PATRO ROC-AMADOUR
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| L’ÉCURIE PRA |
| COURSE DE 2004 |
| COURSE DE 2005 |
| COURSE DE 2006 |
| COURSE DE 2008 |
| COURSE DE 2011 |
| COURSE DE 2012 |
| WE SPEAK ENGLISH |
HISTORY
The Patro Roc-Amadour stable, founded in 2003, has from that time been the group representing Patro Roc-Amadour at the Quebec Carnival’s soapbox derby. In the past few years the PRA stable has grown by creating the craziest soapbox racers around.
BIRTH OF THE STABLE
In 2003, the stable found itself in a position to take part in the 2004 Quebec Carnival Grand Prix. They had to build a single seat chassis that would become Peter Tremblay’s "Pencil-Rocket". A month before the race, the team quickly became aware of its limitations, and it was clear that the car would not be ready in time. A back-up plan was made to get the F2004 ready.
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F2004
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Notable Figures
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| Francis Sirois, Stable Director |
| Peter Tremblay, Originator of "Pencil-Rocket" Concept |
| Claude Giguère, Mechanical Genius |
| Marie Desjardins, Car Construction |
| Lucie Morasse, Car Construction |
| Simon Létourneau, Computer Assisted Design |
| Marie-Pier Simon, Driver |
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Technical Characteristics
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| Chassis, F2004 |
| Motor, Gravity |
| Steering Wheel, Snow Racer |
| Tires, BMX |
| Brakes, Ground Brakes |
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Comptetions
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| > Quebec Carnaval Grand Prix 2004 |
"Pencil-Rocket" concept
F2004
EARLY YEARS AND FIRST TASTES OF GLORY
In 2005, with a carriage finally at the correct height and a fully formed chassis, the PRA stable makes an entrance at the Grand Prix, most notably for the 40 or so fans who accompany the team. After its auspicious debut, the F2005 makes a similar splash the following year with a formidable entourage of 25 young people. Guillaume Fontaine Ouellet will forever be remembered for his comments post-victory over his rival from Cardio Energy, "This makes me want to race real cars."
It is only at the St. Emile championship that the PRA stable has its official debut at the Optimist Grand Prix. Because of this ,the trio of drivers enjoys a great deal of attention, but the F2005 is inexorably shut down by the rain.
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F2005
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Notable Figures
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| Francis Sirois, Stable Director |
| Peter Tremblay, Originator of "Pencil-Rocket" Concept |
| Claude Giguère, Mechanical Genius |
| André Gauthier, Mechanical Genius |
| Réjean Lamothe, Mechanical Genius |
| Marie Desjardins, Car Construction |
| Lucie Morasse, Car Construction |
| Simon Létourneau, Computer Assisted Design |
| Bruno Jobin, Pit |
| Yves Trudel, Pit |
| Véronique Marois, Driver |
| Guillaume Fontaine Ouellet, Driver |
| Jean-Pierre Bellemare, Driver |
| Claude Soucy, Driver |
| Érik Bélanger, Driver |
| Simon Poitras, Car Pusher during Night Parade |
| Claude Soucy, Car Pusher during Night Parade |
| Vincent Gilbert, Car Pusher during Night Parade |
| Jean-Philippe Doiron, Car Pusher during Night Parade |
| Yvan Martel, Photographer |
| Pascal Carron, Reporter |
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Technical Characteristics
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| Chassis, F2005 |
| Motor, Gravity |
| Steering Wheel, Snow Racer |
| Tires, BMX |
| Brake System, Ground Brakes |
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Competions
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| > Quebec Carnival Grand Prix 2005 |
| > Quebec Carnival Grand Prix 2006 |
| > St. Emile Optimist Club Grand Prix 2008 |
Early Years
First Tastes of Glory
St. Emile championship
THE TRIUMPHANT RETURN
The new single-seater named F10 was concieved in order to house Alexanne Prevost and Elisabeth Richard’s "Big Shoe" in 2011.
The performance didn’t take place, but the giant converse quickly became the star of the show, getting first prize before a huge delegation of 50 supporters. Sadly, this race has joined the league of defunct Grand Prix races.
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AFPTV
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F10
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Notable Figures
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| Francis Sirois, Stable Director |
| Alexanne Prévost, Creator of Giant Shoe |
| Élisabeth Richard, Creator of Giant Shoe |
| Claude Giguère, Mechanical Geniuses |
| André Gauthier, Mechanical Geniuses |
| Gilles Lebel, Chassis Master |
| Diane Chartré, Textile Engineer |
| Sébastien Cyr, Hacker |
| Sylvain Girard, Pit |
| Jean-Louis Favron, Pit |
| Maxime Dorval, Road Testers |
| Maxime Guenette, Road Testers |
| Jean-Pierre Bellemare, Road Testers |
| Érik Bélanger, Road Testers |
| Willyam Lemieux, Back up Driver |
| François-Pierre Harrisson, Back up Driver |
| Alix Beaulieu, Driver |
| Frédérick Diamond, Driver |
| Géraldine Woessner, Reporter |
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Technical Characteristics
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| Chassis, F10 |
| Motor, Gravity |
| Steering Wheel, Snow Racer |
| Tires, Royal International |
| Brake system, Stirrup on Rear Wheels |
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Competition
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| > Quebec Carnival Grand Prix 2011 |
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Prize
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| > Craziest Soapbox Racers 2011 |
Big Shoe
F10
A "Shoe-In" to win !
MASTERING THE POWER
It is the general opinion that the F12 is without a doubt one of the finest single-seaters to have to come out of PRA’s factory. The classic tubular chassis is now equipped with full rear tires, which serve to minimize resistance from wind + rubbing. In the front, one finds rims for tubeless tires which allow for better traction, greater comfort and improved stability. In other news, the steering wheel and the brakes are now put together, to reduce the speed of the single-seater. These give the brakes a support for the lateral turning pivot of the back tires.
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F12
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Notable Figures
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| Francis Sirois, Stable Director |
| Gilles Lebel, Mechanical Genius |
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Technical Characteristics
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| Chassis, F12 |
| Motor, Gravity |
| Steering Wheel, Snow Racer |
| Tires, Handisport |
| Brake System, Clamping on Rear Brakes |
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Next Competition
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| > To Be Announced |
F12 and PRA’s factory
Mastering the Power
