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September 12th, 2022
ECRC – CREC Jean-Sébastien Besner and Yvan Joyal Dominate the Rallye Défi Petite Nation!

The Rallye Défi Petite Nation, the traditional event to mark the end of summer, took place this past weekend in the Montpellier (Outaouais) region of Québec. After a one month pause, it was time for the Eastern Canadian Rally Championship (ECRC) to present its fifth of eight rounds that make up the season. An event contested in perfect weather conditions with seasonal temperatures saw victory go to Jean-Sébastien Besner and Yvan Joyal, in a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo.

August 25th, 2022
Sports Development Group brings the FIA Rally Star Program to Canada
August 9th, 2022
ECRC – CREC Jonathan Drake and Ian Lantz Winners of the Black Bear Rally

After three events contested in Quebec, the Eastern Canadian Rally Championship (ECRC) presented the Black Bear Rally last weekend in Ontario, as the fourth round of its 2022 season. A rally held in dusty conditions and hot summer temperatures, this event’s history includes winners as prestigious as American Travis Pastrana. This year, only teams from Ontario and Quebec were registered, with the victory going to Jonathan Drake and Ian Lantz.

July 18th, 2022
ECRC- CREC Philippe and Éric Dubé Win the Rallye International de Québec – Tour de Portneuf

Back on the calendar after a twenty-year absence, the Rallye International de Québec – Tour de Portneuf took place this past Saturday, in the Portneuf area, with its headquarters located in Ste-Christine d’Auvergne. This event counted towards the North American FIA NACAM championship, the Quebec Championship and the Eastern Canadian Rally Championship (ECRC), the latter of which included the majority of registered teams.

July 4th, 2022
ECRC- CREC Sébastien Clark and Yanick Marin Win the Rallye International Baie-des-Chaleurs !
April 4th, 2022
ECRC – CREC Olivier Martel and Vincent Hubert Win the Springtime Rallye Perce-Neige!

The Rallye Perce-Neige, the first round of the Eastern Canadian Rally Championship (ECRC), was held this past weekend in Maniwaki, Québec. Initially scheduled for early February but postponed due to ongoing provincial restrictions, the event was faced with another major concern: the state of the roads, largely affected by springtime thawing, leaving a very muddy route.

November 22nd, 2021
ECRC – CREC Jérôme Mailloux and Olivier Martel Share Victories at the Rally of the Tall Pines; Mailloux Crowned 2021 Champion!

This past weekend, the Eastern Canadian Rally Championship (ECRC) presented its final event of the 2021 season. It consisted of a doubleheader, with two rounds from the Lincoln Electric Rally of the Tall Pines counting towards the series. On the tricky gravel roads in the region of Bancroft, Ontario, which were this weekend covered with a light dusting of snow, the two rounds produced a lot of excitement and ended with two different winners.

October 25th, 2021
Two for Two for Jérôme Mailloux and Philippe Poirier, ECRC Winners at the Rallye de Charlevoix

The Eastern Canadian Rally Championship (ECRC) presented its fourth round of the 2021 season, as part of the Rallye de Charlevoix. Back in the calendar after a one-year absence, the event had multiple leaderboard changes among the beautiful scenery surrounding the towns of La Malbaie and Clermont. In the end, it was Jérôme Mailloux and Philippe Poirier who were victorious, despite a stressful end to their rally thanks to mechanical problems that chipped away at their lead.

September 13th, 2021
ECRC – CREC Jérôme Mailloux and Philippe Poirier Claim Their First Victory at the Rallye Défi Petite Nation!

his weekend, the Eastern Canadian Rally Championship (ECRC) presented the Rallye Défi Petite Nation, the third round of this 2021 season, held in the Montpellier region (in Outaouais, Québec). This rally, which marked the end of the season’s first half, experienced many unexpected twists and turns but at the top of the leaderboard, one team dominated: Jérôme Mailloux and Philippe Poirier, who won with their Test Racing Subaru WRX STI.

August 9th, 2021
Alexandre Moreau and Ian Guité Win the Black Bear Rally!

On Saturday, the Eastern Canadian Rally Championship (ECRC) presented its second round of the 2021 season, the Black Bear Rally, held in the Catchacoma region north of Peterborough, Ontario. This event rich in history was dominated by someone competing in it for the first-time; Quebecker Alexandre Moreau, co-driven by Ian Guité, won the rally in a Swap Shop Racing Subaru WRX STI.