Christopher Blais (born 3 January 1981) is an

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rider from Apple Valley,

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. Blais was the top American Rookie and 9th overall finisher of the 2005 race, 4th overall finisher in 2006, and 3rd overall of the 2007

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riding a

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690 Rally

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Crash

Blais was severely injured Sunday August 5, 2007 while pre-running for the Vegas to Reno race. He crashed off his bike and suffered a broken collarbone and, more severe, a crushed T-7 vertebra in his back. This injury has left him unable to walk and with very little feeling from the waist down.

Honors

References and external links

Chris Blais personal page

Chris Blais online store

Article by Dirt Rider on solo Baja 1000

Chris Blais' brother Nick Blais racing site
1981 births American motocross riders Living people People from Apple Valley, California {{US-motorcycle-sport-bio-stub