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Spectacular Start to the 2026 HRL Season at Cambridge

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The 2026 HRL season officially kicked off on May 24 at the Cambridge Classic, organized by the Cambridge Classic Power Boat Regatta. Although racing on Saturday, May 23 was cancelled due to weather conditions, sunny skies returned on Sunday, May 24, allowing the organizing team to deliver a memorable event highlighted by spectacular performances and exciting finals across multiple classes.

 

Formula R Class

 

Francis Sauvé stood out in the Formula R class by capturing his very first final victory after an outstanding day of competition. He finished ahead of Rémi Beauvillain aboard the R-91 Karma and Ayden Sovie behind the wheel of the R-50 CentsLess 15.

 

Results

  1. R-817 Formax Racing, driven by Francis Sauvé
  2. R-91 Karma, driven by Rémi Beauvillain
  3. R-50 CentsLess 15, driven by Ayden Sovie
  4. R-104 D-Rock Racing, driven by Lucas Desrochers
  5. R-21 Supernova, driven by Benjamin Léger

 

Formula F Class

 

The Formula F final was highly anticipated due to the showdown between Eddie Kanfoush and John Shaw. Eddie Kanfoush ultimately claimed the victory, capping off a perfect weekend. John Shaw, aboard the F-92 Tenacity, secured second place, while Kyle Hayes, driving the F-35 TMSpecial, completed the podium. It marked the young driver’s first Formula F podium after recently graduating from the R class (formerly the 2.5 litres class).

 

Results

  1. F-16 Viper, driven by Eddie Kanfoush
  2. F-92 Tenacity, driven by John Shaw
  3. F-35 TMSpecial, driven by Kyle Hayes
  4. F-555 Happy Sunny, driven by Marc Lecompte
  5. F-341 3 Of A Kind, driven by Woody Pliescott

 

Hydro 350 Class

 

Tommy Shannon enjoyed a perfect weekend by winning both of his qualifying heats as well as the final. It marked his first victory since the Brockville races in 2023. Nicolas Rousse finished second aboard the H-225 Rousse Motorsports, surprising his competitors after a two-year absence from the HRL circuit. Danny Léger, driver of the H-666 Charpentek, completed the podium in third place.

 

Results

  1. H-306 Dognasty, driven by Tommy Shannon
  2. H-225 Rousse Motorsports, driven by Nicolas Rousse
  3. H-666 Charpentek, driven by Danny Léger
  4. H-14 Legacy 1, driven by Frédéric Couturier
  5. H-300 Pennzoil, driven by Michael Tremblay

 

Jersey Speed Skiff Class

2025 HRL champions Samantha and Jerry Ewancio, aboard the JSS-45 In The Red, once again captured the final victory to continue their dominance in the class. They were followed by Quebec duo Alexandre De Roy and Michael Tremblay aboard the JSS-99 Veri Cheri Racing. For the final, Alexandre De Roy took over driving duties from Davey Greenlaw. Dallas and Courtney Truelove rounded out the podium aboard the JSS-721 Go’n Skiff’n Crazy.

 

Results

  1. JSS-45 In The Red, driven by Samantha Ewancio
  2. JSS-99 Veri Cheri Racing, driven by Alexandre De Roy
  3. JSS-721 Go’n Skiff’n Crazy, driven by Dallas Truelove
  4. JSS-23 Kryptonite, driven by Keith Gunther
  5. JSS-41, driven by Brenden Langford

 

Next Stop: Régates internationales de Sorel-Tracy — June 6 and 7

 

The HRL circuit continues on June 6 and 7 in Sorel-Tracy, where all classes will return to action for another intense weekend of hydroplane racing.
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