2019-09-18

JEAN-FRANÇOIS DUMOULIN AJOUTE UNE COURSE À SON PROGRAMME 2019

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JEAN-FRANÇOIS DUMOULIN AJOUTE UNE COURSE À SON PROGRAMME 2019
NASCAR Pinty's Series – New Hampshire – 21 septembre 2019

Trois-Rivières (Québec, Canada)le 18 septembre 2019. C'est avec engouement que Jean-François Dumoulin et l'équipe #07 Spectra Premium | Groupe Bellemare | Trois-Rivières Mitsubishi | MIA | Bernier Crépeau Chrysler Fiat | FX Boisvert, ajoutent une course à leur programme 2019. C'est sur le circuit ovale du New Hampshire Motor Speedway (Loudon, New Hampshire, États-Unis)ce week-end (20 - 21 septembre) qu'il participera à l'avant-dernière épreuve de saison 2019 de la série NASCAR Pinty's aux côtés de son frère.
 
« Cette course n'était pas prévue à notre programme, toutefois nous sommes contents de rouler sur ovale pour la première fois cette année. Le #04 est déjà utilisé par Brandon White pour tous les ovales cette année, nous aurons donc le #07 pour cette course-ci. C'est également la voiture de backup pour Louis-Philippe, alors selon le déroulement du week-end, nous sommes confiants de pouvoir rouler. L'objectif premier reste la collecte de données et surtout du fun ! » explique Jean-François Dumoulin.
 
Particularités de la piste du New Hampshire Motor Speedway
 
Construit en 1960, le circuit routier dit « Bryar Motorsports Park » a accueilli des courses automobiles et motos à tous les niveaux jusqu'en 1990, alors que le petit circuit fut remplacé par un tracé ovale de 1,058 miles afin d'attirer NASCAR et ses courses si populaires de la « Winston Cup ». Conçu à l'origine selon la disposition d'Indianapolis avec quatre virages distincts, ces derniers furent rénovés en 1992 afin de créer des tracés continus sur 180 degrés plus sécuritaires, gardant les voitures parallèles aux murs en virage. Le tracé accuse une inclinaison de 1 degré sur les droits et de 12 degrés en virage, des valeurs similaires aux circuits routiers et amenant les pilotes à utiliser une technique de pilotage hybride, et les techniciens des équipes à trouver des réglages eux aussi hybrides.

 
LA COURSE CONTRE LE CANCER

Le week-end dernier, Dumoulin Compétition a participé à la Marche du Grand Défoulement à Trois-Rivières. Nous continuons à amasser des fonds pour « La course contre le cancer » au New Hampshire ce week-end. Venez nous rencontrer. Pour faire un don en ligne : La course contre le cancer

 
« L'Espace Dumoulin » de retour au Musée Gilles-Villeneuve

Le 8 mai 2018, c'est avec fierté que les frères Jean-François et Louis-Philippe Dumoulin ont dévoilé « L'Espace Dumoulin » au Musée Gilles-Villeneuve. À l'occasion des « 50 ans sur le volant » de la famille Dumoulin, les amateurs de course qui n'ont pas pu découvrir « L'Espace Dumoulin » l'an dernier, auront la possibilité de le faire cette année, puisque l'exposition se poursuit. Vous aurez l'occasion de voir la création de Luc Pilon qui a inspiré le logo des 50 ans.

« Passion – Performance – Partenariats »


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22 Racing Head to New Hampshire Motor Speedway for Race Twelve in Season Championship

22 Racing Head to New Hampshire Motor Speedway for Race Twelve in Season Championship
 

Milverton, ON, Wednesday Sept. 18, 2019:   The NASCAR Pinty's Series is heading south of the border this weekend for their only event held outside of Canada each year.  New Hampshire Motor Speedway is hosting the 2ndannual Full Throttle race weekend featuring NASCAR Pinty's Series, K & N East Series and Whelan Modified Series.

In 2018, NASCAR added the Visit New Hampshire 100 to it's 13 race schedule and in 2019 will compete here again.  New Hampshire Motor Speedway is a 1.058 mile (1.703 km) oval located in Loudon, New Hampshire and has hosted NASCAR racing annually since the early 1990's.  It is the largest sports and entertainment facility in New England.

We hope to see Alex Tagliani driver of the #18 Rona/EpiPen Chevrolet back behind the wheel again this weekend after missing the final race at the soon to be closed Autodrome St. Eustache due to a viral infection two weeks ago.  In 2018, Tagliani qualified 4th and finished 7th at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, a finish he will want to improve on this year.

Marc-Antoine Camirand driver of the #22 GM Paille Chevrolet Camaro is making his second start here this weekend and after a disappointing finish in 2018.  Camirand had his #22 Camaro up front for the entire race and while running second to eventual winner Lacroix, ran out of fuel with 2 laps remaining.  Look for them to try to re-capture that moment and get to the podium.

Donald Theetge driver of the #24 Mercedes-Benz St Nicolas/Circuit Acura entry will look to duplicate or better his 2018 result of 3rd.  He is looking to make a statement here in what could be his final visit to New Hampshire Motor Speedway in the NASCAR Pinty's Series.

NASCAR Pinty's Series fans will be able to watch the #VisitNH100 from New Hampshire Motor Speedway at 12 p.m. ET Saturday Sept. 21st on the TSN app in Canada or in the United States on Fans Choice TV.
 
The weekend race schedule starts off on Friday Sept. 20th with practice from 1:30 – 2:45 p.m. Saturday will have qualifying at 9:00 a.m., autograph session at 10:30 a.m. with the green flag for the Visit New Hampshire 100 at 12:05 p.m. E.T.

22 Racing brings Augmented Reality to NASCAR Pinty's Series fans.  Scan our team drivers' hero cards with the Free 22 Racing App powered by Worldcast.  Experience exclusive content, 3D digital diecasts, special offers and contests.  Download and take it for a test drive at 22racing.ca/app 

Follow the 22 Racing team on social media for behind the scenes updates on; Twitter@22RacingTeamFacebook Fan Page 22racingteam and Instagram 22racingteam
 
About 22 Racing:  
22 Racing is owned by Four-Time NASCAR Pinty's Series Champion and Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame Inductee Scott Steckly. 22 Racing provides highly competitive race cars built in their world-class 7,500 square foot Milverton-based facility and maintained by a team of highly experienced crew members. 22 Racing offer turnkey solutions that range from research and development, construction, testing, logistics to marketing support. In 2019 they will field three full-time teams in the NASCAR Pinty's Series ­­­with drivers Alex Tagliani, Marc-Antoine Camirand and Donald Theetge.  Visit 22racing.ca for additional details and a list of previous notable drivers the team has prepared cars for.

The 22 Racing Team is supported by the following sponsors:  Erb Group of Companies, AW Millwrights, WorldCAST, Castrol, Wendell Motors, Auto Glym, Mechanix Wear, Great Dane Glasvan, Safety Kleen, Wilride Transport, Lincoln Electric, Dickies, Rustoleum, Dayco, Trico Products, Fram, Autolite, Driving Force, Qwick Wick and Mathias Sports.

Photo Credit:  Jerry Hall
 
For more information please contact:
Linda Jones
22 Racing


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Super DIRTcar Series stars battle Saturday at Albany-Saratoga in final $10,000-to-win NAPA Super DIRT Week Qualifier

MALTA, NY – Sept. 12, 2019 – As the Super DIRTcar Series gears up for the NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week Billy Whittaker Cars 200, there is one final piece of business outstanding — the final guaranteed starting spot, which goes to the winner of Saturday's $10,000-to-win Feature at Albany-Saratoga Speedway.

This race was not initially slated to be a NAPA Super DIRT Week qualifier, but the excitement of the high stakes races was enough for Albany-Saratoga Speedway officials to bump up the huge finale to their "Massive Malta Weekend" to make it a $10,000-to-win. Teams should note that the event also pays $1,000 for 10th and $500 just to take the green flag!

Earlier this season, the Series raced on the famous eastern New York dirt track, where Stewart Friesen edged out Brett Hearn for the guaranteed start and $11,111 in The Big Show XI. Race fans have come to expect nothing less than specular wheel-to-wheel racing at Albany-Saratoga.

While Matt Sheppard has a strong lead on his fellow Super DIRTcar Series stars, it is not insurmountable, especially with the premier Series race teams gunning for the top spot behind him including Mat Williamson, Erick Rudolph, Larry Wight, Billy Decker and Jimmy Phelps.

Peter Britten, Mike Mahaney and Demetrios Drellos have many laps around the Malta oval and should not be counted out.

Home track hero and 900-plus-win Big Block Modified superstar Brett 'The Jet' Hearn was the runner up in his own Big Show back in June. The famous No. 20 will be looking for retribution on Saturday night.

Albany-Saratoga regulars like 2019 Track Champion Marc Johnson, Matt Delorenzo in the No. 3D, Mr. DIRT Track USA Champion Kenny Tremont Jr., and many more will be on hand to battle the Series stars.

Plus, for those outside region, this race will be broadcast live in HD by at FloRacing.

For update-to-the-minute Race Day photos, news and notes follow the Super DIRTcar Series on Twitter and Facebook. Check us out on Instagram for stunning images and information on upcoming events.

Take a look at the Series standings here.


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