{"id":3189,"date":"2017-08-09T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-08-09T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dumoulincompetition.com\/jean-francois-dumoulin-hits-the-track-at-home-at-the-trois-rivieres-grand-prix\/"},"modified":"2017-08-09T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2017-08-09T04:00:00","slug":"jean-francois-dumoulin-hits-the-track-at-home-at-the-trois-rivieres-grand-prix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dumoulincompetition.com\/en\/news\/jean-francois-dumoulin-hits-the-track-at-home-at-the-trois-rivieres-grand-prix\/","title":{"rendered":"JEAN-FRAN\u00c7OIS DUMOULIN HITS THE TRACK AT HOME, AT THE TROIS-RIVIERES GRAND PRIX"},"content":{"rendered":"

For Jean-Fran\u00e7ois Dumoulin,\u00a0the mythical circuit of the Trois-Rivieres Grand Prix is THE event of the year. At the wheel of the\u00a0#04\u00a0Spectra Premium\u00a0\/ Bernier Cr\u00e9peau \/ Groupe Bellemare \/ MIA car, for the 23rd<\/sup>\u00a0consecutive year<\/strong>, the Trois-Rivieres native is as excited as ever to start the main event of this upcoming weekend, on Sunday, August 13 at 2:18 PM.<\/p>\n

“We are eager to be on the track in Trois-Rivieres. Since the beginning of the season, the road circuit car is performing well and we have had interesting results\u00a0[Canadian Tire Motorsport Park & Toronto]. The\u00a0#04\u00a0Spectra Premium\u00a0\/ Bernier Cr\u00e9peau \/ Groupe Bellemare \/ MIA team is confident for the event in Trois-Rivieres. Competition will be tough and we’re here to perform,” shares Jean-Francois Dumoulin.<\/p>\n

From Formula Atlantic to NASCAR<\/strong><\/p>\n

Throughout the series and tracks raced on by the Dumoulin brothers across North America, the Trois-Rivieres Grand Prix is the event tied to the most memories. First laps, early learnings and successes, this circuit witnessed the evolution of the Dumoulins’ passion. Jean-Fran\u00e7ois Dumoulin is a renowned racer, both on the track and in his work as a racing instructor.<\/p>\n

“Racing in the streets of Trois-Rivieres is a homecoming. Throughout the years, I’ve had the opportunity to participate in the event in Formula Ford and in Formula Atlantic, which were very competitive series, much like American Le Mans, Grand-Am. I’m proud to be a part of the NASCAR Pinty’s series and to represent\u00a0Spectra Premium, as well as all partners coming from, among others, the Mauricie region and who have been by our side for 23 years. It’s for them that I’m racing with pride, in our hometown”, mentions the driver of the #04\u00a0Spectra Premium\u00a0\/ Bernier Cr\u00e9peau \/ Groupe Bellemare \/ MIA car.<\/p>\n

​Actions, involvement, renewal, all done with as much passion as ever. Congratulations to Dominic Fug\u00e8re, and to all of the leaders and teams who have, year after year, believed in the potential of the event, have helped grow it, evolve it, and propel it to the notoriety it enjoys today. What more could we wish for than for that to continue for many more decades to come…<\/p>\n

It’s an event you won’t want to miss! The 48th<\/sup>\u00a0edition of this international event has planned everything to fill everyone, big and small, with passion and fun. We’re expecting you.<\/p>\n

BLITZ to fight cancer\u2026 race with us!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Trois-Rivi\u00e8res\u00a0awaits you\u2026 we bet that the trunks of the Dumoulin brothers’ cars will not be enough for all of your signatures\u2026 Will you be up to the challenge with us?<\/p>\n

We’re continuing the Great romp with the Quebec Cancer Foundation. Starting on Friday, volunteers will be present at the Dumoulin Competition paddock to gather donations.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“The Can-Am 50 Laps” will broadcast live on RDS this Sunday, August 13.<\/strong><\/p>\n