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Plante
Sweeps Pro Classes in Minot for Can-Am
RMR Series
Presented by the New England Dodge
Dealers
MINOT, Maine (May 12,
2008) - Canadian ATV racing sensation
Jasmin Plante rolled into central Maine last
weekend with one thing on his mind - winning the
Pro finals in Rock Maple Racing's (RMR) season
opener for the Can-Am series. With a
factory-backed machine and national experience
under his belt, Plante did just that, as he
swept the Pro finals Sunday at Hemond's MX Park.
Jon Glynn grabbed the holeshot in the Pro
Unlimited final before Plante powered by on the
track's big downhill section. The Quebec rider
built a big lead by halfway and cruised home to
top honors. Fellow Canadian Dany Laflamme
finished a distant second, while Glynn filled
out the podium in third. Plante has a contract
with Yamaha for 2008 and is a three-time
Canadian National ATV Champion (1999, 2001 and
2002).
In the Pro Am final, Plante went wire-to-wire for
a clean sweep with Laflamme and Glynn again
finishing second and third respectively. Tommy
Mofford, of Randolph, Mass., rode his Kawasaki
to a solid fourth place finish in both Pro
finals. Justin Hoffer completed the top five in
Pro Unlimited, while Vincent Mofford claimed
fifth in the Pro Am final.
Home state rider Jese Onest, of Standish,
out-dueled fellow Mainer Blaine Lund for top
honors in a hotly-contested A Unlimited final.
Can-Am series veteran Steffen Daeger filled out
the podium on his Honda. Chris Myrick did his
part to keep that home-state flavor alive atop
the podium, winning the B Unlimited final aboard
his Suzuki. Brad Burbine, of South Royalton, VT,
claimed second, while Jared Knight finished
third.
Andrew Ruel has been part of RMR's ATV series
since it's inception in the fall of 2006. The
Enfield, NH, rider held off Josh Bennett and
Glynn Desilva to win the C Unlimited final
Sunday. Among New England natives, Ruel is
certainly one of the best on an ATV. Colin
Lancaster notched a victory in the Plus 35
final, leading Vermont's Mark Nott and New York
veteran George Layton across the line.
In the first Production Lites final of 2008,
Can-Am series veteran Justin Chamberland
prevailed in a talent-filled final. The
Pittston, Maine rider out-gunned Dale Robinson
and Curtis Gillilan for top honors.
Other Quad-X winners on Sunday at Hemond’s
include Mike Taylor (18-24); Caleb Carroll (C
91-450cc Limited); Zac Tucker (B 91-450cc
Limited & Open Amateur); Chris Myrick Jr.
(0-50cc Junior); Liz Storti (Women Unlimited);
Alex Parker (0-90cc Modified); Jordan Storrs
(0-90cc Limited); Montana Jess (0-90cc
Unlimited); Caleb Connors (0-70cc Modified); and
Richard Murtaugh (0-50cc Junior & Senior).
In the Quad-Terrain classes for 4x4 machines,
Alex Layn, of Bristol, VT, won the Open class
final over Matt Smith and Liz Storti. Just under
90 quads were on hand to compete at Hemond’s, a
strong showing for the season opener. Teams
started rolling in on Saturday morning, with
several taking advantage of the Saturday
practice session to get familiarized with the
vast 1.5-mile track at Hemond’s.
Another popular draw for fans Sunday was some
exciting competition from RMR’s new Pit Bike
series. These compact little machines are just
like full-blown motocross bikes, yet much
smaller (10 and 12 inch wheel diameter).
David Souza, of Swanzey, Mass., held off Jeremiah
Murphy and Kenny Haskell to claim the Pro
12-inch final. Murphy bounced back to win the
Pro 10-inch final, while Souza prevailed in Pro
Open. Other winners in Pit Bike action Sunday
include Matt McHuck (Youth 10-inch); Mike Lowery
(Youth 12-inch); Nick Lima (Stock 10-inch); Ken
Lowery (Mod 10-inch); Mike Murphy (Mod 12-inch);
and Taylor Raisanen (Open amateur).
Rock Maple Racing would like to thank Mike Hemond
and family for hosting the Can-Am series again
this year. There isn’t a racer anywhere that
doesn’t love that track, and we’re proud to have
Hemond’s MX Park on our schedule. It is truly a
top notch facility.
Round 2 on the 11-race 2008 Can-Am RMR Series
schedule is set for this coming Sunday, May 18,
at the beautiful Twister Valley Sports Complex
in Fort Plain, New York. For complete results
from Minot or to learn more, log on to
www.rockmaple.com.
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