Le Monaco de Trois-Rivieres host the grand finale of the Championship of Eastern Canada Karting! (ECKC)

2011 was a transition year with a new circuit on the site of the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivieres. Following a meteoric success, this transition has opened doors for us to obtain kart racing spans of Trois-Rivieres has.

For 2012, we are pleased to announce the arrival of not one, but rather two championships will be presented at the 14th edition of the Monaco de Trois-Rivieres.

Indeed, Saturday, July 28 will host the sixth installment of the Quebec Cup and Sunday, July 29 will be presented "The grand finale of the Championship of Eastern Canada Karting (ECKC)."

 In addition, large nouveautes mark the 2012 edition, namely holding the event over four days instead of three, from 26 to 29 July 2012, and the presence of Pier-Luc Ouellette, world champion title DD2 class.

There are more than 250 drivers are expected to Trois-Rivieres to take place on the circuit for the occasion, was greatly improves.

 Indeed, the fact that the event is part of the League of Eastern Canada greatly increases its reputation and therefore the participation of seasoned pilots.

The challenge will be significant, because the winners of the championship classes Rotax Junior, Rotax Senior, DD2 and DD2 Masters will be part of the 2012 Canadian delegation will go and defend the colors of CANADA at the upcoming World Championships to be held in karting Portimao in Portugal from 29 November to 2 December next.

So that the 14th edition is the height of the championship, the organizing committee decided to lengthen the holding. Francois Bellemare, president of the Board says "We want to give a show this year and allow visitors to enjoy. Four days, this is not too much when the final of a championship are welcomed like this! "

The presence of Pier-Luc Ouellette in the event is also a major element this year. Pierre Simard, director of the event said, "The presence of the World Champion in DD2 provides an overview of the level of competitions this year. It will be spectacular to see high caliber drivers to snatch first place. It promises to be an edition that will be remembered! "

A few words about Pier-Luc Ouellette

Being mounted on a kart at the age of 10 years, Pier-Luc Ouellette has tasted victory of his first year in the sport. Finishing second in the Championship Quebec the following year, Pier-Luc gets his first major title in 2001 at Montreal Junior Championship and second overall in the Championship Andrew Ranger.

 In 2002, he was in the ranks Seniors and continues its growth by removing the champion title in the Rotax class at the Championship Cup and Quebec Championship Cup Montreal. In 2006, Ouellette received his first national championship, removing the title in the class has two speeds, either the Rotax DD2.

First world title was acquired in 2007 in Al Ain United Arab Emirates. In 2008, he was crowned vice world champion in Italy. In 2011, he again won the title of champion of Eastern Canada, the Canadian national champion and reiterated his feat by winning back the title of World Champion in karting for a second time at the World Finals held back to Emirates.

The organizing committee will present the complete programming of the 14th edition in the coming months. Recall that the event will be held on 26,27, 28 and 29 July at the Park Expo and hosted last year more than 15 000 visitors. Admission to the site is free.

"Get in the race! "

Source: Le Monaco de Trois-Rivières