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.