12 Hour Endurance of La Tuque 2007 - Continued

Session 1: (4 hours on Saturday, Start at 1:00PM)
Greg qualified the team in third despite his near zero experience on our YFZ. Good Job! I decided to let Greg do the first Le Mans start. He was able to go around the first corner in 6th. Being no stranger to endurance race, Greg rode smart, not pushing the quad or himself too much placing the team in second place before refuel. Yvan rode next for an impressive 1 hour 15 minute…Go! Yvan go! Bernard made sure the team stayed in second place, we made quick pit stop and send Greg for the last 25 minute. He did a great job on putting the team on the same lap as the first place finisher.

Session 2: (4 hours on Saturday night, start at 9:00PM)

Team Yamaha Motor Canada / RP Evolutions Refueling

Yvan did the second Le Mans start and rode really well. It was easy to see that he was comfortable on the YFZ. Greg rode next but he had problem with thumb cramp (he is used twist throttle for the past 15 years!!!). Bernard was the true hero of the night session. I was really impressed and proud: 1 hours and 30 minute in the worst conditions…amazing. Thanks Bern! The night session was really tough on many teams, with many motor issues. We were now 7 Laps ahead of second place. **(See special note)

Session 3: (4 hours on Sunday, start at noon)
Bernard was my choice for the last Le Mans start. The team order was “Cool” as we were already enough in front. The message was respected by the riders and the YFZ stayed in shape while others teams were forced to wrench. We won the race by an amazing 10 laps gap…We had no mechanical problem during the entire race…actually we did break two tie-wrap!!!

Le Mans Start		Team Yamaha Motor Canada / RP Evolutions Celebrating on the podium.

I am very proud of my team as once again we demonstrated our true professionalism to represent my sponsors who supported my team even if I wasn’t racing the ATV. I also feel lucky to have had the chance to welcome Greg Lassaigne on my team…It was fun to have him around. We shared many things on our racing, many tips and secret and at the end we both benefited things from each other. We will definitely keep in touch. Thanks for coming Greg, Brice and Olivier!

**Special note:
An unfortunate crash between a spectator and a Quad put a black eye on the event. The collision sent the spectator to the Hospital were he lost his life. My prayers and support goes to the family and the team involved in the accident. Stay strong.

Team sponsors:
Yamaha motor Canada, Groupe Vertdure, RP Evolution, ELKA suspension, Toyota Canada, FXR, ITP, DASA, Hindle, Web Cams, Powermadd, Team axle, JE Pistons, K&N, AAB, Streamlines brakes, Polisport, Fuel Customs, Sixsixone, Sunline, Scott USA, Bell, Falicon, AC racing, Mini-moteur RG.

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