Jean-François Dumoulin partners with the Casino Grand Royal Wôlinak for the NASCAR Pinty's race at the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières
Jean-François Dumoulin and the Casino Grand Royal Wôlinak announced at a press conference this morning the details of their partnership in the NASCAR Pinty's Series for the 52nd edition of the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivieres (GP3R). The new car design was unveiled at the press conference, as the veteran driver will drive the Casino Grand Royal Wôlinak | Groupe Bellemare | Trois-Rivières Mitsubishi | Bernier Crépeau Chrysler Fiat | Omnifab car #04 for his most important event of the year.
"The Casino Grand Royal Wôlinak is a young company in the region, and it is important for Dumoulin Competition to proudly represent our local partners," said Jean-François Dumoulin. "The Grand Prix de Trois-Rivieres is known for its on- and off-track promotions and racing action. Fans come from far and wide and can be found all over the city: in the paddocks, on the track site and in the city. The visibility and magnitude of the event are important for all the stakeholders, and I am happy to count the Casino Grand Royal Wôlinak among our partners for this great event," concludes the driver who stood out by climbing to the second step of the podium in 2021.
The Casino Grand Royal Wôlinak offers a wide range of games and services to safely entertain its guests. The Casino will certainly benefit from the increase in visitors during the five days of racing and from the activities planned in the city and the region for the entire period surrounding the GP3R, from Friday, August 5 to Sunday, August 14.
"We are very happy to be associated with a competitive driver such as Jean-Francois Dumoulin, because just like the Casino Grand Royal Wôlinak, Jean-Francois is part of the elite in his professional activities and always aims for the top. The Casino Grand Royal Wôlinak is proud to support a driver who has been contributed so much to our region's image throughout the world over the years," explains Dave Bernard, the General Manager of The Wolinak Abenakis Council.
GRAND PRIX DE TROIS-RIVIERES
Event | "The Rousseau Metal 60 Laps presented by Hipertech" - 2,43 km - |
Track | Grand Prix de Trois-Rivieres (Trois-Rivieres, Quebec) |
Date / | RDS & TSN (TBD) |
Live | |
Race Center |
"Passion - Performance - Partnerships"
Photo credit: Raymond Vigneault & Stéphane Bergeron
SUMMARY - HIGHLIGHTS IN JEAN-FRANCOIS DUMOULIN'S CAREER
- 2021 - NASCAR Pinty's Series - Podium, runner-up at Grand Prix de Trois-Rivieres;
- 2019 Season - NASCAR Pinty's Series two podiums, one top-5 & and a sixth-place finish in four road races;
- 2018 Season - NASCAR Pinty's Series one podium, three top-5 & five top-10 on 10 races. First championship with cars entirely prepared by Dumoulin Competition;
- First podiumin the NASCAR Canadian Tire series on May 17, 2015 (3rd place - Canadian Tire Motorsport Park);
- NASCAR Pinty's Series Championship since 2015;
- The first Quebec-born driver to win twice the Rolex 24 in Daytona; 2004 (SGS and 2007 (GT);
- Caught the attention of the renowned Player's Driver Development Program scout (Formula Ford and Formula Atlantic), became one of the youngest driversever to be recruited, and was touted as a strong contender for the championship title in Formula Ford (1996 and 1997 seasons);
- Champion of the Grand-Am Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge GS, USA in 2003 (9 podiums);
- Champion of the Grand-Am Continental Tire Sport Car Challenge ST, USA in 2002 (5 podiums);
- In Montreal's 2009 edition of NASCAR Nationwide, he finished his first race in 7thposition aboard a badly damaged car and won the hearts of numerous fans and reporters;
- In 2000, he was the Motorola Cup Series Vice-Champion, during a season that included a 1stplace podium finish after having begun the race in 52nd position at the Molson Indy event in Ontario, Canada.
ABOUT PARTNERS
The CasinoGrand Royal Wôlinak is a 35,000 sq. ft. entertainment centre managed and operated by the Wôlinak Abenaki First Nation. Housing a gaming lounge, over 450 slot machines, VIP poker tables and a wall of interactive games, the building also includes a high-end restaurant run by a famous Trois-Rivières chef and an arena that seats over 1,000 people for events. The restaurant and sports bar can seat over 200 people and features the latest sporting events, and the option to place sports bets on site or online - grandroyalwolinak.com
Groupe Bellemare is a 3rd generation family business that has been serving clients since 1959. Today, the company has more than 500 employees and provides them with an innovative work environment facilitating work-family balance and a healthy and safe quality of life. With over a half century of experience and its sustained R&D efforts, the Company offers high-quality products and services in areas as diverse as concrete, abrasives and minerals, dimensional load transportation, and recycling. Groupe Bellemare is also very involved in its industry and attaches great importance to its social and environmental role as a member of the business community. Groupe Bellemare makes a positive contribution to the quality of life of citizens in the communities it serves by supporting numerous social causes and promoting local purchasing through its responsible procurement practices - groupebellemare.com
Trois-Rivières Mitsubishi is proud to be one of the first Mitsubishi dealers in Canada (opening in 2002). The commitment from Mitsubishi is defined by the quality, reliability and durability of its vehicles, notably with their 10-year warranty, the best in the industry! Pride, integrity and respect are the values of the Trois-Rivières Mitsubishi team - troisrivieresmitsubishi.com
Bernier Crepeau Chrysler Fiat: With 25 years of experience, the family business has built an enviable reputation in the field of vehicle acquisition. If the future of this company is linked to the loyalty of its customers, it is also held by the reliability and strong communication of its team. This team is at your disposal, ready to listen to you, to hear you. Passion, care, and determination. A team willing to go the extra mile, with its ears wide open - berniercrepeau.com
Omnifab. Since it was founded in the 90s in Louiseville, Omnifab has continuously improved and reinvented itself to better serve its customers. This is essential in a sector such as industrial mechanics, where technologies and needs are constantly evolving. However, some things should stay the same. Our products and services have continued to meet high quality standards because we stay true to our vision and values and share them with our employees - omnifab.ca/en/.
Dumoulin Competition: Jean-François and Louis-Philippe Dumoulin founded the Dumoulin Competition Race Team in 2009. Working with financial, marketing, logistics and sports management experts, they built up a solid business structure. Dumoulin Competition prepares its on race cars in-house since 2016. Their motto: "Passion - Performance - Partnerships" expresses their will to perform on the track and offer their partners maximum visibility and profitability in return for their commitment. Their vision: To become Canada's leader in motorsports through track performance, entrepreneurial and human values - dumoulincompetition.com.
WEBSITES:
- Le Grand Royal Wôlinak Casino : grandroyalwolinak.com
- BetGRW : betgrw.com
- Groupe Bellemare: groupebellemare.com
- Trois-Rivières Mitsubishi: troisrivieresmitsubishi.ca
- Bernier Crépeau Chrysler Fiat: berniercrepeau.com
- Omnifab: omnifab.ca/en/
- MIA - Motorsports In Action: motorsportsinaction.com
- Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières: gp3r.com
- Quebec Cancer Foundation: fqc.qc.ca
- Gilles-Villeneuve Museum: museegillesvilleneuve.com
- Dumoulin Competition: dumoulincompetition.com
- NASCAR Pinty's Series: hometracks.nascar.com/series/pintys-series
- Facebook: facebook.com/dumoulincompetition
- Twitter: @DumoulinDC / @jf_dumoulin / @DumoulinLP
- Youtube: youtube.com/user/dumoulincompetition
- Instagram: @dumoulincompetition
