Wetaskiwin, Alberta – Behind the wheel of the #04 Dodge Bernier Crépeau / Group Bellemare/ MIA, Jean-François Dumoulin was able to race skillfully yesterday, on the oval track of the Edmonton International Raceway, Wetaskiwin, Alberta. This event, which was punctuated with multiple neutralizations, has confronted the elder Dumoulin brother to multiple restarts. Being always positioned on the outer edge of the track, this greatly complicated overtakes. Jean-François Dumoulin maintains his seventh place in the general rankings.

“The #04 Dodge Bernier Crépeau / Group Bellemare/ MIA car was fast and we had great battles during the race. It was a new track for me, and I managed to avoid multiple incidents that took place ahead of me. However, the outer-edge restarts didn’t allow me to perform as many overtakes as I would’ve liked. We lost a lap on the leader and I only obtained the lucky dog during the last restart. We got eleventh place, which allows us to keep our points in the championship,” explains Jean-François Dumoulin.

Sixth event of the season: Velocity Prairie Thunder 250

The second and last stop in Western Canada will occur on Wednesday, July 15 on the track of the Auto Clearing Motor Speedway (Saskatoon, Sask.). It’ll be another occasion for Jean-François Dumoulin to polish up his technique on this type of circuit. “With the experience acquired in Edmonton, there are certain elements we will improve. I really can’t wait to be there,” shares the driver of the Dodge #04 Bernier Crépeau/ Group Bellemare/ MIA.

AN UNMISSABLE EVENT!

Louis-Philippe and Jean-François Dumoulin will participate in an autograph session organized by their partner, the Delta Bessborough on July 14 from 4:30 to 5:30 PM. The 2014 NASCAR Canadian Tire series champion’s trailer and #47 WeatherTech Canada/ Group Bellemare car will also be present.

Racing fans are encouraged to come meet the drivers and take pictures (in front of the Delta Bessborough’s main entrance). A cocktail with drivers will also take place at the Metric Garden Lounge @ The Bess in the hotel between 5:30 and 7:30 PM. Martin Gilbert, general manager, will offer a free drink to each person attending the autograph session.

* The race will be broadcast on TSN on July 18 at 2:30 p.m. and on July 31at 8 p.m on RDS2.

FEATS AND HIGHLIGHTS JEAN-FRANÇOIS DUMOULIN

First podium in the NASCAR Canadian Tire series on May 17, 2015 (3rd place – Canadian Tire Motorsport Park)

The first Quebec-born driver to win twice the Rolex 24 in Daytona; 2004 (SGS and 2007 (GT).

The youngest racer to have been part of the Player's Development Team.

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 the 7th position aboard a badly damaged car and wins the heart of numerous fans and reporters.

In 2000, earns a 2nd place championship win in the Motorola Cup Series in which he racked a 1st podium after having begun the race 52nd at the Molson Indy event in Ontario, Canada.

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