Subaru Rally Team Canada driver Patrick Richard was the undisputed champion of the Rocky Mountain Rally, round two of Canadian Rally Championship which held on 29-30 May near Calgary, Alberta. For Richard, this was the first victory of the season and placed him in a tie for the overall lead in the series.

Winning all but one of the event’s thirteen scheduled stages, Richard and co-driver Alan Ockwell finished the rally in their Subaru Impreza WRX STI over six minutes ahead of their nearest competitor, Andrew Comrie-Picard driving a Mitsubishi. Third place was claimed by Nick Mathew in a Subaru Impreza STI.

“We had a perfect rally-the car was fantastic and we had no major problems at all,” said Richard. “We led from the start and won every stage but one. The crew did a fantastic job and we’re now tied for the lead in the championships. I’m really looking forward to Baie des Chaleurs.” Subaru also dominated the race as a manufacturer. When the race was complete, an impressive seven out of the top ten drivers were behind the wheel of a Subaru:

The next race in the 2009 season is the Rallye Baie des Chaleur in New Richmond, Quebec, June 26-27.