Louis-Philippe Dumoulin co-leader of Pinty's driver championship
Our weekend kicked off on a positive note, with the announcement (Friday, July 13th) that the agreement between Dumoulin Competition and major partner WeatherTech Canada was extended for a further three years, bringing the total duration to ten years. This announcement increased the already great motivation of Louis-Philippe Dumoulin and every member of the #47 WeatherTech Canada | Groupe Bellemare team to continue to run in the lead pack, always ready to go for the win. Louis-Philippe Dumoulin defended his seventh position on the grid all the way through the 35-lap race, taking advantage of some great passes on lap 8 to jump up to fifth place and defend it all the way to the finish. The Quebec driver now shares first place in the 2018 Pinty's Driver Championship, putting Louis-Philippe Dumoulin in an excellent position for the upcoming three-race Western Tour.
"The win was within reach of my car had I started the race from the front row. My #47 WeatherTech Canada | Groupe Bellemare car displayed a slight understeer throughout the race, and too-long ratios in first and second gear impeded corner exits and restarts by slightly limiting acceleration. Victory in the Pinty's Series is an exercise in perfection - nothing else will do - with a little bit of luck thrown in. The #47 WeatherTech Canada | Groupe Bellemare team delivers at a race winning standard every time out. We are on a permanently positive streak this year!" added Louis-Philippe Dumoulin.
- Results: https://hometracks.nascar.com/international/pintys-series/race-central-live-2018-nascar-pintys-series/
- The race will be broadcast on TSN on Sunday July 21st at 2:30 p.m. and on RDS on Tuesday July 31st at 10:30 p.m.
Louis-Philippe Dumoulin will host an autograph session put on by one of our partners, the Delta Bessborough, on Monday, July 23rd, 2018, from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. The #47 WeatherTech Canada | Groupe Bellemare hauler will also be there. Driver Louis-Philippe Dumoulin will greet race fans and the media and be available for pictures in front of the Delta Bessborough main entrance.
As they did last year, Caterpillar dealer Finning Canada, in partnership with the Delta Bessborough, will distribute water bottles during the autograph session. This will be followed by cocktails at the "Metric Garden Lounge @ the Bess" from 5:50 PM to 7:30 PM. Martin Gilbert, the General Manager of the Delta Bessborough, is delighted to welcome the Dumoulin team for this fourth year of the event.
LET'S GET TOGETHER
"The race against cancer" continues! Thanks to the generous contribution of Jason Best, Senior Vice President, After Market at Spectra Premium, the amount raised so far for our "Grand Défoulement" to the benefit of the Quebec Cancer Foundation is $ 3,365.00. It's a rendezvous for the next race of the season in Western Canada. To make a donation online: lacoursecontrelecancer.ca
The "Dumoulin Corner": 49 years of history for you to relive…"Retour en 2012," a picture of the fire suit worn by Louis-Philippe Dumoulin at a very special event… Check out our team Facebook for all the details, at facebook.com/dumoulincompetition
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Summary - Highlights in Louis-Philippe Dumoulin's career
- In 2017, he finishes the NASCAR Pinty's championship in fourth place (3 podiums and ninth top-5s in thirtheen events.);
- In 2016, he finishes the NASCAR Pinty's championship exequo with the fourth position (top-5 six times in 12 events);
- In 2015, he finishes the NASCAR Pinty's championship in fourth place (2 podiums and six top-5s in eleven events);
- 2014 champion of the NASCAR Pinty's series: 5 podiums and 2 victories, as well as 9 top-5s in eleven events. It is the first time that a team made up entirely of Quebecers wins this championship. (Prep. team: King Autosport, managed by Martin Roy);
- Won the Gilles Villeneuve Trophy in 2014 and 2001. This trophy symbolizes the fighting spirit and on-track excellence of a Quebec-native driver throughout the season that just ended. It is the first time that a recipient of the Trophy wins it twice throughout their career;
- Won, in 2013, the only Ontarian event to this day made up of an all-Quebecer podium (Canadian Tire Motorsport Park - NCATS series);
- The only Canadian who climbed on the podium in 2012 during the prestigious event of the 12 hours of Sebring (2nd place - American Le Mans Series - GT3 Cup - WeatherTech Racing Team);
- Won the title of rookie of the year in 2011 in the NASCAR Canadian Tire series despite having only participated in 8 races out of 13 (scoring four top-10s and two top-5s);
- Crowned Canadian champion in Formula Ford 1600 in 2002;
- He still owns the record in Formule Ford 1600 for the highest amount of victories and pole positions in one season (2002).
