The 2026 National Driving Championship (NDC) weekend is officially underway, and Standardbred Canada (SC) welcomes racing fans to live coverage of the 2026 NDC Driver Showcase.
Watch the live broadcast in the video player below. The show is slated to begin at 6:30 p.m.
Broadcasting live from Cowbell Brewing Co. in Blyth, Ont., the Driver Showcase gives fans the opportunity to meet the eight drivers who will compete for the 2026 National Driving Championship on Sunday, July 26, at Clinton Raceway.
Hosted by Greg Blanchard, the evening features one-on-one interviews with each championship driver, along with appearances by special guests.
Competing in the 2026 National Driving Championship are:
- Tyler Borth
- Nick Boyd
- Stéphane Brosseau
- Marc Campbell
- Phil Giesbrecht
- Kelly Hoerdt
- Jody Jamieson
- Keith Legge
The Driver Showcase gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at the personalities, preparation and excitement leading into Canada's premier driving championship. Viewers will hear directly from each competitor as they reflect on their journey to the NDC and share their expectations for Sunday's championship.
The 2026 National Driving Championship takes place on Sunday, July 26, at Clinton Raceway as part of a full day of championship racing and Legends Day celebrations. The winner will earn the opportunity to represent Canada at the 2027 World Driving Championship.
Complete coverage of National Driving Championship weekend, including news, results and photos, will be available at standardbredcanada.ca.
(Standardbred Canada Press Release)