Jody Jamieson will attempt to secure his second World Driving Championship title in the 2011 WDC hosted by the United States Trotting Association and scheduled to kick off on Saturday, July 31 at Harrah’s Chester
.
The 34-year-old resident of Moffat, Ontario, who has eclipsed $81 million in lifetime earnings with more than 5,900 trips to the winner’s circle, was victorious in the 2001 World Driving Championship in Finland and Sweden.
Jamieson won the honour of representing Canada by winning the 2011 National Driving Championship held at Red Shores Racetrack and Casino at Charlottetown Driving Park on May 7. This will be the fourth World Driving Championship tournament that Jamieson has taken part in.
We want to show Jody our support and we invite I Love Canadian Harness Racing Fans, SC members, friends, family, etc. to email a good luck message, inspirational message, or message of support by leaving a comment on this story. We’ll put together a book of the messages for Jody and present this to him before he leaves for the US.
If you’re creative in your message (poem, rhyme, etc.) you could have the chance to win an I Love Canadian Harness Racing Swag Package valued at $50. It will include a personally autographed photo of Jody.
Put your thinking caps on and let’s show Jody we’re behind him and let’s show the world what we’ve got, eh?
Deadline for sending messages is Wednesday, July 27 at noon.
Here’s the schedule for the 2011 WDC, a 20 race tournament:
- Sunday, July 31:Opening Round of four races at Harrah's Chester Casino and Racetrack
- Monday, Aug. 1:Second Round of four races at Tioga Downs
- Wednesday, Aug. 3:Third Round of four races at Monticello Raceway
- Thursday, Aug. 4:Fourth Round of four races at The Meadowlands
- Friday, Aug. 5:Fifth and Final Round of four races at Empire City at Yonkers Raceway
Here’s the Field for the 2011 WDC:
- Enrico Bellei, Italy
- Corey Callahan, United States
- Dexter Dunn, New Zealand
- Björn Goop, Sweden
- Jody Jamieson, Canada
- Birger Jorgensen, Denmark
- Chris Lewis, Australia
- Michael Nimczyk, Germany
- Franck Nivard, France
- Juan Antonio Riera, Spain
Good luck Jody! I remember
Good luck Jody! I remember the last time you won this with Pay the Fiddler...HUGE win!!!
How exciting to once again
How exciting to once again be a part of the World Driving Competition! You have represented the industry in a most professional manner and encouraged many along the way. All the best as you journey to the various tracks to compete against some of the best. Drive smart and be safe. We shall be following you the whole way. I know you will make us all proud as we see that red maple leaf in the winner's circle!
From Western Fair to the Red
From Western Fair to the Red Shores Double J has been on a terror.
With no hair but an abundance of flair the rest of the world better beware.
The field better not be greedy as he will dominate just like Warawee Needy.
Go get um Jody!!
J-ODY O-WNS D-RIVING Y-ET
J-ODY
O-WNS
D-RIVING
Y-ET WHEN IT COMES TO COMPETING HE IS BY FAR CANADA'S BEST.
Jody, On behalf of the Wade
Jody, On behalf of the Wade family we would like to wish you the Best of Luck in representing Canada in the World Driving Championships. You deserve to be there, win or lose you are truly a great driver!
Good Luck Jody ... 'If I bet
Good Luck Jody ...
'If I bet a driver and he didn't win, place or show ...
Do you think I'd be mad ...
OH NO, NO, NO!!
I'd holler HOORAY and then I'd say ...
Don't worry DOUBLE J ...
I'll ALWAYS back you another day!!!'
You are the best of the best Jody, wishing you lots of luck ... and have fun!
first of all congrats to
first of all congrats to being selected to drive and represent Canada which I know you will , canada has a vast standardbred drivers east to west which would love to have the chance, so cherrish the moment and enjoy the ride. GO JODI GO MAKE CANADA PROUD.
theres a guy they call
theres a guy they call double jay
hes 100% canadian all the way
who can out drive these guys any day
so how ever you do CANADA is behind you all the way
GOOD LUCK JODY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Double J, the world's best
Double J, the world's best you will rock,
You'll be the first to stop the clock.
To the winner goes all the spoils,
With your talent and drive, you won't be foiled.
Go south young man and hold your head high,
Knowing all of Canada is on your side.
You've done this before, it's nothing new,
So win a few more - it's what you do!
You shall return the champ, of that we don't doubt,
"JODY'S THE BEST" to the world we will SHOUT!
Oh, Canada, I ask, what's not to like?
We have Double J, the best in the world, in our bike!
Best of Luck James !1
Best of Luck James !1 Don't be sitting too long !!
Jody. I know you will do
Jody. I know you will do your best to represent us. Personally I am proud to be associated with you when you periodically drive one of our horses.
Gary Smith Burlington
Jody; You look sharp with
Jody; You look sharp with that maple leaf, you have won us over in Canada so you can't lose, however a little icing on the cake would be OK, best of luck.
Hey Jody, First of all,
Hey Jody,
First of all, congrats on the Pepsi Cup Win..I sure wish you good luck In the World Driving Comp...I had the pleasure of meeting you a few years ago at Woodbine Padock resturant when my brother Allen Dell was racing B Core Terry, And you Bought Him from Bill Wilson..Good luck again and stay safe
From Calgary Alb. Murray
Canada Loves you Jody we
Canada Loves you Jody we know you will do us proud. Your the best in buisness, your determination and drive is all you will need to bring home yet another world driving championship. Go Get'im.
Mike and Trina
Dale Leiska All the best in
Dale Leiska
All the best in your attempt to win a Second
World Driving Championship Jody. All of Canadian
racing fans are rooting for you. Good Luck and Stay Safe.
Go Jody Go Race your heart
Go Jody Go Race your heart out, race for Canada.
Best of luck
All the best Jody!
All the best Jody!
THERE IS A YOUNG MAN WHO'S
THERE IS A YOUNG MAN WHO'S CALLED DOUBLE J
HE STEERS HIS HORSES IN THE BEST WAY
WORLD CHAMPION HE CAN BE
FOR ALL CANADA TO SEE
WE'LL BE CHEERING FOR HIM ON THAT SPECIAL DAY
GOOD LUCK JODY SAFE TRIPS
LIZ THERRIEN
Look out world; Captain
Look out world; Captain Canada is on a mission!!
You won't need luck Jody
You won't need luck Jody because you're going to win again!!! We know you will.
Show them what you're made
Show them what you're made of Jody, just like in Charlottetown. Go git 'em.
Jody's the best at his
Jody's the best at his craft. So for that reason I send GL to the rest of the drivers.
In reply to Jody's the best at his by Ryanmo444
Good Luck Jody and Big Jim
Good Luck Jody and Big Jim says you will win.