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Ken Block explains what happened at Rallye Baie

After his big rally-ending crash on Friday night at Baie-des-Chaleurs, Ken Block (part-time Arborist!) sent us an update on Saturday with the full details of their off-road excursion.

"The rally was going well. My Subaru STI was handling exceptionally well and the first three stages went great (we were leading by 15 seconds). I was feeling good, but was concerned about the hanging dust we were about to face going into the two late night stages. But, I knew I had to trust my pace note skills and try to run a good pace (which can be very scary and have a bad outcome if you are wrong!).

Richard and Ockwell tops at Baie

Pat Richard has won the 2009 Baie Des Chaleurs rally, making this his third win at Baie, a record for the Subaru Rally Team Canada driver. Though the rough rally caused problems for Richard and co-driver Alan Ockwell, the pair carved out a large lead and maintained it through the event.

Pat Richard leads, Ken Block out at Baie

Pat Richard and Alan Ockwell of the Subaru Rally Team Canada have moved into the lead of the 2009 Rallye Baie Des Chaleurs. The two moved up after Ken Block and Alex Gelsomino crashed out of the rally on stage four.

Shootout in New Richmond

The Rallye Baie Des Chaleurs is a few hours away and teams will be fighting in one of the tightest championship battles in years. With the top eight teams in the Canadian Rally Championship separated by just 10 points, Baie will be a shootout right to the finish.

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Meet Pat Richard and Ken Block

Your chance to meet Subaru Rally Team Canada's Pat Richard and Subaru Rally Team USA's Ken Block is almost here!

Ontario Sweep crew nears 100 career rallies

Over 20 years ago, Bob Boland had a conversation with some Ontario rallyists and found himself stepping into the role of Sweep – the crew that pulls out your car after you’ve stuffed it.

CRC TV: 2009 Rocky Mountain Rally

Rocky Mountain Rally, Round 2 of the 2009 Canadian Rally Championship presented by Subaru and supported by Yokohama Tire Canada.

Three for three for Simon Dubé

Marking the mid-season in the 2009 Quebec Rally Championship, the Rallye Saguenay was also the third consecutive win at the event for Simon Dubé.

CRC TV: 2009 Rallye Perce Neige Maniwaki

Round 1 of the 2009 Canadian Rally Championship, presented by Subaru and supported by Yokohama Tire Canada. Shows courtesy of CARS and TV2GO.