Joel Doiron Salvages Top 10 Finish at Cornwall in Borrowed Ride After Engine Expires in Opening Practice on Sunday Night

After starting the 2014 racing season with a solid top ten finish in the 100 lap Canadian Nationals Series at Cornwall Speedway one week ago, Joel Doiron and his team were looking forward to a return trip to Cornwall for the first regular program of the season. Doiron and his team also planned a Friday night trip to Mohawk International Raceway, where they plan to race regularly as well in 2014.

Doiron made the trek to Mohawk International Raceway in Hogansburg, New York on Friday night only to get rained out after opening practice. The season opener was rained out the previous week, and more rain that past week has been frustrating for everyone involved.

Sunday looked much more promising with the weather. Doiron began the night with an opening practice session, but it did not go well for the 40 team, as the motor expired and the car was done for the evening. The team drove to Alexandria and returned with the Chris Raabe 01 backup car for Joel to drive in the 30 lap main event. He would have to start from the rear of the field, and moved up continuously throughout the race and salvaged a top ten finish.

“I really have to thank Chris Raabe and the 01 team as well as everyone on our team for working hard getting the 01 backup car ready for me to drive”, says Doiron. “I am thankful that Mike and Chris (Raabe) offered up their car for me”.

This coming weekend, Doiron will return to Mohawk International Raceway on Friday night for the rescheduled 50 lap Memorial Cup/Frenchie’s “Chevy Runs Deep” Series race. On Sunday night the action will move back to Cornwall Speedway.

Our racing efforts for the 2014 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, NAPA Cornwall, Champion Racing Lubricants/RNB Restorations, Group Express, Richard Ranger Carpet, Alexandria OK Tire, Alexandria Home Hardware, Coffrage/Pompage 20-20, Richard’s Sweeping, Marc Rouette Maintenance, SM Painting, KMAC Electric, Servicemaster Restore, 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.