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NASCAR Canadian Tire: Jacques Villeneuve to contest Trois-Rivieres race

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Khatir Soltani
Former Formula One World Champion, Jacques Villeneuve has agreed to compete in the race of the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series that will be held during the famed Grand Prix of Trois-Rivieres in August.

The news was confirmed by Dominic Fugere, director of the Grand Prix of Trois-Rivieres during a press conference held Monday at the ICAR circuit in Mirabel.

Villeneuve will be competing against some well-known Quebec drivers, including Alexandre Tagliani and Andrew Ranger that have both already confirmed their participation. Villeneuve will be part of Dodge Team Quebec.

The 44th running of the Grand Prix of Trois-Rivieres will be held August 9-11.

Khatir Soltani
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