Photo Credit: Yves Clement
After running the full schedule this past season, Jean-François Dumoulin is set to return to the NASCAR Pinty’s Series in 2016, running at least six races.
Dumoulin Competition hopes to run strong after recently hiring Robin McCluskey to serve as the team’s crew chief. McCluskey has been involved in the series for awhile, having worked at McColl Racing Enterprises and White Motorsports.
“Robin is a true asset to the team, both in terms of his engineering expertise. We strive to develop high performance vehicles,” Dumoulin said.
The opportunity for Dumoulin comes following a recent partnership announced with Spectra Premium Industries, a Canadian manufacturer and distributor of auto parts, for the 2016 NASCAR Pinty’s season.
“In 2014, I had the chance to meet Jean-François for the first time at a social event where I discovered a gentleman who is a consummate professional and kind and compassionate human being,” Jason Best, Senior Vice-President, Aftermarket, Spectra Premium, said. “The entire Spectra Premium team is excited about being able to bring our passion and expertise to the table in the development of a new high performance product in collaboration with Dumoulin Competition. Jean-François was born behind the wheel of a racecar and his passion and enthusiasm makes him an ideal Spectra Premium brand representative.”
Dumoulin says that it’s a turning point in his career to create a marketing partnership of this nature in the series.
“This year I will proudly don my Spectra Premium racing attire, symbolizing their trusted, quality products, many of which are manufactured in Quebec,” Dumoulin added.
Conversations kicked off between Best and Dumoulin as a result of Jean-Paul Blais setting up the first meeting. Blais has a long history in motorsports as he was the Player’s Limited President, President of the Player’s Driver Development Program and Preident of the Grand Prix F1 of Canada for a couple years. Blais and Dumoulin crossed paths when Dumoulin took part in the program in 1996 and 1997.
