Benjamin Distaulo Takes the Helm of the Lombardi Honda Racing Team

Courtesy Lombardi Honda Racing

Montreal (Quebec), December 9, 2010.- 2009 and 2010 Canadian Touring Car Champion, Lombardi Honda Racing is already looking ahead to the 2011 season and is happy to announce Benjamin Distaulo’s appointment as manager of the racing team. Benjamin Distaulo, who competed in open wheel in the 1990’s and in different sedan series in recent seasons (2008 Echo Cup Runner-up and eighth in the 2010 Canadian Touring Car Championship with Lombardi Honda Racing), now takes the helm of the team, replacing Tony Lombardi, who will remain as team owner.

"Being involved in professional-level motorsports, with three Honda Civic Si’s in the Canadian Touring Car Championship as we did in 2009 and 2010, is something very important that requires a lot of time. This was no longer compatible with my other professional obligations," said Tony Lombardi. "Lombardi Honda has offered the position of Team manager to Benjamin Distaulo, which includes overseeing all of the race operations and gives him the authority to decide amongst the driver options that are available to our team for 2011. Benjamin is not only an excellent driver but he has also demonstrated that he is capable to successfully manage a team with Distaulo Racing, which has evolved in the provincial championship and in the Touring class of the 2010 Canadian Championship."

Benjamin Distaulo is happy with the appointment, even if it could mean taking a hiatus from driving one of the Super Touring Honda Civic Si’s in competition in the near future

"Getting behind the wheel in 2011 is not out of the question but my Lombardi Honda Racing team managerial position takes priority," said Distaulo. "I’m being presented with a good challenge and I would like to thank Tony Lombardi for his confidence."

In addition to being one of the Lombardi Honda Racing team drivers in 2010, Benjamin Distaulo also launched his own racing team, which was immediately successful as their regular driver Michel Dulong was crowned Québec GT4 champion at the wheel of an Acura. The team also took part in some rounds of the Canadian Touring Car Championship with a Touring class Honda Civic.

Lombardi Honda Racing claimed the 2010 Canadian Touring Car Championship with regular drivers Nick Witmer (driver’s champion) and Benjamin Distaulo. They would like to wish season’s greetings and thank the following partners for the role they played in the team’s success: Lombardi Honda, Trim Line Montréal, Discount, Pole-Position Magazine, Distaulo Racing (Puma), Perry Auto Parts, Gulf and Pneu Nicoletti. Thank you also goes to all of the team’s fans and to the people involved in Canadian and Quebec motorsport.

All information regarding the Lombardi Honda dealership is available on the site www.lombardihonda.com. For more information on the racing team, visit the site www.lombardiracing.com or go to the Lombardi Honda Racing page on Facebook or to Youtube for team videos.

Lew Mackenzie Back With Mortimer Racing

Courtesy Mortimer Racing

Ottawa, ON – Mortimer Racing is pleased to announce that Major General Lewis MacKenzie (Ret’d)) has signed on for the 2011 season and will contest the Master Division of the Formula Tour F1600.

Lew has been with Mortimer Racing for a decade and is a seasoned veteran of Formula Ford racing in Canada. Mortimer Racing is happy to provide support for Lew for the 2011 season and hopefully many more. Lew will continue to be sponsored by Public Mobile cellular.

Mortimer Racing (http://www.mortimer-racing.com/) has been involved with Canadian auto sport since 1970 and is currently the largest Formula race team in Canada. Located in Ottawa Ontario we currently prepare and build Formula Ford racing cars. Mortimer Racing offers Formula Ford (F1600) and Formula Mazda arrive & drive rentals and customer owned race car services. Contact MR at  nigel@mortimer-racing.com 613-277-2203, or 613-822-2565.

Molson Coors Canada Inks New Sponsorship With NASCAR In Canada

NEW YORK, N.Y. (Dec. 9, 2010) -- The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) and Molson Coors Canada, a division of MolsonCoors, today announced a partnership in Canada in which the Keystone Light brand will become the Official Beer of NASCAR in Canada and the Official Beer of the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series.

As an official partner, Keystone Light will have the ability to leverage the NASCAR logo on its packaging and throughout its national advertising campaigns. In addition, Keystone Light will participate in the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Prize Money and Decal Program with the Keystone Light Pole Award. The award will be given to the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series driver who posts the fastest qualifying time each race of the season. Under the agreement, the brand will also secure pouring rights at multiple facilities the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series visits.

This partnership includes a robust media component on TSN and TSN.ca comprising of spots, billboards and custom features in NASCAR Sprint Cup, NASCAR Nationwide and NASCAR Canadian Tire Series broadcasts. The brand will also activate a national NASCAR promotion featuring VIP NASCAR race weekend experiences that bring Keystone Light drinkers up close and personal to the action on the race track.

“NASCAR Canada is extremely pleased to partner with Keystone Light and help grow its brand among passionate and devoted stock car racing fans using the NASCAR Canada platform,” said Randy Paul, managing director, NASCAR Canada.  “To have a brand like Keystone Light, which has a successful history of supporting stock car racing in the U.S., working in partnership with NASCAR Canada is a testament to the popularity of NASCAR racing in Canada and its fans across the country.”

“Coors Light and Keystone Light have been terrific partners in the U.S., and we’re very excited to help Keystone Light expand its NASCAR relationship across the border into Canada,” said Jim O’Connell, vice president of corporate marketing for NASCAR. “With the NASCAR fan base evenly spread across Canada, we anticipate the sport can bring strong results to Keystone Light’s national promotions and retail activation.”

“The opportunity to partner with such a strong brand as NASCAR offers Keystone Light access to a growing fan base, providing immediate legitimacy with the loyal enthusiasts and casual followers of the sport,” said Kristi Knowles, vice president marketing for Molson Coors Canada.  “We're planning to genuinely integrate the Keystone brand within the NASCAR Canada community – many who already happen to be Keystone fans.  Our aim is not to be a spectator sponsor but to be right there as the checkered flag is waved.”  

With 12 points events in 2011 at Canada’s premier oval track facilities and largest road racing tracks, the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series is Canada’s premier motorsport and only national motorsport championship. The series, which launched in 2007, features Canada’s top teams and drivers competing on both oval and road courses, and as a companion event to other major in-market events.  The series stages races in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia.

NASCAR is the #1 motorsports property on television in Canada. Today, 6.8 million adult Canadians are NASCAR fans, up from 5.8 million in 2004. NASCAR fans hail evenly from all parts of Canada, making up over a quarter of the population in each Canadian province.

About NASCAR Canada: NASCAR Canada, a partnership between NASCAR and TSN Events, a division of TSN within the CTVglobemedia family, Canada’s leading multi-media company, was created in 2004 to manage the growth of the NASCAR brand in Canada through sponsorship, licensing, and marketing initiatives. TSN, which has been broadcasting NASCAR races across Canada since 1984, brought to Canadian fans more than 80 NASCAR race broadcasts in 2010.

About Molson Coors Canada: With roots dating back to 1786 and a time-honoured tradition of brewing quality beers, Molson Coors Canada is proud to be the nation's pre-eminent brewer. The Company proudly offers some of the most popular brands in Canada with an award-winning brand portfolio that includes Molson Canadian, Coors Light, Keystone, Keystone Light, Molson Dry and Rickard's. Molson Coors Canada also partners with other leading brewers to offer such global brands as Heineken, Corona, Miller Genuine Draft, and Foster's Lager. The Company employs 3,000 Canadians, operates six breweries, including the boutique brewery Creemore, and invests in communities from coast-to-coast through its various charitable initiatives and sports and entertainment sponsorships. Molson Coors Canada is part of the Molson Coors Brewing Company.

From NASCAR

Pritiko looks back on successful 2010

 London racer ready to move up after successful 2010
 
 LONDON, ONTARIO - London's Ontario's Matt Pritiko has just finished his
 maiden season at Delaware Speedway in the Late Model Division, having
 made the transition from roadracing. The 22 year-old had an impressive
 showing by finishing sixth overall and taking the NASCAR Whelen Ontario
 Rookie-of-the-Year title. In addition, he finished third overall in the
 North American Rookie standings.
 
 "I am satisfied with the way things went," Pritiko said. "We had some
 goals for the season at the start of the year, but we got off to such a
 good start, we had to revise them."
 
 Pritiko started his 15 race journey this year with some top five
 finishes and that gave him some early confidence. "It was all going
 well, then in the middle of the year we had some wrecks that dropped us
 down the points order," Pritiko said. "The biggest thing was I was able
 to learn from the wrecks and get back on track for the rest of the
 year."
 
 The year ended exactly where Pritiko wanted it to by him winning on the
 final race night of the year. "It couldn't of ended any better," Pritiko
 said. "To get my first win was great, but it was also a good reward for
 all the support I have gotten this year from the sponsors and my team.
 In addition, heading into next year, we now go in knowing what it takes>
 to win at this level."
 
 Like all racers at this time of year, Pritiko is already on the hunt for
 sponsorship for next year, and with his impressive record in 2010, he
 offers great value to any potential sponsor.
 
 "We are already hard at work on planning for next year," Pritiko said.
 "We needed to take some time to reflect back on this year, and we have
 done that. Now it is full steam ahead for next season."
 
 Matt Pritiko Fast Facts (www.mattpritiko.com):
 Matt Pritiko is one of Canada's up and coming stars of motorsport. In
 2010 he finished sixth in the Delaware Speedway Late Model division and
 took the Rookie-of-the-Year title. In 2009, Pritiko had three podiums in
 Grand Am Series competition. Pritiko is from London Ontario. In 2007,
 Pritiko completed his rookie season in Koni Challenge, finishing 15th in
 the standings, with a top five and four top tens. Pritiko was a member
 of Sunoco's Team Ultra 94 and collected 1 win, 2 poles and five podiums
 in the Bridgestone F2000 Series. In 2002, Pritiko is was 2nd in
 F125/80cc in the Point Pelee Championships and took home the 2002 Most
 Sportsmanlike award.
 
 Pritiko is supported by Burwell Auto Body.
 
 From: the Russ Bond Agency/ www.russbondagency.com 

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Safety Solutions, Inc. Joins the Team at Simpson Performance Products

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas, Dec. 7, 2010 / Simpson Performance Products, the industry dominant brand in racing safety for more than 50 years and Safety Solutions, Inc., backed by 18 years of restraint engineering knowledge have joined forces. United by the common mission of making the sport of racing safer, the acquisition of Safety Solutions gives Simpson Performance Products a broader racing safety portfolio and enhances opportunities for future growth and development within the industry.

Trevor Ashline, President of Safety Solutions commented, "I am excited about the growth and opportunities that are ahead. I look forward to working with the Simpson team, pooling our resources and experience to continue bringing innovative safety technology and product choice to the sport of racing. Safety Solutions' customers will continue to be able to get the same great product technology they are accustomed to, and more."

"Simpson has worked closely with Trevor Ashline and the team at Safety Solutions since 2001. We are confident the product line fits well with our overall safety mission and extends our presence in the Motorsports industry as a one-stop partner for racing safety products. Safety Solutions patents for head restraint devices have given the industry safety innovations that have proven to make racers safer. Ashline's dedication to extensive dynamic sled testing for head restraints has been exemplary," states Chuck Davies, CEO of Simpson.

About Safety Solutions, Inc.
After receiving his engineering degree from Rochester Institute of Technology, Trevor Ashline began his career in the automotive industry in Detroit where he worked for 9 yrs. as a Restraint Engineer/Program Manager for restraint companies, such as Takata, Allied Signal and Autoliv. In 2001, after relocating to the Carolinas, Ashline started Safety Solutions and developed the first of many head restraints and other components for racing safety systems. Ashline is a sought after industry expert and has written numerous industry papers including SAE Paper 2008-01-2969: Occupant Compartment Updates for Side to Side Vibration in a Fuel Funny Car. In 2008, Safety Solutions won the NCMA Safety Innovation Award.

About Simpson Performance Products, Inc.
Since 1959, Simpson Race Products has been manufacturing products for racing safety, including drag parachutes, the flagship Simpson product. That is over 50 years as one of the most recognized brands in racing safety, protecting the driver and crew from head to toe with helmets, fire retardant racing suits, restraints, shoes and gloves. Simpson racing suits, team apparel and sublimated shirts are created at its 53,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Harbor City, CA. Helmets, restraints and parachutes are manufactured at its 80,000 sq. ft. headquarters in New Braunfels, TX. Simpson is the preferred safety gear of championship race teams such as John Force Racing, Stewart-Haas Racing, JR Motorsports and Robby Gordon Motorsports. Simpson gives back to the racers through contingency sponsorships and trackside support in numerous sanctioning bodies, including NASCAR and NHRA. More information about Simpson Performance Products is available at www.teamsimpson.com.

Robert Yates Racing Engines Named Exclusive Supplier of SPEC Engine For NASCAR

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 6, 2010) – NASCAR has announced that Robert Yates Racing Engines has been named the exclusive supplier of the NASCAR-Approved Spec Engine.

The engine, which was introduced in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series in 2006 as an optional means for managing costs and providing teams with additional opportunities to compete, is also available for use in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tours, and the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series. It is also an option for NASCAR Camping World Truck Series teams at select tracks.

“The SPEC engine program has clearly established itself as a competitive, economical alternative for many of our teams,” said Richard Buck, NASCAR director of touring series. “As the sport works to establish ways to better manage costs, the option to be able to run the SPEC engine has provided additional teams the opportunity to run in more races and be competitive.”

The program provides teams with the opportunity to buy the NASCAR-Approved SPEC engine from Robert Yates Racing Engines, a racing engine and parts company owned by Robert Yates and Chris Davy, pre-assembled or as a kit and have their own designated engine builder perform the assembly.

“We’re excited to be part of NASCAR’s on-going efforts to provide affordable alternatives for racers throughout this sport,” said Robert Yates, the former NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion car owner and engine builder. “Since its debut, the SPEC engine has clearly proven its worth under the rigor of competition. We look forward continuing with the same high-level of service, engine power and quality.”

The SPEC engine achieved tremendous success with Wegner Motorsports, which served as exclusive supplier from 2007-2009. Wegner is diversifying its business and will continue to produce engines for various forms of motorsports and support RYRE through the transition period.

“I am happy to have been involved with the NASCAR SPEC engine from its inception,” said Carl Wegner. “I will still be available to Robert Yates Racing Engines to help in the transition of this great program. I wish nothing but continued success to NASCAR and the SPEC engine program.”

Matt Kobyluck recorded the first win with a SPEC engine in the 2006 NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown, the premier post-season event for the NASCAR K&N Pro Series. Joey Logano was the first driver to win a championship driving the SPEC engine exclusively in the 2007 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East season. Over the last three years, the champions in both the East and West have used the SPEC engine and it has been the power for every race win in both series.

The SPEC motor was introduced to the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour and NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour in 2008, and the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series in 2009. This past year, it was available for NASCAR Camping World Truck Series teams at tracks 1.25 miles and under in length.

Teams can contact Robert Yates Racing Engines directly at (704) 660-7015 or visit www.RYR.com. For more information, contact: Jason Christley, NASCAR Public Relations, (386) 310-6094.

Mosport releases its 2011 'Major Event' schedule

BOWMANVILLE, ON – Mosport International Raceway announced its 2011 major event schedule today.  The six-event line-up will once again feature the only Canadian stop for North America's premiere sports car championship, the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) presented by Tequila Patrón, as well as two rounds for both the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series and the Parts Canada Superbike Championship.

The Victoria Day SpeedFest will get Mosport's 2011 season underway, May 20-22, with the return of two fan favourites - the sports cars of World Challenge (GT, GTS and Touring) and the SCCA Pro Racing Trans-Am Series, which will feature a new multiple class format in 2011. Also running on the holiday long weekend will be the season opener for the Castrol Touring Cars, the Sundown Grand Prix and two new series to Mosport, the SCCA Pro Racing Spec Racer and SCCA Pro Racing Formula Enterprises.

2011 will see three of Mosport's major events take place on new dates.

The NASCAR Canadian Tire Series will open their 2011 campaign with the Dickies 200 at Canada's fastest half-mile paved oval, Mosport Speedway on May 28.  The ALMS headlines Canada's biggest sports car race of the year, the Mobil 1 presents the Grand Prix of Mosport, which moves one month earlier to July 21-24.  National titles will be on the line when the country's top motorcycle riders take to the 10-turn circuit in their season finale in the Parts Canada Superbike Doubleheader Weekend on August 19-21.

The 32nd edition of the International Vintage Racing Festival (this year featuring the "Cars of Italy" and "Those Amazing Porsches") and the Vortex Brake Pads 200 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series race at the Mosport road course keep their traditional June dates, running the 17th-19th  and 24th – 26th, respectively.

"Next season, our schedule features the best variety of top road racing in the country," said Myles Brandt, president and general manager of Mosport International Raceway.  "We have everything from exotic prototypes, GT cars, sports cars, historical vintage racers, to motorcycles."

"We also look forward to showcasing Canada's top race programs such as the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series, Parts Canada Superbike Championship and the Castrol Canadian Touring Car Championship.  Mosport will once again provide our fans with an entertaining season of professional motorsports at a great value."

All major race events at Mosport include these value-added benefits with paid admission:

• kids 12 and under admitted free  (with a paid adult admission)

• free access to the Race Team Paddock

• free access to the Mosport Motorsports Expo and Marketplace

• free access to the Saturday Night Stock Car Racing at Mosport Speedway

• free parking

Camping has always been a popular part of the Mosport experience with general camping (tents or pop-up trailers) and RV camping (motorhomes or hard-bodied trailers) available for all of Mosport's major event weekends, starting with the unofficial kick-off to summer on the Victoria Day long weekend.

For more information or to purchase tickets and holiday gift certificates, call the Mosport Hotline at 1-800-866-1072 (Monday to Friday from 9 am to
5 pm ET), visit online at www.mosport.com or email info@mosport.com.

2011 Mosport Major Event Schedule

May 20-22                Victoria Day SpeedFest Weekend - World Challenge (GT, GTS, Touring); SCCA Pro Racing Trans-Am; Castrol Touring Car Championship; SCCA Pro Racing Spec Racer; SCCA Pro Racing Formula Enterprises; Sundown Grand Prix

May 28                     Dickies 200 (at Mosport Speedway) - Season opener for the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series at Canada's fastest ½ mile paved oval

June 17-19                32nd Annual Int'l Vintage Racing Festival - This year's features are the "Cars of Italy" and "Those Amazing Porsches".  Regular classes include Historic & Vintage Production; Sports Racers; Group 70+; Open Wheel

June 24-26                Vortex Brake Pads 200 - NASCAR Canadian Tire Series; Castrol Touring Car Championship; Ontario Formula Ford Championship F1600; Porsche 944 Cup

July 21-24                 Mobil 1 Presents The Grand Prix of Mosport - American Le Mans Series; Star Mazda Championship; Cooper Tires Prototype Lites; Patron GT3 Challenge; F2000 Championship; Castrol Touring Car Championship

August 19-21            Parts Canada Superbike Doubleheader Weekend - Parts Canada Superbike; Pro Sport Bike; Honda CBR125R Challenge; BMW Motorrad SummerFest

For further information contact Ryan Chalmers, Mosport // ryan@mosport.com // 800-866-1072 (office) // (519) 981-3394 (cell)

SAD NEWS: City TV's Mark Dailey passes away

There's a racing angle to this, as Mr. Dailey was involved with a few NASCAR Canadian Tire Series teams in recent years as part of his work educating people about and raising funds prostate cancer research. In the few times I had the pleasure of meeting him, Mark Dailey was a very nice man. Our condolences to his family and friends.


From the Toronto Star

Veteran Citytv broadcaster Mark Dailey has died. The 57-year-old anchor, reporter and announcer lost his fight with cancer on Monday afternoon.

Dailey, who began his career as a radio and television reporter in Ohio in 1968, before joining Citytv in 1979, announced in September he was battling cancer for the second time.

Dailey was public about his first battle against prostate cancer, which he was diagnosed with in 2004.

He announced he was battling kidney cancer, which ultimately spread to his lungs, during the TV station’s 6 p.m. newscast on Sept. 8....

Continued at the link above.

TW Steel Hails Autosport Awards Successes

Amsterdam, The Netherlands (06 December, 2010) – The international motorsport community assembled in London on Sunday night, 5th December, for the prestigious Autosport Awards with TW Steel, the Dutch watch brand specializing in oversized timepieces, once again enjoying its status as the ‘Official Watch Partner’ to the glittering affair hosted at the Grosvenor House Hotel in Park Lane.

A host of TW Steel’s brand ambassadors were present on the night including David Coulthard, Dario Franchitti, Lee McKenzie and Eddie Jordan. Coulthard was given the honour of presenting his fellow Scotsman, Franchitti, with the award for ‘British Competition Driver of the Year’ in recognition of Dario’s outstanding season in the IZOD IndyCar Series where he won his second ‘Indy 500’ and his third IndyCar Series Championship following title wins in 2007 and 2009.

They weren’t the only Scotsmen celebrating on the night however as the evening’s biggest prize, the McLaren Autosport BRDC Young Driver of the Year, went to 21-year-old Lewis Williamson from Dundee.

The Formula Renault UK runner-up beat out five other finalists for the prize package which, in addition to winning his own specially engraved CE2003 from TW Steel’s luxurious CEO Tonneau range, included a cheque for £100,000 and a test in a McLaren Formula One car. Williamson also wins the opportunity to receive media training from Lee McKenzie as part of his prize, McKenzie specializing in this field in addition to her work as part of the BBC’s Formula One broadcast team.

All six finalists in the McLaren Autosport BRDC Young Driver of the Year were presented on stage with their very own TW124 from TW Steel’s TECH collection.

“On behalf of TW Steel I would particularly like to congratulate the night’s big winners at the Autosport Awards,” said Harry Gibbings, TW Steel’s Head of Global Sponsorship. “It’s fantastic to see Dario Franchitti’s tremendous IndyCar season recognized in the form of him winning ‘British Competition Driver of the Year’. Likewise we’d also like to congratulate Lewis Williamson on becoming the latest winner of the McLaren Autosport BRDC Award. It’s a fantastic accomplishment and he’s certainly in great company when you consider the likes of David Coulthard and Dario Franchitti are previous winners!”

TW Steel, in its capacity as ‘Official Watch Partner’ to the Autosport Awards – a relationship recently extended until 2012, enjoyed prominent branding on the night in addition to inviting a variety of guests, hosted at the TW Steel table by the brand’s 28-year-old Chief Executive Officer, Jordy Cobelens.TW Steel enjoys a reputation as an innovative and bold watch maker. As ‘Official Timing Partner’ to the Renault F1 Team, TW Steel maintains a global brand presence at the highest level of motorsport in a partnership running to the 2012 F1 season.

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Antoine L’Estage and Nathalie Richard Named to the All-America Auto Racing Team

Montréal (Québec), December 5, 2010. – The names Antoine L’Estage and Nathalie Richard continue to be synonymous with success. The North American Triple Crown winners have just been named to the 2010 All-America Auto Racing Team by the American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association (AARWBA). This latest award is the last in series of achievements the team has accomplished in this unprecedented season.

Antoine L’Estage and Nathalie Richard are capping off an amazing year after winning the Rally America series in July and a bronze medal at the ESPN X Games in August. They clinched the North American Rally Championship in September and claimed the Canadian Rally Championship in November.

It’s an honour to be voted onto the First Team along with great racing names including Dario Franchitti, Jimmie Johnson, Will Power, and Kyle Busch. confides Antoine L’Estage. I’m proud to be the only woman on the Team - all co-drivers appreciate being recognized for their accomplishments alongside their drivers adds Nathalie Richard. No other Canadians have been named to the First Team of All-Americans since Ron Fellows in 2004.

For over forty years, the AARWBA has been selecting an annual All-America Racing Team. The Team is recognized by the Associated Press, Reuters, and major publications as the only one of its kind in motor sports. Each year, the driver with the most votes wins the Jerry Titus Memorial Award as the Driver of the Year. The AARWBA awards banquet will take place on Sunday, January 9th in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Antoine L’Estage holds three North American titles (2007, 2008 and 2010), three Canadian championship titles (2006, 2007, 2010), one American title (2010) and twenty-five overall victories in Canada and the United States. Nathalie Richard holds six overall national championships (Canada 2004, 2007, 2010 and USA 2004, 2005, 2010) and thirty-one national victories on both sides of the border. The North American title she clinched in September is her sixth in seven years.

Antoine L’Estage and Nathalie Richard were the only ones to compete in the entire 2010 Rally America and Canadian Rally Championships, with the support of Rockstar Energy Drink, Royal Group, Yokohama Tires, Mitsubishi Canada, Drenth Motorsport Gearboxes, Garrett Turbos, Énergie Cardio, Libra Racing, Driver's Edge Autosport (OMP), and VP Racing Fuels. For more information on the team or on rallying in general, visit Coyote Rallye