Travis Pastrana to attack the Black Bear

Courtesy Ryan Huber

DORSET, ON – While arguably the most popular rally driver in North America at the moment, Travis Pastrana is unlikely to attempt to double back-flip over the Sherborne Lake double jumps. He will certainly put on a show, however.

Making the trip to Dorset, Ontario, Travis plans to use the event as valuable practice for writing pace notes, thanks to the event's new, optional, two-pass recce. These skills will be badly needed as he moves up and contests the entire Production Car World Rally Championship next year. He will be running in a less powerful Production 4 class car, but is sure to challenge for the overall win regardless.

Once again presented by our friends at Four Star Motorsports (www.fourstarmotorsports.com) and HotBits Sport Suspensions (www.hotbits.ca), the Maple Leaf Rally Club is excited to return to beautiful Dorset, Ontario on the 16th of June. More information can be found on the event's website at mlrc.ca/blackbear, including supplemental regulations and online registration.

Having made use of that online registration system already is driver John Vanos. "I wanted to be first on the entry list, and first on the results!" said Vanos, issuing a challenge to all comers. Get your entry in soon, this year's rally is sure to fill up fast with a big name like Travis bringing competitors out to run against him!

Growth of the rally, of course, involves a growth of our volunteer base. As dedicated rally fans, our event volunteers often get the best seats in the house for the rally action. Thanks to the support of ClearWater Design Canoes and Kayaks (www.clearwaterdesignboats.com) one lucky rally worker will be taking home one of their coveted kayaks! If you'd like to be a part of the action and help out the event at the same time, please contact Ross Wood, our Chief Control Marshal, at ross.wood@sympatico.ca for more information.

If you haven't yet marked June 16th on your calendars, please make a point of doing so now. We're looking forward to seeing everyone once again at this year's Black Bear Rally in Dorset, Ontario.