The Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières is set to host round nine of the 2022 NASCAR Pinty’s season.
This year marks the series’ 15th time racing on the streets of Trois-Rivières, Quebec, with 60-laps around the 1.53-mile street circuit.
1997 Formula One champion, Jacques Villeneuve rejoins the series for the first time since 2014. Other road course stars, such as Louis-Philippe Montour, J.F. Dumoulin and Alex Guenette will also grace the 24-car field.
Last year, Alex Tagliani claimed his third win on the street circuit, while J.F. Dumoulin came runner-up, for his best finish in the series. Kevin Lacroix, Andrew Ranger and hometown star, L.P. Dumoulin have also seen victory at GP3R before and are fan favourites
Race | Les 60 Tours Rousseau Metal |
Date / Start Time | Sunday, August 7, 2022 @
2:18 p.m. ET |
Track / Location | Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières (Trois-Rivières, Quebec) |
Live Stream | Canada: TSN.ca / TSN app
USA: FloRacing |
Broadcast | TSN – TBA
RDS2 – Sunday, August 7 @ 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. |
Schedule | Saturday August 6, 2022 |
Sat. Aug. 6 @ 9:30 a.m. ET | Credentials Open for NASCAR Teams |
Sat. Aug. 6 @ 9:45 a.m. | Garage Opens |
Sat. Aug. 6 @ 11:50 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Practice Session |
Sat. Aug. 6 @ 3:00 p.m. | Credentials Closes for NASCAR Teams |
Sat. Aug. 6 @ 4:30 – 5:10 p.m. | E3 Spark Plugs Pole Award Qualifying |
Sat. Aug. 6 @ 6:30 p.m. | Garage Closes |
Schedule | Sunday, August 7, 2022 |
Sun. Aug. 7 @ 9:00 a.m. | Garage & Credentials Opens |
Sun. Aug. 7 @ 11:00 a.m. | Driver/Crew Chief/Spotter Meeting |
Sun. Aug. 7 @ 11:30 a.m. | Credentials Closes |
Sun. Aug. 7 @ 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. | Autograph Session (Pit Road) |
Sun. Aug. 7 @ 2:18 p.m. ET | Les 60 Tours Rousseau Metal |
Competition | |
Track Layout | 1.53-mile paved street course |
Laps / Miles | 60 laps / 91.8 miles |
Qualifying Format | Road Race Style – Group Qualifying |
Starting Lineup Procedures | 1-21 Fastest 21 cars in qualifying
22-23 Provisional spots based on 2022 owner standings 24-25 Provisional spots based on 2022 driver standings 26+ Past champion provisional |
Race Procedure | Mandatory pit stops for fuel before lap 50.
Tire changes are optional |
Tire Allotment | One set – Qualifying & Race. One additional tire for practice.
An additional set is available Teams must start the race on the tires they qualify on. |
Wet Tack Conditions | All cars must be equipped at all times for wet weather conditions during practice, qualifying and the race. |