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LP DUMOULIN SIGNS HIS FIFTH TOP-5 OF THE SEASON IN EDMONTON
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LP DUMOULIN SIGNS HIS FIFTH TOP-5 OF THE SEASON IN EDMONTON

july 30, 2017

The #47 WeatherTech Canada / Groupe Bellemare team has scored its fifth top-5 of the season yesterday, on the circuit of the Edmonton International Raceway (Alberta). It is with ruthlessness and efficiency that the crew proceeded with the replacement of a ball joint within the first laps of the practice session. In ninth place on the starting grid, Louis-Philippe Dumoulin was able to adapt his driving to strong under steering at the start of the race, which was then corrected by the team by the mid-race point. Throughout each of the 300 laps, he fought with great determination in order to get the maximum out of his car.


Louis-Philippe Dumoulin has strategically climbed up the ranks by continuously competing, and made his way to third place by the 270th lap. "We really wanted to climb the podium!", says the driver of the #47 WeatherTech Canada / Groupe Bellemare car. "What cost us places was restarts where we were forced on a trajectory on the far side. Furthermore, the car was complicated to steer. We're still happy with the top-5. We're not giving up, there are still five races to go and anything is possible, we want wins!"

Home sweet home: Trois-Rivières Grand Prix - The Can-Am 50 tours (Trois-Rivières, Québec)

Here we are! It is with great pride that the #47 WeatherTechCanada / Groupe Bellemare team will present themselves at the mythical event which is the Trois-Rivières Grand Prix, on the August 12-13 weekend. This race always holds special importance for the Dumoulin brothers, as it takes place in their native town, imprinted with memories and success.

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SUMMARY - HIGHLIGHTS IN LOUIS-PHILIPPE DUMOULIN'S CAREER

  • In 2016, he finished exequo with the fourth position of the NASCAR Pinty's Series (4 podiums and six top-5 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).