The 2016 season of the Nissan Micra Cup came to an end this weekend at the Circuit Mont-Tremblant as part of the Fall Classic, attracting thousands of spectators. Under sunny autumn skies, they were treated to two spectacular races, both won by Xavier Coupal, who earned the first title of his career in this, the second season of the Nissan Micra Cup.
In the final drivers' championship standings, Xavier Coupal wins over Olivier Bédard, Kevin King, Stefan Rzadzinski, Valérie Limoges and Nic Hammann.
In the rookie standings, Stéfan Gauthier, class winner of the second race, was crowned champion ahead of Peter Dyck and Ashley Sahakian.
Lastly, in the team championship, the title goes to the #572 Albi Nissan Team, ahead of Perry Performance/Hull Nissan (#86) and Total Canada (#220).
To read more in the latest edition of Micra Cup Magazine covering the races at the Circuit Mont-Tremblant and the season, please see the attached PDF of the Micra Cup Magazine.
This issue includes an interview with Joni Paiva, president of Nissan Canada Inc., Jacques Deshaies, Nissan Micra Cup promoter and Xavier Coupal, the 2016 champion.
The Nissan Micra Cup will return in 2017, with its calendar and other news to be announced during the winter.
For full race results, visit:
http://www.micracup.com/Results_2016_Race?RID=15Opens in a new tab.
http://www.micracup.com/Results_2016_Race?RID=16Opens in a new tab.
Final championship standings :
http://www.micracup.com/Results_2016_ClassGen.phpOpens in a new tab.
For all the latest Micra Cup News and photos, visit: www.nissan.ca/micracupOpens in a new tab..
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