The Mecaglisse complex in Notre-Dame-de-la-Merci, Quebec, will be the host this weekend to the 5th edition of the Supermoto X Fest. Part of the Eastern North American Championship, the event will attract the best Supermoto riders from Canada and the US.

Maxime Sylvestre, multiple Canadian champion and currently leading the national series, will be fighting to keep his lead on July 30 and 31. Rising stars Paul J. Rouillard, Yves Couture-Lagacé and Mick Martel will also be testing their mettle.

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There are a slew of other classes on the roster, including ATV races with Quebec City native Mathieu Robitaille on KTM and multiple Canadian champion and veteran Sylvain Arsenault.

Visitors will also get the chance to try out motorcycles and Side-x-Sides, not to mention the various automotive and motorcycle displays and the always hotly contested Pit Bike race on Saturday night.

We’re in for some ferocious and breathtaking battles. Qualifying is on Saturday afternoon, with the semi-finals and finals on Sunday.

Check out www.mecaglisse.com for all the details.