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Antoine L’Estage / Nathalie Richard antoine l'estage / natHalie ricHard
Team: Coyote Rally Team Driver: Antoine L'Estage Co-driver: Nathalie Richard Car: Coyote Rally Team Sponsors: Rockstar Energy Drink, Formica, Concerto Windows, Mitsubishi Motors, Yoko- hama, Drenth Gearboxes, exe-tc Competition Suspension, VP Racing Fuels, Hawk Perform- ance, Energie Cardio, Driver’s Edge Autosport, Libra Racing. Profile: In 2010, Antoine L'Estage and Nathalie Richard achieved the unprecedented feat of win- ning the Canadian, North American and Rally America championships as well as an X Games bronze medal. In September of 2011, at the Rallye Defi, An- toine and Nathalie clinched the 2011 North American Rally Cup making it Antoine's fourth and Nathalie's seventh. More impressively, that win was this team's
seventh Canadian victory in a row, an amazing feat for this privateer team in their Rockstar Royal Group Mitsubishi Evo X. Tree weeks later, at the Pacific Forest Rally, the duo claimed the 2011 Canadian Rally Championship for the fourth time.
In 2012 at the Pacific Forest Rally, the pair
earned their fifth Canadian Rally Championship title together and the eighth, in total, for Richard. At the 2011 Rally of the Tall Pines, the pair
clinched the Manufacturer title for Mitsubishi, but are free to simply go for the overall win hav- ing clinched Mitsubishi their second title in as many years at PFR.
patrick ricHard / alan ockwell
Team: Subaru Rally Team Canada Driver: Patrick Richard Co-driver: Alan Ockwell Car: 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Sponsors: Subaru Canada, Yokohama Tire Canada Inc., SIRIUS Radio, Rocket Rally, GULF, Albins Off Road Gear Boxes, Crawford Performance, ACT Clutches and Vision X Off Road Lighting.
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Pat Richard / Alan Ockwell
Profile: Subaru Rally Team Canada is led by team driver Patrick Richard, who has been racing for over 12 years. He has earned three North American Rally Championships, two overall American National Championships and four overall Canadian Championship titles. Co-driver Alan Ockwell has been rallying for the better part of ten years, but he has been most active in the sport since 2005. Alan was awarded the 2006 Ontario Rally Championship and has been instrumental in the past two CRC title wins for Richard. Together, the 2008 and 2009 Canadian Rally Champi- onship are a dynamite team and will be heading to the 2012 Rally of the Tall Pines looking to add to the multiple Tall Pines victories they al- ready have.
leo urlicHicH / carl williamson
Team: Can-Jam Motorsports Driver: Leo Urlichich Co-driver: Carl Williamson Car: Subaru Impreza STI Sponsors: Versace Perfume Profile: Reigning Rally of the Tall Pines winner ‘Crazy’ Leo Urlichich is one of the most passion- ate Rally drivers in North America. His numer- ous podiums, dramatic crashes and overall ability to consistently push it to the limits have earned him the title “Crazy Leo.” Growing up, Crazy Leo was mesmerized by
watching rally greats like Colin McRae and Marcus Gronholm. He dreamt one day that he could be a World Rally Champion. He even un- intentionally copied Gronholm's style; a unique, “clumsy” style that makes him a fan favourite. “Can-Jam Motorsports has been the driving
force behind my rally success. Can-Jam has been involved in motorsports for over 30 years. Te shop specializes in both rally and road racing Subarus, but has also raced other makes, winning multiples national titles along the way.” Come by Crazy Leo’s service area to meet
him, get a poster and buy an official “Living the Dream” T-shirt! Also, join the action online at
Crazyleo.net,
Facebook.com/CrazyLeoOfficial or
Twitter.com/CrazyLeoNet.
Leo Urlichich / Carl Williamson eric grocHowski / leanne Junnila
Team: Kamunen Racing Driver: Eric Grochowski Co-Driver: Leanne Junnila Car: 1996 VW Golf Group 2 Sponsors: Concept-1 VW Werks,
Rallysport.ca, Easy Rider Board & Skate, Calgary Auto Ma- rine Services. Profile: Tall Pines will be the 12th North Ameri- can Rally Championship event that Eric and Leanne attend in 2012. After a season of highs including a hard fought win at the Rocky Moun- tain Rally and second place finish at Baie des Chaleurs, and some lows such as the mechanical DNF at Rallye Defi, they are well positioned to win the 2WD championship with a seventh place finish or better. Expect a 'get to the finish at all costs' approach from the team who won't risk the championship for a 2WD win, tempting as it might be. Eric and Leanne want to thank the dozens of supporters and fans who have made their entry possible. We love you guys!
martin walter / ferdinand trauttmansdorff
Team: MRWmotorsports Driver: Martin Walter Co-Driver: Ferdinand Trauttmansdorff Car: 1991 Nissan 240SX Sponsors: Art-is-in-bakery, Bytown Technology Group, Whiticar Autobody, 53 Colours and our families. Profile: A veteran of 30+ performance rallies with his current car, Martin Walter has been ral- lying for over 30 years and has been competing in his 240SX since 2006. Walter has also com- peted in national F1600 competitions and oval and ice racing. Ferdinand Trauttmansdorff joined Walter in 2007 and the pair have finished every rally they’ve entered as driver / co-driver tandem, a remarkable feat in the sport of rallying. Trauttmansdorff is an accomplished driver in his own right having completed the 2009 Targa Newfoundland with his son, Christoph. Tey were the only team out of 57 entries to complete the event penalty-free.
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