Circuit Mont-Tremblant

Circuit Mont-Tremblant
Location	Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, Canada
Image caption	Circuit Mont-Tremblant
Owner	Lawrence Stroll
Operator
Broke ground
Opened	September 1964
Closed
Construction_cost
Architect	Alan Wilson (2000 redesign)
Former names
Events	Can-Am Champ Car World Series Formula One American Le Mans Series Atlantic Championship
Miles first	True
Layout1	Road course
Surface	Asphalt
Length km	2.65
Length mi	4.26
Turns	15

Circuit Mont-Tremblant is a 4.26km race circuit about 13km north of the village of Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, Canada. Formerly the village of Saint-Jovite was often included in the name but was amalgamated in 2000.

History

Set amidst the scenic Laurentian mountains, Mont-Tremblant is gorgeous. The First of two sections was built in 1964 and extended by another mile by September 1965. The extension featured long straights and by virtue of the terrain, a small hill. Nick-named "the Hump" it gained legendary status during the inaugural 1966 Can Am race. Two drivers in practice found their cars, both near identical Lola T70s, launched themselves into the air. Both drivers emerged unhurt but were unable to compete in the race. The Canadian winters quickly rendered track surface very bumpy, however, and as a result the attrition rate was quite high in the two Canadian Grand Prix events staged here. Of the forty cars entered those two races, only 16 reached the checkered flag.

The track complex was purchased by Montreal-based fashion mogul Lawrence Stroll in 2000, who tapped track architect Alan Wilson to redesign the circuit, with the aim of modernizing its safety feature in accordance with current FIA regulations. The resulting redevelopment forced the park to close for the entire 2000 and 2001 seasons.

A major overhaul of the circuit in 2004 allowed more domestic and continental sportscar races to be held. Pit road was lengthened and widened featuring a new pit exit, while the pit straight was widened to 12m. A chicane was added in Turn 2, while Turns 6 and 10 were modified to create two separate circuits which could be run simultaneously. The signature hump was lowered 3.5m for safety, while Namerow corner was modified for runoff.

On July 1, 2007, Mont-Tremblant hosted a round of the Champ Car World Series, marking the series' first race at the circuit since Indy cars competed there in 1967 and 1968, when Mario Andretti won all four races. The race featured many lead changes and ended in wet weather, with Robert Doornbos emerging victorious.

Formula One history

Season	Date	Race	Winning Driver	Winning Team	Report
1970	September 20	Canadian Grand Prix	Jacky Ickx	Ferrari	Report
1968	September 22	Canadian Grand Prix	Denny Hulme	McLaren-Ford	Report

IndyCar/Champ Car history

Series	Season	Date	Race	Winning Driver	Winning Team	Report
USAC Championship Car Series	1967			Mario Andretti
USAC Championship Car Series	1968			Mario Andretti
Champ Car World Series	2007	July 1	Mont-Tremblant Champ Car Grand Prix	Robert Doornbos	Minardi Team USA	Report
Champ Car World Series	2008	June 29	cancelled	N/A	n/a

Simulation / Video Game List

Simulation / Video Game	Year	Configuration
		1964	1965	2004 15 Turns	2004 North Loop	2004 South Loop
Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli	2008

References

• The Chequered Past: Sports Car Racing and Rallying in Canada, 1951-1991 By David A. Charters

See also

• Other Montreal area race tracks
  • Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
  • Sanair Super Speedway

External links

• Official site