Tag Archive: Montreal

May 23

Pirelli to only change rear tyres for Canada

“Anything else would be unfair”

2013-05-20 - Pirelli - The P Zero yellow softThe ‘T-word’ was still the big topic of conversation as the F1 world congregated in Monaco on Wednesday. Read the rest of this entry »

May 21

Back to back victories for Team Octane’s Sallenbach at CTMP

Next event will be in Montréal the weekend of June 7-9

2013-05-19_0006Michel Sallenbach started his CTCC season with a bang, capturing two victories in the Touring class during The Victoria Day weekend at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (formerly Mosport), after starting both races in second position. Read the rest of this entry »

May 20

Pirelli confirms Canada changes ‘less’ than announced

Pirelli’s Canada changes now under cloud

2013-05-12 - Vodafone McLaren Mercedes - Spain - Pirelli 01Pirelli’s planned changes to its controversial tyres for Canada and beyond are now under a dark cloud. Pirelli on Monday essentially confirmed reports the F1 supplier will now make only minimal changes to its tyres for Canada next month and beyond. Read the rest of this entry »

May 17

Lauda hails Pirelli’s tyre change

“I hope they (the changes) are not too extreme.”

2013-05-12 - Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team - Spain - Dr Dieter Zetsche - Niki LaudaNiki Lauda has hailed Pirelli’s move to alter the design of its 2013 tyres ahead of the Canadian grand prix next month and beyond. Read the rest of this entry »

May 07

Jesse Lazare wins at Mosport

Tough weekend ends with a win

F1600 - Mosport  - Jesse LazareThe Canadian Tire Motorsport Park played host to the opening two rounds of the Toyo Tires F1600 championship, and www.doordoctor.com racer Jesse Lazare was using the event as a tune up for the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix. Read the rest of this entry »

May 02

Laffite doubts F1 return for Magny Cours

“I doubt formula one will return to Magny Cours.”

2012-06-08_0288Former F1 driver Jacques Laffite has played down reports Magny Cours is still in the running for a return to the F1 calendar. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 29

Isabelle Tremblay spinning for ALS

$20,000 raised the 5th Edition of Spinning for ALS

 Isabelle TremblayMontreal Alouettes Chima Ihekwoaba, Ameet Pall and Sean Whyte as well as Isabelle Tremblay, Nascar Canadian Tire series driver, get ready for their season at the 5th Edition of Spinning for ALS, which raised $20,000! Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 16

2013 finale could be Interlagos’ last F1 race

“The track is one of the best in the world, for sure” – Ecclestone

Interlagos logoBernie Ecclestone has threatened to axe Brazil’s formula one race if organisers fail to urgently upgrade the ageing Interlagos circuit. Read the rest of this entry »

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 »

Feb 01

Native Montreal race driver, Kuno Wittmer will compete in the 2013 24h of Le Mans!!!

” A dream come true…I can’t believe I will be competing at the 2013 24h of Le Mans…It’s official!!! “

SRT Motorsport - Kuno Wittmer 01SRT Motorsport - Kuno Wittmer 02Announced today at 10:15am ET, native Montreal factory Chrysler / SRT race car driver, will compete in this years, 2013 prestigious 24 hours of Le Mans, in France. Kuno Wittmer will be driving the all new SRT Motorsport, factory and Riley technologies prepared Viper GTS-R race machine. Read the rest of this entry »

Jan 14

Renowned DTM driver and native Montrealer Bruno Spengler returns to celebrate his recent DTM Championship at the Montreal International Auto Show

Winner of 2012 DTM Drivers’ Championship returns to Montreal for upcoming Auto Show

Bruno Spengler - photo BMW AG Bruno Spengler - photo DTM MediaBruno Spengler will join BMW Group Canada at this year’s Montreal International Auto Show to help welcome the new premieres, as well as to commerorate his recent DTM Drivers’ Championship. After a nearly 20 year hiatus from DTM, BMW Motorsport returned with great success, thanks in large part to Spengler and his teammates, claiming the drivers’, manufacturers’ and team titles. The 29 year-old Spengler has been active in DTM racing since 2005, and hopes to continue the success he had during the 2012 season. Read the rest of this entry »

Dec 21

2013 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Michelin Series Schedule Released

Features Grand Prix du Canada and Trois-Riviéres

http://imsachallenge.ca/images/news/2012_GT3Canada_Calabogie_0137.jpgIMSA Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by MichelinPorsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Michelin series competitors have received an early Christmas present with the release of their 2013 season schedule. In its third year of existence, the thriving young series and its competitors will be challenged by several of Canada’s finest racing venues. Read the rest of this entry »

Nov 18

Canadian Ferrari Challenge driver Emmanuel Anassis wins both Ferrari Challenge North America at US GP

Ferrari Challenge North America at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas

Ferrari Québec - Emmanuel Anassis (2)Ferrari Québec - Emmanuel Anassis (1)The Canadian National anthem was heard by thousands of race fans who attended the first inaugural Formula One United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas this weekend. 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 »

Sep 30

Adams Jones, Nate Adams and Ben Milot shine in freestyle

Monster Energy Supermotocross American Matt Goerke is the King of the 2012

2012-09-29_14632012-09-29_1465After winning earlier his MX1 class for the second year in-a-row, Californian Matt Goerke was ready for an encore in the Monster Energy Grand Finale at the Monster Energy Supermotocross, presented by Parts Canada/Thor, on Saturday, September 29.

(Flagworld’s photo album)

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Sep 17

Can Canadian riders Dusty Klatt and Tyler Medaglia stop the American in MX1?

American Rider Matt Goerke to defend his MX1 Crown at the Monster Energy Supermotocross

2011-10-01_SuperMX Monster_01392011-10-01_SuperMX Monster_0283Matt Goerke will return to the Monster Energy Supermotocross, presented by Parts Canada/Thor, on Saturday, September 29 to defend the motocross 450 cc (MX1) title he captured last year at the Olympic Stadium ahead of  Canadian Cole Thompson, and fellow Americans Robbie Marshall, Teddy Maier and Canadian Dusty Klatt.

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Aug 27

Freestyle World Champion Nate Adams at the Montreal Supermotocross

He has captured Gold in Freestyle at the X-Games

Supermotocross Monster Energy logoNate Adams_X Games 2012The organizers of the Supermotocross Monster Energy, presented by Parts Canada/Thor, are pleased to announce that world renowned rider Nate Adams will be coming to Montreal for the first time ever to participate in the highly anticipated Freestyle motocross (FMX) competition on Saturday, September 29. Read the rest of this entry »

Aug 21

Barracuda Racing Pre-Race Notes & Quotes: GoPro Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma

It’s time to prepare for Sonoma after a several week break in the IndyCar schedule.

GoPro Indy GP SonomaTeam Barracuda - BHA logoFor me, that time included a trip to the Olympics in London and an exciting weekend driving in the NASCAR Nationwide Series in Montreal.

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Aug 19

Allgaier outlasts chaos to make his winning move (updated)

Jacques Villeneuve finishes third in Montreal NASCAR Nationwide race

2012-08-18_19512012-08-18_2039Justin Allgaier might come from a family whose roots are deeply planted in oval track stock-car racing, but Saturday Lil’ Gator proved he can turn left and right with the best of the NASCAR Nationwide Series.

(Flagworld’s photo album)

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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 »

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