Jules Canon

Jules Canon (1962 - 1992) was a famous male human driver, entrepreneur and historical figure from Solace who was known for being the youngest winner of the Calido Valley Grand Prix in 1981 and for founding Valley Raceworx company in 1988.

Early Life

Jules Canon was born in Solace in 1962. He showed early signs of great aptitudes in engineering and a passion for flying vehicles.

Early Racing Career

In 1976, at age fourteen, he participated in his first vehicle race, the event sparked a life long passion for the vehicle racing phenomenon.

The same year, he began participating in events on the famous raceways in Callido Valley. His talent and fearlessness allowed him to climb up the leaderboards and become the youngest winner of the Calido Valley Grand Prix at the age of 19 in 1981.

Company Founder

Wanting more control over vehicle optimisation and an outlet to his other passion, engineering, Jules Canon founded Valley Raceworx in 1988 at the age of 26.

The company’s race team focused on A-Class racing tournaments while Canon and his engineering team centered their attention on manufacturing their own racing vehicles.

One year later, in 1989, the team unveiled the T1. Its innovative design, manufactured quality and Canon’s driving skills made the T1 capture not only the minds of experts but also the hearts of racing sport’s fans across the World.

Over the next years the Company and Canon garnered a legendary status pursuing excellence in engineering and driving.

Death

In 1992, during a test drive at Goldstone Circuit, located at Canon’s private Dome, the test A-Class vehicle crashed. Canon was driving. He was pronounced dead at only 30.

Legacy

Jules Canon remains one of the heroes of the flying vehicle racing sport, but also an inspiration to designers and engineers trying to make a name for themselves in the world of flying vehicle manufacturing.

His drive to be on top and explore the very pinnacle of human and machine lives on in the company he founded, Valley Raceworx.