Event News - Castrol Canadian Touring Car Championship Will Compete At NAPA 200

Montreal and Toronto, May 4th 2011: The Castrol Canadian Touring Car Championship presented by Continental Tire (CTCC) and Stock-Car Montréal are proud to announce the first participation of the popular Castrol Canadian Touring Car Championship at the NAPA Auto Parts 200 presented by Dodge, August 19th and 20th 2011 on Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve.

Since 2007, the NAPA Auto Parts 200 presented by Dodge is one of the premier sporting events in Canada and features a round of the NASCAR Nationwide Series, the only major NASCAR race outside the USA. With its demanding road course, and its unique atmosphere, the on-track action is exceptional. As the President of CTCC says, the CTCC competitors are preparing excitedly to provide fans a fantastic show. For CTCC, this will be the highlight of 2011.

"We are very happy to have concluded this partnership with Stock-Car Montréal. The Event Promoter François Dumontier, his team, and the thousands of expected spectators will also be greatly impressed by our drivers. We are looking forward to offering our fans outstanding performances that will meet the Circuit's historical expectations," stated John Bondar, President of CTCC.

"It will be very interesting to finally see the CTCC cars and drivers compete on the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve at the NAPA Auto Parts 200. It is a great Championship with outstanding growth and we appreciate that they recruit drivers from across Canada," said the Event delegated Promoter and President of Octane Management, François Dumontier.

Fans will be able to experience the rush of CTCC on Thursday August 18 with practice and qualifying sessions followed by a race on Friday August 19. CTCC drivers and crew will be available in the Support race paddocks, behind the hairpin, throughout the event to interact with fans. Everyone is invited to meet with them.

Tickets to the NAPA Auto Parts 200 presented by Dodge featuring the Nationwide and Canadian Tire NASCAR series, the ROLEX series and Castrol Canadian Touring Car Championship presented by Continental Tire, are available. One shouldn't wait to order the best grandstands tickets by calling 514 397-0007 or order online at www.circuitgillesvilleneuve.ca.