Snowmobiles in the summer?
“I have some real good horses that I do, and then I have some people that I do around home and they’re just as important to me,” he said. “I do the best job I can on every horse; every horse is an Olympic horse for me.”
The Circuit de motoneige sur l’eau du Québec (CMEQ), or snowmobiles on water, is making its return this summer after it was cancelled due to the pandemic.
According to CMEQ President André Fortier, this is the 33rd edition of the unique water sport. There will be four stages spread out throughout the next few months. The first event since 2019 takes place in Victoriaville on July 24.
“Everyone is looking forward to getting back to competition. We’ve all missed it. It will definitely be quite a show when we leave,” said Fortier, adding that they expect to see racers from all over Quebec, and maybe the
United States, if Canada opens its borders.
The CMEQ will then head to Sherbrooke for the second race on August 14. It will be just the second time a race has been held in the Eastern Townships. The following race will be a major showcase, as participants travel to Beach Club in Pointe-calumet on Sept. 4 and 5.
“It is interesting for us to be able to present an event on this highly popular site. It will certainly contribute to the promotion of this spectacular sport of snowmobiling on water. We will certainly gain fans in the region,” said Fortier.
A winner will then be crowned in Frampton for the traditional Beauce racing event. Fortier expects to see strong competition this year. There will be oval races, as well as drag and jumping competitions. The events will be held rain or shine.