Boards are full !

Either the Mondial and the Quad Contest are full now.

See you on August 21, 22 and 23 2009, at Pont de Vaux of course !

The 22nd edition of the Mondial du Quad which took place from August 22 to 24 2008 in Pont de Vaux saw the exceptional victory of the young French Romain Couprie and Clément Jay on their Yamaha 450 YFZ Drag'On/Moto and Co at the end of a very intensive race and a particularly strong fight.

For all the results click on "2008 event"

	After the Contest it's the turn of the Mondial to bring new blood We have announced that the Quad Contest will be open to amateurs from over 15 years of age. In 2009, younger riders could take part to the Mondial du Quad as regs authorized now riders under 16. So this year, the youngest pilots could pit themselves against the World top riders on condition that they are over 15 years of age and their quad is under 500 cc. Click to download the 2009 regulations.

	The Quad Contest : a great transalpine participation to the 2009 edition The Quad Contest is widely open to the Italian riders. In 2009, not less than 8 transalpine teams will enter this race. Among the Italian teams we can note the Paoletti team with 2 Suzuki 45 LTR or even the participation of the Kawasaki Team Green with several dealers teams among whom the leader, Laurent Solinski (3rd at the 12 Hours 2007), upgraded to the rank of the Captain of the Greens for this Contest 2009. Some of the teams, who have been successful at the Quad Contest in the past years, have decided to take up the challenge in 2009 such as the Quaddy Team managed by Ricardo and Amerigo Ventura, 2nd in 2008, who quicken the pace with their registration to the Mondial ! Click to download the 2009 regulations.

	HBomb, the return ! For the 2nd consecutive year, the HBomb team USA, official partner of Polaris will be back at Pont de Vaux for an amazing show. In the meadow of Bresse, on the Outlaw 525, the best quad freestylers, will take your breath away with their shows and their backfilps which are their secret. The 4 HBomb riders, Caleb and Colten Moore, Rafa Munoz and Ales Rozman, will perform with Caleb Moore's famous "one hand" backflip and as last show a jump with a RZR. HBomb, thanks to the efforts and the involvement of Polaris France and in particular Emmanuel Pean, the marketing manager could come back to Pont de Vaux and offer their crazy exhibition to the quad amateurs .

	JL Fouchet at work at Pont de Vaux After the important works in the paddocks during last Spring, it's the turn now for the track to be reworked under the direction of the master of shaping of all terrain tracks. The circuit of Pont de Vaux seen by JL Fouchet, that's a regenaration of the track. More up to date, it will suit more to the current machines and the young generation riding, the new track will offer more show and the riders will enjoy it much more.

	RZR for everybody ! The RZR Trophy. Its second edition is more ambitious... In order to allow the RZR owners to race in the best conditions on the PDV siste, the promoters of the Mondial will organise the 2nd edition of the RZR Trophy. Amateurs could race during 4 hours : on the ATC track, on the Mondial track, by day, by night.... Only 48 persons could take part and a maximum of 12 vehicles will be authorized on the track (one rider per vehicle). Trophy timing Friday afternoon : paperworks, safety check of the vehicles, check of the riders' equipments... Saturday : free practices per serie of 2x15 min on the ATC track, qualification session (addition of the score) per serie of 2x30min on the ATC track, 1st round - half an hour from 7.45pm to 7.15 pm, night session on the ATC track per serie of 2x30min.... Entry fees per vehicle 180 € Entry to be confirmed before July 30th 2009 The RZR ride : the 1st edition in 2009..... For the 1st year, will also be organised a ride for the RZR owners. It will take place on Monday August 24th from 9.00am to 5pm. This ride is for any RZR rider as the level is very easy with some technical ways. 45 vehicles at a maximum could enter. The ride will start every 1/4 an hour, with a convoy of 15 RZR at a maximum. The round very varied will cross the regions of Mâcon and Cluny. Many nice views, vineyards, forets,bocages... Lunch will be taken in a stud farm in the surroundings of Cluny. At the end of the day, a winetasting session will be offered to the riders at the Cave de Viré. Entry fees 120 € vehicle and driver, 30 € passenger. Entry to be confirmed before July 30th 2009 Contact : Jacques Mommessin tel : 00.336.07.24.33.90 j.moms@free.fr

	The atmosphere of the 12 hours is much appreciated by the US riders Bill Lanphier, journalist at ATV Sport US, published in May 2009 a story concerning the participation of KTM US and Can-Am US to the 12 Hours of Pont de Vaux 2008. Bill notices that last year both teams have raced with quads which haven’t been tested before the Mondial du Quad (Can-Am on DS450, KTM on 525). It wasn’t easy to prepare the race of Pont de Vaux “rough and very fast” as the teams had to travel 5000 km to come at the arena of Bresse and to take various decisions regarding the preparation of their machines. But managers and riders were not discouraged by the organizational difficulties. Racing for the KTM team, Tim Farr reached the 2nd place and remembers very well the “French connection”. He notes that the 12 Hours of PDV are a great event with many sponsors, many spectators, many manufacturers’ semitrailers... He particularly likes the town of Pont de Vaux during the race and finds that the event is very well represented. “Posters every where !” he says. The Can-Am team is back this year, Ty Zimerman promises great achievements. He wants to arrive in Bresse with a better preparation than in 2008 with a change of engine for his quad. Josh Frederichs one of his official pilots, also notes that racing in Pont de Vaux is very fun as this race is a great one. As for them, the organisers of the 12 Hours, are pleased to welcome among their riders champions such as Tim Farr or Josh Frederichs

	The pitch is given The press meeting which took place on May 5th on the boat “Ville de Pont de Vaux II” was an ideal time to lay the cards of both races in 2009. Many partners, journalists and riders were with the Association Motocycliste de Pont de Vaux to discover the new trends of the season. Two words to define our actions for 2009 : perpetuate (12 Hours Quad) and innovate (6 Hours Bike)

	Yamaha US supported by Roush. We have already announced the venue in 2009 of the best GNCC Riders : Bill Balance, Brandon Sommers and Taylor Kiser. Mickaël Novak, team manager has informed us that the quad will be prepared in the USA by Roush and shipped to the British company head office. The Roush US corporation, in Michigan, is both a study, prototype and research center in various fields such as aeronautics (Bell helicopter), defence, new energies, electric vehicles.... This year they were also the winners of the 500 Miles of Daytona in Nascar with Matt Kenseth under the colours of the team Dewalt (Roush/Fenway). More informations on www.roush.com

	The 5 time champion of the World of Rallyes will start with Brice Mazarico He leaves near the circuit of Pont de Vaux. With Sebastien Loeb, he has tested it on April 2009. His wish will come true. Citroën Sport agrees that Daniel Elena, great ATV amateur, 5 time champion of the World of WRC Rallyes and Sebastien Loeb’s teammate takes part to the 12 Hours of Pont de Vaux. The public could be judge of his quad rider abilities. He will race with Brice Mazarico a regular rider of PDV – always in the top 8, on a Suzuki 450LTR under the colours of PSR.

	The new USA AMA Pro ATV champion would like to be in Pont de Vaux. The connoisseurs are filled with wonder by Dustin Wimmer, 22, the 2008 USA AMA Pro ATV champion, official rider of the Suzuki Yoshimura team.Very efficient on the track and fast in race, Dustin is one of the most experienced riders of his generation. His first title might be the start of a great serie.... He has never raced outside the USA but he confesses that he would like very much to take part to some great classics in Europa in particular the 12 Hours of Pont de Vaux. He considers that could be a new experience. Dustin, the organisers of the Mondial du Quad are waiting for you !

	Our friend Bill Lanphier He is one of the most faithful journalist of the 12 Hours of Pont de Vaux. Each year he travels from the States to make the coverage of the race for US magazines. Here are the link of ATV magazine to read Bill’ stories.

	Can AM arrives in force Can-Am confirmed their participation at the beginning of May. This year, at the 12 Hours of Pont de Vaux, the Canadian factory will officially test the new sport model the 450 DS with 4 teams from 3 different countries : an American, a Belgian and 2 French... Motoworks has given the name of their riders. They will take part to the 12 Hours of Pont de Vaux with Josh Frederichs (USA), Jérémie Warnia (F) and Jérémie Lawson (USA). Marino, the LM Motors’ manager from Belgium has recently revealed his team. - The Irish, Justin Reid (British Quad Champion 1998/2002, British 500cc Quad Champion 1998/2003, Ulster Quad Champion (Ireland) in 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000 and 2002, Irish Quad Supermoto Champion in 2002, 2003 and 2007, sportman of the year of Quad Racing Association Sportsman in 2003, 3rd in Pont de Vaux 2002, 3rd at le Touquet 2001 ...) - The American Dillon Zimmerman (pilot of the team MOTOWORKS USA, Champion Pro Am ATV in 2008 ) - The Belgian Jasper Pareyn (Vice Champion of Belgium in 2008 in the juniors category, 4th junior in 2007 and in 2006). For France, the rider will be Grégory Lassaigne (3 time winner in Pont de Vaux 1999, 2002 and 2003! ) Now we don’t know his teammate... The several times champion of France will be helped by BRP Can Am France “home” riders.

	A fruitful visit of the Conseil Général de l’Ain representatives On April 23rd, Maurice Maingret, director of both endurance events of Pont de Vaux, has welcome on the the circuit of Bresse the representatives of the Communication Dept of the Conseil Général de l’Ain. The Communication director of the Conseil Général, Mr Boris Schruoffeneger with Mrs Marie Pierre Cordenoz and Céline Moyne Bressand, press attachés of the Conseil Général, have asked many questions concerning the organization and the course of the 12 Hours Quad and 6 Hours Bike. They have also wished to see the track and went round the circuit with the new SSV Polaris RZR kindly lent by Brice Mazarico from PSR in Pont de Vaux. The representatives of the Conseil Général have noted that the organizations of PDVRacing merit the excellence label of the department. They said that they are ready to take part to the Mondial du Quad 2009 and have offered the support of the Direction de la Communication of the department. The structure of the Conseil Général will be in the heart of the QuadExpo, where our Club Partenaire is, to give information concerning the competences and the actions of their services over the week end of the 12 Hours of Pont de Vaux. The video is here.

	The 12 Hours of Pont de Vaux 2008 on Canal J In their programme for young audience, Canal J has broadcasted on Saturday April 18th 2009 the report of the 22nd edition of the 12 Hours. It seems that freestyle and ATV race appeal to our future spectactors. Click here and watch an extract of the laplap emission.

	Track of Pont de Vaux : The Layouts are going on Thanks to the local authorities, the Association Motocycliste de Pont de Vaux has always in mind the development of the very huge sport ground which takes advantage of important assets thanks to the facilities progressively set up and its geographical situation. Since 2 years now, the race of the 12 Hours is subjected of bad weather conditions (for a month of August)with as results many troubles in the paddocks and the access roads. Further to a statisfaction enquiry made in 2008 with the teams, the different persons who participated to the event and the technical direction it appears that different points have to be improved as a priority. At the beginning of March 2009, big works have begun to allow a better draining of the water in the paddocks and in the technical area newly made (cleaning and pipe putting in, new ditches for a better draining of the water by bad weather etc...) The paddocks will be entirely redevelopped with the excavation works and the levelling of the surface as well as a widening of the access roads. Some of the jumps will be reworked for a better security of the race. The track for the SSV and ATC practices will be also lengthened within the next months. So everything is made to allow the 12 Hours of Pont de Vaux take place even if the weather is not good

	Actu-Quad.com is joining Quadlib.com as a media partner of the 12 Hours of Pont de Vaux Since 3 years the organisers of the 12 Hours of Pont de Vaux are working with the French leader of the specialised internet media - Quadlib.com. This fruitful partnership allows us to supply the net surfers with news, reports, stories and real time results of the race. And as the network of quad lovers is increasing, this year a new specialised site : Actu-Quad.com will be welcome among our media partners. This website was born on September 2008 and is already enjoying a strong reputation within the World of ATV thanks to news broadcasted without exception everyday . Whether it is an event, a new product, results, an interview or even an exclusivity, Act-Quad is always in the heart of the events. In 2009, just before the 12 Hours of Pont de Vaux, Actu-Quad will give you short news, the entry list and other informations... During the endurance week end, you could follow on live from the circuit the rankings, have the pictures and the interviews ! So anywhere you will be on the D day, you could find everything about the Mondial du Quad on Actu Quad.com and Quadlib.com ! Keep connected ! www.actu-quad.com

	Julien Valentin : "I will come back at PDV to defend my podium !" It's not the 1st time he takes part to the 12 Hours of Pont de Vaux. Julien Valentin, 20, is becoming one of the inevitable riders of the Mondial du Quad. In 2008, with his team J-F Richard and V. Raimondi, they reached the 3rd step. Here is his view of the race : "For me, the 12 Hours of PDV are one of the greatest meetings of the year where you can fight against the best World riders. You have to be fast, robust and manage the sessions. It's a full race. Its strong point is the riders and their interest in this race. No mercy - it's very exciting !" When you know that Julien is riding since he was 14 and is racing since 17 you have to bow before this talentuous rider who now disturbs teams such as Couprie-Jay and Farr-Kiser-McGill ! Then for 2009, Julien feels confident and motivated despite he doens't know the other riders of his team and some adjustment due to the change of machine. He explains : My team for 2009 is still not made. Sure this time I will ride on a KTM 450 SX as in 2009 I will be the official rider KTM on this machine. Last year for the 1st participation, the quad finished at the 2nd place. With a one year more experience, we hope a nice result in 2009. I will be back at Pont de Vaux to defend my podium !

	The British rocketmen will be there At the 39th place in 2008 with Andrew Davies, Steve Atkins, and Jason Wildman will ride on their Suzuki LTR, Rocketman Racing (GB) have took part to the 12 Hours of Pont for 8 years. Their best result was the 12th place. But this year, Tim Wedgwood is coming back once again with 2 quads Suzuki LTR and with a rider well known at the 12 Hours, Jason Wildman, who already finished on the 3rd step. In 2009, Rocketman Racing is among the best teams entered and as Tim Wedgwood explains, he will bring the British top riders to this event : "We like very much the 12 Hours, for us it's the best European race and we have to miss out a famous race in the UK if we want to be with you ! Our goal is as always making up a team with 3 of the 5 best British riders. Then for 2009, we have already paid for the entry fees and we are officially entering 2 quads." The 4 riders of the Rocketman Racing Team are young and motivated riders.Sam Barrett (18 ans), Oliver Sansom (23 ), Steve Atkins (36 ) and Jason Wildman (35 ) are on the starting blocks and have big ambitions for this 23rd edition of the 12 Hours of Pont de Vaux. www.mkmagri.com

	Daniel Elena wants to come ! Daniel Elena, Sebastien Loeb's corider, 5 times World Rallyes WRC champion with Citroën C4, is interesting in the 12 Hours 2009 ! Living at a few kilometers from the circuit, from Mâcon by adoption, he hopes that his calendar will allow him to confirm his entry. For the moment he is preparing the first edition of the Monaco Quad Masters which will take place from February 28 to March 1st 2009. www.monacoquadmaster.com

	The 12 Hours are popular in the Eastern countries. With 5 teams in 2005, Poland is one of the Eastern countries which is the best involved in the Mondial du Quad. A nice 17th place at the 2008 final ranking for the Polish team Brzozowski Quad Tuning gave the riders wings. They are now preparing themselves to the 23rd edition of the Mondial. Jacek Stelmaszyk, one of the 3 riders of this team, confirm the participation of the Brzozowski Quad Tuning : "We will come with our Walsh KTM. I feel it good ! I know it very well so I could give all my time to the race and I won't be obliged to test the machine which is necessary to take it in hand. In 2009, we hope to be in the top 5 ! That would be a very good result and the golden apotheosis of all our efforts." Anyway we can find excellent stories of the 12 Hours of Pont de Vaux written by the Polish medias, such as the site www.scigacz.pl.

	Elwira Bénatru's arrival is strengthening our media department She's a journalist of Polish origin and thanks to her 15 years professional experience in different medias (audiovisual, papers, edition) she will try - helped by Mariane Sornin, responsible for the press room since 3 years - to answer all your questions and satisfy all your needs in communicaition. Now you can send all your requests in French, English, Spanish, Russian and Polish to our charming press attachés. e.benatru@free.fr ou cap.est@wanadoo.fr For any further information concerning our new colleague's professional cursus, click on www.cap-est-communication.com

	Huevos XI The American freestylers team HBomb who attended the 22nd edition of the Mondial du Quad with their unforgettable shows among which performed for the first time in France in Pont de Vaux the famous backflip, have issued in December 2008 a new DVD : Huevos XI. In this video, the Mondial du Quad has an important place among the other 11 events which in 2008 have marked the Brothers' Moore and their teammates. We are delighted about this mark of sympathy ! Don't forget we are waiting for them in 2009. www.hbombfilms.com

	The Mondial on TV Motors TV have shot a 26 minutes movie of the 22nd Mondial du Quad of Pont de Vaux. You can watch the whole movie by clicking here or a short part about the freestyle show by clicking here www.motorstv.com

	Quadtreros.com Pont de Vaux 2008 by the Spanish reporters of Quadtreros.com To read the story click here.

	Orange Sports TV The report on PDV08 broadcasted on Orange Sport TV is online on the FFM website. Click here to watch in full .

	Soloquad España A very good story on the Mondial du Quad 2008 published in the Spanish magazine Solo Quad. Click here to download in PDF.

	14 Americans take on Pont de Vaux Please note that a full story of the Mondial du Quad - PDV08 is now available on line on the US ATV Magazine website.

	ATC TRIKE NEWS Between 87 and 89, the 1st Mondial races have welcome the trikes. Since 2 years they are back in the meadow thanks to Passion ATC ! In 2006, this team of lovers and collectors created the first French ATC website : www.passion-atc.com. Now they are launching a fanzine which is going to delight all the 3 wheels lovers. You can download the n°1 from there.