Steering Issues Halts Joel Doiron’s Qualifying Efforts at Mohawk International Raceway on Saturday Night; Brockville’s Fall Nationals Will End 2013 Season

When Joel Doiron and his 358 Modified team arrived at Mohawk International Raceway on Saturday night, they were hoping for a solid run in the 100 lap Big Block Modified Super DIRTcar Series event. Despite the disadvantage with his Small Block against the more powerful Big Block counterparts, Doiron was hopeful that a dry slick racing surface would help even the playing field.

After posting the seventh fastest speed in his time trial session, Doiron would start his heat race from that same position. He was unable to make up any ground, and would have to race his way into the event from the last chance consolation race. Doiron was running well, maintaining a transfer spot throughout the early stages of the 10 lap event, but steering issues would bring Doiron to a stop on the outside of turn four, and he would be unable to continue.

Doiron will have some time off now before ending the season in one month at Brockville Speedway for their annual 1000 Islands RV DIRTcar Northeast Fall Nationals on October 18th to 20th. Doiron had an impressive third place finish in this same event last season, and will be looking to build on that this time around.

Our racing efforts for the 2013 season would not be possible without the assistance of our great partners. Mike Sauvé Construction, Au Vieux Duluth, Doiron Auto Inc., Mister Sew and Sew Custom Embroidery, W.H. MacSweyn Inc., Garage Le Specialiste Dicaire, Glengarry Windows & Doors, Walker Climate Care/Go Geo, NAPA Cornwall, Champion Racing Lubricants/RNB Restorations, SB Transport, Group Express, Richard Ranger Carpet, Alexandria OK Tire, Alexandria Home Hardware, Coffrage/Pompage 20-20, Richard’s Sweeping, Boutique Lafleur, Garry McDougall Electric, Marc Rouette Maintenance, SM Painting, Finish Line Web Design and Bicknell Racing Products have all been an integral part of the success of our team.

For more information on Joel Doiron and the team, please check out our website, www.joeldoiron.com. You will find information about Joel and his team, and links to our sponsor’s websites. You can also follow Joel on Twitter @JDcar40.

Joel Doiron Gets Top 10 Finish in 125 Lap DIRTcar Series Event at Cornwall Speedway’s Season Finale; Mohawk Raceway DIRTcar Series Race Next Week

The 2013 racing season has seen some difficult moments for Joel Doiron and his Alexandria, Ontario based race team. Although the season had not gone the way they had hoped, they were looking for a strong finish to the year at Cornwall with a 125 lap Mr. DIRTcar Series/Canadian Nationals Series event. Doiron also raced at Mohawk Raceway on Friday night with a 50 lap Frenchie’s 358 Modified Series race on the schedule.

The weekend started off on Friday night at Mohawk Raceway. Doiron started his heat race from fourth place, and worked his way up to third place before the checkered flag. The 50 lap main event was up next, and Joel started from the tenth position. It was a struggle trying to find some grip on the dry and slick track conditions, and when the dust settled at the end of the night, the team was credited with a 12th place result.

“It certainly wasn’t the finish that we had wanted”, says Doiron. “We have only run here a few times this year, and that puts us at a bit of a disadvantage against guys that are here each week. It was a good experience though, and hopefully we can learn something for when we come back here in a couple weeks for the DIRTcar Series race”.

The 2013 season finale at Cornwall Speedway took place on Sunday night, with a 125 lap DIRTcar Series race for the 358 Modifieds. The race also counted towards the final round of the Canadian Nationals Series. Doiron struggled early in the night in time trials, and had to qualify for the main event through the last chance qualifier. He started from the 23rd position in the 125 lap main event, and was moving forward before a flat tire sent him to the pits on lap 18. After returning to the track, Doiron once again started working his way forward, and with the checkered flag waving on lap 125, Doiron was up to eighth place.

“It was a pretty good run, considering we had to come from the back twice”, says Doiron after the race. “We just simply have to qualify better for these big races. I want to thank everyone for their support throughout the season here at Cornwall and we look forward to finishing out the season strong”.

Doiron will have this weekend off, but will return to action on Friday, September 13th at Mohawk Raceway for their Mr. DIRTcar 358 Modified Series race. The 2013 season will conclude on Saturday, October 19th as part of the 1000 Islands RV DIRTcar Northeast Fall Nationals. Doiron had an impressive third place finish in this event last year, and hopes to have similar success in 2013.

Our racing efforts for the 2013 season would not be possible without the assistance of our great partners. Mike Sauvé Construction, Au Vieux Duluth, Doiron Auto Inc., Mister Sew and Sew Custom Embroidery, W.H. MacSweyn Inc., Garage Le Specialiste Dicaire, Glengarry Windows & Doors, Walker Climate Care/Go Geo, NAPA Cornwall, Champion Racing Lubricants/RNB Restorations, SB Transport, Group Express, Richard Ranger Carpet, Alexandria OK Tire, Alexandria Home Hardware, Coffrage/Pompage 20-20, Richard’s Sweeping, Boutique Lafleur, Garry McDougall Electric, Marc Rouette Maintenance, SM Painting, Finish Line Web Design and Bicknell Racing Products have all been an integral part of the success of our team.

For more information on Joel Doiron and the team, please check out our website, www.joeldoiron.com. You will find information about Joel and his team, and links to our sponsor’s websites. You can also follow Joel on Twitter @JDcar40.