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13 Apr 2006, 01:15 (Ref:1579973) | #1 | |||
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New Promoter for Montreal
The news is a few days old now, but it's the first I've heard of it:
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13 Apr 2006, 01:20 (Ref:1579979) | #2 | ||
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Good news, I assume!
Has the race had a rocky history in recent times, then? |
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13 Apr 2006, 01:42 (Ref:1579989) | #3 | ||
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Bad news actually. Alan Labrosse is a capable man but he won't be able to find both sponsors and make a solid marketing pitch so late. The web site has literally no information thus far and Legeault still owns the rights to the Island and is looking for a Busch Nascar race for the next years. This decision was done too late unforunately.
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13 Apr 2006, 13:05 (Ref:1580384) | #4 | ||
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Labrosse did a pretty good job in 2004 -- when he got the Cdn Superbikes to run as well, and the Hankook Touring cars -- they were a hoot! I was disappointed that, especially the bikes, did not run in 2005, as it had the makings of a good weekend.
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13 Apr 2006, 21:08 (Ref:1580729) | #5 | ||
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Is this the same guy as Ranger's agent?
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14 Apr 2006, 02:21 (Ref:1580934) | #6 | ||
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Yes it is the same guy. He is well liked here but does not have many connections. He has a good head on his shoulders however.
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15 Apr 2006, 10:12 (Ref:1582758) | #7 | |
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This one's been handed off from Legault to Labrosse, back to Legault and back to Labrosse. I've never understood why on any of it.
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18 Apr 2006, 18:28 (Ref:1587839) | #8 | ||
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An interesting note to add to the story, Robin Miller is reporting that Labrosse is aiming to have Patrick Carpentier back in a Champ Car for the Montreal race.
"One of his goals is to make sure Carpentier is in a Champ Car come Aug. 25-26-27 because he reckons that's going to sell a bunch of tickets. Tagliani and Ranger are popular but Patrick "is like Elvis" with the French-Canadians." Story |
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18 Apr 2006, 20:59 (Ref:1587975) | #9 | ||
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Yep if Patrick gets back in Champ Car its good. Just because he drove for the IRL for the year I don't hate him like others and to be fair he wasn't offered a decent drive. But this is then, its now and he's a good driver who would be a good addition to Champ Car to join in the mix.
As for Alan Labrosse, it's very good news for the event. |
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18 Apr 2006, 21:56 (Ref:1588040) | #10 | ||
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I agree that Patrick is the most well liked driver in our province. His addition to the event is an extra 20 K in attendence.
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18 Apr 2006, 23:13 (Ref:1588128) | #11 | |
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Great use for the PKV 3rd car.
Looks like champcar is determined to make this event a good one. |
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