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Louis-Philippe Dumoulin aiming at a win in the "WeatherTech 200" at CTMP

september 1, 2022

Event

WeatherTech200 - 2.6 miles - September 4, 2022

Track

Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (Clarington, Ontario) - Road course

Date / Broadcast

TSN (Schedule TBD) and RDS Saturday, September 24 at 2:00 pm ET

Live

TSN app | TSN.ca | FloRacing

Schedule (ET)
Race Center

Saturday, September 3: Practice 1:00 pm | Qualifying 5:00 pm |
Sunday, September 4: Race 1:05 pm
nascar.ca/race-center/

The final round of the NASCAR Pinty's Series run on a road course takes place this weekend at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP). As the season draws to a close, Louis-Philippe Dumoulin and the #47 WeatherTech Canada | Groupe Bellemare team are aiming for a fifth win at the legendary Ontario track.

The stakes are high as Louis-Philippe Dumoulin's main partner, WeatherTech Canada, is the presenting sponsor of the event, the WeatherTech 200. "It adds a lot of excitement to the race," said the driver of the #47 car. "WeatherTech has partnered with us since 2012 and we are proud that they are so involved in motor racing. This is extra motivation for us to go for the win on Sunday."

The veteran driver went on to say, "I really enjoy the track and the layout suits my driving style. Our goal of winning the championship changed over the season, as we ran into some difficulties. What we are living through this season is part of a learning process to make sure that we come back stronger next year. We want to finish this season on a positive note, with two wins."

Louis-Philippe Dumoulin has an impressive track record at CTMP, having achieved seven podium finishes including four wins on the 2.6-mile track in the rolling hills East of Toronto. Last year, he took one of those victories in an action-packed race where he moved into the lead just before the halfway point and kept it all the way to a clean win.

Earlier this past May, in the first race of the season at CTMP, the driver of the #47 WeatherTech Canada | Groupe Bellemare car started from the pole position. However, the race did not go as planned, as a racing incident slowed the car and prevented Louis-Philippe Dumoulin from moving back up to the lead after his pit stops.

He is looking forward to another win in the WeatherTech200. The green flag will be waved at 1:05 pm. Before that, fans will have the opportunity to meet the drivers at 11:00 am on Sunday morning at the NASCAR Pinty's Series Trailer.

"Passion - Performance - Partnerships"

Photo Credit: Raymond Vigneault

ABOUT PARTNERS

WeatherTech is committed to designing, engineering and manufacturing the finest products possible for your vehicle, home and your pet. From the industry leading FloorLiner to the 100% non-toxic Pet Feeding System, WeatherTech has dedicated itself to exceed customer expectations of quality, craftsmanship and environmental sustainability for over 30 years. To see the full line of automotive, home and pet products that are guaranteed for life, visit weathertech.ca.

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

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 own 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 on-track performance, an entrepreneurial spirit and human values. dumoulincompetition.com

RESULTS 2022

SUMMARY - HIGHLIGHTS IN LOUIS-PHILIPPE DUMOULIN'S CAREER

NASCAR Pinty's Series

  • 2021: Pinty's Series Champion (1 victory, 3 podiums, 4 top-5 et 9 top-10 finishes in 10 events). Second championship with cars entirely prepared by Dumoulin Competition. Saw his name added for the third time to the NASCAR Hall of Fame (Charlotte, NC) / Wins "Driver of the Year" and "Best Performing Driver" awards.
  • Inducted into the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame (2020) for his outstanding contribution.
  • In 2020, the sanitary situation forced the NASCAR Pinty's Series to present only 6 races in the "Pinty's FanCave Challenge". Louis-Philippe Dumoulin scored 1 win and 3 top-5 finishes.
  • 2019: Third in driver and owner championships (2 wins, 4 podium, and eight top-5 finishes from 13 events).
  • 2018: Pinty's Series Champion (3 victories, 7 podiums, 2 poles, eight top-5 in 13 events). Saw his name added for the second time to the NASCAR Hall of Fame (Charlotte, NC) / Wins "Driver of the Year" and "Best Performing Driver" awards.
  • 2017: Fourth in the driver championship (3 podiums, nine top-5 and eleven top-10 finishes from 13 events).
  • 2016: Joint fourth in the driver championship (4 podiums, six top-5 and seven top-10 finishes from 12 events).
  • 2015: Fourth in the driver championship (2 podiums, six top-5 and nine top-10 finishes from 11 events).
  • 2014: Pinty's Series Champion (2 victories, 5 podiums and nine top-5 finish from 11 events). Saw his name added to the NASCAR Hall of Fame (Charlotte, NC) / Awarded the "Driver Of the Year", "Best Performing Driver" and "Gilles-Villeneuve" awards.
  • 2013: Fifth in the driver championship (2 victories, 3 podiums, four top-5s, six top-10s and five-time top-3 grid positions from 12 events).
  • 2012: Sixth in the driver championship (1 pole, three top-5 and seven top-10 finishes from 12 events).
  • 2011: Pinty's Series Rookie of the year. 

Rallycross and Road Racing

  • 2015: Participated in FIA World Rallycross Championship round in Canada (Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières).
  • 2012: Second in class in the 12 Hours of Sebring (American Le Mans Series - GT3 Cup). The only Canadian driver on the podium.
  • 2004 to today: Front runner in the Grand-Am and Rolex Sports Car series, in Porsche, Ferrari and Daytona Prototype cars - Races in the 12 Hours of Sebring / and the Rolex 24 At DAYTONA events.
  • 2002: Champion in the Canadian Formula Ford Championship.
  • 2001: Awarded the ''Gilles-Villeneuve'' and ''Quartz'' trophies.
  • Records: Holder since 2002 of Formula Ford Series records for most victories (6) and most pole positions (7) in a single season.

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