Tag Archive: Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve

May 20

Open House Day at the Grand Prix du Canada

Three Sold-Out Grandstands at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve

2011-06-09_0155The Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada is pleased to announce it’s highly anticipated “Open House Day”, which will take place on Thursday, June 6, at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. Read the rest of this entry »

May 15

Canadian Grand Prix: Doubleheader for each support series

Ferrari Challenge,  Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge, CTCC and Formula Tour 1600

Grand Prix F1 du Canada 2013The Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada is pleased to reveal its complete schedule for the weekend of June 7, 8 and 9, at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve.

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May 14

Chris Green of Alegra Motorsports and Montreal resident Martin Harvey will be there

Castrol Presents Victoria Day Speedfest

Mosport Victoria Day 2013 logoUltra 94 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Michelin opens 2013 season with the Castrol Presents Victoria Day Speedfest

Flagworld will also be there, do not miss our photo albums

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May 09

The Grand Prix du Canada to support Moisson Montréal

The largest food bank in the country

Grand Prix F1 du Canada 2013On June 7, 8 and 9, spectators are invited to make a donation and drop off non-perishable food items. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 24

A brand new touring car for Rémy Audette !

Audette Racing Team’s 2013 program…

Audette Racing - Rémy AudetteThe Audette Racing Team will contest the entire Canadian Touring Car Championship (CTCC) season with Rémy Audette at the wheel of a brand new Dimensions Doors/Novatech Honda.

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Feb 22

Canada GP contract delay over upgrade cost

Bernie Ecclestone has said he is happy to ink a new long-term deal for the Montreal race,

Grand Prix F1 du Canada 20132012-06-07_0277A new deal for the Canadian grand prix could be delayed, as organisers discover the renovation of the ageing Circuit Gilles Villeneuve will cost more than expected. Read the rest of this entry »

Dec 15

CTCC presented by Continental Tire 2013 Schedule Released

The Canadian Touring Car Championship (CTCC) presented by Continental Tire is proud to announce its 2013 season schedule.

CTCCCTCC logoThis calendar will feature 14 rounds over seven weekends on several of the most famous road courses in Canada. “Going into the seventh year, 2013 should be quite a year if you are superstitious”, smilingly said John Bondar, CTCC’s owner. “But superstitions aside, I am pleased to present our schedule as it is as exciting and exceptional as the last one.” Read the rest of this entry »

Nov 16

Talks for new Canada GP deal ‘going well’

Montreal is confident it will secure a new ten-year deal to keep hosting the Canadian grand prix.

Grand Prix F1 du Canada 20132012-06-08_0676La Presse reports that negotiations between the Quebec government and formula one officials are proceeding well. “Nothing is settled,” tourism minister Pascal Berube said, “but it is going well and we trust that we can sign for ten years.” Read the rest of this entry »

Nov 14

Tickets sales offer for the 2013 Grand Prix F1 du Canada

The Ideal Gift for The Holiday Season, The New ”Trio Packages” Offered in Limited Quantities

2012-06-10_1039Grand Prix F1 du Canada 2013The Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada announces today that it has put on sale for the first time in its history, special ticket packages that are offering the holder a reserved seat in a different grandstand for each of the three-day event. This brand new product was requested by a growing number of fans and is now offered in limited quantities, in three combinations; Gold, Silver and Bronze trio packages. These trio packages are respectively priced at $485, $449 and $267.50. Read the rest of this entry »

Oct 10

Nathan Blok wraps up 2012 season early with 2nd Championship

A look back at a challenging year

2012-06-08_00192010-09-26_0203Nathan Blok, the 18-year old 2011 Formula 1600 Champion, claimed his second consecutive Formula Tour 1600 Championship despite formidable odds against him. Motorsports can easily consume the largest budgets and Team Blok runs solely on sponsorships and economic conditions make season-long deals hard to come by.

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Oct 05

No NAPA Auto Parts 200 Presented by Dodge in 2013 in Montreal

The promoter did not renew its agreement with NASCAR

Groupe de course Octane Racing Group2012-08-18_0052Octane Management inc. confirmed today that it has relinquished its rights to organize and promote a round of the NASCAR Nationwide series in Montreal in 2013. Consequently, the event known as the NAPA Auto Parts 200 presented by Dodge is not scheduled for presentation at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, next summer. Read the rest of this entry »

Sep 04

NASCAR Canadian Tire Series presented by Mobil 1 News & Notes: Barrie

With three races to go; down the stretch they come – No one is happier than D.J. Kennington

Nascar Canadian Tire Series Bilingue2012-08-04_0099In the Wahta Springs 300 on Saturday, Sept. 8 at Barrie (Ont.) Speedway the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series presented by Mobil 1 takes to an oval track for the first time since July 25. And Kennington is happy not only because he won that evening in Saskatoon, Sask., but also for the fact that he has emerged victorious in each of the four races on ovals this season.  Read the rest of this entry »

Aug 20

NASCAR Canadian Tire Series: Last race of the season for Jean-Francois Dumoulin

NAPA Autopro « 100 »

2012-08-17_14702012-08-18-1176For the third time this season, Jean-Francois Dumoulin participated in a NASCAR Canadian Tire Series event last Saturday. The n°04 Manac/ Bellemare/ACASS/Somavrac Dodge driver had qualified the car in twelfth position on the famous Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve and planned to quickly gain position in order to compete in the leading group amongst the series’ regulars.

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Aug 19

On track in the Side-by-Side Race at Olympic Stadium

Patrick Carpentier to compete at the Monster Energy Supermotocross

Patrick Carpentier - photo- Gregoire SportSupermotocross Monster Energy logoPatrick Carpentier will return to Montréal to compete in the upcoming Monster Energy Supermotocross at Olympic Stadium on September 29. The Quebec-born driver, who resides in Las Vegas, accepted an offer from recreational product dealer Grégoire Sport to compete in the Side-by-Side race. Carpentier was in Montréal on Saturday to race in the NASCAR event on Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. Read the rest of this entry »

Aug 19

CTCC Sets the Pace at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve (+ photos, + video)

Three on-track sessions were on the program schedule with qualifying and two races

2012-08-16_002962012-08-17_1213For the second time this season, the Canadian Touring Car Championship (CTCC), presented by Continental Tire competed on the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal during the NAPA Auto Parts 200 presented by Dodge race event.

(Flagworld’s photo album)

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Aug 18

Fitzpatrick claims Montreal checkered flag (updated, + photos, + video)

Picks up 2nd NASCAR Canadian Tire Series win on famed road course

2012-08-18_0158Nascar Canadian Tire Series Bilingue

J.R. Fitzpatrick knew he was going to have his hands full keeping Andrew Ranger behind him on Saturday’s final lap. Turns out, he didn’t have to worry as a final lap caution allowed the Ayr, Ontario, driver of the No. 84 Equipment Express Chevrolet to sail across the finish line under a yellow-checkered to claim the NAPA AUTOPRO 100 at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve for the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series presented by Mobil 1.

(Flagworld’s photo album)

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Aug 17

Record run for Fitzpatrick in Montreal qualifying

Earns top spot with Circuit Gilles Villeneuve pole run

2012-08-16_00388Nascar Canadian Tire Series BilingueJ.R. Fitzpatrick collected his second pole at Montreal’s Circuit Gilles Villeneuve Friday with a record-run during qualifying for Saturday’s NAPA Autopro 100.

(Flagworld’s photo album)

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Aug 17

Lombardi Honda Racing shines at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve…

One podium and an incredible comeback for Benjamin Distaulo

2012-08-17_00942012-08-17_0052The Lombardi Honda Racing Team participated in this weekend’s Canadian Touring Car Championship double-header as part of the NASCAR de Montréal itinerary. Two races were held under very different conditions at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on Thursday and Friday, both of which saw excellent results for the four drivers of the Montréal-based team. 

(Flagworld’s photo album)

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Aug 16

Nine professional racecar drivers give generously of their time to support the TRIOOMPH Foundation

TRIOOMPH Foundation raises $50,000 at its first annual benefit event

Michel Flageole2012-08-16_DF_0124Earlier today, the TRIOOMPH Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to encouraging students to pursue their dreams and persevere in their efforts to achieve academic success, held its first annual benefit event at Montreal’s Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, collecting over $50,000.

(Flagworld’s photo album)

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Aug 16

Martin Roy & Isabelle Tremblay ready for Montreal

Both drivers will begin on track action with an afternoon practice session during “Discovery Day

2012-08-04_04562012-08-04_0416As the city of Montreal prepares to welcome stock car racing back to Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on Ile Notre Dame; two drivers in the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series prepare to make their mark at the event. Martin Roy driver of the #90 Batteries Expert/Veloce/Gamache Truck Centre Dodge and teammate Isabelle Tremblay who pilots the #07 Frank Lyman Design Dodge will be two of the busiest racers this weekend. Read the rest of this entry »

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