Sylvain Erickson and his daughter Chloé, during the pre-race meeting. They were among the favorites to win the event. |
All drivers and co-drivers listen closely to the rally officials for instructions. Light rain was hitting Ste-Agathe-des-Monts. |
Picture time! Ceremonial start of car number One with Antoine l'Estage and Nathalie Richard. Officials Norm Leblanc and B.Gilles Lacroix were at their side. |
It's the last time we see the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo4 on the course. You can see the smoke beginning to come out of the engine before it winds up dead a few kilometres later. It's the end for Team Erickson. |
Last turn by the winning car in the Duhamel stage, just a few minutes before the end of the 2006 Défi. |
Spectators have to find strategic spots in the hairpin turn of the Duhamel stage in order to avoid the road dust. |
The top three teams spray themselves with champagne. |