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Is there a more underrated racing series in North America than the NASCAR Pinty’s Series? Recognized as Canada's premier stock car series, the NASCAR Pinty's Series has earned the reputation of being the “Silent Thriller." While the series might not garner the most attention, it certainly delivers the drama.

The title of “Most Diverse Racing Series in North America” belongs to the NASCAR Pinty’s Series in Canada. Short tracks, road courses, street courses and even a dirt track make up an extremely eclectic mix of race tracks. But with such a diverse schedule comes a wide range of challenges that drivers and crew chiefs must overcome to be crowned champion at Delaware Speedway in September.