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Jean-Francois Dumoulin on the track at Watkins Glen International

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Returns with BGB Motorsports

Jean-François Dumoulin  2012-05-11 (2)Grand-Am Continental Tire Challenge – BGB Motorsports - Jean-François DumoulinThis Saturday June 30th, Jean-Francois Dumoulin will be on the track with BGB Motorsports for the Continental Tire Challenge GS series at Watkins Glen International, New York, United States. He will be driving the n°38 Porsche Carrera with which he has previously competed, notably in 2010, 2011 and last January in Daytona.

 

Jean-Francois Dumoulin will be sharing the wheel with Mark Sandridge (Westfield Center, Ohio, USA) who will also be qualifying the car. « It is always a pleasure to reunite with BGB Motorsports team, a professional collaboration that is truly appreciated. I am familiar with the n°38 Porsche, it will be an excellent car for the Watkins Glen track », shares Dumoulin.

To Jean-Francois Dumoulin this track is synonymous with victories where he stood at the top of the podium on two occasions : 2001 (formerly called Motorola Cup) and in 2007 (formerly called Koni Challenge) at the wheel of a Porsche prepared by Fiorano Racing.

« It is a two and a half hour endurance race, a very fast and technical track. With highly ranked contenders and powerful cars the competition level will be very high. I am eager to be on the track to show what we are capable of doing, especially since we have had previous 2nd and 4th place finishes this Porsche. », mentions the international racing instructor with enthusiasm. 

BGB Motorsports will also have a second Porsche Carrera on the track (n°83) that will be driven by David Empringham and John Farano (Jean-Francois Dumoulins’ teammate from last January). 

Thirty cars are expected to participate in the GS category. The qualifying session will take place this Friday June 29th at 3:15 pm, and the « Continental Tire 150 » race start will occur Saturday June 30th at 3 pm.

source: dumoulincompetition.com


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