Tag Archive: Quebec

Mar 10

Eastern Canadian Karting Championship Briggs & Stratton Classes

The ECKC will offer Briggs & Stratton Junior and Senior/Masters in 2013

Rotax Max ECKC-CAECKC BriggsAs its 2013 season continues to take shape, the Eastern Canadian Karting Championship has news today that four-stroke racing will be back on its tracks this summer and organizers are once again firmly behind the Briggs & Stratton LO206 platform. Already well known in North America for producing the most competitive Rotax Max Challenge summer series, organizers are now looking to continue developing their four-stroke classes as well. Read the rest of this entry »

Feb 11

2013 ECKC Schedule and Awards

Teams and drivers will once again compete in both Ontario and Quebec in season four of the championship

Rotax Max ECKC-CAClaude LamoureuxThe Eastern Canadian Karting Championship is set to maintain its status as the premier summer Rotax Max Challenge in North America with the release today of its 2013 schedule and the beginning of its awards package.

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Feb 07

Plenty of snow and thick ice await competitors at Valcourt

News Update on Track Conditions at the 2013 Grand Prix Ski-Doo of Valcourt Presented by FOX

Grand Prix Ski-Doo de Valcourt présenté par FOX logoValcourt- Surface de glace 2013-02-07With one week to go before the opening day of the 31st running of the Grand Prix Ski-Doo of Valcourt presented by FOX which will be held from February 15-17, all systems are go at the famed Circuit Yvon-Duhamel in Maricourt, Quebec. Both tracks are ready for the athletes who will test their machines on “Open House Day” Thursday February 14, a day where fans can come and watch the action for free starting at 11:30 a.m. Read the rest of this entry »

Nov 18

Canadian Ferrari Challenge driver Emmanuel Anassis wins both Ferrari Challenge North America at US GP

Ferrari Challenge North America at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas

Ferrari Québec - Emmanuel Anassis (2)Ferrari Québec - Emmanuel Anassis (1)The Canadian National anthem was heard by thousands of race fans who attended the first inaugural Formula One United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas this weekend. Read the rest of this entry »

Nov 16

Talks for new Canada GP deal ‘going well’

Montreal is confident it will secure a new ten-year deal to keep hosting the Canadian grand prix.

Grand Prix F1 du Canada 20132012-06-08_0676La Presse reports that negotiations between the Quebec government and formula one officials are proceeding well. “Nothing is settled,” tourism minister Pascal Berube said, “but it is going well and we trust that we can sign for ten years.” Read the rest of this entry »

Sep 25

BGR Team Grote scores double podium at Tremblant

“It is always fun to run the fall classic to wrap up our Quebec visits ” – Jesse Lazare

2012-09-23_07122012-09-23_0964BGR Team Grote made the trip to the beautiful Mont Tremblant Le Circuit for the Fall Classic and final two rounds of the Formula Tour 1600 Series and came home with two trophies.

(Flagworld’s photo album)

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Sep 21

Martin Roy clinches NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Rookie Honors

Veteran Gosselin helps guide Quebec newcomer

Martin Roy - Isabelle Tremblay2012-08-17_1477Martin Roy has one race remaining on the 2012 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series presented by Mobil 1, but he’s already assured of bringing home at least one honor. The Napierville, Que., driver has clinched the series’ Rookie of the Year title. Read the rest of this entry »

Sep 10

A tough battle expected in the ATV race at the Monster Energy Supermotocross

2012 American Champions Chad Wienen and Josh Creamer at the Olympic Stadium
Canadian rider Richard Pelchat Ready to defend his ATV Title at the Monster Energy Supermotocross

2010-10-02_12472010-10-02_1162Canadian rider Richard Pelchat is ready to defend his ATV title at the Monster Energy Supermotocross, presented by Parts Canada/Thor, on Saturday, September 29 at the Olympic Stadium. Winning the international ATV race for the first time last year ahead of Americans Cody Miller, John Natalie and Josh Creamer, Pelchat has only run twice against his US opponents in 2012, instead spending the summer competing in the Quebec Quad Cross Series.

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Sep 06

Lazare wins at Calabogie (updated)

Jesse Lazare victorious in OFFC

2012-09-02_02742012-09-02_0291Newly crowned Canadian National Champion in Rotax Max Senior, Quebec based Jesse Lazare had little time to enjoy his new title before returning to action. Lazare was back behind the wheel of his www.doordoctor.com/ BGR Piper entry last weekend at Calabogie, Ontario for the OFFC championship.

(Flagworld’s photo album)

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Aug 01

Canadian drive continues for David Ostella at Trois-Riviéres

Young Canadian driver David Ostella eager to perform in Quebec

IndyLightsDavid OstellaDavid Ostella and his No. 22 Global Precast/LiUNA/Xtreme Coil Drilling entry heads into the last stop on the Firestone Indy Lights Series Canadian tour with renewed drive and enthusiasm thanks to the support of his family, friends and local sponsors and supporters.

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Jul 09

Two drivers, one lap record, and four podiums for the Audette brothers !

Canadian Touring Car at Mont-Tremblant…

2012-07-08_01782012-07-08_0207At the wheel of his Dimensions Doors/Novatech Acura RSX, Quebec driver Mathieu Audette once again excelled in the Canadian Touring Car Championship, held for the first time at the Circuit Mont-Tremblant. With a lap record during racing and two second place finishes, Mathieu proudly flew the Audette Racing Team flag. His brother, Rémy, invited by the Lombardi team to drive in the B-Spec category, also finished his two races on the podium.

(Flagworld’s Tremblant Summer Classic photo album)

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Jul 08

Montreal’s Borgeat shakes the mountain in Mont-Tremblant

The first of two races this weekend defines the course for Porsche GT3 Cup fans

2012-07-082012-07-07_0633The charming City of Mont-Tremblant in the Laurentian mountains of Quebec, Canada, is famous for its ski resorts and other peaceful outdoor activities such as hiking and canoeing. But during this weekend’s Summer Classic at Circuit Mont-Tremblant, the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Michelin is reminding visitors why local Algonquin named the City the “trembling mountain.”

(Flagworld’s photo album)

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Jul 03

Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Michelin heads to 2012 Summer Festival at Mont-Tremblant

New GT3 Cup Challenge by Michelin Sponsor

2012-05-26_01342012-05-26_0572The Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Michelin heads to the beautiful Le Circuit Mont-Tremblant near Saint-Jovite, Quebec, Canada for the 2012 Summer Festival July 6 through 8. Read the rest of this entry »

Jun 27

Mopar Canadian Harley-Davidson® XR1200® Cup Series round one

Hot Action Right from Start for the Canadian XR1200® Cup Series

Deeley - J.R. MacRae, Steve Crevier, Darren JamesDeeley Harley-Davidson CanadaThe Canadian Harley-Davidson® XR1200® Cup Series kicked off Saturday June 23 with the opening race of the Mopar CSBK National Road Race Championship at the Shannonville Motorsport Park in Shannonville, Ontario.

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Jun 04

Antoine L’Estage and Nathalie Richard claim second victory in seven days

Rally America Series…

Antoine L’Estage -Nathalie Richard - STPR rallyNeil McDaid (2)Antoine L’Estage -Nathalie Richard - STPR rallyNeil McDaidContesting round four of the Rally America series this past weekend in Pennsylvania, Quebec driver Antoine L’Estage (of St-Jean-sur-Richelieu) and his co-driver Nathalie Richard (of Halifax, Nova Scotia) claimed another victory, confirming their domination of the North American Rally championship just one week after their last win in Canada. Read the rest of this entry »

May 30

Napierville Quebec hosts 2012 season opener of Eastern Canadian Drag Racing

National Record is set in Napierville, making for a fiery season ahead

Deeley - Napierville Dragway - Eastern Canadian Drag RacingDeeley Harley-Davidson CanadaThe 2012 Deeley Harley-Davidson® Canada-sponsored V-Rod® DestroyerTM Series had a brilliant debut this past weekend at the Canadian Motorcycle Drag Race Association-hosted event at the Napierville Dragway, in Napierville, Quebec.

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May 23

Honda announces Miguel Duhamel to be guest instructor at the upcoming CBR250R race series licensing school

June 1, 2012 Autodrome St. Eustache, QC

Miguel-DuhamelCBR250R logoHonda Canada welcomes Miguel Duhamel, one of the most accomplished riders in motorcycle racing history as a guest instructor for the upcoming CBR250R race series licensing day, June 1st, 2012 at the Autodrome St. Eustache, St. Eustache, Quebec. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 15

Richard Foley to be inducted to “Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame”

Saturday night in Toronto

Richard Foley à DaytonaCanadian Motorsports Hall of FameFollowing his participation as honorary flagman at the NAPA 100 last summer, held at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on Ile Notre-Dame, now Richard “Dick” Foley will be inducted into the “Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame” next Saturday in Toronto along with other Canadians and Michael Andretti ( in international category). The 18th edition of the CMHOF gala is expected to be attended by over 300 guests. Read the rest of this entry »

Mar 10

Legends of Motorsports kick off our 3rd season at historic Le Circuit Mont-Tremblant, Quebec July 27-29, 2012.

Mont-Tremblant Historic Automobile Races 

Legends of Motorsports powered by Historic Motor Sports Association logo2011-07-10The Mont-Tremblant circuit is one of the most legendary world-class racing facilities in North America and has hosted many of the world’s most famous drivers, cars and series.

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Feb 28

The Pat Burns Ride Of Courage, to raise finds to fight prostate cancer

Back in Quebec City on July 10.

La Randonnée du Courage Pat Burns 2La Randonnée du Courage Pat Burns 1Marcel Aubut, Jean Pagé et Jason Burns, Pat Burns’ son, were at the 2012 Montreal Motorcycle Show last week to announce some exciting details about the 2012 running of the “Pat Burns Ride Of Courage”. The main objective of the Ride is to raise money to fight prostate cancer. Read the rest of this entry »

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