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Toronto, an important track for Jean-François Dumoulin

july 12, 2018

NASCAR Pinty's Series, Fourth round - Urban Track Layout - Honda Indy Toronto - July 13th and 14th, 2018

Jean-François Dumoulin will be back in Toronto for the July 14th Pinty's Grand Prix of Toronto, driving the #04 Spectra Premium | Bernier Crépeau Chrysler Fiat | Groupe Bellemare | MIA car. This layout requires some very « physical » driving, the type of driving that Jean-François Dumoulin likes, and where he was notably successful in the past. In 2000, he partnered with Richard Spénard to win an Endurance race after passing over 50 cars (Motorola Cup Series, New Tech Motorsport, Porsche 993). In the 2017 edition of the Pinty's race, the Quebec driver climbed his way from the back up to a fifth-place finish. Keep an eye on his spectacular yet precise driving over the weekend.

"We had an excellent race at our last outing at the Autodrome Chaudière oval. Our testing last week allowed us to find the ideal set-up for a tight and bumpy track such as Toronto. Our patience in the early laps and our charge later in the race paid off here last year, and I am looking forward to a strong run up with the lead pack this time out," added the driver of the #04 Spectra Premium | Bernier Crépeau Chrysler Fiat | Groupe Bellemare | MIA car.

This will be Jean-François Dumoulin's third visit to the urban layout. "The track is really bumpy, especially in the braking areas and in the corners. You need to attack them hard to get the most out of the car. Given this driving style, we know that our #04 Spectra Premium | Bernier Crépeau Chrysler Fiat | Groupe Bellemare | MIA team will put on a show that will satisfy everyone in the stands, as well as our fans who came from back home to see us," added a confident Jean-François Dumoulin.

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Summary - Highlights in Jean-François Dumoulin's career

  • First podium in the NASCAR Canadian Tire series on May 17, 2015 (3rd place - Canadian Tire Motorsport Park);
  • NASCAR Pinty's Series Championship since 2015;
  • The first Quebec-born driver to win twice the Rolex 24 in Daytona; 2004 (SGS and 2007 (GT);
  • Caught the attention of the renowned Player's Driver Development Program scout (Formula Ford and Formula Atlantic), became one of the youngest drivers ever to be recruited, and was touted as a strong contender for the championship title in Formula Ford (1996 and 1997 seasons);
  • Champion of the Grand-Am Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge GS, USA in 2003 (9 podiums);
  • Champion of the Grand-Am Continental Tire Sport Car Challenge ST, USA in 2002 (5 podiums);
  • In Montreal's 2009 edition of NASCAR Nationwide, he finished his first race in 7th position aboard a badly damaged car and won the hearts of numerous fans and reporters;
  • In 2000, he was the Motorola Cup Series Vice-Champion, during a season that included a 1st place podium finish after having begun the race in 52nd position at the Molson Indy event in Ontario, Canada.