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PODIUM! J.F. DUMOULIN ADDS LUCK TO TRUE POTENTIAL AND HAS A MAGICAL DAY AT THE GP3R

The Dumoulin family celebrates "50 years at the wheel" & 25^th participation in the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières for Jean-François Dumoulin

Jean-François Dumoulin and the #04 Spectra Premium | Groupe Bellemare | Trois-Rivières Mitsubishi | MIA | Bernier Crépeau Chrysler Fiat crew can say "mission accomplished" this weekend: from the preparation of the four cars to the race strategy, they were ready. The Spectra Premium Groupe Bellemare | Trois-Rivières Mitsubishi | MIA | Bernier Crépeau Chrysler Fiat, experienced a race in his own image: combative and controlled, with increasing speed as the race drew to a close. Eleventh on the starting grid, following the sudden changes in the weather that caused the cancellation of the practice and qualifying sessions, Jean-François Dumoulin quickly made his way to the top-6. A pit stop due to a slow puncture (20^th lap) did not slow Jean-François Dumoulin's momentum. He made several strategic overtaking moves toward the lead group (36^th lap), posted the fastest time of the entire field on lap 38 (1:07.879) and maintained his third position to the chequered flag.

"We had a great race car!" explains Jean-François Dumoulin. The first pit stop for fuel was effective. On the third lap I bumped with Hathaway, hit the wall and the right front tire sprung a slow leak. The car's behaviour was no longer optimal, and I had to stop again to change the tire. However, I managed to get back to the lead pack quickly using restarts effectively. Nearer to the end of the race, I was in a solid third place and we decided to finish the race that way. I am so proud for our team, LP won the race and we worked so hard to prepare these four cars, including those of Raphael Lessard and Jean-Frederic Laberge. Our first time on the podium together and it happens in Trois-Rivieres! This is the best way to thank our partners Spectra Premium | Groupe Bellemare | Trois-Rivières Mitsubishi | Motorsports In Action | Bernier Crépeau.

Raphaël Lessard took up the challenge and made a difference by moving from 15^th at the start to a 7^th place finish, while driving for the first time on a road circuit in the NASCAR Pinty's series. Jean-Frederic Laberge was involved in a race incident on lap 28 and finished in 16^th place.

50^th editionof the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières and "50 years at the wheel"for the Dumoulin family

The Dumoulin family could not have dreamed of a better scenario to celebrate their "50 years at the wheel" and the 50^th edition of the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières. Not only did father and son find themselves on the track together for the first time, but they are also experiencing a historic moment by achieving a double on the podium (Victory and third place) at home, in front of their partners, families, friends and fans.

Richard Dumoulin was honoured yesterday when he had the opportunity to ride in an original Austin Mini, from the time he was racing at the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières. And not just any Mini, but a Michel Barrette-owned collector machine that he lent to Richard Dumoulin, then repainted in official Austin Mini colours from the time, and then integrated as part of the 50^th anniversary salute to the veteran driver from the early days of the GP3R. The Salute Ceremony to the Dumoulin family's 50 years on the track will remain forever marked in our memories, thanks to Festidrag President Martin D'Anjou and to Dominic Fugère, the General Manager of the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières, who together orchestrated this tribute.

Next event: Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (Clarington - Ontario, August 24-25, 2019)

Jean-François Dumoulin and Jean-Frédéric Laberge will be back on track on August 24 and 25 on the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park road circuit.

• Results: https://hometracks.nascar.com/international/pintys-series/race-center-nascar-pintys-series/
• The race will be broadcast on TSN on Sunday August 18 at 1:00 pm.
• More great news! All races are now broadcast live on TSN.ca/live and on the TSN application.

War Against Cancer BLITZ!. Trois-Rivières... you have successfully taken up the challenge! All four cars have been signed by you. Very great appreciation to each of you. To contribute online, go to: The race against cancer

"The Dumoulin Corner" exhibit at the Gilles-Villeneuve Museum. On May 8^th, 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.

ABOUT PARTNERS

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Groupe Bellemare: Competitive and dynamic, Thomas Bellemare's innovative and growing family team is ready to take on any challenge. With support from senior members and a qualified team of managers, the third-generation Bellemares are reaching new heights. Built upon a solid past, the company moves forward with an exceptional team of experts and seeks a select group of clients. Our clients continue to benefit from our wide variety of services that target a large number of sectors. As a result, our visibility is constantly on the rise. Working with the Bellemare team has become a measure of success. Start off right by choosing a winning team! (groupebellemare.com).

Trois-Rivières Mitsubishi is proud to be one of the first Mitsubishi dealers in Canada (opening in 2002). The commitment from Mitsubishi is defined by the quality, reliability and durability of its vehicles, notably with their 10-year warranty, the best in the industry! Pride, integrity and respect are the values of the Trois-Rivières Mitsubishi team (troisrivieresmitsubishi.com).

MIA - Motorsports In Action: With over 50 years of combined Motorsport experience, MIA is making a name for itself in the industry in "La Belle Province". Being trackside, situated at Autodrome St-Eustache, gives our clients "real time" results, testing their vehicles. One stop shopping is our strength, from high-end mechanics, exotic automotive maintenance, complete race car building and design to prestige paint and meticulous detailing. "Leave it, then enjoy it!" (motorsportsinaction.com).

Bernier Crepeau Chrysler Fiat: With 25 years of experience, the family business has built an enviable reputation in the field of vehicle acquisition. If the future of this company is linked to the loyalty of its customers, it is also held by the reliability and strong communication of its team. This team is at your disposal, ready to listen to you, to hear you. Passion, care, and determination. A team willing to go the extra mile, with its ears wide open (berniercrepeau.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 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).

WEBSITES:

• Spectra Premium Industries: spectrapremium.com
• Groupe Bellemare: groupebellemare.com
• Trois-Rivières Mitsubishi: troisrivieresmitsubishi.ca
• MIA - Motorsports In Action: motorsportsinaction.com
• Bernier Crépeau Chrysler Fiat: berniercrepeau.com
• Grand Prix de Trois-Rivieres: gp3r.com
• Canadian Tire Motorsport Park: canadiantiremotorsportpark.com
• Jean-Frédéric Laberge : jflracing.com
• Raphael Lessard : raphaellessard.ca
• Quebec Cancer Foundation: fqc.qc.ca
• Gilles-Villeneuve Museum: museegillesvilleneuve.com
• Dumoulin Competition: dumoulincompetition.com
• NASCAR Pinty's Series: hometracks.nascar.com/series/pintys-series
• Facebook: facebook.com/dumoulincompetition
• Twitter: @DumoulinDC / @jf_dumoulin / @DumoulinLP
• Youtube: youtube.com/user/dumoulincompetition
• Instagram: @dumoulincompetition