Brandon Semenuk and John Hall won an attrition-riddled Rocky Mountain Rally, in Invermere, BC, round two of the Canadian Rally Championship. This is Semenuk’s first national rally victory, and Hall’s first with Semenuk.
Antoine L’Estage and Alan Ockwell took a decisive lead on the first day of the 2017 Rocky Mountain Rally. Competing for Subaru Rally Team Canada, the pair benefitted from being first on the road, facing no dust and only marginal road sweeping on the hard packed gravel roads.
Volunteers are the glue that hold rally events together. Each round of the Canadian Rally Championship is backed by an army of volunteers that help control the roads, ensure the service park functions smoothly, and keep track of the vital timing and scoring information. The Rocky Mountain Rally, taking place this weekend, has a roster of volunteers headed by Co-ordinator Brad Derzaph.
Most rallyists in North America aspire to one day test their mettle at a round of the World Rally Championship. As one of the few places in the world that doesn’t host a round of the premier level of the sport, this idea stays as a dream for many competitors, who may nevertheless go to watch, or volunteer, at a round of the WRC.
Kremer is leading the development of a test he hopes will lead to better health for those in rallying.
During each service at the Rallye Perce Neige, Leo was reminded by many of his crew that he needed to stay cool and get to the finish of the event. That is an obvious requirement for doing well at any rally, but Perce Neige held a special significance for the CanJam team.
Crazy Leo Urlichich won the opening round of the 2017 Canadian Rally Championship season, Rallye Perce Neige. Driving a freshly built Production-class Subaru, Urlichich was co-driven by Alex Kihurani.
The 2017 Rallye Perce Neige places intense demands on every team that rolls through the ceremonial start and into the stages of Canada’s longest running winter rally.
On a start list with familiar names and new, who stands out among the usual favourites? We’ve got some names to watch, and why you should keep an eye on these teams at Rallye Perce Neige.
DirtFish and the Canadian Association of Rallysport (CARS) are pleased to announce a renewed partnership for 2017.