Tag Archive: Canadian Rally Championship

Feb 04

Canadian Rally Championship round one: Losier bros. take two Top-5 places in Maniwaki

L’Estage and Richard win Gilles Villeneuve Award

Michel Dansereau2013-02-02-1705Driving a pair of Mitsubishi Lancer EVO VIII, Simon Losier with co-driver Brian Maxwell, and Maxime Losier partnered with Philippe Poirier, finished in the top five at the Rallye Perce-Neige, the first round of the Canadian Rally Championship (CRC) held last weekend near Maniwaki in the Upper Gatineau area.

(Flagworld’s photo album)

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Nov 26

L’Estage, Dowell and Mitsubishi, Canadian Champions

Final round of the Canadian Rally Championship

2012-11-24-12552012-11-24-2115Driving their Mitsubishi Evolution, Antoine L’Estage from St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que. and co-driver Nathalie Richard from Halifax finished second in the final round of the Canadian Rally Championship this weekend. A tire puncture in the closing stages of the Rally of the Tall Pines relegated the duo to second place although the pair were already crowned 2012 Canadian Rally Champions with a spectacular run of four victories and two second places this season, earning Mitsubishi another manufacturer’s title.

(Flagworld’s photo album by Michel Dansereau and Claude Lamoureux at Tall Pines Rally)

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Nov 25

Canadian Rally Championship: Antoine L’Estage and Nathalie Richard 2012 Champions

Finish an Outstanding Season on the Podium

2012-11-24-12552012-11-24-2115This past weekend, Quebec driver Antoine L’Estage (of St-Jean-sur-Richelieu) and his co-driver Nathalie Richard (of Halifax, Nova Scotia) completed the 2012 North American Rally Cup and the Canadian Rally Championship with another podium finish, their 6th in as many Canadian events this year.

(Flagworld’s photo album by Michel Dansereau and Claude Lamoureux  at Tall Pines Rally)

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Nov 21

Antoine L’Estage and Nathalie Richard in action this Saturday…

Aiming to cap off the Season with another win !

Antoine LEstage - Nathalie Richard (2)Antoine LEstage - Nathalie Richard (1)Quebec driver Antoine L’Estage (of St-Jean-sur-Richelieu) and his co-driver Nathalie Richard (of Halifax, Nova Scotia) will contest Bancroft, Ontario’s Rally of the Tall Pines this Saturday, as the final round of the North American Rally Cup and the Canadian Rally Championship. Having already met their goals of clinching the titles in both series, the duo head into this event without any pressure and have their eyes set on yet another victory for the Rockstar Energy Drink Rally Team. Read the rest of this entry »

Oct 15

Canadian Rally Championship : L’Estage & Mitsubishi clinch Canadian title

Fifth round of the Canadian Rally Championship

Antoine LEstage - Nathalie Richard (2)Antoine LEstage - Nathalie Richard (1)Last weekend’s fifth round of the Canadian Rally Championship crowned new Canadian champions Antoine L’Estage from St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que. and co-driver Nathalie Richard from Halifax.

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Oct 10

Antoine L’Estage and Nathalie Richard head West to clinch the Canadian title

Pacific Forest Rally…

2012-09-08-17782012-09-08-1868After securing the 2012 North American Rally Championship three weeks ago, Quebec driver Antoine L’Estage (of St-Jean-sur-Richelieu) his co-driver Nathalie Richard (of Halifax, Nova Scotia) will be contesting the penultimate round in the Canadian Rally Championship this weekend in British Columbia. At the Pacific Forest Rally, the Rockstar Energy Drink Rally Team’s goal is to leave the event with the Canadian title in hand, prior to the final round of the year. Read the rest of this entry »

Sep 10

Mitsubishi Brigade shines in Rallye Défi

Round Four: 2012 Canadian Rally Championship

2012-09-08-18682012-09-08-1694The fourth round of the Canadian Rally Championship was held this past weekend in the Quebec Laurentians and Outaouais regions. Rallye Défi turned into what has been one of the toughest events in years, with only 13 of 29 teams completing the circuit. Antoine L’Estage of St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que. and his co-driver Nathalie Richard of Halifax in their Rockstar Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution earned second place overall, ending their winning streak at four but increasing their lead in the series standings.

(Flagworld’s photo album)

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Sep 09

Ken Block and Alex Gelsomino victorious in return to Canada at Rallye Defi

Antoine L’Estage & Nathalie Richard 2nd, Crazy Leo Urlichich & Carl Williamson 3rd

Roxanne Bélisle2012-09-07-1003After taking a lead on the very first stage of the 2012 Rallye Defi, Ken Block (Park City, Utah) and Alex Gelsomino (Park City, Utah) drove through bright sun, heavy rains and over rough roads on their way to victory. The Monster World Rally Team pair led the rally from start to finish, thrilling the fans at the fourth round of the 2012 Canadian Rally Championship.

(Flagworld’s photo album)

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Sep 06

Antoine L’Estage and Nathalie Richard going for their 7th event win !

Round Four : Rallye Défi…

2012-07-14-1008Solidly leading the 2012 Canadian Rally Championship and the North American Rally Cup, Quebec driver Antoine L’Estage (of St-Jean-sur-Richelieu) and his co-driver Nathalie Richard (of Halifax, Nova Scotia) are ready to get back into competition for the Rallye Défi, one of the highlights of the Canadian performance rally scene.

(Flagworld will be there to cover the event on video and photo)

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Jul 11

Antoine L’Estage and Nathalie Richard’s winning streak put to the test!

Rally America Round 5

2012-06-30_00012012-06-30_0371Hot off the team’s third consecutive victory, Quebec driver Antoine L’Estage (of St-Jean-sur-Richelieu) and his co-driver Nathalie Richard (of Halifax, Nova Scotia) today head to the Sunday River ski resort for the fifth round of the Rally America series.  In the adjacent states of Maine and New Hampshire, the New England Forest Rally will once again be hotly contested by some of the top rally teams on the continent.    

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May 27

Antoine L’Estage and Nathalie Richard dominate the Rocky Mountain Rally

Victory Out West …

Antoine L’Estage - Nathalie Richard - 2012 Rocky Mountain Rally 2Antoine L’Estage - Nathalie Richard - 2012 Rocky Mountain Rally 1Quebec driver Antoine L’Estage (of St-Jean-sur-Richelieu) and his co-driver Nathalie Richard (of Halifax, Nova Scotia) won this weekend’s Rocky Mountain Rally in Kananaskis, Alberta, Round 2 of the 2012 Canadian Rally Championship. Already winners of the season’s opening round, the Rockstar Energy Drink team claims another perfect victory after dominating the race from start to finish. This result marks the fifth career Rocky Mountain Rally win for the 2011 Canadian and North American champions, Antoine L’Estage and Nathalie Richard.

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May 23

Mitsubishi Brigade welcomes new competitors

Round Two : 2012 Canadian Rally Championship

Canadian Rally Championship logoRocky Mountain RallyThe 39th running of the Rocky Mountain Rally, the second round of the 2012 Canadian Rally Championship, runs this weekend in Calgary, Alberta. The Mitsubishi Brigade at this weekend’s “Rocky” will be comprised of six teams among the 29 entries.

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May 22

Antoine L’Estage and Nathalie Richard ready for another win in the Rockies

Round 2 of the 2012 Canadian Rally Championship…

2012-02-04-2528Rocky Mountain RallyQuebec driver Antoine L’Estage (of St-Jean-sur-Richelieu) and his co-driver Nathalie Richard (of Halifax, Nova Scotia) are contesting this weekend’s Rocky Mountain Rally, the second round of the Canadian Rally Championship, to be held near Calgary, Alberta. 2011 Champions, winners of this event the last two years, and current series leaders after a dominating victory at the Rallye Perce-Neige this winter, the Rockstar Energy Drink duo will give their all to continue their Rocky Mountain Rally winning streak. Read the rest of this entry »

Feb 22

Antoine L’Estage and Nathalie Richard set for Battle in the Ozarks

Rally America Round 2

2012-02-04-1775 2012-02-04-1928Quebec driver Antoine L’Estage (of St-Jean-sur-Richelieu) and his co-driver Nathalie Richard (of Halifax, Nova Scotia) head to Salem, Missouri for the hotly contested Rally in The 100 Acre Wood, Round 2 of the Rally America series.  Coming off of a decisive victory in Quebec two weeks ago at the opening round of the Canadian Rally Championship and a second place finish in Michigan the weekend prior, the Rockstar Energy Drink duo now lead the hunt for the Canadian and North American rally titles.

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Feb 06

Lancer Evolution takes first Round of the 2012 Canadian Rally Championship

Subaru Claims Four of Top Five Spots at Rallye Perce Neige
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2012:02:04 08:32:37-0011Mitsubishi leads Manufacturers Championship With Convincing Win at Perce-Neige.The 47th running of Rallye Perce-Neige, the first round of the 2012 Canadian Rally Championship, was won by Antoine L’Estage of St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec and co-driver Nathalie Richard of Halifax, in their new Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.

(Flagworld.com photos/video abums)

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Feb 05

Antoine L’Estage and Nathalie Richard win Rallye Perce Neige to Open 2012 Canadian Rally Championship

Perce-Neige is just the second event for L’Estage in his new car
Decisive Victory for Antoine L’Estage and Nathalie Richard
New Record in the Canadian Rally Championship

2012-02-04-25282012-02-04-2508Antoine L’Estage (St-Jean-Sur-Richelieu, QC) and Nathalie Richard (Halifax) opened their 2012 season by winning the Rallye Perce-Neige in Maniwaki, QC, the first event in the Canadian Rally Championship, Presented by Subaru and supported by Yokohama. Perce-Neige is just the second event for L’Estage in his new car, and already, he’s comfortable, setting the pace from the first stage.

(Flagworld.com photos/video abums)

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Feb 02

Mitsubishi brigade tackles the winter challenge

First Round of the 2012 Canadian Rally Championship

Antoine l'Estage Sno Drift 2012The 47th Edition of the Rallye Perce-Neige, the first round of the 2012 Canadian Rally Championship, will be held this weekend out of Maniwaki, Quebec, capital of the Upper Gatineau region. The Mitsubishi Brigade will be comprised of 7 teams among the 41 starters. Reigning Canadian and North American champions and 2011 Perce-Neige winners, Antoine L’Estage of St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec and co-driver Nathalie Richard of Halifax, Nova Scotia, will contest the event with a brand new Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.

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Jan 30

Antoine L’Estage and Nathalie Richard podium finish with their new car

Start of the 2012 North American rally season …
Sterckx Rally Sport Team Scores Podium at Sno*Drift Rally

Canadian and North American champions Antoine L’Estage and Nathalie Richard finished 2nd at the 2012 SnoDrift Rally in MichiganReigning Canadian and North American champions, Quebec driver Antoine L’Estage (of St-Jean-sur-Richelieu) and co-driver Nathalie Richard (of Halifax, Nova Scotia) kicked off the 2012 season this past weekend with a solid performance, finishing in second place at Michigan’s SnoDrift Rally, Round 1 of the Rally America series.  At the wheel of their brand new Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X, the Rockstar Energy Drink duo earned valuable championship points in the United States and are ready for the start of the Canadian Rally Championship this coming weekend.

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Oct 05

Mitsubishi Brigade: L’Estage and Zedril lock titles in BC

In 5th round of the Canadian Rally Championship

2011-07-15-02362011-09-09-1176The 5th round of the Canadian Rally Championship took place last weekend out of Merritt, British Columbia. After the running of the Pacific Forest Rally, new Canadian champions were confirmed. Read the rest of this entry »

Oct 03

Antoine L’Estage and Nathalie Richard clinch the 2011 Canadian Rally Championship

Pacific Forest Rally Results…

2011-09-10-33232011-09-09_0249Antoine L’Estage (of St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC) and his co-driver Nathalie Richard (of Halifax, Nova Scotia) contested the Pacific Forest Rally, the penultimate round of the Canadian Rally Championship, held this past weekend in British Columbia. The duo won six of the competitive stages and assured themselves second place overall, giving them enough points to clinch the 2011 Canadian title with one event remaining in the championship.

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