Doiron Makes Rare Appearance at Mohawk Raceway

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Doiron Makes Rare Appearance at Mohawk Raceway; Cornwall Speedway Events Canceled Due to Rain
Craig Revelle – Finish Line Web Design
August 9, 2011



Joel Doiron and his team had two events on their schedule this past weekend with a rare stop at the Mohawk International Raceway in Hogansburg, New York on Friday night before returning to the usual Sunday night home at the Cornwall Motor Speedway.



For only the third time this season, Joel Doiron was behind the wheel at Mohawk International Raceway looking for good run, and to have some fun with no points on the line. The night began with the usual eight lap qualifying event, and Doiron started from the fifth position, and worked his way up to second place when the checkered flag was displayed to the field. Doiron reported to the pit area and made just minor changes to the car as they were quite satisfied with the car’s performance during qualifying. A full field of 28 Modifieds were on hand, and with only a few races at the track this season, Doiron would have to come from deep in the field in the 25 lap main event. After just five laps of racing, Doiron had moved up to 11th place, and was into the top ten shortly after. With 18 laps in the books, the caution was out, and Doiron had raced his way into seventh place, and hoping to capture a solid top five finish before the race was over. The race resumed, and just one lap later, Doiron’s car stopped in turn two with a right front flat tire following contact with another competitor who had got out of shape in front of him. With only a few laps remaining, he returned and eventually ended the race with a 13th place finish.



On Sunday it was back to Cornwall Speedway, and after several strong runs the last few weeks, Doiron was hoping to get back to victory lane. As the pit area began to fill up, the sky began to darken, and rain washed out the night’s program.



This coming weekend, Doiron will be back at Cornwall Speedway on Sunday night. He currently sits third place in points at the track, and only 16 points out of the lead. Sunday will also be the final race in the Doiron Cup point standings, a series sponsored by Doiron’s father Ovide, at Doiron Engineering.



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 website, www.joeldoiron.com.