Aug 22nd , 2011
Top 5 finish for GCR #67 Mustang
Toronto, ON, Aug 22nd, 2011........JR Fitzpatrick battled his way to a 5th place finish in Montreal on Saturday in the NAPA Auto Parts 200. JR started 17th quickly made his way through the pack and by the 18th lap was sitting in 11th place. By lap 32 JR had made it into 3rd place but an unfortunate electrical failure late into the race put him back in 29th spot and a lap down on lap 50. With a fast car and some aggressive driving JR battled back to 9th place with three laps to go and on the final lap was able to advance to 5th place and his best finish yet in the GCR #67 Ford Mustang.
"I’m pumped that we were able to make the top 5 on our home turf. The GCR team built a great car and they deserved a good run” stated JR Fitzpatrick.
“I am very happy with our finish. The team built a great car and JR drove really well.
I’m very glad that we were able to deliver such a great finish in support of The Rally for Sick Kids and the Michael “Pinball” Clemons Foundation.” stated team owner Steve Meehan.
The Michael "Pinball" Clemons Foundation mission is to create meaningful opportunities for youth in under resourced communities. Their vision is to quicken academic excellence, infuse depth of character, promote health and vitality, and inspire generosity in youth. One of their focus areas right now is to ensure that all children are given the opportunity for a good education locally and around the world. For more information visit
www.mpcf.caThe Rally for Kids with Cancer Scavenger Cup is one of the most exciting and effective charitable fundraising initiatives providing critical funds for care, treatment and research for kids suffering from cancer. Their fundraising philosophy is driven by the belief that by making a difference in the lives of children, we are making an invaluable investment in our future, community and our world. Their hope is that through the funds raised they will become a step closer to one day finding a cure for cancer. For more information visit
www.rallyforkids.com/tor/main.shtmlAbout Go Canada Racing
GCR launched on April 19th, 2011 in Toronto, Ontario Canada. GCR is one of the only Canadian owned Nationwide teams and the only team to have a Canadian owner and driver. GCR #67 Ford will be racing in the Nationwide series in 2011 with a goal of being a full time Sprint Cup team by 2013. With the support of 7 Million Canadian NASCAR fans behind it GCR aspires to Sprint Cup glory.
About JR Fitzpatrick
Hailing from Cambridge, Ontario, JR celebrated his 23rd birthday on May 9th. J.R. got his first taste of racing in karts, moving quickly to the CASCAR junior ranks and then on to Late Model stock cars. JR’s list of accolades includes: Canada’s youngest ever National Stock Car Champion, Canadian Stock Car “Racer of the Year”, “Most Popular Driver” as voted by Canadian NASCAR fans, “Budweiser Pole” winner and Mobil 1 “Performer of the Year”
For additional information contact: Go Canada Racing,
www.GoCanadaRacing.com Tom Baker, 416-988-9742, Tom.Baker@GoCanadaRacing.com
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