Mont-Tremblant Champ Car Grand Prix facts for kids
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| Venue | Circuit Mont-Tremblant |
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| First race | 1967 |
| Last race | 2007 |
| Previous names | Labatt Indy (1967) Saint-Jovite 200 (1968) Mont-Tremblant Champ Car Grand Prix (2007) |
| Most wins (driver) | Mario Andretti (4) |
| Most wins (team) | Dean Van Lines Racing Division (2) Andretti Racing Enterprises (2) |
| Most wins (manufacturer) | Chassis: Hawk (4) Engine: Ford/Cosworth (5) |
The Mont-Tremblant Champ Car Grand Prix was an exciting car race. It was part of the Champ Car World Series. This race happened at Circuit Mont-Tremblant in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, Canada. It was held for a few years, first in 1967 and 1968, and then again in 2007.
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History of the Race
Early Races at Mont-Tremblant
The Mont-Tremblant track is in a countryside area. It is located north of Montreal. Before the Champ Car Grand Prix, other big races happened here. These included USAC IndyCar races in 1967 and 1968. The track also hosted the Sports Car Club of America's Formula 5000 races. These took place in 1969 and 1970.
Formula One at the Circuit
The Circuit Mont-Tremblant was even home to Formula One races. The Canadian Grand Prix was held there twice. These famous races happened in 1968 and 1970. This shows that the track was important for many types of car racing.
The 2007 Champ Car Grand Prix
The Only Champ Car Event
The only Mont-Tremblant Champ Car Grand Prix was held on July 1, 2007. It was the sixth race of the 2007 Champ Car World Series Season. This event was very special. It replaced the Grand Prix of Montreal on the Champ Car schedule.
Race Winner and Podium Finishers
A driver named Robert Doornbos won this race. It was his very first win in a Champ Car race. Two other talented drivers finished close behind him. Sébastien Bourdais came in second place. Will Power finished in third place. They all stood on the podium.
Why the Race Ended
After the 2007 race, big changes happened in car racing. On February 22, 2008, Champ Car and the Indy Racing League decided to join together. This meant many races had to be re-evaluated. On March 5, 2008, it was confirmed that the Mont-Tremblant Grand Prix was cancelled. It did not happen again after 2007.
Race Winners Summary
The Mont-Tremblant track saw some great drivers win.
- In 1967 and 1968, Mario Andretti won four times. He drove for teams like Dean Van Lines Racing Division and Andretti Racing Enterprises. His car used a Hawk chassis and a Ford engine.
- In 2007, Robert Doornbos won the Champ Car race. He drove for Minardi Team USA. His car had a Panoz chassis and a Cosworth engine.
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