2019-08-12

Alex Tagliani Takes Second Place at the NASCAR Pinty’s Grand Prix of Trois-Rivières

Alex Tagliani Takes Second Place at the NASCAR Pinty's Grand Prix of Trois-Rivières

Montreal, August 11, 2019 – Alex Tagliani took the lead on lap 20 and led the next 25 of 50 laps in round eight of the NASCAR Pinty's series held Sunday at the Grand Prix of Trois-Rivières (GP3R), but lost command of the race when he avoided a backmarker spinning out of control on lap 45. The mishap enabled Louis-Philippe Dumoulin to pass Tagliani and go on to win the race. To avoid the spinning car of rookie TJ Rinomato, Tagliani had no other choice but to take the long way around on the outside line, while LP took the inside track to get ahead of Tag. Jean-François Dumoulin finished third.

"It was a very good race result for the team and 22 Racing did a fantastic job by giving me a great car," Alex Tagliani said. "We have a pretty good average on this track. Of course, when you win two in a row at the Grand Prix of Trois-Rivières, you want a third one, but in racing, when you finish second, you need to be happy with the results.

"The end of my race could have been disastrous when I encountered car 02 (of TJ Rinomato) because I only had a fraction of second to avoid it. And because I was the first one on the scene and there were no flags displayed to indicate the danger, I made a choice. On the other hand, LP (Dumoulin) who was behind me, had a little more time to react and he made the right choice. When I moved to the outside, I picked up tire residue and it took two or three corners to clean my tires. When everything came back to normal, LP was more than one second ahead of me and with closely matched cars, it was impossible for me to catch him with so little time left in the race.

"As for car set ups, the team was conservative with the Chevrolet #18RONA/ EpiPen/St Hubert Spectra Premium in order to preserve the tires, but in foresight, we should have been more aggressive."

Rain, rain, it just won't go away
The 21 NASCAR Pinty's drivers entered in Sunday's "Les 50 Tours Hotel Le Concorde" took the race green flag with only 35 minutes of total track time, as heavy rains washed out much of Saturday. The early afternoon practice session was cut short when downpours caused a safety issue for the six drivers who decided to take the track. A thunderstorm then washed out the late afternoon qualifying session. However, drivers were able to set up their cars during a special Sunday morning 30-minute warm-up session. The starting grid was set per the NASCAR rulebook with Andrew Ranger and Kevin Lacroix on the front row. Alex started fourth on the outside of LP Dumoulin.

Twenty-one drivers started the race with 17 crossing the finish line at the end of the Grand Prix of Trois-Rivières. Fifteen cars finished on the lead lap. The race was under full course caution three times for a total of 14 laps.

In his last five NASCAR Pinty's start at GP3R, Tagliani has finished, five times on the podium, winning twice. In 79 NASCAR Pinty's starts, Tag has claimed ten poles, won 9 races, finished 34 times in the Top-5 and 54 in the Top-10.

In the driver standings:
Andrew Ranger, who finished eighth at the GP3R, still leads the standing with 348 points, but his lead on Kevin Lacroix, who finished fourth on Sunday, was reduced to 14 points. Race winner LP Dumoulin is still third with 328 points but is closing in on Lacroix, while Tag has shaved seven points from Ranger's lead and remains in fourth with 311 points. DJ Kennington rounds out the top five, 63 points off the pace.

Next stop: Riverside Speedway, Nova Scotia
The NASCAR Pinty's Series heads east to the Maritimes for Round 9 of the NASCAR Pinty's Series that will run Saturday, August 17 on the Riverside Speedway oval track in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. Starting time for the Bumper to Bumper 300-lap is around 5:30 p.m. Atlantic Time Zone.

TSN and TSN Direct subscribers can watch all NASCAR Pinty's Series races live on TSN.ca and the TSN app. The Bumper to Bumper 300 will be streamed live on TSN.ca and the TSN app on Saturday evening, August 17 around 5:30 p.m. Eastern. Check local listing. Fans in the United States can watch all races live on FansChoice.tv.

Summer of TAG
During his 2019 season, Alex Tagliani will race across Canada promoting the sixth annual Summer of TAG, which raises awareness about food allergies, and the importance of educating those afflicted. Alex and Food Allergy Canada, with the support of Pfizer Canada, are committed to creating a safer world for people with potentially life-threatening allergies.

For more information on Alex Tagliani, please visit www.tagliani.com, follow him on Twitter at @TAGLIANI, @tagliani18 on Instagram and like him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Tagliani.

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Alex Tagliani termine deuxième lors de la course NASCAR Pinty's disputée au Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières

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Alex Tagliani termine deuxième lors de la course NASCAR Pinty's disputée au Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières

Montréal, 11 août 2019 - Alex Tagliani a pris le commandement de la course au 20e tour pour mener 25 des 50 tours suivants lors de la huitième étape de la série NASCAR Pinty's disputée dimanche au Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières (GP3R), mais il a perdu la tête du peloton au 45e passage en évitant la voiture en perdition de la recrue TJ Rinomato. Tag n'avait pas d'autre choix que de prendre le long chemin à l'extérieur, tandis que LP Dumoulin pouvait se permettre de prendre le plus court à l'intérieur pour doubler Tag et filer vers la victoire. Jean-François Dumoulin a terminé troisième.

« C'est un bon résultat pour l'équipe et je suis très fier de 22 Racing de m'avoir encore une fois donné une excellente voiture, a déclaré Alex Tagliani. Nous n'avons pas une mauvaise moyenne sur ce circuit. Il est évident que lorsqu'on en gagne deux d'affilée au Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières, on espère en gagner une troisième, mais en course automobile quand on termine deuxième, on se doit d'être content.

« Le résultat de ma course aurait pu être désastreux quand j'ai évité la voiture 02 (de TJ Rinomato), car je n'ai eu qu'une fraction de seconde pour faire un choix et comme j'étais le premier sur les lieux de l'incident je n'ai pas eu de drapeau pour m'indiquer le danger. Par contre, LP (Dumoulin) qui me suivait a eu plus de temps pour réagir et il a fait le bon choix. En passant à l'extérieur, j'ai ramassé des débris de gommes de pneus et ça m'a pris deux ou trois virages pour nettoyer mes pneus. Lorsque tout est revenu à la normale, il était à plus d'une seconde devant moi et à voitures égales, il m'était impossible de le rattraper dans un si court laps de temps.

« Dans le domaine réglage de la Chevrolet RONA/EpiPen/St Hubert Spectra Premium, l'équipe a décidé d'être prudente afin de préserver les pneus, mais avoir su, nous aurions pu être plus agressif. »

La pluie encore au rendez-vous samedi
Mais, c'est avec à peine 35 minutes de piste que les 21 pilotes NASCAR Pinty's ont attaqué dimanche Les 50 Tours Hôtel Le Concorde, car la pluie s'est de nouveau invitée à une épreuve NASCAR Pinty's. Les orages ont d'abord causé l'arrêt prématuré de la séance d'essais libres de samedi après seulement trois tours et l'annulation pure et simple de la séance de qualification plus tard en après-midi. Les pilotes ont pu mettre leur voiture au point dimanche matin lors d'une session spéciale de réchauffement de 30 minutes. À la suite de l'annulation de la séance de qualification, la grille de départ a finalement été déterminée par le classement des propriétaires des voitures et Andrew Ranger a donc hérité de la première position sur la grille de départ aux côtés de Kevin Lacroix. Alex est parti quatrième à côté de LP Dumoulin.

Vingt et une voitures ont pris le départ de la course et 17 ont croisé l'arrivée, dont 15 sur le tour du vainqueur. L'épreuve de 50 tours a été neutralisée à trois reprises pour un total de 14 tours.

Au championnat des pilotes :
Au classement des pilotes, Andrew Ranger, qui a terminé huitième au GP3R, est toujours en tête du classement avec 348 points, mais son avance a été réduite à 14 points sur Kevin Lacroix qui a terminé quatrième dimanche. Le vainqueur LP Dumoulin occupe toujours le troisième rang avec 328 points, mais il se rapproche à six points de Lacroix. Tagliani a accumulé sept points de plus que Ranger aujourd'hui, mais il est toujours quatrième avec 311 points. DJ Kennington est cinquième avec 285 points.

Au cours de ses cinq derniers départs NASCAR Pinty's au Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières, Tagliani a terminé cinq fois sur le podium avec des victoires en 2017 et 2018. En 79 départs NASCAR Pinty's, Tagliani a récolté 10 poles, 9 victoires, terminé 34 fois dans le Top-5 et 54 dans le Top-10.

Riverside Speedway en Nouvelle-Écosse : prochaine étape de la série NASCAR Pinty's
La série NASCAR Pinty's disputera sa prochaine étape dans les Maritimes le samedi 17 août sur l'ovale du Riverside Speedway à Antigonish, en Nouvelle-Écosse. Le départ du Bumper to Bumper 300 est prévu pour 17 h 30, heure des Maritimes.

Les clients de TSN et de TSN Direct peuvent suivre toutes les courses de la série NASCAR Pinty's en direct sur tsn.ca et sur l'application TSN. L'épreuve du Bumper to Bumper sera diffusée sur tsn.ca et sur l'application TSN à compter de 17 h 30, heure des Maritimes. Veuillez consulter l'horaire de la série.

L'été de TAG
Au cours de sa saison de course 2019, Alex Tagliani poursuivra la promotion sur la conscientisation aux allergies alimentaires et de la sécurité de ceux qui en sont atteints par l'entremise du lancement de la sixième campagne « L'été de TAG ». Cette initiative est mise sur pied par Alex et Allergies Alimentaires Canada, avec le soutien de Pfizer Canada.

Les amateurs peuvent se connecter à Facebook au https://m.facebook.com/Tagliani pour suivre le Québécois Alex Tagliani tout au long de la saison 2019. Vous pouvez également suivre les activités d'Alex et l'équipe Tagliani Autosport/22 Racing sur Instagram@tagliani ainsi que sur Twitter au https://twitter.com/tagliani.

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Lucas Oil Sportsman Cup Teams Cook Up a Peterborough Speedway Hot August Night

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

Hometown Battlefield Equipment Rental Bone Stock, Jiffy Lube Mini Stock, Trent Lakes Complete Plumbing Renegade Truck and Late Model divisions were joined by a 100 lap feature for the Lucas Oil Sportsman Cup Series, presented by the Basement Store – Saturday, August 10^th – at Peterborough Speedway.

Kevin Gallant and current point leader Connor James brought the 15 car Sportsman Cup Series starting grid from the staging area for their main event. Gallant, James and Jay Doerr built-up a lead of nearly half a track, with the field encountering lapped traffic early in the 100 lapper. James started looking for a way around Gallant with about 16 circuits on the board but waited until lap 31 before he could finally complete the move. A pair of yellow flags – for issues on the 34^th and 36^th laps – saw some teams head to the infield pit lane, while most of the field remained on the track. James, Gallant and Doerr remained in control at the halfway mark and with 75 laps on the board, they were the only cars on the lead lap. A late race caution with just 3 laps remaining provided a chance to change the race's outcome but Connor James held on for the win. Gallant was 2^nd and despite a late race spin, Doerr 3^rd. Alvin McNicol and Doug Cathcart were 4^th and 5^th at the checkered flag.

Jeremy Kelly and Nolan Gould brought the Jiffy Lube Mini Stock field to the line for a 20 lapper to kick-off feature race action for the hometown divisions. The current point leaders ran side-by-side for a couple of laps before Kelly took control of things. Former track champion Ryan Babin – making just his 2^nd start of the year – moved into the runner-up spot with about 8 laps on the board, while Ryan Oosterholt took 3^rd as the crossed flags, indicating the halfway mark were displayed. Kelly held on for the win in the caution-free event, with Oosterholt, Gould, Babin and Victor Vowles completing the top 5.

The husband and wife pairing of Jeff Dolley and Terri-Anne Whittern paced the Trent Lakes Complete Plumbing Renegade Truck 'A' main. Whittern led the first few laps, with Dolley and Stacy Switzer on her tail. Switzer tried to work around the inside of the #4 machine, while the leader caught the rear of the field with 13 laps on the board. Switzer managed to take the second spot and set her sights on the frontrunner with 4 laps left to go. It was ladies' night at the checkered flag, as Whittern held-off Switzer's late race charge in another green to checkered flag run. Nicholas Ledson, Dolley and Paul Boundy rounded-out the top 5 spots.

Tim Batty and Dave Morgan showed the way for the 25 lap Late Model feature tilt. Morgan grabbed the lead at the drop of the green flag and quickly opened a 4 car length advantage, before a lap 3 yellow flag slowed the pace. On the restart, Morgan kept the lead with Mark Gordon on his tail. McHattie moved into 2^nd on lap 7, with another yellow – this time for a first turn issue – bringing everyone back together. Four cars fought for the lead during the 12^th lap, but only Morgan and McHattie came out the other side of the fray. A lap 16 yellow sent the leaders to the back of the pack, with Tim Batty and Mark Gordon in control of the field on the restart. Taking advantage of another restart with less than a handful of laps remaining saw Dan McHattie earn a trip to Dart Heating and Air Conditioning Victory Lane. Tim Batty, Jeff Walt, Mark Gordon and Kyle Batty were the next 4 across the stripe.

Christen Lavalle and Kyle Hope were on the front row as the Battlefield Equipment Rental Bone Stocks came to the Great Canadian RV green flag. Hope took the lead early and the Peterborough Speedway newcomer was turning some solid laps. Sean Kennedy used the outside line and moved into the 2^nd spot, while Kris Khan – who was showing some new colours on his #48 ride – took over the lead with about 7 laps on the board. The pack started to encounter some slower traffic near halfway, but there were still some excellent battles being waged by the 24 starters. The race's only caution flag came for a lap 16 issue in the 2^nd turn, but it couldn't derail Khan's strong run. Kennedy held-back a charge from both Ryan Oosterholt and Corey Strawn to keep his championship hopes alive. Kyle Novis was 5^th at the checkers.

Mini Stock heat races went to Ryan Oosterholt, Jassen Whyte, Jeremy Kelly and Nolan Gould. Nicholas Ledson had a pair of Renegade Truck qualifying wins, with the others going to Paul Boundy and Jeff Dolley. Late Model preliminary rounds were won by Amanda Balson, Ryan Kimball and Dan McHattie with a pair. Corey Strawn and Ryan Oosterholt each claimed a pair of Bone Stock qualifier checkered flags, with the others going to Chris Tubman and Kris Khan.

All finishing positions are unofficial and subject to scoring review, as well as post race technical and safety inspection.

Bullring bullet points: For about the 3^rd time in recent weeks, a rogue storm front dropped some heavy showers on the track before racing began. A few of the practice sessions were delayed, but racing went on as scheduled…The night's 50/50 draw – supporting the Millbrook Legion – paid almost $465 to Mike McTeer of Orono, Ontario…Former track champion Dave Morgan returned to the driver's seat of the family-owned #10 Late Model, in relief of his son Jack… After a lengthy absence, Jeff Walt was back in action; wheeling the #99 Late Model…Bobby Cousineau returned to the Late Model ranks in the former Mike Wallace ride, while his father Robert Cousineau was back in the #2 machine.

Mark Saturday, August 17^th on your racing calendar for the year's 3^rd and final Summer Toonie Night, presented by Pepsi. A great night of racing with the hometown Bone Stock, Renegade Truck, Super Stock divisions, with a 50 lap Late Model feature; plus the Ontario Pro Challenge Series is just $2.00. A fan appreciation meet and greet autograph session will be held at intermission. Pit gates open at 1:30, with the grandstands unlocked at 4:00 and racing at 5:00.

A quick visit to www.peterboroughspeedway.com, or the track's Facebook and Twitter social media feeds will give you all the details you need as the 2019 regular season winds-down at the tight, tricky bullring on Mount Pleasant Road. There is also a free app available for Smartphone users.

Prepared by Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

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Canadian Asphalt Legend Car Nationals Leaves the Gate this Weekend

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

The long hours of hard work and planning are about to pay off. 2019's edition of the Canadian Asphalt Legend Car Nationals will take the green flag this weekend at Sunset Speedway. Activities get underway Friday, August 16^th with an afternoon of practice. Time trials and qualifying race action will take the Saturday, August 17^th spotlight, with 25 and 30 lap main events to wrap-up the weekend on Sunday, August 18^th. Ontario Legends Series spokesperson Jeff Drimmie says there be some big money on the line.

"The top finishing driver in the Semi Pro/Young Lion, Masters and Pro divisions will receive $1500. 2^nd place in each class will take home $1000, while drivers running 3^rd in each division get a payday of $750," confirmed Drimmie. "The weekend's overall champion earns $4000 and if that driver is lucky enough to claim both of Sunday's features, they'll pocket a $6000 bonus, for a weekend grand total of $10,000."

To date, 24 drivers have confirmed their entries while another 4 have notified officials with the Trailers Plus Ontario Legends Series of their intention to compete. A maximum of 26 cars are slated to start each of the feature races. OLS and INEX rules will apply to all technical and inspection procedures, with Ontario Legends Series points awarded according to the OLS rulebook.

"This is the marquee Legends Series event in the province and we're drawing our OLS regulars, as well as drivers and teams from Canada, the United States and as far away as Germany," Drimmie continued. "Being named the 2019 Canadian Legend Car Asphalt Nationals champion could be the defining moment in a racer's career."

Fans can head to www.ontariolegendseries.com for event details and schedule updates. Additional info can also be found on the Sunset Speedway web-site, www.sunsetspeedway.ca.

Trailers Plus Ontario Legends Series notes: Andre Fiorini and Robin Jongen picked-up the main event wins August 2^nd and 3^rd at Sauble Speedway…Kenny McNicol Jr., Parker Traves, Dawson Drimmie, Nick Ledson and Kevin Foisy are the top 5 in series points heading into this weekend's Canadian Nationals…The tour returns to Peterborough Speedway Saturday, August 24^th. Adam Cuthbertson is the current point leader in the Clarke Motorsports Communications Challenge Cup.

2019 Ontario Legend Series schedule and results

Saturday, May 4th Sunset Speedway

Cancelled - rain

Saturday, May 18th Peterborough Speedway

Main event winner: #15N, Nicholas Ledson

Sunday, May 19th Sunset Speedway

Heat race wins: Adam Cuthbertson, Parker Traves, Robin Jongen

Balance of the event cancelled - rain

Saturday, June 1st Peterborough Speedway

Heat race wins: Kevin Foisy (x2), Miles Tyson, Nicholas Ledson, Matt Haufe

Balance of the event cancelled - rain

Saturday, June 15th Peterborough Speedway

Double features

Cancelled - rain

Saturday, June 29th Peterborough Speedway

National qualifier

Main event winner: #57, Kevin Foisy

Guaranteed starters Masters: Foisy, Semi Pro: James, Pro: A. Cuthbertson

Saturday, July 6th

Sunday, July 7th Grand Bend Speedway

Main event winners: #15N, Nicholas Ledson (Saturday)

#17, Gregory Rudzik (Sunday)

Saturday, July 13th Sauble Speedway

Main event winner: #17, Gregory Rudzik

Saturday, July 27th Peterborough Speedway

Double features

Main event winners: #15N, Nicholas Ledson (2 features)

Saturday, August 2nd

Sunday, August 3rd Sauble Speedway

INEX point paying National

Qualifiers. No series points.

Main event winners: #7A, Andre Fiorini (Saturday)

#28, Robin Jongen (Sunday)

Friday, August 16th

Saturday, August 17th

Sunday, August 18th Sunset Speedway

Canadian Legend Car Asphalt

Nationals

Saturday, August 24th Peterborough Speedway

Saturday, September 7th

Sunday, September 8th Grand Bend Speedway

Saturday, September 21st Sunset Speedway

Friday, October 11th

Saturday, October 12th

Sunday, October 13th Peterborough Speedway

27th Annual

Autumn Colours Classic

Since 1986, series title sponsor Trailers Plus has carried a full line of new and used cargo, sport, utility, livestock trailers and car haulers to do the job. To learn more about their complete product line, see Trailers Plus at 2223 Drummond Line in Peterborough, call 877.703.5085 or visitwww.trailersplus.net.

Like the Ontario Legends Series page on www.facebook.com and look for the exciting web-site www.ontariolegendseries.com. Clarke Motorsports Communications is proud to represent the Trailers Plus Ontario Legends Series 2019 season.

The 2019 edition of the Canadian Legend Car Asphalt Nationals takes the green flag August 16^th to 18^th at Sunset Speedway.

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Victoire émotive pour Louis-Philippe Dumoulin au GP3R 2019

Victoire émotive pour Louis-Philippe Dumoulin au GP3R 2019

Trois-Rivières (Qc) – On ne sait pas quand la fête se terminera à Trois-Rivières ce soir.

Lors de cette 50e édition du Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières et du 50e anniversaire des débuts en course de Richard Dumoulin, le patriarche de la famille Dumoulin, LP Dumoulin a remporté sans doute sa plus belle victoire en carrière, et mieux encore, entouré de sa famille de bout en bout. Pour sa part, JF son frère Dumoulin termine troisième, montant sur le podium pour la première fois de sa carrière en NASCAR Pinty's Series.

Avant la course, le patriarche de la famille Richard Dumoulin as pris le volant de la Austin Mini de ses débuts en course au GP3R.

"Il n'y a pas moyen de décrire comment je me sens maintenant.," dit LP Dumoulin. "Je suis sur le podium à Trois-Rivières avec mon frère JF devant toute notre famille et nos amis."

La Dodge no 47 de Weathertech Canada/Bellemare Dodge de Dumoulin a livré une lutte acharnée en fin de course juste derrière Alex Tagliani. Le double champion attendait une erreur de la part de Tagliani ou un coup de chance, et T.J. Rinomato a satisfait aux voeux de LP en se retrouvant arrêté sur la ligne de course et forçant Tagliani à ralentir et passer au large, alors que LP passe à l'intérieur et s'empare de la tête de la course. Lors des cing dernier touts de piste, LP prit même une avance de quelques 3 secondes, démontrant la supériorité de sa voiture en toute fin de course.

"C'est parfait. Mon équipe a travaillé si fort pour me donner une belle voiture tout au long de la saison et nous avons démontré une fois de plus que nous sommes capables de gagner à la fois sur ovale et sur route", a déclaré LP Dumoulin. "À la fin, un incident en circulation m'a aidé à passer Tagliani, on a fait quelques tours rapides et on a gagné."

C'était la deuxième victoire de Dumoulin sur sa piste locale et la neuvième de sa carrière en NASCAR.

Tagliani, en excellente position pour marquer sa troisième victoire consécutive en GP3R, a terminé deuxième. Le pilote de Lachanaie, Québec a pris la tête au 20e tour après qu'Andrew Ranger soit arrêté aux puits. Tagliani a ensuite mené 25 tours en route vers son deuxième podium de la saison.

"Il s'agit d'un excellent résultat pour nos partenaires ", a déclaré M. Tagliani. "Malheureusement, nous étions au mauvais endroit au mauvais moment. Nous avons dû éviter une voiture en milieu de trajectoire et avons été ralentis par la surface glissante hors-ligne, et cédé la tête de la course à LP.

L'aîné des Dumoulin, JF, a dû remonter le peloton après un changement de pneu avant-droit de la première neutralisation. Il a réussi à revenir à la 3eplace avant de manquer de temps et de pneus arrière trop usés pour aller chercher la 2eplace. JF se consacre cette année aux circuits routiers avec sa Dodge n°04 Spectra Premium, et a réussi à égaler son meilleur résultat avec une troisième place et son troisième podium en carrière.

"C'est génial. C'est notre premier podium à Trois-Rivières dans la série Pinty's, a-t-il dit. "J'ai souvent été quatrième, alors je suis très excité d'être sur le podium avec mon frère. C'est un grand jour pour nous et nos partenaires."

Kevin Lacroix a pris le départ de Les 50 Tours Le Concorde avec 18 points de retard sur Ranger. Parti de l'extérieur de la première ligne, il a mené les 15 premiers tours, avant d'être pénalisé pour avoir roulé en course avec son bidon d'essence encore accroché à la voiture. Lacroix a terminé quatrième malgré ces déboires, alors que DJ Kennington termine 5eau final.

Jason Hathaway et Raphaël Lessard ont terminé sixième et septième respectivement. Parti de la 11eplace sur le grille, le jeune Lessard a démontré une talent rare dans sa remontée à bord d'un type de voiture qu'il découvre encore.

Après avoir mené quatre tours, Ranger a fini huitième. Ranger aura maintenant une avance de 14 points sur Lacroix en direction de Riverside la semaine prochaine, alors que LP Dumoulin a réduit son écart en 3eplace de 40 à 20 points.

Simon Dion-Viens et Donald Theetge complètent le top-10.

La série NASCAR Pinty's passe à sa deuxième course du mois d'août, le samedi 17 août prochain au Bumper to Bumper 300 présenté sur le Riverside Speedway d'Antiginish en Nouvelle-Écosse, avant de terminer le mois au Canadian Tire Motorsports Park.

SOURCE: NASCAR PR

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LP Dumoulin Claims Emotional Hometown GP3R Victory

LP Dumoulin Claims Emotional Hometown GP3R Victory

Trois-Rivières, Que – There's no telling when the party will end in Trois Rivieres.

In the 50th running of the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières, and the 50th year of Dumoulin family racing, hometown hero LP Dumoulin grabbed perhaps the biggest win of his career. To make it even sweeter, he was surrounded by his family from start to finish.

Prior to the race, family patriarch Richard Dumoulin paced the field in the car he raced during the first GP3R. JF Dumoulin finished third, joining brother LP on the podium for the first time in their NASCAR Pinty's Series career.

"There's no way to describe the feeling," LP Dumoulin said. "I'm on the podium with my brother JF in front of all our family and friends."

Dumoulin's No.47 Weathertech Canada/Bellemare Dodge was locked in a fierce late race battle with Alex Tagliani with the laps winding down. The two-time champion needed help, and it came when T.J. Rinomato spun with five laps to go, causing Tagliani to run wide and allowing Dumoulin to steal the lead.

"It's perfect. My team has worked so hard to give me a great car all season long and we proved once again that we are capable of winning on both ovals and road courses," LP Dumoulin said. "In the end, we caught a little bit of traffic and that helped me pass Tagliani, we set some quick laps and we won."

It was the second win for Dumoulin at his home track, and ninth of his career.

Tagliani who was in prime position to score his third straight at GP3R win, finished second. The Lachanaie, Quebec driver took the lead on Lap 20 after Andrew Ranger came down to pit. Tagliani would go on to lead 25 laps en-route to his second podium of the season.

"It was a great finish for our sponsors," Tagliani said. "Unfortunately, we were just in the wrong place at the wrong time. There was a spin and we took evasive action through the marbles and second place was able to take advantage of it."

The elder Dumoulin, JF, mounted a hard charge late in the race to catch the leaders. JF's No.04 Spectra Premium Dodge, shifted to a part-time schedule in 2019, but had this race circled on his calendar. In the end, the Trois-Rivères, Quebec driver would ultimately tie his best career finish in third and scoring his third career podium in the process.

"It's awesome. It's our first podium at Trois-Rivières in the Pinty's Series," he said. "I've been fourth a lot of times, so I'm really excited to be up on the podium with my brother. It's a great day for us and our sponsors."

Kevin Lacroix came into Les 50 Tours Hotel Le Concorde trailing Ranger by 18 points. Lacroix started from the outside of the front row and would lead the first 15 laps, before being hit with a penalty after taking his fuel can out of the pit box. Lacroix's N0. 74 would eventually fight his way all the way up to fourth. D.J. Kennington completed the top five finishers.

Jason Hathaway and Raphael Lessard were sixth and seventh respectively.

After leading four laps, Ranger would end up finishing eighth. Ranger will now carry a 14-point lead over Lacroix heading into Riverside next week.

Simon Dion-Viens and Donald Theetge rounded out the rest of the top-10 finishers.

The NASCAR Pinty's Series will now continue on their run of three races in three weeks this August. The Series will be back in action next Saturday, August 17 for the Bumper to Bumper 300 at Riverside Speedway before finishing the month off at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.

SOURCE: NASCAR PR

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