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2018 ISDE
DATE CHANGE
T
he 2018 FIM International Six
Days Enduro, originally scheduled
for October 22-27 in Viña del Mar,
Chile, has been rescheduled to No-
vember 12-17 at the same location.
For more information on next year's
ISDE in Chile, click here. CN
Take note, the date for the 2018 ISDE
in Chile has been changed. It's now
scheduled for October 22-27.
POURCEL CALLS IT A CAREER
F
renchman Christophe Pourcel,
a former MX2 World Champion
(2006) and two-time (2009-'10)
250SX East Supercross Cham-
pion, says he is calling it a career.
Few will argue that he was one
of the most talented riders in the
world but injuries—many of them
very serious injuries—throughout
his career prevented him from
showing his true potential. He
finished off his career on the
Rockstar Husqvarna Team by
finishing second in the Canadian
National MX Series in 2017.
His post read: "Well, today is
the day, I am pleased to an-
nounce my retirement from
racing. It's all I've ever known,
but I have been so blessed and
fortunate to race all around the
world in front of many fans and
to work with many great com-
panies. From racing GPs, win-
ning a world championship, then
coming to America, two super-
cross championships, winning
races... and now finding a new
life here in the States, racing has
given me so much. Those good
times don't come without tough
times, from my paralyzing ac-
cident in 2007, internal injuries,
countless collar bones, to my
most recent neck fractures...
I've had my fair share of inju-
ries, but I'm happy to walk away
happy and healthy. I'm looking
forward to the next chapter of
my life away from racing. I've
sacrificed so much in life, things
that are normal for most people,
to dedicate my life to racing
and training. I want to enjoy this
time now with my wife, family,
and friends and to say THANK
YOU to all the great people and
companies that have supported
me throughout my career and
to the fans who have enjoyed
watching me race. It's been a
tough decision, I know I can still
be competitive but my body has
said enough with the injuries! I'm
29 and have so much more life
to live. Again, thank you all and
see you around!" CN
PHOTOGRAPHY
BY
MARK
KARIYA
PHOTOGRAPHY
BY
KIT
PALMER
Christophe
Pourcel says
that his racing
days are now
behind him.
