the Kawartha Group, working with Doug Kennington horsepower and once again having such tremendous support from A & W Canada. We really grew as a team and I’m excited about 2012” he added.