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August 10 2021
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec – Jean-François Dumoulin and his #04 Groupe Bellemare | Trois-Rivières Mitsubishi | Omnifab | Bernier Crépeau Chrysler Fiat team are excited to be returning to the track, especially since the veteran driver had skipped the races presented by Pinty's in 2020 to focus on his professional commitments as a driving instructor and General Manager of Dumoulin Competition. With his historic third place finish at the 50th edition of the Trois-Rivieres Grand Prix in 2019, Jean-François Dumoulin has every intention of reaching the podium again this year.
“You can't imagine how much I'm looking forward to returning to the track!” said Jean-François Dumoulin.
“With our partners still with us after all these years, plus our family, friends and fans, Trois-Rivieres is our most important event of the season. We have optimized the #04 Groupe Bellemare | Trois-Rivières Mitsubishi | Omnifab | Bernier Crépeau Chrysler Fiat car to make it even better than in 2019 and we expect a lot from the improvements. We are coming to the Trois-Rivieres Grand Prix to fight at the front of the lead pack.”
A 60-lap Race
The 10 laps added compared to 2019 will have an impact on the race strategy and the race flow. The officials have also added a mandatory stop to ensure that everyone will have enough fuel to cover the extra race distance. Teams will also have an opportunity to change tires as per their strategy and position in the race. Drivers will also be more attentive to the management of their brakes and tires to ensure that they will still have a strong car at the end of the race and be in the lead pack with a real opportunity for victory.
Car Preparation for Louis-Philippe Montour
Since 2018, Jean-François Dumoulin has excelled in his role of managing the preparation of Dumoulin Competition cars and those rented out to other drivers. He will be very busy this weekend with Louis-Philippe Montour joining the team at the wheel of the #07 Kamloop car.
Founded in 2009, Dumoulin Competition has always had the goal of preparing top-line cars for the NASCAR Pinty's Series, and It was thus logical to bring that preparation work and manage quality in-house in 2016. Over the seasons, Dumoulin Competition has made great strides in order to better control and execute the preparation of the cars. They decided to perform the work in-house starting in 2018, and making big steps forward each season in quality of the work, reliability and competitiveness of their services. This positive development led after only three years of operation to a second Pinty's championship for Louis-Philippe Dumoulin in 2018.
Dumoulin Competition Continues to Cooperate in the Development of the Next Generation of Drivers.
On May 4, 2019, Dumoulin Competition announced its commitment to the next generation in motorsports with the “Dumoulin Compétition Partenaire de la relève” trophy, awarded annually to the champion of the Mini Sportsman Québec series. Dumoulin Competition is also a partner in the Festidrag Development program, a new-talent development initiative led by Karine Albert and Martin D'Anjou.
“Passion – Performance – Partnerships”
ABOUT PARTNERS
Groupe Bellemare is a 3rd generation family business that has been serving clients since 1959. Today, the company has more than 500 employees and provides them with an innovative work environment facilitating work-family balance and a healthy and safe quality of life. With over a half century of experience and its sustained R&D efforts, the Company offers high-quality products and services in areas as diverse as concrete, abrasives and minerals, dimensional load transportation, and recycling. Groupe Bellemare is also very involved in its industry and attaches great importance to its social and environmental role as a member of the business community. Groupe Bellemare makes a positive contribution to the quality of life of citizens in the communities it serves by supporting numerous social causes and promoting local purchasing through its responsible procurement practices (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).
Omnifab. Since it was founded in the 90s in Louiseville, Omnifab has continuously improved and reinvented itself to better serve its customers. This is essential in a sector such as industrial mechanics, where technologies and needs are constantly evolving. However, some things should stay the same. Our products and services have continued to meet high quality standards because we stay true to our vision and values and share them with our employees (omnifab.ca/en/).
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)
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August 9 2021
Innisfil, Ontario – Coltin Everingham will take the next step of his young racing career, set to make his APC Auto Parts United Late Model Series debut at Sunset Speedway on Saturday, August 14.
The opportunity comes as part of a one-race partnership with NTN Bearings and Holdaway Motorsports.
“I’m really looking forward to this amazing opportunity NTN and Holdaway Motorspors are giving me,” Everingham said. “!’m super blessed and I’m excited to see how we stack up against the best in the best.”
Everingham has continued to grow his footprint in motorsports across the province of Ontario, consistently working his way up the racing ladder. After winning the Super Stock Championship at Sunset Speedway in 2018, the family race team made the decision to move into Pro Late Models in 2021. Everingham has posted a top-10 in his lone start at his home track, as well as top-10’s at Flamboro Speedway, and in Sauble Speedway’s Beat the Heat 100.
Everingham is also spending time behind the wheel of a Queenston Chevrolet Buick GMC OSCAAR Modifieds presented by Just Foam It for Wally Wilson Racing, scoring a heat victory and top-five at Sunset Speedway on July 25.
Fans are encouraged to come on out to Sunset Speedway and check out the action for themselves. Alternatively, the race will be streamed live through the G Force Network at http://www.gforcetv.net.
About NTN Bearings: A long-time sponsor in motorsports, NTN Bearings has been a trusted OE manufacturer of high-performing bearings that increase productivity and efficiency since 1918. With a reputation for their products, they are often selected by world leading companies for use in applications such as automobiles, railroad cars, construction machinery, aircraft, medical equipment, and more. Read more on their website at https://ntn.ca/.
About Holdaway Motorsports: Holdaway Motorsports continues to expand their footprint with racing across the province of Ontario, offering rental car programs and full set-ups to competitors in Late Model and Super Stock competition. Led by past Sunset Speedway Late Model Champion Taylor Holdaway, his experience helps push his clients to get to the front of the field.
Through his regular season efforts this year, Everingham Racing is proud to be sponsored by Dwayne Clugston Zolo Reality, Ryan’s Landscaping, Caldecott Millwright, The Fyre Place & Patio Shop, Eagle Eye Contracting, Short Track Musings, SamEster, Innisfil Garage Doors, Shelby D Designs, CRP, and the McGrath family.
Keep up with Coltin Everingham by liking the Everingham Racing Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/everinghammotorsports/, while following the team on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/everinghamracing48/
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August 4 2021
Millgrove, Ontario – The season of excitement continues at Flamboro Speedway with the second round of the prestigious Grisdale Triple Crown set for Saturday, August 7.
The first of those 100-lap features already took place on June 19, with the finale scheduled for October 3, with points given out by finishing position. The driver who has the most at the end of the final event will be crowned the 2021 Champion.
Treyten Lapcevich came out victorious in the first round, putting together a dominating performance as he drove away from the veterans through the later half of the event. He has since followed it up with more stellar performances, placing third in the APC Series event last month. Combined with an 11th and sixth last season, it seems the young lad is coming into his own.
Shawn Chenoweth will be hoping to stop him in his tracks, as he is looking for a bit of redemption this time around. He placed second in the first round, though only after having to rebound following a mid-race spin. Backing it up with a sixth in the APC race, he has scored no finishes outside of the top-10 in his last four appearances.
Shae Gemmell knows what it takes to win the Grisdale Triple Crown, as evident by doing so in 2019 barely over J.R. Fitzpatrick in the final standings. Coming off a solid Pinty’s Series debut on Sunday, the excitement could barely be contained in thinking about returning to Flamboro after a third in the first round this year. With two top-10’s in his last four Flamboro appearances, he’s due for a return to victory lane.
Connor James turned a lot of heads with a fourth in the first round of the Triple Crown, considering it was his first Pro Late Model start with Holdaway Motorsports. After a couple tough races on the APC Series tour, he could use a turn around with his luck this weekend.
Kevin Albers has put as many laps as anyone in the field at Flamboro, and it shined through with a fifth in the first round. He has continued the momentum, as he has not finished outside of the top-five in his last four appearances including that fifth.
Kyle Steckly knows what it takes to find victory lane now, sweeping the latest regular night of action at Flamboro Speedway with a pair of solid performances. He will hope to carry the momentum forward, after placing 10th in the first round of the triple crown.
Rick Burbridge came close to visiting victory lane a couple weeks ago, with a runner-up to Steckly.
Shane Maginnis is known for only coming out for special events, though surprised most when he placed outside of the top-five with a seventh in the first round. The veteran will hope to return to the front, after a runner-up in the second feature at Flamboro in 2020.
Jake Sheridan could use a good run, as he has been on the bad end of some bad luck recently. He finished 14th in the first round, and only rebounded for seventh in the APC Series event following a spin. After a third at FLamboro last year, there were expectations for some better performances.
Other drivers that could make an appearance are David Gallinger, Shawn McGlynn, Kyle Wood, and more. Each of these will hope to turn results that were outside of the top-10 for the first event into redemption this time around.
August 7th will also feature the Ontario Pro Challenge Series, Mini Stocks, and Pure Stocks.
With the province moving into stage three of the COVID re-opening government plan, Flamboro Speedway is allowed to host 75% capacity in the grandstands. No tickets will be sold online, but rather available at the gate on a first come, first serve basis. The spectator gates will open at 5 pm with racing kicking off at 6 pm sharp.
Tickets will be $35 for adults at the front gate, $30 for seniors 65 and older, and $5 for children ages 6-12. You can also buy a family pass for $75.00 which includes two adults and up to four children.
Be sure to keep up with the latest by checking out Flamboro Speedway’s website at http://www.flamborospeedway.ca. You can also keep up via your favorite social networking website by following the speedway on Twitter at https://twitter.com/FlamboroSpdwy and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/flamborospeedway. Fans are encouraged to like the speedway’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Flamboro-Speedway-Authorized-Page-102328664646735/
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August 8 2021
First start in the NASCAR Pinty’s Series for the experienced driver
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec – Dumoulin Competition announces today that Louis-Philippe Montour will compete in next Sunday's NASCAR Pinty's Series Grand Prix de Trois-Rivieres in the #07 Kamloop car prepared by the team. The Montreal native has been competing in various car racing series in Canada and the United States since he was 14 years old and has won various championships, notably in Viper-based cars and in the TransAm TA2 series.
“I have raced once at the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivieres, in 2013, in the Canadian Touring Car Championship (CTCC) series in the GT class aboard a Viper. This will be my first experience in a NASCAR Pinty's. When I started racing in 2011, my first two driving instructors were Jean-Francois and Louis-Philippe Dumoulin, who taught me how to drive a race car. We always kept in touch and saw each other at local events, especially at Circuit Mont-Tremblant. Jean-Francois was my instructor at Daytona in 2018 for the TransAm final where I finished on the podium, in third place. When I decided to race in the Pinty's Series at the Grand Prix of Trois-Rivières, it was an easy decision for me to do it with Dumoulin Competition,” explained Louis-Philippe Montour.
A Great Opportunity to Build a Business Partnership
Louis-Philippe Montour represents the fourth generation working in the Montour Ltée family business, which prepares spice blends, sauces and marinades for the meat industry.
“We started a new company in 2014, Kamloop Foods, which specializes in the production of sauces and ready-to-eat meals. In fact, we supply the bagged sauces that go into Pinty's products. I've talked to Anthony Spiteri, Vice-President marketing & innovation, a few times and he was always asking me when I would be racing in NASCAR Canada. So this is it! We are going to have a great weekend, in a series that is very competitive and with the opportunity for us to promote our family businesses in a series that is supported by our major customer,” concluded the driver.
Dumoulin Competition – Car Preparation and Trackside Support
Founded in 2009, Dumoulin Competition specializes in the NASCAR Pinty's Series, providing the complete array of services required to participate and win in the series: car design and fabrication, maintenance, race preparation and trackside support, as provided to the #04 Groupe Bellemare | Trois-Rivières Mitsubishi | MIA | Bernier Crépeau Chrysler Fiat and the #47 WeatherTech Canada | Groupe Bellemare cars driven by brothers Jean-Francois and Louis-Philippe Dumoulin respectively. The Pinty's title won by Louis-Philippe Dumoulin in 2018 is testament to the efficiency and quality of the work delivered by Dumoulin Competition.
“We are delighted to build upon our relationship with Louis-Philippe Montour. He is a talented driver, and is used to racing cars with powerful engine, his preference right from the start of his career. Louis-Philippe will get the most out of the #07 Dodge we are preparing for him,” said Jean-François Dumoulin, General Manager of Dumoulin Competition.
Louis-Philippe Montour Racing Highlights
Louis-Philippe Montour has taken full advantage since his racing debut of every opportunity to discover a new track, series or car, especially if it is a powerful one, and he continues to use different driving coaches to accelerate his learning.
His track record since 2011 is proof of the effectiveness of his approach
· TransAm TA2 Southern Cup 2018 Champion
· Winner of the 2017 HSR Daytona Classic 24 at Daytona International Speedway
· 2016 Rookie of the year in the TransAm TA2 Series
· 2013 Champion in the SRT Viper Cup Championship Series, with 8 pole positions in 10 races
· 2013 Champion in the USGT-X presented by NARRA
· 3rd in the 2012 SRT Viper Cup
· 5th in his first race in a 2011 SRT Viper Cup event at Daytona aboard a Viper ACR-X.
The NASCAR Pinty’s Series 60-lap race will be flagged off at 2:18 pm on Sunday, August 15 (EDT). The race will be broadcast live on RDS2 and tape-delayed on August 22 at 1:00 pm on TSN.
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August 3 2021
Barrie, Ontario – Jacombs Racing is pleased to announce that Simcoe Building Centre and CGC will join Kyle Marcelli on board the No. 7 Ford Fusion for the NASCAR Pinty’s Series road course races at GP3R, ICAR and CTMP.
Simcoe Building Centre has been proudly serving Barrie and surrounding areas for over 65 years! Locally owned and operated, Simcoe Building Centre has four locations across Ontario including; Barrie, Bracebridge, Collingwood and Sturgeon Falls. The company also includes six divisions; Simcoe Building Centre, Simcoe Masonry Centre, Simcoe Door and Trim, Design Loft, Simcoe Northern Supply and Simcoe Homes and Cottages. Each division specializes in giving customers access to top brand products, personalized service and great prices.
“Simcoe Building Centre is excited to partner with Kyle Marcelli and he expands his skill and passion to include the pinnacle of stock car racing here in Canada. We admire Kyle’s dedication to his career and his ability to deliver results both on and off the track.” Said Andrea Cook – Marketing Director, Simcoe Building Centre
“We are really happy to have Simcoe Building Centre on board the No. 7. They have always shown tremendous support for local sports and athletes.” Said Marcelli “And, having just built a new home last year, I can tell you first hand that when it comes to business, Simcoe Building Centre set themselves apart in customer service.
Marcelli and the No. 7 Simcoe Building Centre Ford Fusion will take the green flag for the first time on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivieres, Quebec - a street circuit and a fan favourite on the NASCAR Pinty’'s Series schedule. The race will air on live at 2:18 p.m. ET on RDS2 and tape-delayed on TSN for Sunday, August 22 at 1:00 p.m. ET. To stay up to date on the latest news and results visit, nascar.ca.
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