Cornwall Sportsman Title Race Heats Up: Pecore and Ladouceur Set for Epic Battle
A compelling battle is shaping up in Cornwall's Next Level Home Improvement Sportsman division for the 2025 season, with a guaranteed new champion as two-time title holder Gabriel Cyr moves up to the 358-Modified division.
Race car and driver on track
Shane Pecore and Tristan Ladouceur emerge as the top contenders for the championship. Pecore, who has dominated with 34 wins and never finished worse than second in the last three seasons, aims for his fifth title. Ladouceur, a third-generation driver, comes off a strong 2024 season where he secured the Mohawk title and finished third at Cornwall.
The battle for third place remains wide open, featuring experienced drivers and rising talents including:
- Justin Desrosiers
- Sylvain Dupuis
- Trey Ladouceur
- Dan Jalbert
- Adam Rozon
- David Andre
- Skylar Ladouceur
Additional competitors vying for top-10 positions include Billy Cook, Bob Ray, Matt Barbour, Marco McCarthy, and Ty David.
The 2025 season features a packed 16-race regular season calendar. Key events include:
- DIRTcar Sportsman Series stop on June 1st
- Three-race Lamoureux Pumping Series
- Canadian Super DIRT Weekend in October (three nights)
Teams have invested significant preparation efforts, promising an exciting season of competitive racing at Cornwall Motor Speedway.