News
and Rumours
11 novembre
Marc Théorêt
enters the Grand Prix class
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It’s been
in the air for awhile, but it’s now official: Marc Théorêt,
the 2009 2.5 litre champion will be behind the wheel of the Grand
Prix Valleyfield GP-444 in 2010.
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Marc Théorêt
will be in the seat that was left open after Claude Bergeron’s
retirement. Bergeron was driving Grand Prix Valleyfield GP-444
since 2006. Claude won the GP final in Valleyfield in 2009, and
also at his final race in Beauharnois, QC. Bergeron
said “It’s my way to thank my fans for their support during my
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and his father Robert, who is Grand Prix Champion numerous times
at the wheel of the Lauterbach Grand Prix Valleyfield GP-444, will
be partners in this new venture. Robert Théorêt will be back
working in the pit after being a spectator for the last fifteen
years. He will be the mentor of a dynamic and experienced team,
and he hopes to be able to guide his son to victory in the
prestigious Grand Prix class.
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Already
a Champion
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2.5 litre class since 2007, Marc Théorêt was dominant in the
Canadian and American circuit in 2009 aboard the Miss Virgo
(CS-444) a name already associated to his father in the 70’s.
Marc showed his talent as a driver and went onto win the 2009
Championship in the 2.5 litre class. In 2010, Marc will live a
life-long dream: compete in the Grand Prix class, just like his
father did in the 80’s--and he hopes to be just as successful!
The best thing is that he will have the opportunity to do it in a
prestigious boat named Grand Prix Valleyfield GP-444.
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With only 3
seasons of racing behind him, Marc will be stepping up into one of
the most powerful and competitive hydroplane classes in the world.
With over 1,200 horsepower, and with a hydroplane name made famous
by his own father, Marc will feel some pressure--but it will also
be a source of motivation for him and his teammates.
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| With the addition
of Marc Théorêt, along with the possibility of additional teams
coming on board in 2010, things are really looking good for ACHA
Grand Prix in 2010.
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November 9
Photos of Grant Harrison's GP-1 and the Warlord
from New-Zealand
Warlord + GP-1 |
GP-1 |
GP-1 |
GP-1 |
GP-1 |
GP-1 |
GP-1 |
Warlord |
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November
4 2009
The
off season rumors begin...and news about the 2010 world
championships
The
off season is always a time where teams make changes, and where some
things are worked out behind the scenes. Here are some rumors
heard by the HydroplaneQuebec.com team in the last few weeks.
- There may be a new GP boat design debuting in 2010
- Jimmy King or Kennedy’s may be getting a GP in
2010 from an existing team
- A current prominent driver may be switching teams
next year
2010
World championships: We received a press release from the Lake Mulwala
Powerboat race in Australia. They just got the confirmation from the UIM
that they will have the World championships in November 2010. They event
is after the North American race season and the leaders will send
invitations to ACHA Grand Prix to make the trip Down Under for the
event.
Press
release here
July 2
Long Gone
GP-7 team updates
The GP-7
Long Gone is currently at Henderson Hydroplanes in
Brockville, Ontario and the repairs are nearly
complete, the boat required a new left sponson and
deck, canopy lid, repairs to the back cowling, and
right afterplane. Jimmy Shane is now in good
health after returning home his local doctor put him
on antibiotics and an inhaler to help clear up his
lungs. The engine has been repaired and part of the
team will be heading up to Canada this weekend to
finish up repairs to the boat and install the
engine. The boat will be ready and will compete in
the 71st Valleyfield Regatta. The team
appreciates all the help from everyone that
pitched in at the Syracuse Regatta in getting
the boat back on the trailer and working
on the engine. The team wishes Pierre
Maheu a speedy recovery and we look forward to
being able to race with him in the near
future.
Team
Shane racing
June
17 2009
First
test session of GP-1001
Photos by Jean-Philippe Poulin & Paul
Davidson
Click
here
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