August 19, 2007. The Mopar Parts Dodge team with Ron Beauchamp Jr at the wheel paid a visit to Trois Rivieres with the intent of putting their recent disappointments behind them and seeking consistent finishes for the balance of the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series season. Beauchamp has showed considerable road racing prowess during his career, however contact would shorten their day.
As practice began for teams on the storied 10 turn street circuit in Trois Rivieres the approach by Team Mopar was to be cautious and careful, improve the car and look to end their run of back breaks. Ron Beauchamp Jr. would post the 13th quickest qualifying time and start the race on the inside of row seven. “Our objective was to take it easy and get to the finish line this week” said the driver “so I didn’t push too hard early in the weekend” he added.
As the main event began Beauchamp was able to gain several positions and soon found himself inside the top-ten. “I was happy to move up a few spots but I was still taking it easy” said Beauchamp. “I was shifting very gently, letting the car ease into the corners and not taking any chances.”
The Mopar Parts Dodge was solidly in the top-ten as the laps ticked away. However the tight confines between the concrete barriers leave little room for error. As Ron Beauchamp looked to advance his position further other competitors made contact and Ron Jr. had no opportunity or racing room to avoid contact and crashed the left front of the Mopar Parts Dodge into the #17 Dodge. “I could see it happening off to the side and all I needed was just a few more inches and I could have avoided DJ (Kennington) but I ran out of room” said the frustrated competitor. “This is possibly the most frustrating season I’ve ever had racing. But as frustrated as this Mopar Team is, we want even more to show the kind of performance we’re capable of, and that’s what we’ll do when we get back on the ovals”.
The NASCAR Canadian Tire Series will take next weekend off but return to action on Saturday September 1st at Cayuga Speedway. The 12 race schedule will take the teams from coast to coast and will consist of ovals, road courses and temporary street circuits. For the complete schedule, results and other information log onto www.nascar.ca You will also be able to watch all twelve races this season on TSN.
This release prepared by, TL Sports & Entertainment
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