Tag Archive: Etienne Borgeat

Aug 03

Live news from the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières …

Marc-Antoine Camirand fastest in the first practice session this morning in CTCC

2012-06-10_0189GP3R logo

The 36 drivers entered in the Canadian Touring Championship GP3R cars inaugurated the activities of the weekend on Friday morning at 10:00 for a stack of free practice session of 30 minutes.

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Jul 22

Miller sweeps a double in IMSA GT3 Cup Competition

Newest EFFORT Racing driver posts two-in-a-row at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park

2012-07-20_00532012-07-20_0002Only a few short days ago, D. Bryce Miller made a mid-season switch to EFFORT Racing to join Michael Mills in IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge by Yokohama competition. The team welcomed Miller with the hopes of making a stronger run for the Championship beginning at this weekend’s Mobil 1 Presents the Grand Prix of Mosport.

(Flagworld’s photo album from Grand Prix of Mosport)

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Jul 22

Etienne Borgeat back on top at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (+ results, + photos)

Changing track conditions provide another challenge to an already turbulent weekend

2012-07-20_00172012-07-20_0003Yesterday’s tumultuous first race for the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Michelin shook up the usually fast suspects as an early on-track incident brought out a full course caution and added some new faces on the podium in both Platinum and Gold.

(Flagworld’s photo album from Grand Prix of Mosport)

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Jul 22

A Change in pace for the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Michelin

Class qualifying lap records and new faces make all the difference in round six

2012-07-20_00552012-07-20_0066With all three classes of Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Michelin seeing new qualifying lap records yesterday morning, competition was sure to be fast and fierce in Round 6 of competition. Fans were not disappointed as the field saw fierce class battles, a touch of ‘Gold’ on the Podium, and a seven-lap full-course-caution to clean up after a multi-car spin and contact.

(Flagworld’s photo album from Grand Prix of Mosport)

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Jul 19

Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Michelin stops at Mobil 1 Presents the Grand Prix of Mosport

Jean-Frederic Laberge and Etienne Borgeat have scored victories in Platinum Cup

IMSA Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Michelin2012-07-07_0240Every now and then a car comes along that sparks imagination and competition, and the iconic Porsche 911 has done that and more by serving as the springboard for the creation of the world’s largest and fastest one-make series. Read the rest of this entry »

Jul 10

Summer Classic lives up to its name at Mont-Tremblant

Intense competition builds excitement for race 2, Borgeat captures second win

2012-07-08_02112012-07-08_0208The scenic Circuit Mont-Tremblant in the Laurentian mountains of Quebec played host this past weekend to the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Michelin for the Summer Classic. The mountainside facility proved to be uphill for some and downhill for others in during the two races this weekend, where the intense racing saw several heated battles for dominance and track position.

(Flagworld’s Tremblant Summer Classic photo album)

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Jul 08

Montreal’s Borgeat shakes the mountain in Mont-Tremblant

The first of two races this weekend defines the course for Porsche GT3 Cup fans

2012-07-082012-07-07_0633The charming City of Mont-Tremblant in the Laurentian mountains of Quebec, Canada, is famous for its ski resorts and other peaceful outdoor activities such as hiking and canoeing. But during this weekend’s Summer Classic at Circuit Mont-Tremblant, the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Michelin is reminding visitors why local Algonquin named the City the “trembling mountain.”

(Flagworld’s photo album)

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Jul 03

Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Michelin heads to 2012 Summer Festival at Mont-Tremblant

New GT3 Cup Challenge by Michelin Sponsor

2012-05-26_01342012-05-26_0572The Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Michelin heads to the beautiful Le Circuit Mont-Tremblant near Saint-Jovite, Quebec, Canada for the 2012 Summer Festival July 6 through 8. Read the rest of this entry »

Jun 14

Laberge maintains lead in Porsche GT3 CUP Challenge Canada standings

Following Grand Prix de F1 du Canada weekend 

2012-06-10_02452012-06-10_0213Race car driver Jean-Frédéric Laberge is no doubt disappointed having missed top honours for the first time of the season but still obtained the 4th best lap time overall of the weekend. Exceptionally the race format allowed for drivers from both Canadian and American championship series to compete together.

(More pictures in Flagworld’s photo album of the 2012 Canadian Grand Prix)

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Sep 12

Etienne Borgeat and Tom Kwok crowned CTCC 2011 Champions

The most exciting race of the season was fought in front of a cheering crowd yesterday at Circuit ICAR.

Continental Sundown logo2011-09-11_0474From start to finish, competitors of the Castrol Canadian Touring Car Championship (CTCC) battled for the win, leaving it all on the track.

(Flagworld’s photo album)

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Sep 07

CTCC Champions to be crowned after final rounds this weekend

Three battles will take place during this season’s last event.

Continental Sundown logoCCTCC logo 2011With only two Rounds to go, the competition level will be at its highest during the Continental Sundown Enduro at Circuit ICAR on September 10-11. Competitors of the Castrol Canadian Touring Car Championship presented by Continental Tire (CTCC) will compete for Championship titles in Super Class and Touring Class and the manufacturers` titles will also be determined at the same time.

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Aug 20

Attrell and Hebert win at the NAPA Auto Parts 200 presented by Dodge

Pole position was held by St. Leonard d’Aston driver Marc-Antoine Camirand

CCTCC logo 20112011-08-19_1832It was an exciting day for Castrol Canadian Touring Car Championship presented by Continental Tire (CTCC) competitors as they were competing in Round 13 at the NAPA Auto Parts 200 presented by Dodge.

(Flagworld’s photo album)

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Aug 12

A first experience on Canada’s legendary race track for CTCC at the NAPA Auto Parts 200 presented by Dodge

Only two Rounds to go after the NAPA Auto Parts 200

2011-08-05_05452011-08-05_0881Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve is the most renowned race track in Canada and for the first time, the Castrol Canadian Touring Car Championship presented by Continental (CTCC) competitors will have the privilege to compete on the same ground as the famed Formula 1 drivers.

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Aug 04

CTCC featured in Friday night race at GP3R

CTCC has the capacity of presenting a night show

CTCC logo 2011GP3RMotorsports fans in Trois-Rivières are getting ready to attend the biggest event of the year this weekend, the 42nd edition of Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières. Read the rest of this entry »

Jun 27

Groenke and Boake dominate the weekend

 At Mosport Int’l Raceway

PJ Groenke - BoakeCCTCC logo 2011PJ Groenke in his VW GTI and Richard Boake in his Subaru STI capped a perfect weekend with wins in Touring Class and Super Class respectively in Round Six of the Castrol Canadian Touring Car Championship presented by Continental Tire (CTCC) at Mosport International Raceway. Read the rest of this entry »

Sep 10

Castrol Touring Cars (CCTCC) return to Mirabel

For the final round of the 2010 Championship

The Castrol Canadian Touring Car Championship presented by Toyo Tires return to the Circuit ICAR at Mirabel, just north of Montreal for the final round of the 2010 season. Many of Canada’s best race drivers are slated to be on hand this weekend racing in two extremely competitive car classes. Read the rest of this entry »

Aug 13

GP3R: Let the show begin (+ results & photos)

Everything is in place for a great racing weekend in Trois-Rivières

Tradition is respected with the presentation of the 41st edition of the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières ( GP3R) in the streets of the Maurician city. It is difficult to find a reference to the GP3R as is is a unique event with its tradition and its capacity to renew and modernize itself.

Our first photo album of the weekend 

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May 21

Castrol Canadian Touring Car Championship presented by Toyo Tires kicks off this weekend

At Mosport’s Victoria Day SpeedFest

With the long off-season drawing to a close, Castrol Canadian Touring Car Championship presented by Toyo Tires competitors are preparing to fire engines and go racing at Mosport’s Victoria Day SpeedFest (May 21-23), the season-opening event on the seven-round 2010 calendar. Read the rest of this entry »

Sep 05

Mirabel: Greg Pootmans wins, Nick Wittmer stays calm… (+photos)

CCTCC race one in Mirabel

Drivers of the Canadian Touring CCTC are back at ICAR in Mirabel for the second time this summer in a doubleheader program that will decide the championship in both Super Touring and Touring classes.

Click on pictures to access our photos album

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Sep 04

Castrol Touring Championship comes down to the wire (+photos)

Nick Wittmer and Alain Lauzière looking forward to clinch their Championship

The final round of the Castrol Canadian Touring Car Championship presented by Toyo Tires will be held this weekend at the Le Circuit ICAR just north of Montreal on the Mirabel Airport facility’s technical 3km tarmac road course. Read the rest of this entry »

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