The 2026 Rocky Mountain Rally proved to be a true test of endurance, shifting from dry, dusty gravel on the first day to “soapy” mud on the second. Martynas and Kajus Samsonas navigated the challenging terrain to secure their first-ever Canadian Rally Championship (CRC) win.

The event saw significant drama across the field: Team Leblanc claimed a solid 3rd overall and 1st in the 2WD class, while others faced stiff mechanical challenges, including last-minute transmission failures for Alexandre Moreau and breakdown issues for Nick Wood. Following the cancellation of the Pacific Forest Rally, the Canadian rally community is now preparing for the Rallye Baie des Chaleurs in Gaspésie, Québec, coming up at the end of June.

Heavy snow and treacherous “Star Wars effect” visibility couldn’t stop Crazy Leo from taking the top step at the 2026 Rallye Perce-Neige, but it wasn’t without a battle against the snowbanks. With a dramatic Stellantis Cup win for Vincent Lalande and a podium sweep for Test Racing, the CRC season started with a bang and a heartfelt goodbye to one of the sport’s true icons.

Ricardo Cordero and Marco Hernandez are your 2025 CRC Champions! Despite treacherous ice hidden under fresh powder at the Big White Winter Rally, the Mexican duo pushed to a season-finale victory. Read more about the crowning of the new champions and the resilient performances across the field.

From treacherous ice to deep mud, the 2025 Novus Auto Rally of the Tall Pines pushed the continent’s best crews to the limit. While Cordero dominated the stages in his Citroën C3, Simon Vincent played the long game, securing second overall and clinching the Eastern Canadian Rally Championship title.

Simon Vincent and co-driver Hubert Gaudreau took an important win at Rallye de Charlevoix, moving into the lead of the Canadian Rally Championship after a demanding mix of stages and conditions.

Jean-Sébastien Besner & Yvan Joyal capture a third victory at Rallye Défi, finishing with a margin of over three minutes! Mexico’s Cordero salvages second despite major electrical trouble. Vincent/Gaudreau show consistent speed on the podium, while Pougnet/Rouleau shine in production.
In 2WD, Lalande/Brisset take a dramatic class win after a fierce battle between Peugeot and Fiesta entries. Charles and Juliette L’Estage claim second in 2WD. Next up: Rallye de Charlevoix at the end of October — this championship fight is far from over!

Two-wheel drive is making a serious comeback in Canadian rally. As the cost of running 4WD continues to rise, more teams are discovering that 2WD offers a smarter, more engaging path to competition, especially with the rise of FIA-homologated Rally4 cars. From budget-conscious grassroots builds to factory-prepped machines like the Peugeot 208 Rally4 and Ford Fiesta R2T, the 2WD class is becoming a proving ground for speed, skill, and strategy. With drivers like Mikael Arsenault and Nicolas Laverdière shifting from AWD to 2WD and finding success, and with Stellantis launching a brand-new North American Rally Cup, the landscape is shifting fast. This isn’t just a comeback, it’s a movement.

For the first time in decades, the overall podium at Rallye Baie-des-Chaleurs was dominated by 2WD machines. Swedish duo Calle and Torbjörn Carlberg stunned the field with a debut win in the Peugeot 208 Rally4, followed closely by Canadian teams Arsenault/Zigby and the Leblanc brothers. The 2025 edition wasn’t just a celebration of speed—it was a turning point in Canadian rallying, proving that lightweight, front-wheel-drive cars can still lead the charge in the right hands.

The 2025 Pacific Forest Rally delivered everything you expect from a Canadian classic—tight battles, big comebacks, mechanical challenges, and unforgettable moments. From Ricardo Cordero’s international win to grassroots grit from teams like Rose Oakhill, the Leblanc brothers, and Rempel/Nguyen, this year’s PFR was a true showcase of rally spirit across all levels.