Doiron Picks up First Win of the Season at Cornwall

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Doiron Picks up First Win of the Season at Cornwall; A Return to MIR From a Different Perspective
Craig Revelle – Finish Line Web Design
July 25, 2011



It was a busy weekend for Joel Doiron and his Alexandria, Ontario race team. First it was a trip to Mohawk International Raceway in Hogansburg, New York on Friday night, before coming back to Cornwall on Sunday for double features, making up for last Sunday’s rained out 30 lap feature.



It was a different view for Doiron at Mohawk Raceway on Friday, as he took on the role as crewmember as he stepped out of the car in favor of Eric Gauvreau. Gauvreau’s Top Soil is on board with the Doiron team this year, and Joel was happy to let Gauvreau take the car out for the night. He will get another opportunity later this season. Gauvreau had his own car up until last season, before selling all of his racing equipment when their local track (Autodrome Edelweiss) closed. He started from the back of the pack in the 25 lap feature, and moved up towards the top ten until a flat tire sent him to the pits. He came back out and rejoined the field, advancing to 12th at the checkered flag.



On Sunday, Doiron was back in the car and the night started off well, as Doiron set fast time in practice. He lined up seventh for the 30-lap feature held over from last week. He moved up through the field quickly, taking over the third spot on lap four. By lap ten, he as up to second, and began to challenge for the lead. Just before halfway he made his move and took over the top spot. Doiron went unchallenged for the remainder of the event and picked up his first win of the 2011 season.



“We had a great run here in this first race. I have to thank my crew for all of their hard work, and all of our sponsors and fans for their support”, says Doiron. “We have been having a hard time trying to get this new car figured out, but that last few weeks have been really good”.



Doiron’s great night continued with qualifying, and he started sixth and moved through the field to take the checkered flag once again. Doiron lined up 13th in the second 30 lap feature of the night. Joel struggled early, dropping to 14th at lap 7, but after avoiding a wreck on lap 10, he was back in the top ten, and moved through the field from there. At halfway, Doiron was now up to eighth place, and advanced to sixth as the caution came out on lap 23. On the ensuing restart, he moved to fourth place, and made it to third at the checkered flag. It was a very successful points night for Doiron, and he has now moved into third place in points, just 16 out of the lead. He also sits third in the family sponsored Doiron Cup with just one more race on the schedule on August 14th.



This coming week Doiron will be back at Cornwall on Sunday for the 100 lap Canadian Nationals Series. In the coming weeks, Doiron will get back to Mohawk Raceway with Eric Gauvreau behind the wheel once again, and also plans to make a visit to Chapman’s Can Am Motorsports Park on a Friday night later this season.

Our 2011 racing season would not be possible without the assistance of our great sponsors. Mike Sauvé Construction, Doiron Auto Inc., W.H. MacSweyn Inc., Gauvreau Top Soil, Walker Climate Care/Go Geo, Falcon Environmental Services, Mister Sew and Sew Custom Embroidery, Garage Le Specialiste Dicaire, Herbs Travel Plaza & Towing, Group Express, Glengarry Kitchen Cabinets, Richard Ranger Carpet, Au Vieux Duluth, Boutique Lafleur, Quechem, Garry McDougall Electric, Gouttieres SD Eavesthroughs, Marc Rouette Maintenance, Les Fondations Deguire and Bicknell Racing Products have all been an integral part of the success that this team has had this season.

For more information on Joel Doiron and the team, please check out our newly revamped website, www.joeldoiron.com.