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Bladerunner Racing

Bladerunner Racing

Photo credit: Shawn Bishop/RallySport.ca 

Website: www.mikethepilot.com / www.zerodegreec.ca

Vehicle: 2000 Ford Focus ZX3
Drivetrain: FWD
Class: Group 2
Engine: 2.0L Zetec


Driver: Michael Koloff, Calgary, Alberta
Co-Driver: Bryan Lord, Cochrane, Alberta

Mike and Bryan are excited for the challenge awaiting them at this years Kananaskis Rally. The team is ready to apply the same hard work and determination that they have shown all year. Having a safe and enjoyable time are the order of the day, everything else is an added bonus.

The Kananaskis rally will be the fourth event for Team Bladerunner Racing.

Sponsors: Qwest Helicopters Inc. (Fort Nelson, BC.)

Kamunen Racing

Kamunen Racing

Photo credit: Andrew Harvey 

Website: www.kamunenracing.ca

Vehicle: 1996 VW Golf
Drivetrain: FWD
Class: Group 2
Engine: 2.0L 16V, with SDS programmable engine management


Driver: Eric Grochowski, Calgary AB
Co-Driver: Leanne Junnila, Calgary AB

Kamunen Racing's Eric Grochowski and Leanne Junnila are back at the Kananaskis Rally after missing this favorite local event in 2010. The team love the mountain stages west of Calgary, truly some of the best rally roads in the country.

The weather and conditions should be good preparation before heading east to the Tall Pines Rally at the end of November, where Eric and Leanne hope to win Kamunen Racing's 2nd National Title in Group 2. A clean run and a strong finish at Kananaskis could also help wrap up the Group 2 title for the Western Canandian Rally Championship.

Kamunen Racing wishes all teams the best of luck, and would like to thank the many volunteers who help make rally possible. Also, please support Rallysport.ca, SDS Engine Management, Concept-1, and Altada Decorating!

Just Finish Racing

Just Finish Racing

Vehicle: 1996 Honda Civic
Drivetrain: FWD
Class: Group 2
Engine: B20Vtec


Driver: Andrew Avery, Edmonton AB
Co-Driver: Jennifer Daly, Kelowna BC

After last year dnf , i have rebuilt and repaired. Teaming up with Jennifer Daly an experienced co driver i am hopeing for a better result.

Platinum Mitsubishi

Platinum Mitsubishi

Vehicle: 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart
Drivetrain: FWD
Class: Group 5
Engine: 2.4L turbocharged MIVEC engine tuned by Rocket Rally. ~300hp


Driver - Zebe Szewczyk Calgary, AB

Zebe began his rallying career in 1999.
First victory came in 2000 in the Pacific Forest Rally.
2006 - Gr. 5 Canadian Rally Champion.
2008 - 6th overall in the Drivers' Championship. 2nd in the Mitsubishi Cup .
2009 - Gr. 5 Canadian Rally Champion.
2009 - 2WD North American Rally Champion.
2011 - Rocky Mountain Rally - 1st Grp 5.
Best result in a Canadian National Rally - 3rd overall 2008 Rocky Mountain Rally.

Co-Driver - Shabir Haji Calgary, AB

Over 15 years of rallying experience mostly in East Africa.
1998 to 2002 - Several Victories in the Kenyan National Rally Championship, co-driving for Glen Edmunds in a works Ralliart Mitsubiushi built for World Champion Tommi Makinen.
2000 & 2001 - Classified 2nd in the Kenyan National Rally Navigator's Championship.
2000 - Safari Rally - Co-drove with Lassi Lampi as test drivers for Tommi Makinen
Total of 5 WRC events entered (Safari Rally)
2010 - Chair & Organiser on Record - Rocky Mountain Rally.
6th Overall Kananaskis Rally - Western Regional Event
2011 - 1st Grp 5, 2nd in Grp 2

John Munroe GTS Racing

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Vehicle: 1973 Toyota Corolla
Drivetrain: RWD
Class: Gr2/GrD
Engine: 1.8 L Pushrod, normally aspirated.


Driver: John Munroe, Calgary AB
Co-Driver: Brad Derzaph, Calgary AB

John and Brad are looking forward to their second rally together, having had an adventurous PFR in October. During that outing, we worked on our note taking and teamwork on stage. Although we had issues with the car, we did finish and intend to do the same at this event and continue honing our driver/co-driver skills.

Sponsors: GTS Racing

TRIX Motorsports

TRIX Motorsports

Photo credit: Tibor Kertes 

Website: www.trixmotorsports.webs.com

Vehicle: 200 VW Beetle
Drivetrain: 2WD
Class: Group 5
Engine: 1.8T


Driver: Wayne Mayall, Cochrane AB
Co-Driver: Chris Kremer, Calgary AB

Wayne Mayall has been a Co-Driver for Kevin Lee with GTS Racing since 2009. Kevin and Wayne won the Group D Western Canadian Rally championship in 2009 & 2010. Now it is time for Wayne to move into the drives seat. Kananaskis will be Wayne's first rally as a driver.

Chris Kremer will be joining Wayne for the Kananaskis rally. Chris has been Co-Driving with Jeremy Foster since 2010. Chris won the Production sport 2010 Western Canadian rally Championship. Chris also got a 2wd National podium position at Rocky Mountian Rally 2011.

Hardyboy Racing

Hardyboy Racing

Vehicle: 2002 Subaru WRX
Drivetrain: AWD
Class: Open
Engine: 2.0 liter


Driver: Hardy Schmidtke, Cochrane, Alberta
Co-Driver: John Hall, Sherwood Park, Alberta

2010 Western Canadian Rally Champions

Hardy & John are working well together and continue to practice ways to squeeze those extra few seconds per stage needed to stay on top. This year the competition in Western Canada is really good with some hot cars and very skilled drivers. It makes for a really fun and exciting championship.

We've run the Kananaskis stages a number of times but are taking nothing for granted, we'll make full use of our recce time to get the best notes we can and will be working hard in the car.

Currently we're in 2nd place in the WCRC. With Kananaskis and Big White still to come we'll be pushing hard for a top podium position at Kananaskis.

Next is Tall Pines on November 26th then with only a week to get the car cross country we'll be at Big White on Dec 3rd for the season closing event.

DV8 Racing

DV8 Racing

Vehicle: Subaru WRX
Drivetrain: 4WD
Class: Open
Engine: 2.5L


Driver: Taylor Nelson, Edmonton AB
Co-Driver: Remington Edwards, Edmonton AB

Taylor and Remington just started rallying last year. We really knew nothing about it other than we had to drive fast with notes. It has been a huge but fun learning curve. We would like to thank all of our competitors for all the help and advise that they have given us.

Sponsor: Wheels plus

Kevin Lee GTS Racing

GTS Racing

Photo credit: Stanley Liu 

Vehicle: AE86
Drivetrain: RWD
Class: Group D
Engine: 4AGE


Driver: Kevin Lee, Calgary AB
Co-Driver: Stanley Liu, Calgary AB

Kevin and Stanley are looking forward to working together for the first time at this year's Kananaskis Rally.

Wish all teams best of luck!

Sponsors: GTS Racing , Spec R tires , Pacific Autobody , Zomos Photography & Designs.

Mitab Motorsports

Mitab Motorsports

Vehicle: 2006 Subaru WRX
Drivetrain: 4WD
Class: Prod. GT
Engine: 2.5 Turbo


Driver: Boris Djordjevic, Devon AB
Co-Driver: Troy Shelemey, St. Albert AB

We are a new team entering our first event, operating out of Edmonton AB. We look forward to participating in this years rally and meeting all the teams, rally organisers and volunteers.

Sponsors: Shelemy Financial and Frontech Solutions

Max Riddle Rocket Rally

Max Riddle

Photo credit: Aaron Kathman/WRS 

Vehicle: 2007 Subaru STI


Driver: Max Riddle, Vancouver BC
Co-Driver: Aaron Neumann, Anmore BC

Max Riddle burst into the rally scene in December 2010 at the Big White Rally in Kelowna, BC, Winning his first-ever rally event there. From there he was hooked.

In his first season of rallying, Max has had success in the USA at Oregon and Olympus (First place in regional, 5th overall). Most recently he placed First in the Pacific Forest Rally Regional, and Fourth overall in the National event. He has been competing in regional events in Western Canada, as well as in the complete 2011 CRC National Schedule.

Max is paired with co-driver Aaron Neumann, A three-time Western Canadian Rally Champion. Aaron has been influential in Max's early success and development.

Max is backed by Rocket Rally Racing of Squamish BC, who built and maintains Max's Car. Pat Richard mentors the young driver in his young career.

At 20 years young, Max Riddle's rally career is one to watch!

Sponsors: Northern Escape Heli-Skiing, Rocket Rally Racing

Never Lift Racing

Never Lift Racing

Website: www.SponsorThisCar.ca

Vehicle: 2007 WRX STI
Drivetrain: AWD
Class: Open
Engine: 2.5L Turbo


Driver: J.C. Bourgeois, Cochrane, Alberta
Co-Driver: Matt Vincent, Edmonton, Alberta

After very successful independent 2010 season as Novices, JC and Matt have teamed up for the 2011 season. This event was JC's first event of his career back in 2009 and he had an off on stage 3 that was rally-ending. One year later, JC won this event outright. However, the competition is looking pretty tough so nothing is given going into this year's event. JC and Matt are looking forward to some great battles with some great competitors!

As always, HUGE THANKS to my family, sponsors, and crew... I could not be here without your unwavering support!!

Sponsors: Triple K Autobody, Plainsman Mfg Inc., BetaCuts Custom Vinyl Design, Shadow Tint, Tunerworks, Eco Dentworks, Centaur Subaru, Dominion/Countryside Autoglass, Foothils Fetal Alcohol Society

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