France’s Nicolas Ensch wins Drivers’ Cup race
June 25, 2016,from the USTA Communications Department
Paris, France — Friday (June 24) was the busiest day yet for Team America while in Paris for the third and fourth legs of the inaugural Drivers’ Cup.
The group traveled by bus in the morning to the famous Grosbois training center just outside of the city. There, they were able to jog horses from Bjorn Goop’s stable through the wooded jog trails that cover the more than 430 acre facility.
You can jog along at Grosbois with the footage from multiple GoPro cameras and USTA Multimedia Coordinator and cameraman Rich Johnston, who sat alongside Jason Bartlett.
After spending the early part of the day at Grosbois, the group headed to Vincennes for a night at the races and the third leg of the Drivers’ Cup. Team America did not fare as well at Vincennes as they did back in March on their home turf at Yonkers Raceway. France’s Nicolas Ensch took the win easily with Bambou de Calvi.
Team America still holds a lead with the score at 103-89, but with the French closing in they will need a stronger showing on Sunday.
- Team America arrives in France (Thursday, June 23, 2016)
On Wednesday (June 22) Team America drivers Jason Bartlett, Jordan Stratton and Tyler Buter arrived in Paris, France, accompanied by their wives Kristen, Denelle, and Amber; Executive Director of the SOA of New York, Alex Dadoyan; USTA Communications staff Rich Johnston and Allison Conte; and Brandon Valvo of Harness Racing America for the second leg of the inaugural Drivers’ Cup.
- Team America continues to explore France (Friday, June 24, 2016)
On Thursday (June 23), with Team America complete after the arrival of drivers Daniel Dube and Patrick Lachance, their wives Kimberly and Megan, and SOA of NY President Joe Faraldo and his wife Yma, the group continued to explore Paris with a river tour of the Seine.
- Team France wins Drivers’ Cup (Monday, June 27, 2016)
Sunday (June 26) was the fourth and final leg of the Drivers’ Cup at Vincennes racetrack. Going into the final race of the competition Team America held a 14 point lead, but it was not enough to hang on for the overall win.