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This happens tomorrow. If you are reading this right now, you just have time to jump on a plane and get there I think.

Jacques Villeneuve to race a rare McLaren F1 GTR Longtail from the private race car collection of Lawrence Stroll, the distinguished owner of Circuit Mont-Tremblant during the Legends of Motorsports this weekend at Circuit Mont-Tremblant.

Villeneuve will meet the press around 11:20 a.m. at the Circuit on Saturday following his testing session starting at 10:45 a.m. Saturday.

BOBBY RAHAL, LEGENDS OF MOTORSPORTS

This weekend, Canada’s former Formula One World Champion Jacques Villeneuve returns to Quebec’s storied Circuit Mont-Tremblant to compete in a new historic racing series. Legends of Motorsports, a Bobby Rahal Signature Event, makes its Canadian premiere at the classic permanent road course on July 9 – 11, 2010.

Villeneuve will pilot a rare 1997 McLaren F1 GTR Longtail. The event will also include a priceless Formula One Ferrari raced by Jacques’ famed father, Gilles, who authored many thrilling drives at this same track. Villeneuve will additionally serve as the event’s Grand Marshal, which will feature another Canadian racing hero, current IZOD IndyCar Series star Alex Tagliani.

Villeneuve, the 1997 Formula One World Champion and 1995 Indianapolis 500 winner, will meet and mingle with fans and participants alike. An autograph session and Fan Forums featuring Villeneuve, Tagliani and other racing celebrities are featured elements of the family-friendly race weekend and automotive lifestyle festival. Fans of World Cup soccer will also be accommodated, with a viewing of the deciding matches available at the track.

“By the family’s collective accomplishments, the Villeneuve name is magical to race fans worldwide, but nowhere more than in Canada,” said three-time CART Champion, 1986 Indianapolis 500 winner and series co-founder Bobby Rahal. “It is a great treat that Jacques will join the Legends of Motorsports weekend at Circuit Mont-Tremblant to drive and be among our guests.”

Since 1966, scenic Circuit Mont-Tremblant has hosted many of Canada’s most storied racing events made famous by the driving exploits of the world’s greatest drivers including the likes of Jacques’ father, the late Canadian racing legend Gilles Villeneuve.

Tucked amid the scenic Laurentian Mountain, the now 2.65-mile, 15-turn track has twice previously hosted the Canadian Grand Prix of the Formula One World Championship. Epic races among the legendary Can-Am, Trans-Am and other notable series have equally thrilled and delighted fans here.

The upcoming Legends of Motorsports historic races at Mont-Tremblant will include a variety of classes and cars. Among them Historic Grand Prix, Can-Am, GTP/ Group C, F.I.A. Championship of Makes, Thunder and Lightning Production Cars, 2.0 Liter Sports Cars, IMSA GT Production Cars, USRRC Sports Cars, Formula Libre and Classic Monoposto.

Hopefully the event is well attended and some of the locals will bring back good content for us.

I hope JV doesn't stuff it either.

>8^)
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