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2023-06-27

NASCAR Pinty’s Series News & Notes: NASCAR Pinty’s Series Returns to Newfoundland & Labrador with Excitement

NASCAR Pinty's Series News & Notes:

NASCAR Pinty's Series Returns to Newfoundland & Labrador with Excitement

The NASCAR Pinty's Series haulers have arrived on the island of Newfoundland & Labrador for the PRO●LINE 250 Pres. by your Local Chevrolet Dealers at Eastbound International Speedway.

Just shortly after 10 a.m. NDT, the Series and team haulers disembarked the MV Atlantic Vision in Argentia, N.L., and headed towards the Confederation Building, downtown St. John's.

The haulers will remain there until early Friday (June 23, 2023) morning, when they head to the track for the weekend.

On Friday evening, fans can head to downtown St. John's for the Official Welcome Party on George Street for live Q&As with the series drivers, an autograph session and live music. The event is free to attend and starts at 6:30 p.m. NDT with the concert beginning at approximately 7:30 p.m.

After the checkered flag for the PRO●LINE 250 has fallen, the winner of the race will head back downtown to George Street, for a special trophy presentation in front of fans and the city of St. John's.

Five Newfoundland Drivers Entered

As the only asphalt oval in Newfoundland and Labrador, Eastbound International Speedway has become the main destination for drivers and fans in the province.

Last season's race featured only two local drivers, Sara Thorne and Brandon McFarlane who made their first career starts.

Thorne made series history last year when she became the youngest female to make a start in the NASCAR Pinty's Series.

Now in the second annual event in the province, five Newfoundland locals are entered in the PRO●LINE 250. The five drivers are also the only rookies entered in the event.

McFarlane and Josh Collins have already completed two races this season at Sunset Speedway and Autodrome Chaudiere, while 19-year-old Thorne will be making her first start of 2023.

Two more Newfoundlanders, Wayne Hanlon Jr., and Owen Groves will be making their series debut.

Alex Labbé Subbing for Thomas Nepveu

Due to a previous racing commitment, Thomas Nepveu will not be racing this weekend at eastbound.

Piloting the No. 24 Envirum/Home Hardware Ford instead will be 2017 Series Champion and current NASCAR Xfinity driver, Alex Labbé.

Last year, Labbé made two in the NASCAR Pinty's Series, at Circuit ICAR where he finished fourth and Delaware Speedway, where he finished sixth.

Labbe has been racing part-time in the Xfinity Series, where he has finished 11th twice in seven starts so far this year.

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Reigning race winner, Marc-Antione Camirand, who also just won the previous race at Autodrome Chaudiere, will be a fan favourite and look to go back-to-back on Saturday.

However, the No. 96 team was given a P4 penalty following the race, due to a technical infraction found during post-race inspection, resulting in the loss of 18 driver points, demoting Camirand to fifth in the standings.

The PRO●LINE 250 Pres. by your Local Chevrolet Dealers at Eastbound International Speedway will stream live on TSN+ in Canada and on FloRacing in the United States at 4:15 p.m. NDT on Saturday, June 24, 2023. The race will broadcast on tape-delay on TSN (TBD) and on RDS2 on Saturday, July 8 @ 11:30 a.m. ET

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Unleash the Thrill of NASCAR Racing in NASCAR Arcade Rush, Launching on Consoles & PC Later this Year

Unleash the Thrill of NASCAR Racing in NASCAR Arcade Rush, Launching on Consoles & PC Later this Year

Get in the driver's seat for intense arcade races on iconic NASCAR tracks reimagined like never before

MINNEAPOLIS – June 20, 2023 – Put the pedal to the metal in NASCAR Arcade Rush, launching later this year on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. This new arcade-style racing game revs up the heart-pumping, high-speed competition and action of one of the world's top motorsports with wildly reimagined spins on NASCAR's most legendary tracks.

Experience the high-octane thrill of NASCAR racing in a completely new way with intense arcade races on iconic NASCAR tracks, totally reengineered with jaw-dropping twists, hair-raising turns, gravity-defying jumps, nitro boosts and other surprises. Customize your car and driver as you compete to take the top position across a variety of game modes, including the Career NASCAR Cup Series plus online and local multiplayer.

Key Features

Iconic Tracks, Wild Twists: Experience iconic NASCAR tracks like Talladega Superspeedway, Daytona International Speedway, Darlington Raceway, Martinsville Speedway, Homestead-Miami Speedway and more in all-new ways that will thrill your imagination and deliver a new level of playability within the vaunted NASCAR video game franchise.
Race Your Way: Choose from a full array of vehicles spanning 75 years of stock car racing history and horsepower. Customize your car and driver to suit your style with new paint schemes, rims, spoilers, visual effects, suits, helmets and more, with thousands of combinations to discover.
Robust Racing Modes: NASCAR Arcade Rush features expansive single-player modes including the Career NASCAR Cup Series, Quick Race and Time Attack. Take on your friends in thrilling head-to-head local multiplayer, or race rivals around the world in 12-player online multiplayer.

NASCAR Arcade Rush is available to preorder now for $49.99 at major retailers.

Fans can also look forward to the NASCAR Project-X Bundle for NASCAR Arcade Rush for $59.99. This digital-exclusive will include not only the full base game, but is also loaded with extra NASCAR Project-X playable content featuring:

● A hovercraft car model developed as part of Project-X

● Project-X paint scheme, rims, wheels, and spoiler

● Project-X themed drivers suit and helmet

● Project-X team sponsorship option

● Project-X vehicle FX package

● A set of four additional in-game emojis to showcase your style

NASCAR Arcade Rush is published by GameMill Entertainment.

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2023-06-21

Autism Awareness Night Returns June 24th at Peterborough Speedway

Autism Awareness Night Returns June 24^th at Peterborough Speedway

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

By its nature, the sport of short track stock car racing can be described as a rough and tumble – and sometimes, even aggressive – spectator attraction. Saturday, June 24^th fans at Peterborough Speedway will get to see the softer side of Canada's Toughest 3^rd Mile Oval as the track plays host to an Autism Awareness Night. President of CNAF – the Canadian National Autism Foundation – Tina Fougere says its all about having family fun for a great cause.

"Kid's Race is about accepting our loved ones with Autism," Fougere said. "We couldn't ask for a better place in Central Ontario to host our special event. The wonderful people at Peterborough Speedway have opened their doors and more importantly, their hearts to our cause."

Kid's Race was started in 2010 as an idea to create a new platform for Autism research and awareness. It wasn't too long after speaking with – and working alongside track owners, officials, drivers, crews and fans – that a common bond was formed. Everyone associated with the event quickly realized that passion, dedication, family and a love for what they do is something that everyone shared. Peterborough Speedway owner/promoter J.P. Josiasse says that Autism Awareness Night – Saturday, June 24^th – is an informative and educational event for everyone who comes through the gates.

"Our drivers, teams, crew members, sponsors and fans are quick to throw their support behind a worthwhile cause," Josiasse said. "Even if a member of your family hasn't been affected by autism, you probably know someone who has. Whatever you can do to help the Canadian National Autism Foundation is a win-win for everyone involved,"

To learn more about Kid's Race, visit www.kidsrace.ca or call 888.977.RACE (7223). The Canadian National Autism Foundation website is www.cnaf.net.

On track action for Saturday, June 24^th at Peterborough Speedway will feature the home track SwitchTire Mini Stock, KOD Disposal Late Model, Kingsway Auto Centre Junior Late Model divisions, plus the Trailers Plus Canadian Legend Car Series and the Qwick Wick Fire Starter Can Am TQ Midgets. Pit gates will open at 2:30, with the spectator grandstands unlocked at 5:00 and racing at 6:00.

Be sure to check www.peterboroughspeedway.com or the track's Facebook, Twitter and Instagram social media sites for the latest updates on the 2023 schedule.

Photo attachment: Jim Clarke – Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

KOD Disposal Late Model teams return to action as part of the annual www.cnaf.net Autism Awareness Night line-up – Saturday, June 24^th – at Peterborough Speedway.

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Pro Late Model & Super Stock Travellers Share Peterborough Speedway Stage

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

Strong car counts were the order of business as the home track Battlefield Equipment Rental Bone Stock and Trent Lakes Complete Plumbing Renegade Truck divisions were joined by the touring APC Pro Late Model and Qwick Wick Fire Starter Super Stock fields as KOD Disposal presented a great night of action at Canada's Toughest 3^rd Mile Oval.

With 20 laps on the table, Kyle Gordon and Paul Boundy brought the Trent Lakes Complete Plumbing Renegade Truck field to the Great Canadian RV green flag. Gordon took the lead early, with Boundy putting the 'Superman' pick-up on the inside lane. As the previous week's feature winner, Chad Strawn started deep in the field but had moved to 5^th at the time of a caution for debris with less than a handful of laps complete. Gordon continued to lead on the restart, with Strawn marching toward the front after a battle with Shawn Murray. As the frontrunners caught the tail-end of the field, Strawn was closing on the leader but ran out of time. Reigning track champion Kyle Gordon picked-up his 2^nd win of the year, with Boundy, Murray and Jordan DesRoches rounding-out the top 5.

Battlefield Equipment Rental Bone Stock teams came to the stripe nearly 15 cars strong, with John Bates and Sean Kennedy on the front row for a 20-lap feature tilt. The field got off to a strong start but the pace was quickly slowed by yellow flag with just 3 laps on the scoreboard. Kennedy and newcomer Jacob Booth began fighting for the lead on the restart, with Booth taking the position with 6 laps complete, with Mark Griffin and Jacob Kelly joining the battle at the front of the pack. The leaders encountered slower traffic with about a handful of laps remaining. While Booth and Griffin were the first cars across the line, both were discovered to have violations in post-race inspection. Jacob Kelly was credited with the win over Kennedy, Tegan Stanley, Calvin Reesor and Christen Lavalle.

After the pre-race inversion, Shawn Chenoweth and fast-time qualifier Anthony DiBello came to the Qwick Wick Firestarter Super Stock green flag with 50-laps to settle the score and open the first date of the tour's 2023 schedule. Chenoweth – who has always had some strong runs at Peterborough Speedway – led through the early stages and had DiBello and Lane Zardo looking for a chance at the leader. A red flag with just over 20 laps complete for track clean-up provided a break in the action but Chenoweth was back in charge on the restart, with Carson Nagy joining him in a 2-car breakaway. A yellow flag for an incident in the 3^rd turn changed the outcome, as Nagy was the new leader on the restart. He held-off a late race charge from Zardo and Miles Tyson for the win. Gord Shepherd and Chase Pinsonneault completed the top 5.

Blair Wickett and Shawn Chenoweth were on the front row for the APC Auto Parts Centre AP Emissions Technologies 100. From his front row starting spot, Wickett led the early stages of the 100-lap headliner, with Kyle Steckly taking over the top spot with 15 laps complete. His time at the point was hardly a walk in the park, with some hard chargers including hometown favourite Ryan Kimball and 2020 series champion Jo Lawrence looking for the win. Just passed the halfway mark, Steckly had built-up about a half a track's lead, with Lawrence holding-down the runner-up position. With about 5 laps remaining, teams at the front of the field were split into 2 groups, with Steckly and Lawrence being chased by Jake Sheridan and former Peterborough Speedway Mini Stock runner Danny Benedict. Steckly managed to keep Lawrence in his rear-view mirror to claim the checkered flag. Benedict got around Sheridan for 3^rd, with Shawn Chenoweth taking 5^th.

For complete event details and schedules for the APC Auto Part Centre Pro Late Model and Qwick Wick Fire Starter Super Stock tours, see www.apcracingseries.com.

Chad Strawn, Stacy Switzer, Kyle Gordon and Paul Boundy shared the Renegade Truck qualifying heat wins, with Sean Kennedy, Jake Kelly, John Bates and Tegan Stanley each claiming a Bone Stock preliminary round checkered flag.

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

Bullring bullet points: The command to start engines for the 100-lap APC Pro Late Model feature was delivered by racers from the Peterborough Speedway Kingsway Auto Centre Junior Late Model field, with Brian Dart of Victory Lane sponsor Dart Heating & Air Conditioning serving as honorary starter…In the week leading-up to the Saturday, June 17^th show, the area around the track's tech lane received a makeover by DesRoches Property Maintenance, www.desrochespaving.ca the new sponsor of the Tech Lane…Midway through the Qwick Wick Fire Starter Super Stock 50-lap main event a fluid spill caused a lengthy delay in the action…Just as the checkered flag waved to close-out the night's racing, a fireworks display by Supernova Fireworks www.supernovafireworks.ca lit-up the night-time sky…The full show was broadcast live on G-Force TV and is available through their website, www.gforcetv.net or the You Tube channel.

Peterborough Speedway's 2023 schedule continues Saturday, June 24^th with the annual Autism Awareness Night, in support of the Canadian National Autism Foundation. On track action will include the home track Mini Stock, Late Model and Junior Late Model divisions, with the Canadian Legend Car Series and Can Am TQ Midgets. Pit gates open at 2:30, grandstands at 5:00 and racing at 6:00.

For the latest news and information from Canada's Toughest 3^rd Mile Oval, see www.peterboroughspeedway.com or the track's Facebook, Twitter and Instagram social media profile

Photo attachment: Jessica Blair – Follow Me Photography, www.followmejnb.com

Kyle Steckly (No. 22) picked-up the APC Auto Parts Centres Pro Late Model feature win – Saturday, June 17^th – at Peterborough Speedway.

With 50 laps on the table, Carson Nagy (No. 93) claimed the Qwick Wick Fire Starter Super Stock checkered flag – Saturday, June 17^th – at Peterborough Speedway.

Defending track champion Kyle Gordon (No. 52) picked-up the Trent Lakes Complete Plumbing Renegade Truck main event win – Saturday, June 17^th – at Peterborough Speedway.

Photo attachment: Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

After the first 2 finishers were penalized for tech infractions, Jake Kelly was credited with the Battlefield Equipment Rental Bone Stock win – Saturday, June 17^th – at Peterborough Speedway.

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2023-06-14

APC & Qwick Wick Tours Share the Peterborough Speedway Weekend Spotlight

By Jim Clarke, Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

Home track divisions share the stage with touring series during the 2023 schedule at Peterborough Speedway. Saturday, June 17^th KOD Disposal presents an APC Pro Late Model 100 and the Qwick Wick Firestarter 50-lap main events at Canada's Toughest 3^rd Mile Oval. Battlefield Equipment Rental Bone Stock and Trent Lakes Complete Plumbing Renegade Truck racing will also be part of the show.

"This is one of our most anticipated events of the regular season," said track owner and promoter J.P. Josiasse. "Fans have become familiar with many of the names running with each series and the show has taken on the feel of a national tour since its inception in 2015."

In 2022, Peterborough Speedway returned to the Pro Late Model schedule for the first time since 2018, with J.R. Fitzpatrick taking the win over Andrew Gresel and Jake Sheridan. Shawn Chenoweth and Brandon Watson – with 2 each – also had Late Model wins. Jason Parker took the Super Stock checkered flag, with Shawn Chenoweth, Lane Zardo, Carson Nagy and Pete Vanderwyst completing the top 5. Brandon Feeney was the top finishing home track regular with a 10^th place finish. Carson Nagy claimed the Super Stock win in 2021.

On the home front, 2022 track champion Kyle Gordon and Chad Strawn have picked-up the Renegade Truck division feature race wins, with Sean Kennedy and Jake Kelly earning the Bone Stock main event victories. Even through it is still early in the year, Gordon has a 4-point cushion over Strawn in the pick-up points while Kelly has a 3-point bulge over Kennedy in the Bone Stock battle.

General admission passes for the Saturday, June 17^th APC Pro Late Model/Qwick Wick Super Stock double-dip, presented by KOD Disposal are available online or as a cash only transaction on raceday. Pit gates will open at 12:30, with grandstands unlocked at 3:00. Racing starts at 5:00.

Get the latest information and full details on the 2023 schedule by heading to www.peterboroughspeedway.com or checking the track's social media presence on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Photo attachment: Jim Clarke – Clarke Motorsports Communications/First Draft Media

KOD Disposal presents a doubleheader with the APC Pro Late Models and Qwick Wick Firestarter Super Stocks, along with the home track Bone Stock and Renegade Truck divisions – Saturday, June 17^th – at Peterborough Speedway.

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

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2023-06-09

Nouvelles et notes de la série NASCAR Pinty's : Louis-Philippe Dumoulin à la recherche d'une première victoire dans les Chaudières

Nouvelles et notes de la série NASCAR Pinty's :

Louis-Philippe Dumoulin à la recherche d'une première victoire dans les Chaudières

Parmi ses 11 victoires en NASCAR Pinty's, Louis-Philippe Dumoulin a gagné sur cinq des 11 circuits actifs de la série. Cependant, il y a un circuit ovale à conquérir : l'Autodrome Chaudière.

Lors de ses sept départs à Vallée-Jonction, au Québec, Louis-Philippe Dumoulin a obtenu deux podiums, quatre top-5, cinq top-10, deux bourses E3 Spark Plug Pole et a mené 338 tours, un record sur ce circuit. L'année dernière, il a décroché la pole position, mené 54 tours et terminé quatrième.

« Nous avons très souvent obtenu de bons résultats à l'Autodrome Chaudière. C'est aussi un circuit que je connais très bien, car c'est en quelque sorte notre piste d'essais », mentionne le triple champion de la série. « J'apprécie la piste, avec ses virages à 18° ainsi que l'ambiance, car il y a toujours des milliers d'amateurs de course dans les tribunes pour notre course annuelle à cet endroit. »

Considérée comme une des pistes uniques de la série, Chaudière se distingue par ses murs emblématiques d'un vert éclatant et ses courses serrées où les pilotes roulent côte-à-côte. C'est aussi l'un des circuits les plus intenses et spectaculaires pour les coureurs et amateurs.

« Tout dépendra du nombre de neutralisations sur l'ensemble de la course. S'il y a des neutralisations en début d'épreuve nous savons tous que les jaunes attirent les jaunes », explique Louis-Philippe Dumoulin. « D'un autre côté, si nous sommes en mesure de faire un long relais sur drapeau vert, il sera important d'être patient, éviter les contacts et se battre intelligemment pour accumuler des points au championnat. »

Après une saison 2022 sans victoire, Dumoulin est optimiste en vue de remporter des victoires cette saison. L'équipe n°47 WeatherTech Canada / Groupe Bellemare s'est rendue à Chaudière pour une séance d'essais au cours des dernières semaines et estime retrouver son rythme d'attaque.

« La séance d'essais a été un succès, nous avons trouvé des détails à améliorer sur la voiture, ce qui nous rend confiants pour la course de samedi », souligne Louis-Philippe Dumoulin. « Peu importe où la course a lieu, nos essais sont effectués à l'Autodrome Chaudière parce que c'est non seulement une piste exigeante, mais aussi celle qui est la plus près de notre atelier mécanique, à Trois-Rivières. »

« Je vais évidemment travailler très fort pour amener la voiture n°47 WeatherTech Canada / Groupe Bellemare sur le chemin de la victoire, mais je pense aussi au championnat. »

Guénette participe à un programme en hommage à Dale Earnhardt avec GM Paillé

Alex Guénette a récemment annoncé que lui et Ed Hakonson Racing s'associaient à GM Paillé pour les trois courses au Québec cette saison.

De plus, la Chevrolet n^o3 GM Paillé / ASSA ABLOY arborera une peinture spéciale pour célébrer le 75^e anniversaire de NASCAR - un hommage à Dale Earnhardt GM GoodWrench.

« Je suis très enthousiaste à l'idée de cette association. Je discute depuis longtemps avec Jean-Claude [Paillé] et nous sommes heureux d'en arriver à ce partenariat pour 2023 », explique Guénette.

Lancé ce samedi à l'Autodrome Chaudière, les amateurs pourront également admirer le lettrage unique de la voiture, en piste au Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières (5 et 6 août), que Guénette a remporté la saison dernière, et au Circuit ICAR (26 août).

Sam Fellows de retour avec le soutien de GM Paillé

Plus tôt cette semaine, Sam Fellows a annoncé qu'il ferait son retour dans la série avec un nouveau commanditaire et un nouveau numéro de voiture.

Fellows courra sous le nouveau nom de Fellows McGraw Racing (FMR). L'équipe FMR utilisera des Chevrolet Camaro fournies par GM Paillé Racing et portera le numéro 87.

Bien que le nombre de courses n'ait pas encore été déterminé, Fellows a indiqué que l'équipe a l'intention de participer à la fois à des circuits ovales et routiers, en commençant par le Bud Light 300 à l'Autodrome Chaudière ce samedi.

« Tout d'abord, je dois remercier Jean-Claude Paillé pour son aide. Avoir l'opportunité de courir avec l'équipement Paillé et représenter la marque est un honneur », s'exclame Fellows.

En plus du soutien de GM Paillé, l'équipe FMR sera appuyée par le partenaire de longue date AER Manufacturing, ainsi que par l'entreprise canadienne de matelas Polysleep au Québec. Le numéro 87 de FMR sera lettrée en hommage aux succès de la voiture de Ron Fellows en série NASCAR Craftsman Truck en 1999 avec NEMCO Motorsports.

« Quand je repense à l'histoire de ma famille en NASCAR, le numéro 87 est celui qui me vient le plus à l'esprit. Je me souviens que mon père [Ron Fellows] a gagné des courses avec la 87, avec l'aide de AER et Bully Hill Vineyards. Ce partenariat avec les Nemechek et le chef d'équipe Brian Pattie était vraiment une combinaison gagnante. »

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Mathieu Kingsbury prendra son premier départ de la saison 2023 ce week-end à Chaudière. Le natif de Blainville, Québec, a pris part à quatre courses l'an dernier, son meilleur résultat (14^e) ayant été obtenu à Vallée-Jonction et au circuit ICAR.
Plusieurs autres pilotes de circuit ovale seront de retour cette fin de semaine. Donald Theetge est un pilote qui a une feuille de route impressionnante à l'Autodrome Chaudière. Il a mené 128 tours, a obtenu trois top-5 et une pole position. L'an dernier, il a pris le départ en deuxième position aux côtés de Louis-Philippe Dumoulin, mais il a terminé 21^e, après avoir connu des difficultés en fin de course. Les pilotes de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador, Josh Collins et Brandon McFarlane, seront également de retour ce week-end pour leur deuxième départ de la saison 2023.
Le Bud Light 300 à l'Autodrome Chaudière sera diffusé en direct sur TSN+ au Canada et sur FloRacing aux États-Unis à 17 h 15 ce samedi 10 juin 2023. La course sera diffusée en différé sur TSN le samedi 17 juin à 17 h 30 et sur RDS2 le dimanche 25 juin à 17 h 30 HE.

Course Bud Light 300

Date / Départ samedi 10 juin 2023 / 17 h 30 HNE.

Piste / Lieu Autodrome Chaudière (Vallée-Jonction, QC)

TV TSN : samedi 17 juin à 17 h 30 HNE / RDS2 : dimanche 25 juin à 17 h 30 HNE

Diffusion en direct Canada : TSN+

USA : FloRacing

Pour toutes les informations concernant la série NASCAR Pinty's - et tout ce qui concerne NASCAR au Canada - www.nascar.ca, sur Twitter, Facebook et Instagram.

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NASCAR Pinty’s Series News & Notes: L.P. Dumoulin Searching For Maiden Chaudière Victory

NASCAR Pinty's Series News & Notes:

L.P. Dumoulin Searching For Maiden Chaudière Victory

Over his 11 NASCAR Pinty's victories, L.P. Dumoulin has won at five of the 11 active tracks in the series. However, there is one oval on the schedule that has plagued the driver - Autodrome Chaudière.

Across his seven starts at the Vallée-Jonction, Que. bullring, Dumoulin has amassed two podium finishes, four top-fives, five top-tens, two E3 Spark Plug Pole Awards, and has led 338 laps, a record at the track. Last year he won the pole, led 54 laps, and finished fourth.

"We very often obtained good results at Autodrome Chaudière. It is also a track that I know very well because it is like our test track," said Dumoulin. "I like the track, with its 18° banked turns, but also the atmosphere as there are always thousands of race fans in the grandstands for our annual race there."

Labelled one of the more unique tracks on the series circuit, Chaudière stands apart with its iconic, bright green walls, and tight, side-by-side racing. It is also one of the most high-octane and dramatic for drivers and fans.

"Everything will depend on the number of full-course yellows. If there are yellow flags early in the event, we all know the expression 'yellows bring yellows'," said Dumoulin. "On the other side, if we're able to make a long run on the green, it'll be important to be patient, avoid contact and aim for the points."

After a winless 2022 season, Dumoulin is optimistic that a checkered flag is coming. The No. 47 team visited Chaudière for a test session during the most recent off-weeks and feel that they are starting to build positive momentum.

"The [test] session was successful, we were able to find small things to improve on the car, which gives us great confidence for the race on Saturday," explained Dumoulin. "No matter where the race takes place, our tests are always done at the Autodrome Chaudière because it's not only a demanding track but also the closest to our race shop, in Trois-Rivières."

"I will obviously work very hard to bring car #47 WeatherTech Canada | Groupe Bellemare Dodge on the way to victory but I am also thinking of the championship."

Guenette to Race Dale Earnhardt Tribute Paint Scheme with GM Paillé

Alex Guenette recently announced that he and Ed Hakonson Racing would be joining forces with GM Paillé for the three Quebec races this season.

Additionally, the No. 3 GM Paillé/ASSA ABLOY Chevrolet will sport a special paint scheme to celebrate NASCAR's 75th anniversary - a Dale Earnhardt GM GoodWrench tribute.

"I'm very primed for this association. I have been talking with Jean-Claude [Paillé] for a long time and we are happy to come up with this partnership for 2023," said Guenette.

Debuting this Saturday at Autodrome Chaudière, fans will also be able to see the paint scheme on track at the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières (August 5 & 6), which Guenette won last season, and at Circuit ICAR (August 26).

Sam Fellows Returns with GM Paillé Backing

Earlier this week, Sam Fellows announced that he would be making his return to the series with a new sponsor and new car number.

Fellows will compete under the newly minted Fellows McGraw Racing (FMR) name. The FMR team will compete with Chevrolet Camaro race cars provided by GM Paillé Racing and will sport the No. 87.

While the number of races has yet to be determined, Fellows indicated the team intends to compete at both ovals and road courses, starting with the Bud Light 300 at Autodrome Chaudière this Saturday.

"First off I have to thank JC Paillé for his help on this, being able to race with Paillé equipment and represent the brand is an incredible honour," said Fellows.

In addition to the support from GM Paillé, the FMR entry will be supported by longtime sponsor AER Manufacturing, along with support in Quebec from Canadian mattress company Polysleep. The FMR number 87 will sport a livery that pays tribute to Ron Fellows' 1999 AER NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series winning car with NEMCO Motorsports.

"When I think back on my family's history in NASCAR, the number 87 is the one that sticks out to me. I remember Dad [Ron Fellows] winning races in the 87 with sponsorship from AER and Bully Hill Vineyards. That partnership with the Nemecheks and crew chief Brian Pattie was truly a winning combination."

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Mathieu Kingsbury will be making his first start of the 2023 season this weekend at Chaudière. The Blainville, Que. native made four starts last year, with his best finish of 14 coming at the Vallée-Jonction, Que. and at Circuit ICAR.
A number of other oval drivers will be back this weekend. Donald Theetge is one driver that has an impressive resume at Autodrome Chaudière. He's led 128 laps, has three top-fives and a pole award. Last year he started second alongside Dumoulin but after struggles late in the race, he finished 21st. Newfoundland and Labrador drivers, Josh Collins and Brandon McFarlane will also be back this weekend for their second start of the 2023 season.
The Bud Light 300 at Autodrome Chaudière will stream live on TSN+ in Canada and on FloRacing in the United States at 5:15 p.m. on Saturday, June 10, 2023. The race will broadcast on tape-delay on TSN on Saturday, June 17 at 5:30 p.m. and on RDS2 on Sunday, June 25 at 5:30 p.m. ET.

Race Bud Light 300

Date / Start Time Saturday, June 10, 2023 / 5:30 p.m. ET.

Track / Location Autodrome Chaudière (Vallée-Jonction, QC)

TV TSN: Saturday, June 17 at 5:30 p.m. ET / RDS2: Sunday, June 25 at 5:30 p.m. ET

Live Stream Canada: TSN+

USA: FloRacing

Fans can stay connected to the NASCAR Pinty's Series – and all things NASCAR in Canada – at www.nascar.ca, on Twitter, Facebookand Instagram.

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2023-06-27

NASCAR Pinty’s Series News & Notes: NASCAR Pinty’s Series Returns to Newfoundland & Labrador with Excitement

Unleash the Thrill of NASCAR Racing in NASCAR Arcade Rush, Launching on Consoles & PC Later this Year

2023-06-21

Autism Awareness Night Returns June 24th at Peterborough Speedway

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2023-06-14

APC & Qwick Wick Tours Share the Peterborough Speedway Weekend Spotlight

2023-06-09

Nouvelles et notes de la série NASCAR Pinty's : Louis-Philippe Dumoulin à la recherche d'une première victoire dans les Chaudières

NASCAR Pinty’s Series News & Notes: L.P. Dumoulin Searching For Maiden Chaudière Victory

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