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THE WEATHERTECH CANADA / BELLEMARE TEAM FINISHES JUST SHY OF THE PODIUM
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THE WEATHERTECH CANADA / BELLEMARE TEAM FINISHES JUST SHY OF THE PODIUM

june 4, 2017

The #47 WeatherTech Canada / Groupe Bellemare team has finished in fourth place yesterday on the Delaware Speedway circuit (Ontario). Starting near the end of the pack, Louis-Philippe Dumoulin showed great determination throughout the race to cross the finish line in fourth place after fighting relentlessly. His strong performance allowed him to win the Coca-Cola Move of the race award for the spectacular comeback.

"It was an eventful day. It's a very peculiar track on which we hadn't raced in a long time. The settings were similar to those of last year, and it paid off for us in the middle of the race", shares Louis-Philippe Dumoulin.

After having started the race in sixteenth place due to an issue during the qualifications, Louis-Philippe Dumoulin was able to skillfully make his way to the leaders towards the end of the race.

"The #47 WeatherTech Canada / Groupe Bellemare car performs quite well on long distances, and it allowed us to make our way up to fourth place. Only a few more laps would have been necessary to climb the podium. It's a satisfying fourth place all things considered, especially with the healthy competition we faced, and we're happy to rack up the points for the championship. The team is acquiring experience together and it's encouraging and motivating for the future", explains the driver of the #47 WeatherTech Canada / Groupe Bellemare car.

Louis-Philippe is now in fourth place in the driver standings. Mark your calendars for the next event on June 17 at Autodrome Chaudière (Vallée-Jonction, Québec).

"THE RACE AGAINST CANCER"
Sign the car of your choice and come romp with us!

Following up on the success of the 2016 fundraiser, Dumoulin Competition renews its vow to support an important cause: the Grand défoulement of the Quebec Cancer Foundation. The winning formula seen last year will continue to be supported by the Dumoulin brothers, who once again invite fans to come to any race of the NASCAR Pinty's season to sign their car for the cause.

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Photo : Matthew Manor CSCG

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Summary - Highlights in Louis-Philippe Dumoulin's career

  • 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).