Racers

TEAM #32 – BENUEN/RICH (TEAM SHESHATSHIU)

	SEBASTIAN BENUEN Sheshashiu, NL Canada AGE: 48 SNOWMOBILE: Arctic Cat M8 SnoPro 800 SPOUSE: Damiana CHILDREN: William (26), Sebastian (22), Mary Pia (23) OCCUPATION:Chief EMPLOYER: Sheshatshiu Innu Band Council INTERESTS: Walking, Running, Fishing, Hunting, Snowmobiling
	MATTHEW JONAS RICH Sheshatshiu, NL Canada AGE:30 SNOWMOBILE: Arctic Cat SnoPro 800 CHILDREN: Edmund (9) INTERESTS: Fishing, Hunting, Snowmobiling
	Team Sponsors: Arctic Cat, Labrador All Season Recreation

TEAM #42 – RICH/TSHAKAPESH (MUSHUAU INNU)

	LUKE RICH Natuashish, NL Canada AGE: 46 SNOWMOBILE: BRP Skandic e-tec 600 SWT CHILDREN: Desmond (29), Lorraine (28), Jake (26), Mary Pia (18), Trevor (13) OCCUPATION: Employment Officer EMPLOYER: Innu Development Limited Partnership INTERESTS:
	SIMEON TSHAKAPESH Natuashish, NL Canada AGE:43 SNOWMOBILE: BRP Skandic e-tec 600 SWT SPOUSE: Ruby CHILDREN: Vincent (24), Nicole (22), Thunderheart (10), Angela (9) OCCUPATION: Elected Chief of Band EMPLOYER: Mushuau Innu Band Council INTERESTS: Playing Music, Riding Snowmobile, Hunting
	Team Sponsors: Mushuau Innu First Nations, Hamilton Contracting, Price Waterhouse Cooper’s, Provincial Airlines, IED, Air Labrador, Innu Mikun, Chebucto Investigations

TEAM# 40 – EINISH/GORDON (TEAM CHIMO)

DEREK “JEREMY” EINISH

Kawawachikmach, QC Canada
AGE: 32

SNOWMOBILE: Bombardier Freeride 800 E-Tec

SPOUSE: Annie Vollant-Einish

CHILDREN: Shane (12), Terek (11), Elayna (5)

OCCUPATION: Power Plant Operator

EMPLOYER: KESI

INTERESTS: Hunting, Fishing, Snowmobiling, Kuujjuaq Race 2004, 2005, 2007

BOBBY GORDON

Kuujjuaq, QC Canada
AGE:32

SNOWMOBILE: Bombardier Freeride 800

SPOUSE: Dallacy Suppa

CHILDREN: Sarina (11), Sonia (7), Jeremy (5)

OCCUPATION: Maintenance

EMPLOYER: Ungava Tulattavik

INTERESTS: Hunting, Fishing, Camping, Mens Oval Racing 3rd 2002. Nunavut Snow Challenge 2nd 2003, Kuujjuaq X-Country Race 2nd 2008, Kuujjuaq X-Country Race Champ 2009 &2010, Men’s Oval Race 2nd 2011

Team Sponsors:

La Forge Inc., Kuujjuaq Inn, Nayumivik landholding, Gordon transport corporation, Kuujjuaq Recreation Committee, WG Contractors, Tivi Gallary, Nunalituqait ikajuqatigiitut Inuit association , K.E.S.I. Inc, N.D.C. inc, Naskapi Recreation ,M+D contractor , Nemetau, Dan Esso Malio, Maikan Environnement SCN inc, MOM inc, Epicerie INNU, Societe Kuujjuamut inc, Nunavik Tourism association, Nunavik Roters inc, Northern village of Kuujjuaq, JNA Nunavik contractor, Kativik Regional Government, Makivik Corp., Laval Fortin Adams, Air Inuit, Newviq’vi, LMW, Aluminumiere Inc., De-vi Construction

TEAM # 41 – SWAPPIE/SWAPPIE (TEAM SCHEFFERVILLE)

	NOAH SWAPPIE Kawawachikmach, QC Canada AGE: 35 SNOWMOBILE: Bombardier Freeride 800 E-Tec SPOUSE: Annick Thomas CHILDREN: Douglas (15), Julian-Kyle (11), Isaic – Bradley (9), Norah-Katrina (5) OCCUPATION:Health and Safety Officer EMPLOYER: Naskapi Heavy Machinery L.P. INTERESTS: Endurance Races, Search and Rescue Unit (Canadian Rangers), Hunting, Fishing
	DAVID SWAPPIE Schefferville, Canada AGE:27 SNOWMOBILE: Bombardier Freeride 800 SPOUSE: Isabelle Shecanapish CHILDREN: Lola (5) OCCUPATION: Driller EMPLOYER: Cabo Drilling Corp INTERESTS: Hunting, Fishing, Camping, Snowmobiling and Spending time with family
	Team Sponsors: New Millinium Iron Corp., Naskapi Nation of Quebec, Gestion Gilles Porlier Ltee., Grey Rock Mining, Duberco Inc., Tata Steel Minerals Canada, Construction Tshiuetin, O.C.R. Gas Bar Racing, Naskapi Development Corporation, Naskapi Recreation, Naskapi Hunters Support, Atelier LaForge Inc. Sept Iles, Hotel Royal (Wedge Hills Lodge), Air Inuit, Northern Store Company, Century Mining Corp., Cabo Drilling, McKenzie/Basque L.P./Heli-Nation

TEAM # 37 (TINKHAM/TREMBLETT)

	MARK TINKHAM Gander, NL Canada AGE: 47 SNOWMOBILE: Bombardier Summit 800 CHILDREN: Samantha (12), Jaden (5) OCCUPATION:Air Traffic Controller EMPLOYER: NAV Canada INTERESTS:
	DAVID TREMBLETT Wabush, NL Canada AGE:25 SNOWMOBILE: Bombardier Summit 800 OCCUPATION: Mill Wright EMPLOYER: Wabush Mines INTERESTS: Fishing Hunting, Trapping
	Team Sponsors:

TEAM #69 – KING/COLLINGWOOD (PROVINCIAL AIRLINES)

	Wayne King Happy Valley – Goose Bay, NL Canada AGE: 48 SNOWMOBILE: Bombardier Freeride 800 SPOUSE: Lisa CHILDREN: Emily (19), Allison (17), Travis (14) OCCUPATION:Senior Area Representative EMPLOYER: Department of Fisheries and Oceans INTERESTS: Hunting, Fishing, Sports, Outdoor Activities
	TOM COLLINGWOOD Whistler, BC Canada AGE:34 SNOWMOBILE: Bombardier Freeride800 SPOUSE: Ashley Hollett CHILDREN: Chica (5) OCCUPATION: Self-Employed Small Business Owner EMPLOYER: Cadillac Heavy Equipment Services INTERESTS: Back Country Skiing and Sledding, Targa Newfoundland Auto Racing 2002-2011, Motocross and Trail Riding, Fishing
	Team Sponsors: Provincial Airlines, Cadillac Heavy Equipment Services, Atlantic Oilfield Service Center

TEAM #38 BERTHE/WATKINS (TEAM WOLF PACK KUUJJUAQ)

	EDWARD WATKINS Kuujjuaq, QC Canada AGE: 30 SNOWMOBILE: Bombardier Freeride 800 SPOUSE: Jessie CHILDREN: Evelyn (7), William (3), Tanya (2) Malena (9) OCCUPATION:Driver Class 3 EMPLOYER: Northern Village of Kuujjuaq INTERESTS: Hunting, Fishing, Camping, and Hockey, Kuujjuaq X-Country Race 2011 Champ, Kuujjuaq Racing Club Champion 2011, Kuujjuaq Youth Committee Race 2011 Champion
	SIMEONIE BERTHE Kuujjuaq, QC Canada AGE:50 SNOWMOBILE: Bombardier Freeride SPOUSE: Betsy CHILDREN: Julie-Ann (32), Sarah (30), Amanda (25), Johnny (20), Simon (16) OCCUPATION: Maintenance EMPLOYER: Kativik Regional Government INTERESTS: Hunting, Fishing, Camping, Raide des braves 1998, Challenge Kanada 1999, Challenge Kanada 2000, Kuujjuaq X-Country Race, Toenik Tyme (Iqaluit) X-Country Racing, Harricana 1991, 1992. 2002, Tundra (Finland) 1994
	Team Sponsors: Mativik Corporation, Kuujjuaq Recreation, Kativik Regional Government, First Air, Air Inuit, Nunavik Rotors, Nayumivik Corporation, Auberge Kuujjuaq Inn, Iglooapic Construction, JNA Nunavik Consulting,, Kuujjuamiut Inc., Laval Fortin Adams, Newviq’vi Inc., NV Kuujjuaq, Nunavik Tourism, Nunavik Communications, Tivi Inc., JF Rentals Inc., Taglin International, Shamrock Tech Support, Kuujjuaq Pizzeria, Northern Stores, Putulik Lance, Halutik Enterprises

TEAM #35 – GILLAM/WINTER

	RONNIE GILLAM Wabush, NL, Canada AGE: 43 SNOWMOBILE: Arctic Cat HCR 800 SPOUSE: Sandra CHILDREN: Christopher (12), Kennedy (9), Kobe (8) OCCUPATION: EMPLOYER: INTERESTS: Snowmobiling, Camping, Boating
	RANDY WINTER Wabush, NL, Canada AGE: 44 SNOWMOBILE: Arctic Cat HCR 800 SPOUSE: Amanda Head CHILDREN: Stephen, Miranda, Lauren OCCUPATION Warehouse Person EMPLOYER: Wabush Mines INTERESTS: Snowmobiling, Fishing, Hunting
	Team Sponsors: RM&S, Hewlett Minpaco, Precision Machinery, Labrador Rewinding, Landrill, Fish Net Lounge, Labrador Machining Services, Asplundh Tree Service, Maritime Air Charters, Allard’s Distributing, Cote Nord Sanitation Inc., Pumps Plus, Barry Taylor Proprietors, Harris & Rooms, Mammoet, Sutton Realty, Wabush Mines, Labrador Coatings, Klinge Tire, Houseman, Bowringer, Industrial Sales, Wajax, Carol Lake Metalworks, LPS, True Value, Clarenville Home Hardware, H.J. O’Connell,, Tammy & Morgan Butt & Family, Labrador Motors, Labrador Glass and Aluminum, Manstan Drugs

TEAM #20 – WATKINS/CHATMAN

	JASON WATKINS Labrador City, NL, Canada AGE: 45 SNOWMOBILE: Arctic Cat Crossfire 800 SPOUSE: Heather CHILDREN: Tyler 12, Ryan, 8 OCCUPATION: Electrician EMPLOYER: IOCC INTERESTS: Fishing, Hunting, Cain’s Quest 2007 – 2011, Hockey
	COREY CHATMAN Labrador City, NL Canada AGE:37 SNOWMOBILE: OCCUPATION: Superintendant EMPLOYER: IOCC INTERESTS:
	Team Sponsors: C & S Sports, Labrador Rewinding, Esso and D&D Distributing, Carol Auto, Amer Cable, Industrial Sales, Cummings Eastern Canada, Harris & Roome, Jubber’s, Hide-a-way, Castec, Plessitec, Officeworks, MTI, EMCO, Paint Shop, UAP, LPS

TEAM #44 – JONES/LEMIEUX (TEAM MAINE RACING)

	CHAD JONES N. Yarmouth, ME USA AGE: 31 SNOWMOBILE: Ski-Doo MXZX Renegade 1200 SPOUSE: Veronica OCCUPATION: Chief Engineer EMPLOYER: McDermott Inc. INTERESTS: USCC Cross-Country Racing #448
	CRAIG LEMIEUX Parkman, ME USA AGE:41 SNOWMOBILE:Ski-Doo Renegade 1200 SPOUSE: Rachelle CHILDREN: Bailey (12), Meagan (9) OCCUPATION: Machine Shop Supervisor EMPLOYER: Hardwood Products Co. INTERESTS: Snowmobiling, Hunting, Hiking, Camping and Spending time with family
	Team Sponsors: Coutts Bros., Trail Jesters, Hammond Tractor, AE Robinson, Pushards Power Sports, Fort Kent Ski-Doo, Waste Management, Automatic Distributors, Curve Skis, BRP, DeLorme GPS Units, Denis Pierce, RPM Composites, J&B Parts, Dysarts, Gordon Contracting, Sheridan Electrical Services LLC, Mitten Mountain Associates, Butler Bros., Four Wind Snowmobile Club, B&B Enbroidery, Trask – DeCrow Machinery, Frank Martin & Sons, Hight’s, Norris Pebble, EMCO, Paint Shop, HP Fairfield, Motion Industries, earnest R Palmer Lumber Co., Thomas Harvey, Carol Auto, Labrador Motors, Allard’s, Cabot Realty, Sutton Realty, Hodge Bros., Precision Machine Works, Leon’s, Industrial Sales, Westlund, Labrador Glass and Aluminum