St-Eustache, Québec – Tenacity and perseverance are traits that defined Jean-François Dumoulin’s driving yesterday, as he crossed the finish line in the top 8 on the oval track of Autodrome St-Eustache. The day was marked with the determination of the #04 Bernier Crépeau / Groupe Bellemare / MIA team. Practice time was cut short by several laps due to a part breaking. However, Éric Laperle, crew chief, has made effective adjustments, which allowed the road circuit specialist to stand out during all 256 laps of the Lucas Oil National 250 event.

“The team has worked really hard, and the result does not reflect their effort nor the quality of JF’s driving. However, it’s still another top 8 performance, and we’re approaching the Trois-Rivières Grand Prix with the same tenacity,” shares Éric Laperle, crew chief for the Dodge #04 Bernier Crépeau / Groupe Bellemare/ MIA. Jean-François Dumoulin continues : “The car was fast thanks to Éric Laperle’s adjustments in the pits. It would have been great to benefit from the lucky dog earlier in the race, but I’m getting more and more confident driving on oval circuit, and I was able to fight with the best.”

2015 Challenges

After seven events in the NASCAR Canadian Tire series, the #04 Bernier Crépeau / Groupe Bellemare / MIA team is in eighth place in the standings. Multiple challenges have been overcome successfully for each of us (new team, new circuits, and beginnings on oval track), and they are as motivated as ever for the home event coming next weekend.

Trois-Rivières Grand Prix

Here we are, this season’s hotly anticipated event will kick off at noon on Friday, July 31st. Excitement is at its peak for Dumoulin Compétition which, like every year, can’t wait to offer you a show worthy of your unconditional support. Currently in fourth place in the standings.

* The race will be broadcast on TSN on August 1st at 6:30 p.m. and on August 15 at 2:30 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/.

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