Champ Car_Mont-Tremblant Press Conference Release (z04)

A Passionate Weekend of Motorsport and Cirque du 
Soleil on Hand June 29-30th & July 1st

EXPERTISE, PASSION AND SUCCESS UNITE TO
ORCHESTRATE THE RETURN OF CHAMP CAR AT CIRCUIT MONT-TREMBLANT

Montreal, February 14, 2007 - North America's 
most powerful open wheel race cars will make a 
spectacular return to Circuit Mont-Tremblant on 
June 29-30th and July 1st, when the Champ Car 
World Series returns to the famed circuit almost 
four decades after their first-ever race in the 
Province of Quebec. Following in the footsteps of 
Bobby Unser, Mario Andretti, Johnny Rutherford 
and Gordon Johncock, the likes of Sébastien 
Bourdais, Paul Tracy, Justin Wilson and Alex 
Tagliani will shine as today's stars on the most 
beautiful and scenic race track in North America. 
Furthermore, the weekend rendezvous in the heart 
of the Laurentian landscape during the Canada Day 
Weekend will feature more than high-level motor 
racing excitement, as the world's top spectacular 
art show, Cirque du Soleil, will join the 
festivities for the enjoyment of all those 
attending the event.

During today's press conference held in Montreal, 
the partners involved in the coming of the Champ 
Car World Series for Round 7 at Mont-Tremblant, 
announced that tickets for this riveting event 
should go on sale March 1st, 2007, with price 
ranging from $95 to $135 for the whole weekend. 
Guy Laliberté, Founder of Cirque du Soleil, and 
Normand Legault, President and CEO of Groupe 
motorisé international, were happy to share their 
enthusiasm about joining forces with the 
principals of Circuit Mont-Tremblant to make this 
event  one of the most spectacular show of the 
summer.

"The love and passion of the automobile that 
inhabits the Stroll family, especially Lawrence, 
has greatly contributed to the restoration of the 
heart and soul of Circuit Mont-Tremblant and the 
great legacy that lives in the hearts of Quebec 
and Canadian race fans," said Normand Legault. 
"By joining with Guy Laliberté, who is also a 
passionate race fan, we have found a creative 
mind and a tremendously successful entrepreneur 
who will push the envelope to the limit. With 
such partners, we have no hesitation in putting 
forward our expertise in organizing this event."

"My passion for motorsport has never been a well 
kept secret," explained Guy Laliberté. "It is 
however the first time that Cirque du Soleil has 
officially been involved in a major motor sport 
event. To mark the return of primetime motor 
sport at Circuit Mont-Tremblant, Cirque du Soleil 
will create a festive ambiance and undertake the 
artistic organization and presentation of this 
eventful weekend. Over the years, we have come to 
observe and understand the expectations of 
motorsport fans when it comes to off-track 
recreational activities, and we will showcase all 
we have learned in our business to conceive the 
best entertainment atmosphere."

Vincent Loughran, Vice-President Operations of 
Circuit Mont-Tremblant, brought forward that the 
Mont-Tremblant business community is eagerly 
awaiting the event. He also explained briefly how 
the surrounding areas of the legendary track will 
be set up to accommodate teams and fans.

Series co-owner Paul Gentilozzi also attended the 
press conference on the behalf of the Champ Car 
World Series. Gentilozzi, who is also the owner 
of Rocketsports Racing, explained his enthusiasm 
to the media. He is convinced that the organizing 
team is the key to the success for the June 
29-30th, July 1st event.

The precise moment for public ticket sale for the 
2007 Champ Car race at Mont-Tremblant will be 
announced shortly. Race tickets will then be 
available on the Admission Network as well as at 
several sales outlets in the Laurentians and the 
Ottawa Valley region. The event organizers will 
also create a website where fans can also 
purchase their tickets. Plans for support races 
that will share the track with Champ Car and the 
Atlantic Championship Series will be announced at 
a later date. The 2007 Champ Car season begins 
April 8 in Las Vegas.

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Media Inquiries:
Renée-Claude Ménard, Cirque du Soleil, (514) 722-2324
Normand Prieur, Groupe motorisé international, (514) 982-0833