Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – On the oval track of the Auto Clearing Motor Speedway, Jean-François Dumoulin used his legendary tenacity and ability to persevere relentlessly to cross the finish line in eighth place on the leader's lap, on Wednesday (July 15). In eleventh place on the starting grid, the road circuit specialist maneuvered strategically throughout the race, despite a dysfunctional carburetor causing a loss of raw power. This third top 10 appearance of the season allows him to maintain his seventh place in the standings.

Following a collision with a rival on the sixth lap, the #04 Bernier Crépeau/ Group Bellemare/ MIA car went into a tailspin. Further, through the nine neutralization (74/250 laps), the elder Dumoulin brother was forced to enter the pits two extra times, as the #04 Bernier Crépeau/ Group Bellemare/ MIA team attempted to solve the mechanical issue. Each time, Jean-François Dumoulin was able to gain back places with great agility, heading towards the top 10 despite being at the end of the pack on the final restart.

"The tires we used for trial sessions were very used up, and we've made multiple modifications before the qualifying session. Our car was understeering on the exit of each turn. During the race, Éric Laperle has made interesting adjustments on two occasions, though we still had to deal with the carburetor issue. The car was not fast, but I was able to maintain the pace and climb up to the top 10."

Seventh event of the season : Lucas Oil National 250

Back in Quebec for the next two races, the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series will make its first stop at Autodrome St-Eustache and will then head to the most anticipated event of the season, the Trois-Rivières Grand Prix. Jean-François Dumoulin will be on this oval track (Autodrome St-Eustache) for the first time in the NASCAR Canadian Tire series. However, this is a circuit he is familiar with due to having competed on it as part of other series in the past.

* The race will be broadcast on TSN on July 25 at 12:30 p.m. and on August at 2 p.m. on RDS2.

FEATS AND HIGHLIGHTS JEAN-FRANÇOIS DUMOULIN

First podium in the NASCAR Canadian Tire series on May 17, 2015 (3rd place – Canadian Tire Motorsport Park)

The first Quebec-born driver to win twice the Rolex 24 in Daytona; 2004 (SGS and 2007 (GT).

The youngest racer to have been part of the Player's Development Team.

Champion of the Grand-Am Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge GS, USA in 2003 (9 podiums).

Champion of the Grand-Am Continental Tire Sport Car Challenge ST, USA in 2002 (5 podiums).

In Montreal's 2009 edition of Nascar Nationwide, he finished his first race in the 7th position aboard a badly damaged car and wins the heart of numerous fans and reporters.

In 2000, earns a 2nd place championship win in the Motorola Cup Series in which he racked a 1st podium after having begun the race 52nd at the Molson Indy event in Ontario, Canada.

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. http://www.berniercrepeau.com/.

Group Bellemare: Competitive and dynamic, Thomas Bellemare's innovative and growing family team is ready to take on any challenge. With support from senior members and a qualified team of managers, the third-generation Bellemares are reaching new heights. Built upon a solid past, the company moves forward with an exceptional team of experts and seeks a select group of clients. Our clients continue to benefit from our wide variety of services that target a large number of sectors. As a result, our visibility is constantly on the rise. Working with the Bellemare team has become a measure of success. Start off right by choosing a winning team! www.groupebellemare.com

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!" http://motorsportsinaction.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. www.troisrivieresmitsubishi.com