Circuit Mont-Tremblant is a 4.26 km (2.65 mi) race circuit located approximately 130 km (80 mi) north of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is the second-oldest existing race track in Canada, and was originally known as Circuit Mont-Tremblant-St-Jovite until it was renamed in the 1970s. Set in the shadow of the Mont-Tremblant ski hill, the twisting fifteen-corner track uses the natural topography and elevation of the land. History The idea was conceived by local business and hoteliers to boost tourism during the slower spring and summer periods to the levels they enjoyed during winter’s peak ski season. Legendary race driver Bruce McLaren is credited as a contributor to the design of the track which was completed in two sections; the original 2.51km (1.56mi) circuit was opened in 1964 and was extended to 4.27km (2.65mi) the following year. The 1960’s – 1970’s The first race was held August 3, 1964 on the original twelve-turn 2.51km (1.56mi) circuit and won by Ludwig Heimrath driving a Cooper-Ford. The completion of the bridge, media/officials complex and the pit stalls were ready just prior to the next race that September featuring sports cars and prototypes. Pedro Rodríguez driving Luigi Chinetti’s (N.A.R.T) Ferrari 330 P would go on to win that race. The Player’s Quebec Sports Car race in September 1965 would be the first event on the newly-expanded 4.27km (2.65mi) track and was won by John Surtees driving a Lola T-70. On September 11, 1966 the track debuted the inaugural Canadian-American (CAN-AM) Challenge Cup Series Race. John Surtees would win this event, followed by Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon. The following summer, on 6 August 1967, Mario Andretti would win both races of the twin 100-mile double header U.S.A.C. Indy Car event ahead of A.J. Foyt. A year later, Andretti would the repeat the same achievement, this time beating out Bobby Unser. Circuit Mont-Tremblant hosted the Formula One Canadian Grand Prix on two occasions, in 1968 and 1970. Jochen Rindt started the 1968 race from pole position, but Denny Hulme went on to win. The second race marked the debut of the Tyrrell Racing team as a constructor. Jackie Stewart set the pole time and a new track record in the new Tyrrell 001. The Ferraris of Jacky Ickx and Clay Regazzoni would finish 1st and 2nd ahead of Chris Amon in 3rd. Throughout the late 1960’s and 70’s many of North America’s other top tier