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Louis-Philippe Dumoulin aims for a victory in the streets of Toronto!
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Louis-Philippe Dumoulin aims for a victory in the streets of Toronto!

july 12, 2022

Event

Grand Prix of Toronto - 2,8 km - July 15, 2022

Track

Grand Prix of Toronto (Toronto, Ontario)

Broadcast

RDS & TSN (TBD)

Live

TSN app | TSN.ca | FloRacing

Schedule / Race Center

Practice / Qualifying 10:15 AM | Course 4:00 PM ET - nascar.ca/race-center/

The #47 WeatherTech Canada | Groupe Bellemare team is thrilled to be heading to Exhibition Place (Toronto) on July 15. Louis-Philippe Dumoulin knows this urban track like the back of his hand, having competed there on several occasions.

Louis-Philippe Dumoulin is also looking forward to defending his team colours on the track in the province where the head office of his major partner, WeatherTech Canada, is located.

"I won a race in 2002 in a Formula Ford on this track," explained Louis-Philippe Dumoulin. "We scored several podiums finishes in the past in the NASCAR Pinty's Series in Toronto, but we have not yet won, and we really want to win this race. Our set-up for the urban circuits is improving every year and we are ready. We have a lot of race fans coming to meet us there and it's 'racing at home' for WeatherTech Canada."

The driver of the #47 WeatherTech Canada car compares the Exhibition Place track to the Trois-Rivieres Grand Prix (GP3R) layout, "There is a strong resemblance between the Toronto and Trois-Rivieres tracks, mainly because of the walls. It's a type of track that I particularly enjoy, as it requires patience and dexterity because it has many blind corners, especially around the walls in tight corners. There is no room for error and very few opportunities for overtaking, which makes the races exciting for the fans," according to Louis-Philippe Dumoulin.

The Friday morning practice session will be combined with the qualifying session, and the best lap times will be used to determine the starting grid. At 1:30 pm, fans will be invited to meet the NASCAR Pinty's drivers for an autograph session, followed by the start of the Grand Prix of Toronto at 4:00 pm on Friday, July 15.

Dirt Track Experience

Louis-Philippe Dumoulin is well prepared for the race on the streets of Toronto. He has also done his homework for the August 16 race on the Ohsweken Speedway dirt track.

On July 1st, the Trois-Rivieres driver was invited by Dominic Lussier, the promoter of the Granby track, to work on his driving technique on dirt. "I really enjoyed the experience at Autodrome Granby," said Dumoulin. "Dominic Lussier's team gave me a good car and my instructor for the day, Joey Ladouceur, was really efficient."

"Passion - Performance - Partnerships"

Photo Credit: Nascar Pinty's Series: Matthew Manor CSCG | Dirt racing: Joel Robinson

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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