Beauchamp Motorsports announced that for the 2012 season, he will be bringing in new crew chief Deon Deneau to be in charge of the No. 60 Mopar Parts/Mobil 1/Exide Batteries Dodge.
“I’ve know Deon for years,” Ron Beauchamp Jr. said. “He’s worked with Butch Miller in ASA, was ASA Crew Chief of the year in 2007, he’s got a lot of other experience and after we met to discuss the opportunity the decision was an easy one.”
Deneau added, “I’m very thankful for the opportunity Ron Sr. has given me, I think the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series has become extremely competitive and has some very talented race teams competing in it and it will be an exciting challenge for us.”
The decision was made to therefore improve the team’s program after a solid season in 2011. At the end of the 2011 season, Beauchamp Jr. finished seventh in points with one top five and five top 10s. The change has already started to take effect in the shop.
“Deon has been evaluating some things and making a few changes,” Beauchamp said. “We’ll also be going over the cars very closely so he can get a better understanding of the setup we’ve been running. The whole team in energized and we can’t wait to get the season going.”
Beauchamp Motorsports also added in the announcement that they will continue their association with Mopar Parts, Exide Batteries and Mobil 1.
“We’re so proud to be teamed with the absolute best group of companies you could associate with,” Beauchamp said. “Our relationship goes far beyond the racetrack and their support has been incredible over the years.”
Race fans will have an opportunity to meet Ron Beauchamp Jr. and see the #60 Mopar Parts/Mobil 1/Exide Batteries Dodge at the upcoming Canadian Motorsports Expo in Toronto, February 10-12 at the International Centre in Toronto, ON.
Ron Beauchamp Jr. and the #60 Mopar Parts/Mobil 1/Exide Batteries Dodge Team will compete in all twelve races on the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series schedule. Once again this year all events will be broadcast on TSN. Fans should check their local listings for times. For more information about the #60 Mopar Parts/Mobil 1/Exide Batteries team log on to www.beauchampmotorsports.com and www.mopar.ca
