Jean-Philippe Bergeron (racing driver)
Jean-Philippe "J. P." Bergeron is a Canadian professional stock car racing driver. He currently competes part-time in the NASCAR [Canada Series], driving the No. 1 Ford for Dave Jacombs Racing.
Early years
Bergeron would get his start at the age of thirteen, racing go-karts. In 2015, he would compete in the Cup Lites Series in Canada, winning Rookie of the Year. In 2017, he would first compete in the ACT Late Model Tour, with him winning Rookie of the Year in 2018. In 2019, he would sign with the Prolon Racing Team with the help from his dad. In 2021, it was announced that he would drive in the RS1 Cup Series for Avion Motorsports.
Bergeron would sign with David Gilliland Racing for three race, with two ARCA Menards Series races and one ARCA Menards Series West race. He would first make his debut with David Gilliland Racing at the 2021 Sioux Chief PowerPEX 200, finishing eighth. He would achieve a top-five at the next race, finishing fifth at the 2021 Reese's 150. He would garner another top-five finish in his ARCA Menards Series West debut, also finishing fifth.
Bergeron's father, Marc, owns the Prolon Racing Team, which helps field Jean-Philippe.