L.P. DUMOULIN WELL PREPARED FOR FIRST OVAL RACE OF THE 2018 SEASON
NASCAR Pinty's Series: Round 2 - Rankin Construction 200 at Jukasa Motor Speedway, June 16. 2018
The #47 WeatherTech Canada | Groupe Bellemare Team is not about to take things for granted and relax after a season-opening win at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (Bowmanville, Ontario) road course. In fact, Louis-Philippe Dumoulin put in some practice days to make sure that his oval car was as near perfect as possible right off the hauler for the upcoming race at the wonderful Jukasa Motor Speedway (Hagersville, Ontario). Last year, Louis-Philippe Dumoulin drove through the leading pack late in the race, right up to a fighting podium finish. His goal this year is another podium finish with, naturally, a win as a stretch objective in the June 16 event.
Louis-Philippe Dumoulin is primed for this event. "I am really looking forward to this first oval race of the season. We know we are in it for the win, and once you have tasted a win, you only want to get another one - all of them in fact would be very nice if somewhat unlikely! We were third at Jukasa last year, and our WeatherTech Canada | Groupe Bellemare car was quicker than last year in testing here [Jukasa] last week.
Our team carried out some fundamental technical changes over the winter, with the help of specialists with whom we have worked in the past, and the test results showed we made some good key decisions. All that is left now is to validate the results against the pack of Pinty's wolves on Saturday night."
Jukasa Motor Speedway
Recently renamed and extensively renovated, the original track - Cayuga - was the scene of some great racing over the years, with names like Dale Earnhardt and Rusty Wallace putting on a show for the fans.
"I love this type of track - quick, wide enough to pass with a little work, and some clean racing from everyone. Look for a great show with a large pack of quick guys looking for the win," added the driver of car #47 WeatherTech Canada | Groupe Bellemare.
The weekend schedule and the Race Central Live:
"THE RACE AGAINST CANCER" Sign up on the trunk lid of the car you favour and be one of our ambassadors!
The Dumoulin Competition campaign in favour of the Quebec Cancer Foundation continues this weekend. Let's fight against the disease together - each contribution is a step towards the vitally important podium! (See schedule on page 3)
To make a donation online: lacoursecontrelecancer.ca
THE DUMOULIN CORNER : More history at the Gilles Villeneuve Museum
Dumoulin family racing milestone souvenirs will appear over the season on our social media.
Have you read about item #1? A trip back to 1972 showing family patriarch Richard Dumoulin racing his Austin Mini Cooper S at the Trois-Rivieres Grand Prix. Go to the team Facebook page for all the details: 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).