With the North American and Canadian rally title in his pocket, L'Estage decided to enjoy himself.
For a change, he entered the Rallye de Charlevoix – fifth and final round of the Québec rally championship (CRQ) – but also one of his all-time favourite rally.
“It's a rally with so much history”, explains the four-time Canadian champion.
That's why he decided to participate, even though he has not yet finished his Canadian Rally Championship (CRC) season. To spare his usual co-driver, Nathalie Richard, L'Estage asked his long time friend John Buffum to replace Richard in the right seat.
Buffum and L'Estage have been working together since 2002, albeit one usually prepares the car, the other drives it. But right away, the pair gelled in their new relationship, winning the first stage.
And it's not like they were the only high-profile team out there. 'Crazy' Leo Urlichich and Bruno Carré – CRC regulars – were also attending.
In the end, Buffum and L'Estage won, but only by a mere second over second-place Urlichich. Carré could only manage 10th.
Donnely-Cosner finished third, followed by the Leblanc-Leblanc duo and the Dubé-Lavigne pair.
For a change, he entered the Rallye de Charlevoix – fifth and final round of the Québec rally championship (CRQ) – but also one of his all-time favourite rally.
“It's a rally with so much history”, explains the four-time Canadian champion.
That's why he decided to participate, even though he has not yet finished his Canadian Rally Championship (CRC) season. To spare his usual co-driver, Nathalie Richard, L'Estage asked his long time friend John Buffum to replace Richard in the right seat.
Buffum and L'Estage have been working together since 2002, albeit one usually prepares the car, the other drives it. But right away, the pair gelled in their new relationship, winning the first stage.
And it's not like they were the only high-profile team out there. 'Crazy' Leo Urlichich and Bruno Carré – CRC regulars – were also attending.
In the end, Buffum and L'Estage won, but only by a mere second over second-place Urlichich. Carré could only manage 10th.
Donnely-Cosner finished third, followed by the Leblanc-Leblanc duo and the Dubé-Lavigne pair.