Circuit Mont-Tremblant

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Updated On :26 Feb, 2021

Full Name
Circuit Mont-Tremblant

Type
Outdoor

Location
Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, Canada

Circuit
Clockwise

Circuit Type
Race

Surface Type
Asphalt

Length
4.26 km

Circuit Mont-Tremblant is a famous race circuit, located to the south of the village Mont-Tremblant, Quebec, Canada. The course was built in September 1964 and owned by Lawrence Stroll. The track is 4.26 km (2.65 miles) in length, designed by Alan Wilson. The circuit has asphalt surface and comprises a total of 17 turns. Since its inauguration, it has been a venue for many important racing events that happens all round the year. It is currently hosting several international championships such as Mopar Canadian Superbike Championship, Canadian Touring Car Championship, Ferrari Challenge, and Formula Tour 1600.

Trivia

The track was purchased by Montreal-based fashion mogul Lawrence Stroll in 2000. He appointed the track architect Alan Wilson to redesign the track. The only aim of the redesigning was to modernize the safety features, following the current FIA regulations.

Significance

The circuit has conducted the Can-Am race "Player's 200" in 1966.
The course has also hosted the USAC (United States Auto Club) Champ Car Grand Prix 1967-1968.
It played host to the SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) Can-Am Series for six times (in 1966, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1977 and in 1978).
It also played host to the SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) Can-Am Series for six times (in 1966, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1977 and 1978).
The circuit hosted the Champ Car World Series in 2007.The same year, Tristan Gommendy set a track record with a time of 1:16.776 in Panoz DP01 on 1st June.
The track hosted the FIA (Federation Internationale de l’Automobile) Formula One Canadian Grand Prix in 1968 and 1970.