As Canadian Driving Champion Brad Forward prepares to depart for Norway and the World Driving Championship, numerous dignitaries have offered their congratulations and best wishes
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Forward recently received letters of commendation from Newfoundland's Premier Danny Williams, Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty and last but certainly not least Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
Before tonight's card of racing at Western Fair, Forward and Western Fair's Ian Fleming will present a a cheque on TV to Major Rob Dolby of the Salvation Army in London. When Forward was presented with his colours in April 24, Western Fair pledged $100 that program for each time Brad finished in the top three. Forward's charity of choice was the Salvation Army, and the cheque amount came out to $500.
On Monday, Forward departs for Norway to represent Canada in the 2009 World Driving Championship. The complete field has been announced by Det Norsk Travselskap, the host organization.
Forward's competition includes defending champion, Belgium’s Christophe Martens and the 2008 European Driving Champion, Roland Hűlskath.
Field for the 2009 World Driving Championship
Gareth Rattray - Australia
Christophe Martens - Belgium
Brad Forward - Canada
Birger Jørgensen - Denmark
Roland Hűlskath - Germany
Imre Fazekas - Hungary
Peter Ferguson - New Zealand
Eirik Høitomt - Norway
Bjőrn Goop - Sweden
Jason Bartlett - United States
The championship will consist of 20 heats, contested at five racetracks in Norway:
2009 World Driving Championship
Date - Track - City
May 14 - Bergen Travpark - Bergen
May 15 - Biri Travbane - Biri
May 16 - Jarlsberg Travbane - Jarlsberg
May 18 - Sørlandets Travpark - Kristiansand
May 20 - Bjerke - Oslo
The winner of the World Driving Championship, first raced in 1970, is decided by the total number of points won; points are awarded on a 17-12-9-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 basis in each heat. The World Driving champion will receive 144,500 Norwegian Kronor -- or $22,000.
Great to see you are
Great to see you are receiving accolades from the goverment figures as you prepare for competition in the world championship. As usual you donated to needy charities- this shows your true generous character--always thinking of others. Well good luck at the world championships.WIN,lose or draw --you are A champion in our eyes-- whatever the outcome.All us NEWFIES will be supporting you and cheering you on with great pride.
NOW GO CONQUER THE WORLD DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIP. GOOD LUCK