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LOUIS-PHILIPPE DUMOULIN: SOLID PERFORMANCE AND AN ABRUPT END
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LOUIS-PHILIPPE DUMOULIN: SOLID PERFORMANCE AND AN ABRUPT END

june 30, 2019

Oval track - Autodrome Chaudiere - Budweiser 300

Louis-Philippe Dumoulin and his teammates on the #47 WeatherTech Canada | Groupe Bellemare race car left nothing at the Autodrome Chaudiere track today. For his 100th NASCAR Pinty's series race, the Quebecer set the quickest time in practice, and started from second place on the grid, then followed up by taking the lead and dominating the race for 115 of the 285-lap event. With his usual determination, he was able to push back the many assaults of the competitors along the way. On lap 271, Louis-Philippe Dumoulin saw his race end abruptly when he was involved in an incident caused by a fellow racer.

"We had an excellent car. We led for most of the race until Raphael joined us and then ran side-by-side for a few laps. I was happy to see that our two cars were at the front of the pack. In the second part of the race, we lost positions and had to fight in traffic with slower and more impatient competitors. The incident at the end with one of them caused significant damage to our #47 WeatherTech Canada | Groupe Bellemare car and did not allow me to finish the race," explained Louis-Philippe Dumoulin.

Louis-Philippe Dumoulin marked an important milestone in his career today by participating in his 100th NASCAR Pinty's Series race. He and his brother Jean-François built a company specialized in the preparation and management of racing cars, Dumoulin Competition, which offers the most efficient professional services in the series. Moreover, the victorious car driven by Raphael Lessard today was prepared by the specialists at Dumoulin Competition.

Next race: Honda Indy of Toronto - July 12 and 13
On July 12 and 13, brothers Jean-François and Louis-Philippe Dumoulin will be back on track at the Toronto Indy event. Montreal driver and newcomer to the Pinty's Series Jean-Frédéric Laberge will also drive a car prepared by Dumoulin Competition in Toronto, his second road course event ever in a Pinty's car as he worked his way up to the Top-10 pack of Pinty's Series drivers.

A TEAM SUCCESS!

"The race against cancer" would not be on the podium without everyone contributing to the program. This weekend, we would like to recognize the generosity of our fans towards the "Grand Défoulement à ma façon" campaign for the benefit of the Quebec Cancer Foundation. We also wish to thank Raphael Lessard, who joined the movement and invited fans to sign the trunk of his race car and confirm their support. In fact, the efforts of Raphael raised $ 535,00 for the Foundation on race day. To contribute online, go to: The race against cancer

"The Dumoulin Corner" exhibit at the Gilles-Villeneuve Museum

On May 8th, 2018, the brothers Jean-François and Louis-Philippe Dumoulin proudly unveiled "The Dumoulin Corner" (L'Espace Dumoulin), an exhibit at the Gilles-Villeneuve Museum as part of the "50 Years at the Wheel" celebrations. Those who missed the exhibition last year can see it this year, along with the creations of Luc Pilon, who inspired the "50 Years" logo.

Passion - Performance - Partnerships

Photo credit : Matthew Murnaghan

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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). dumoulincompetition.com

Summary - Highlights in Louis-Philippe Dumoulin's career

  • 2018 NASCAR Pinty's Series Champion: 7 podium finishes including 3 winsand 8 top-5 finishes in 13 events. First championship with cars entirely prepared by Dumoulin Competition;
  • 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).

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