Alonso under pressure to deliver Ferrari F1 title Oct 1, 2009
FILE - In this June 6, 2008 file photo, Renault Formula One driver Fernando Alonso, from Spain, centre top with yellow racing suit, sits on the railing as Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen, from Finland, drives past during the morning qualifying session for the Canadian Grand Prix at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, in Montreal, Canada. Ferrari said Wednesday Sept. 30, 2009 it has reached an agreement to sign driver Fernando Alonso, replacing Kimi Raikkonen starting next season. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
NASCAR Releases 2010 Schedules With No Major Changes Sep 16, 2009
Aug. 29 Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Sept. 4 Atlanta Motor Speedway. (ABC 7 News, DC)
* Sports Briefs Sep 16, 2009
The Canadian Grand Prix had been part of the F1 world championship since 1967 and since 1982 has been held at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal. BOXING Money sued over luxury car. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Source: Danica to race in Nationwide in 2010 Sep 6, 2009
Ambrose dominated, but Edwards got the Nationwide win at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Congratulations, NASCAR Nation. (ABC News)
What Weekend Off? Sep 1, 2009
Busch then hopped on a plane and, after clearing customs, headed to Circuit de Gilles Villeneuve for the Nationwide Series race. Saturday's qualifications were held in steady rain, and Sunday's race began under dry conditions before more rain soaked the track, forcing Nationwide teams to switch to rain tires -- something highly unusual in NASCAR but the second year in a row it has been done at Montreal. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Edwards clips Ambrose late to win at Montreal Aug 31, 2009
Another lost opportunity at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve ... Ambrose was out to right what went wrong in the previous two Nationwide races at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Auto Racing Roundup: Edwards captures Nationwide event in damp Montreal Aug 31, 2009
Carl Edwards passed Marcos Ambrose on the final turn to win the crash-filled Nationwide race at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, which ended with the cars on rain tires for the second consecutive year ... Ambrose was out to right what went wrong in the previous two Nationwide races at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Notebook: K. Wallace to Montreal fans: Merci! Aug 31, 2009
That was a way to thank the more than 5,000 people who donated money so Wallace could race north of the border on Sunday at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in the Nationwide Series ... I didn't expect it for NASCAR." Sunday marks the third straight Nationwide Series at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, which has become an attractive venue for NASCAR. SPARK PLUGS: Nationwide director Joe Balash said the second-tier series would debut the series' new car next July at Daytona. Instead of restrictor plates, the... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Edwards passes Ambrose to win Montreal Aug 31, 2009
MONTREAL Carl Edwards passed Marcos Ambrose on the final turn to win the crash-filled Nationwide race at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, which ended with the cars on rain tires for the second straight year ... Ambrose was out to right what went wrong in the previous two Nationwide races at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve ... Carl Edwards drives through the Senna corner on his way to winning the NASCAR Nationwide NAPA AutoParts 200 auto race at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal , Sunday. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Late pass boosts Edwards Aug 31, 2009
Carl Edwards passed Marcos Ambrose on the final turn to win the crash-filled Nationwide race at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, where racing ended with the cars on rain tires for the second straight year. Edwards won a two-lap sprint to the finish on a track that was wet and dry in spots from a light rain when Ambrose, who dominated the race, slid sideways after hitting the rumble strips in turn 14. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Names & Faces Aug 31, 2009
Edwards passed Marcos Ambrose on the final turn to win the crash-filled Nationwide race at Montreal's Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, which ended with the cars on rain tires for the second straight year ... Names Articles Carl Edwards Edwards passed Marcos Ambrose on the final turn to win the crash-filled Nationwide race at Montreal's Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, which ended with the cars on rain tires for the second straight year. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Fellows wrecks early at Montreal Aug 31, 2009
MONTREAL (AP) -Ron Fellows had high hopes of defending his history-making NASCAR win a year ago at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve ... But after finishing second on Sunday to J.R. Fitzpatrick in the CTS Series race at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Ranger said he should have finished lower. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Edwards passes Ambrose on last lap to win Montreal Aug 31, 2009
Paul Chiasson / APCarl Edwards leaps from his car as he celebrates his victory in the NASCAR Nationwide Series auto race at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009 ... It was another lost opportunity at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve for Ambrose, who has had a chance to win all three Nationwide races conducted on the street circuit since NASCAR began racing here in 2007 ... Ambrose was out to right what went wrong in the previous two Nationwide races at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Michigan delves into football program Aug 31, 2009
Carl Edwards passed Marcos Ambrose on the final turn to win the crash-filled NASCAR Nationwide race at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal. WNBA Thompson, Parker lead Sparks past Sun Tina Thompson scored 21 points and Candace Parker had 20 points, 13 rebounds, and 4 assists to lead the Sparks to a 91-81 victory over the Connecticut Sun in Los Angeles. (Boston Globe)
Verdasco, Wozniacki win at Pilot Pen Aug 30, 2009
Marcos Ambrose won the Nationwide Series pole at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal in the rain. Ambrose turned a fast lap of 80. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Ambrose wins rain-drenched Nationwide pole at Montreal Aug 30, 2009
MONTREAL -- Marcos Ambrose has won the Nationwide Series pole at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in the rain ... - At Montreal, Max Angelelli and Brian Frisselle teamed to win the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series race on Saturday at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Auto Racing Notebook: No off weekend for Kyle Busch Aug 30, 2009
Max Angelelli and Brian Frisselle teamed to win the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series race at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal. It was the 14th career victory for Angelelli and the team's second win of the season. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
NASCAR's Edwards qualifies 8th for Grand-Am Aug 29, 2009
734 mph at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on Friday. It was the fourth pole of the season and 12th of his career for Fogarty, who co-drives the No. 99 GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing Pontiac Riley with Alex Gurney. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Drivers idle ahead of 13 weeks of racing Aug 29, 2009
The Nationwide series leaves the country this Sunday for their annual international race, this year at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve road course in Montreal ... 71mile track in Montreal is named for Gilles Villeneuve, a Canadian open-wheel driver and father of Jacques Villeneuve, former Formula One champion. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Sprint Cup notes Aug 27, 2009
"I feel like I've tripped over myself and have given the win away (in the two previous Nationwide races at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve).". Last week: Ambrose continues to be the surprise sensation of the Sprint Cup Series. (USA Today -- Sports)
Rain postpones Sprint Cup race to noon Monday Aug 10, 2009
NASCAR's first major points race in the rain came just over a year ago at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal in a Nationwide Series race, and that made a lasting impression on four-time Cup champion. "I can't imagine what it would be like in a Cup race," Gordon said. (ABC News)
Fans raising money to send Wallace to race Jul 28, 2009
The unique fan car for the race at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve will carry a paint scheme designed by Wallace listing each participating sponsor s name on the No. 28 Chevy. The goal is to raise 100,000 by Friday s cutoff date. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Toyota to stop hosting Japanese GP Jul 7, 2009
It staged F1 races in 1976 and in 1977, when a spectator and steward died after a Ferrari driven by Gilles Villeneuve ploughed into the crowd. Suzuka staged the race for 20 straight years until 2006. (India Times, India)
Formula One: Toyota to stop hosting Japanese Grand Prix Jul 7, 2009
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Rossi v Lorenzo: another duel in the crown of great races Jun 21, 2009
SOME motor racing contests are etched into our psyche forever - Gilles Villeneuve and Rene Arnoux in the 1979 French Grand Prix, that thrilling Wayne Gardner victory in the 1989 Australian 500cc Grand Prix, Dick Johnson duelling with Peter Brock in the 1981 title showdown at Lakeside. It's hard to ignore, too, the mad 1979 Daytona 500 won by a surprised Richard Petty after Cale Yarborough and Donnie Allison crashed while fighting for the lead in the final lap. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
The Real Culture War is Fought By Each Family Apr 8, 2009
As Gilles Villeneuve said in defence of the trail of wrecked Ferraris behind him, *How will I know where the edge is until I have passed it. . (Townhall.com)
F-1 may be back Mar 29, 2009
He added Montreal successfully hosted the race for some 30 years and the city already has the infrastructure in place at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Legault says the city also falls in a time zone convenient for broadcasting the race in Europe. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
The North American Ferrari Challeng... Mar 21, 2009
The high point of the seasons comes when the series goes to Canada as a support race to the Canadian F1 Grand Prix at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. The car itself, the F430, uses many developed technologies. (Suite101.com)
Montreal to keep its Nationwide race Mar 3, 2009
MONTREAL (AP) -Organizers for the NASCAR Nationwide series race signed a three-year deal Monday to keep the event at Gilles Villeneuve Circuit. This year's NAPA Auto Parts 200 will be held Aug. 29-30 - a Saturday and Sunday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Purdue senior forward earns Big Ten honors Mar 3, 2009
Organizers for the NASCAR Nationwide series signed a three-year deal to retain the event at Gilles Villeneuve Circuit in Montreal. This years NAPA Auto Parts 200 will be Aug. 29 to 30. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Broken, beaten and scarred Mar 2, 2009
Some, such as race-car drivers Gilles Villeneuve, Greg Moore and Dale Earnhardt, pay the ultimate price in deadly crashes. Jockey Avelino Gomez's brilliant career ended with a deadly fall at the 1980 Canadian Oaks. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
