fresh off the press:
The Royal Distributing Canadian Enduro Championship
April Press Release
Blairmore, AB July 4th & 5th
Penticton, BC July 11th & 12th
Labelle, PQ September 12th & 13th
Parry Sound, ON September 19th & 20th
Sponsor News –
The BIG news for this month is Royal Distributing has signed on to be the title sponsor of the series. Royal is the Canadian leader in the power sports business and recognized the exposure they would gain by aligning themselves with this exciting series. As part of the sponsor package Royal Distributing is lending WEC the use of their race truck to transport bikes and equipment and to be the Race Headquarters at the four events.
Current sponsor list;
Royal Distributing, Honda, KTM, BMW, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Inside Motorcycles, MXP Magazine, IMX Magazine, Wiesner Insurance, Pirelli, Brian Kurtz Trucking, West Jet, Rekluse
WEC Website-
World Enduro Canada’s website has received a total makeover. Please check it out for more detailed information.
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Pro Riders –
The Pro rider list continues to grow. The excitement is building across the country and we may see multi time Canadian Superbike Champion Jordan Szoke try his hand at Enduro racing. In addition to being very fast on the pavement Jordan is an accomplished Trials riders – one of the best in Canada – so he could find himself a natural at Enduro racing. Jordan is hoping to make it to one of the eastern rounds.
Pros will be running permanent numbers for the duration of the series. Confirmed Pro Riders who have expressed their intention to compete at all 8 races of the CEC are;
o Patrick Beaule – KTM #5
o Jake Stapleton – Yamaha #17
o Brian Wojnarowski – Yamaha #2
o Alan Lachapelle – KTM #111
o Bobby Prochnau – KTM #7
o Jason Schrage – KTM #8
o Cory Grafunder – KTM # 118
o Guy Perret - #190
o Guy Giroux – BMW # 801
o Jay McGregor – Husaberg #56
o Lee Fryburger – Husaberg #96
o Shane Cuthbertson – Husaberg #20
o Kevin Cockayne – KTM #417
o Noel Bolso – KTM #28
o Chris Van Hove – Husqvarna #21
o Bryan Marshall - #24
o Nick Riewe – Husaberg #53
o Clint Riviere - #411
o Marty Halmazna – Yamaha #22
o Geoff Nelson – KTM #84
o Harmen Boer – Honda #144
o Tyler Linton - #3
o Bruce Moffat – Yamaha #45
o Jordan Szoke – Kawasaki #101
For the Pro class there will be 100% Pro Payback paid at each event based on the overall results for 2 days at each CEC event
Classes –
Pros will be divided into four classes with the overall best rider from the entire series being awarded the #1 Plate at the end of the season.
E1 (125 two strokes & 250 four strokes)
E2 (250 two strokes & 450 four strokes)
E3 (Open)
Vet (40 and over)
Amateurs will be divided into 6 classes;
A (advanced skill)
B (intermediate)
C (novice)
Vet (40+)
Super Vet (50+)
Women
For the Amateurs there will be an East and West Champion as well as an overall Champion for each class.
Entry Fees - $100 per weekend. Any riders crossing the Ontario/Winnipeg border to compete will have their entry fee waived as a travel incentive.
Top Junior Award –
Inside Motorcycles Magazine is sponsoring the Top Junior Award. Juniors will be riders 20 or under as of the date of the first race on July 4. Inside Motorcycles will be recognizing the Top Junior at each round and at the final round will award the overall Top Junior (based on results from all 8 races) with a cheque for $500. They recognize the importance
MCC – Riders will be required to have an MCC membership to compete. They are $25.00 and available on the MCC site
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Transportation -
The WEC transportation service has been very well received. At this point there is only a few spots left on the truck heading west for July. If you interested in sending your bike and gear to your away rounds it is important to book a reservation. For more information please contact Trevor Wideman at Brian Kurtz Trucking
tjw@kurtztrucking.com or 519-836-5821.
Trevor Wideman
World Enduro Canada
regarding the MCC membership, the CMRC is associated with the MCC, so that license qualifies you. So will a PN or FMSQ license. CMA will not.
The number of loops is dependant on class, not everyone will ride the noted 3 - 4 laps.