BRP to Partner Once Again with Formula 1 Grand Prix of Canada

BRP will once again make its presence felt at the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Canada 2014 on June 6-7-8, at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montréal, Québec.

“BRP is a good partner to have on board,” said François Dumontier, president and CEO of Octane Racing Group Inc., promoter of the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Canada. “They are passionate about what they do – be it award-winning powersports products or extraordinary trophies – and that makes them a great fit for us.”

For the fourth straight year, BRP has designed and produced the winning trophies. Shown to the public for the first time in the pits during the Open House on June 5, the first-place trophy will also be displayed all weekend in the BRP booth along with most of the BRP brand portfolio: Ski-Doo, Lynx, Sea-Doo, Evinrude, Rotax and Can-Am.

New this year, a special race edition of the Can-Am Spyder, an accessorized ST-S model featuring a one-of-a-kind coloration, will be displayed in BRP’s booth. This vehicle, valued at $32,000, will be sold at auction during the Grand Evening on June 5, the official opening night of the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Canada that benefits Moisson Montréal and the Fondation de l’Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur de Montréal.

“BRP is proud to support the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Canada again this year as we know that our fans are F1 fans – as we at BRP are as well,” said José Boisjoli, president and CEO. “Creating a unique Can-Am Spyder for the Grand Evening was a fun way for us to show our passion for powersports.”

What’s more, 10-year-old William Chayer and 23-year-old Ben Cooper, the two Canadian world champions of the Rotax world championships of karting, will sign autographs on Saturday, June 7 at 11:30 a.m.

BRP’s sponsorship also includes 40 Can-Am ATVs and side-by-side vehicles, including a number of Can-Am Commander electric side-by-side vehicles.

The boards of the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC), Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF), Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA), and the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association (ROHVA) voted unanimously to appoint Scott Schloegel as acting president and CEO of the associations. Diana Sanchez was appointed acting chief operating officer.

Schloegel and Sanchez, whose appointments are effective immediately, will also continue to serve in their current roles as senior vice president of government relations and vice president of operations respectively. The interim leadership was selected to ensure a seamless transition as the associations’ search committee continues to conduct a comprehensive review of the position of president and CEO, and a subsequent search to replace outgoing President and CEO Erik Pritchard.