From Octane Racing Group
A gathering of nearly 40 drivers, that will include a mix of seasoned veterans and young hopefuls, will once again line up on the starting grid of Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, next June 10, 11 and 12, for a round of the 2011 Formula 1600 Series schedule.
Octane Racing Group, promoter of the event has announced today the return of one of the Montréal crowd favourite open-wheel series at the Grand Prix du Canada.
Former driver Marcel Lafontaine driver has retired from competition this year to dedicate his time as president of the Formula Tour 1600 series.
Among the up-and-coming drivers expected in Montréal, Quebec drivers Charles Leclerc and Xavier Coupal, Nathan Block and Aaron McCauley from Ontario and Chris Vlok, an 18-year old New Zealander, are among these worth mentioning. Even though he has graduated to the American Star Mazda Series, Jeremy Daniel, another fine young Quebec driver, could join the fray.
Several veterans will also be in the hunt for victory in Montreal, including Didier Schraenen, Formula Tour 1600 Series’ champion Michel Bonnet and runner-up Olivier Bonnet, Steve Pickering, Matt White and Dean Baker. Last year, 42 drivers showed up for qualifying and 40 of them made it to the starting grid.
The current Canadian version of the F1600 championship uses spec engines and tires. The wingless, open wheel car chassis of the series are manufactured by CMV, Crosslé, Magnum, Mygale, Reynard, Swift, Vector and Van Diemen.
A gathering of nearly 40 drivers, that will include a mix of seasoned veterans and young hopefuls, will once again line up on the starting grid of Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, next June 10, 11 and 12, for a round of the 2011 Formula 1600 Series schedule.
Octane Racing Group, promoter of the event has announced today the return of one of the Montréal crowd favourite open-wheel series at the Grand Prix du Canada.
Former driver Marcel Lafontaine driver has retired from competition this year to dedicate his time as president of the Formula Tour 1600 series.
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| Roaring start for the Formula 1600 series at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. (Photo: Muriel Brousseau/Octane Racing Group) |
Among the up-and-coming drivers expected in Montréal, Quebec drivers Charles Leclerc and Xavier Coupal, Nathan Block and Aaron McCauley from Ontario and Chris Vlok, an 18-year old New Zealander, are among these worth mentioning. Even though he has graduated to the American Star Mazda Series, Jeremy Daniel, another fine young Quebec driver, could join the fray.
Several veterans will also be in the hunt for victory in Montreal, including Didier Schraenen, Formula Tour 1600 Series’ champion Michel Bonnet and runner-up Olivier Bonnet, Steve Pickering, Matt White and Dean Baker. Last year, 42 drivers showed up for qualifying and 40 of them made it to the starting grid.
The current Canadian version of the F1600 championship uses spec engines and tires. The wingless, open wheel car chassis of the series are manufactured by CMV, Crosslé, Magnum, Mygale, Reynard, Swift, Vector and Van Diemen.