VALCOURT, QC CANADA 2-14-08
Posted On: February 13, 2008, 9:10 am

Chartier Motorsports heads east this weekend about 15 hours east for the Grand Prix de Valcourt at the birth place of Ski-Doo and home of BRP. Team Chartier is coming off a good weekend at Forest Lake, MN last weekend and is ready for the big and fast track at Valcourt. When we caught up with Malcolm he said, “We made some adjustments to all the sleds after some time on the test track this week and I’m feeling real comfortable on everything.”  With three races left on the season the team is hitting its stride and looks to finish strong. Team owner Todd Chartier said, “We really have been working hard since October and it feels good to be firing on all cylinders as a team. Mike Houle has been a huge help with the new Champ we brought out this year and I am excited for these last 3 races. I really want to thank all the sponsors who support us all year.” Look for the results next week and good luck #33 !!  

EAGLE RIVER UPDATE 1-21-08
Posted On: January 23, 2008, 2:43 pm

Chartier Motorsports has returned from the 45^th World Championship Derby. There was quite the support for #33 as crew members Todd Chartier, John Martin, Greg Schieman, Chris Schneider, Nathan Oprita, Mike Houle, Todd Beamish, and sponsor Greg Furtah were ready to brave the -14 degree temps and 35 below zero wind chill. The indoor “hot seats” had more Chartier faithful with Heidi Joachim, Robbie Joachim, Jaime Oprita, Michelle Frank, and Jenny Brown not missing a race. Malcolm ran 3 sleds Champ 440, Pro 500 and Pro 600 in various classes throughout the weekend. Champ 440 Friday night under the lights and fireworks was wild racing. Lots of red flags throughout the night made for a slow show and unfortunately Malcolm was one of those red flags in the 600 class as he got tangled up with another sled and his night ended early. Repairs were made to the sled to get ready for the rest of the weekend. On Saturday the heat race to get into the World Championship was within reach but wasn’t to be as Malcolm had to shut down early because of handling issues with the sled. The 600 class was a battle with tight racing and a 3^rd place finish. When Pro Stock 500 rolled across the finish line Malcolm again was bit by the unlucky bug as he was unable to finish with issues in handling. Even though hours go into preparing these sleds, track conditions change and make all the difference in getting around the track. Malcolm was still upbeat when we caught up with him in the race trailer on Sunday. “We had a tough weekend with a lot of racing. It can be hard getting a handle going back and forth on all 3 sleds on a track like Eagle River. I want to thank all the sponsors and my crew that make it all possible.” Don’t forget to check out the pics in the photo gallery from the weekends action.  

EAGLE RIVER DERBY / 1-16-08
Posted On: January 16, 2008, 10:30 am

It’s that time already! The World Championship Derby in Eagle River, WI is this weekend. Chartier Motorsports rolled into town on Monday the 14^th after a successful and tough race at Plymouth,WI. Reports from John Martin and Greg Schieman is that it will be down right cold with temps in the single digits for highs. The rest of the team will arrive on Wednesday night as racing action get’s started on Thursday. The word is Greg Furtah of Greg’s Electric will be making the trip to support the team this weekend. We look forward to seeing Greg and appreciate his support the season. Malcolm #33 is as focused as ever in his pursuit of more Eagle River checker flags in 08’. His drive and determination to finish at the top is evident in the first 3 races of the season. His Mike Houle tuned machines are running strong according to Malcolm and looks forward to taking to the famed ice oval in Eagle River this weekend. Stay tuned for results and pics on Monday. And as always thank you to all the sponsors that make this season possible.