After a long off-season, Joel Doiron was finally ready to get back to the track with a big weekend of racing planned out. Friday night was the Mohawk International Raceway season opener and Sunday night was opening night at Cornwall Speedway featuring a 100 lap DIRTcar 358 Series/Canadian Nationals Series event.

The rain held off at Mohawk Raceway on Friday night for a little while, but the forecast looked worse by the minute and shortly before 3pm track officials made the inevitable decision to cancel Friday night’s opening night.

Cornwall Speedway was set to open their 2014 and first season under new management in over 30 years. Doiron began the night by turning the fifth fastest speed in his time group, placing him fifth to start the 8 lap qualifying heat race. Joel would maintain that spot, locking into the 100 lap main event. He started deep in the field, rolling off the starting grid from the 17th position. After falling back a couple positions early, Doiron charged back, and was inside the top 15 before they completed lap 10. Doiron displayed a great deal of patience in the opening 50 laps of the race, and as they approached halfway, he had just made his way into the top ten. Doiron continued inside the top ten throughout the second half of the race, advancing to as high as seventh through the closing laps. He crossed the finish line in eighth place.

“It was a solid start to the season for us”, says Doiron. “We will take that and move on to next week. I am happy to get the season underway, and hopefully we can build on this in the coming weeks and get back to victory lane”.

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.

2013 Season in Review; Joel Doiron’s 2013 Season Had Some Frustrating Moments; Team Looks Ahead to Much Better Season in 2014

There is no question that the 2013 season did not pan out as expected for Joel Doiron and his race team. Without a doubt, Doiron will be back as strong as ever when the season starts in May of 2014, as the work has already begun in their Alexandria, Ontario race shop as they rebuild for a new season.

Doiron started the season strong, posting a 3rd place finish on opening night at Mohawk Raceway, and followed that up with a 6th place effort on his next visit. At Cornwall Speedway, the season started late due to consecutive rainouts, and rain plagued the track much of the season. Once the season did get underway, Doiron started with back to back 7th place results, before bad luck hit the team during the Canada Day doubleheader weekend. Doiron didn’t qualify for the race on Monday due to a lineup error for the last chance consolation race, which took the team out of championship contention for the remainder of the season.

“It really was a frustrating season for all of us”, says Doiron. “The first several weeks of the season was rained out at Cornwall, and when we finally did get to race, the track was not in great shape with all the rain they had”, commented Doiron.

Despite the frustrations, Doiron did post top 10 results in 12 of the 18 races that they competed in. The season was highlighted by a pair of 3rd place finishes, and a total of five top five results.

“We plan to come back strong in 2014. We haven’t decided on a schedule at this point, as we are waiting to see what we have for sponsors and what the track schedules look like”.

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, 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.

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.

Joel Doiron Gets Top Five Finish at Cornwall Speedway on Sunday Night

With the 2013 season dwindling down, Joel Doiron and his race team have been searching for some good luck. The 2013 season has been one of frustration, but the team is looking to end the year at their home track on a positive note. Doiron was back in action at Mohawk International Raceway on Friday night, and back to their usual weekly home at Cornwall Speedway on Sunday.

On Friday night at Mohawk Raceway, Doiron had problems early and was unable to make the call for his ten lap qualifying heat race. This put him at the rear of the 20 car field for the 25 lap main event later in the evening. Joel made some progress throughout the race, and ultimately ended with an 11th place result.

The action continued at Cornwall Speedway on Sunday night, and Joel and the team were looking to finally put an end to some of the bad luck that has affected the team much of the season. After starting fourth in his qualifying heat race, Doiron moved up to third place before the checkered flag in the 10 lap event. The team made some adjustments to the car for the 30 lap feature, and lined up on the inside of row three in the fifth starting spot. Doiron remained in the top five throughout the race, racing his way to third at one point before settling in to a fourth place finish.

“It was a good run for us tonight. After the last couple weeks that is all we really wanted was a solid night and bring the car home in one piece”, explains Doiron after the race. “Hopefully we get back here in a couple weeks we can have a solid run in the Canadian Nationals race, and end the year on a positive note”.

Doiron plans to race at Mohawk International Raceway again this Friday night. Cornwall Speedway does not have the Modifieds on the schedule this week. They will return on Sunday, September 1st with a 125 lap Mr. DIRTcar Series/Canadian Nationals Series event.

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 Scores Impressive Top Five Finish in Canadian Nationals Series Event #2 at Cornwall Motor Speedway on Sunday Night

The first few months of the 2013 racing season have not gone as planned for Joel Doiron and his Alexandria, Ontario based 358 Modified race team. Their home track at Cornwall Speedway has battled Mother Nature all year long, losing over half the season so far to rain. When the have raced, they have had fast cars, but have been a victim of bad luck on several occasions.

After a disappointing sixth place finish in his qualifying heat race, Doiron would have to come from the rear of the field in the 100 lap Canadian Nationals Series event at Cornwall on Sunday night. As the race progressed, Doiron’s car got better and better. Doiron cracked the top ten for the first time on lap 74, and came on strong over the final 26 circuits, advancing to fifth place before the checkered flag.

“The car was great by the end of the race”, claims Doiron after the 100 lap race. “I really have to thank the crew for all their hard work getting the car running better for the feature, as we really struggled during the qualifier”.

Doiron and his team plan to make their debut at Le RPM Speedway in St. Marcel, Quebec on Saturday night with twin 40 lap features on the schedule. He will return to Cornwall Speedway again this Sunday night looking for their first win of the 2013 season.

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 Battles to an 11th Place Finish After Tough Night at Cornwall

After scoring a third place finish last week at Cornwall Speedway, Joel Doiron and his team were looking forward to getting back to the track this week, hoping for an event better result. With the weather finally starting to turn for the better, the team also hoped that the track conditions would be improved greatly from the previous races this year.

The night started off with a second place finish in the qualifying heat race after starting from the fourth position. After some adjustments to the car, Joel hit the track for the 30 lap main event, rolling off the starting grid from the eighth position on the outside of the fourth row. Doiron received some damage in a lap nine incident that brought out the red flag, and had to make a pit stop for some quick repairs before returning to the track for the restart. When the race resumed, Doiron drove his wounded car to an 11th place finish.

“It was another frustrating night here at Cornwall”, says Doiron after the race. “We had some damage there after that wreck early in the race, and just missed the top ten. We will be back next week and hopefully it will be a better night”.

Doiron and his team will return to Cornwall Speedway again this Sunday night looking for their first win of the 2013 season.

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.