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Can-Am's
Richard Pelchat Wins Canadian Pro ATV
Championship on DS450
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Canada (10/15/2008) - This
past weekend was the last round of the Canadian
ATV Pro championship in Ste-Julie, Quebec. The
weather was perfect and the track was in top
condition. Only 20 minutes out of Montreal city,
the natural terrain Ste-Julie track is perfect
for ATV racing with great speed, big jumps and
nice view for the spectator. The promoters did
an awesome job for the race as the spectator
turn out was really impressive.
Prior to the race, I had a 16 points lead over
second place, so finishing the race was top
priority. First moto, I did not get the jump
I wanted and came out second in the first turn.
Jasmin Plante was in the lead, I put pressure
on him but I was playing it safe. I didn't want
to take any risk. I was waiting for a mistake
but it didn't come. I crossed the finish line
second and gained a few more points over Michael
Ouellet (Second in the Championship).
I really wanted to finish the season strong
and win the second moto. The second holeshot
was the most funny I have ever done....(It is
on youtube now). I rocketed out of the gate
and when I clicked into fourth it started to
wheely. I ran for 200feet with a big fat wheelie.
In the corner, Jasmin and I were neck and neck
but I got the inside on him and started first.
I put the hammer down in the first lap to open
the gap a bit. By lap 4, I had a comfortable
lead of 4 second, so I started to relax a bit
more. At the midrace mark, Jasmin broke his
muffler and was blackflaged. With a big lead
over second place, I put it in cruised control
to take the checkered flag, the overall win
for the day and the championship.
This 2008 Canadian Championship mark my 6th
Canadian Championship. I will always remember
it...with the injuries I substained in the middle
of summer, it was really hard to comeback and
win. It was pretty emotional for me to receive
the number one plate.
I can't thank enough my mechanic Mathieu for
being the best and always giving 110% to ensure
my quads are ready. My girlfriend Bianka continous
support and belief in me...the great food, the
clean gear and every moment we share together.
All my sponsors that put their trust in me and
help me acheived my goals. All the people at
Can-Am, THANKS. I love my Can-Am, it so powerful
now it is ridiculous and it handle like in my
dreams. All the testing, training, practicing,
thinking, designing it paid off.
Thanks to all my sponsors:
Can-am/BRP, Groupe Vertdure, ELKA suspension,
RP Evolution, Full Throttle energy drink, ITP,
Motovan/Xtreme, Hindle, Hipertech lubricants,
Rage ATV, Sixsixone/sunline, Powermadd, TY moteurs.
www.rpevolution.com
