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The events are taking place at le Circuit Mont-Tremblant. Built in 1964, le Circuit has seen some of the greatest names in racing, drive their way around the challenging layout. Andretti, Moss, Ickx, Rahl, Villeneuve and Tracy have all spent time on what Jackie Stewart described as the “Little Nurburgring“. The track, known as one of the finest circuits in North America, hosted two Formula One Championships within its first decade as well as the first ever Can Am event. Situated 150 km North-West from Montreal, in the enchanting setting of the Laurentians near Saint-Jovite, the Circuit Mont-Tremblant is easily accessible by the road network.
Track - Fact Sheet
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| Length |
4.26 km or 2.65 miles |
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| Number of turns |
15 |
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| North loop/short track |
2.46 km or 1.53 mile |
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| South loop |
1.91 km or 1.19 mile |
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| Average width |
11 m or 36 feet |
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| Built |
1964 (short track / North loop only) |
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| First race (short track) |
1964/08/03 - Sports Racing
Winner: Ludwig Heimrath |
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| Extension (South loop) |
Completed in August 1965 |
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| First race (long track ) |
1965/09/01 - Sports Racing
Winner: John Surtees |
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| Average speed in 1964 |
118 km/ or 73 mph (short track) |
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| Average speed in 1965 |
135 km/h or 84 mph / (long track ) |
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| Track record (qualification) |
2002/09/14 - Didier Theys, Dallara Judd, 1:22,961 sec |
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| Track record (race) |
2002/09/15 - Didier Theys, Dallara Judd, 1:24,201 sec |
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For more information please visit Circuit Mont-Tremblant's website at www.lecircuit.com
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