CANADIAN RACING STAR PAUL TRACY TO ATTEND THE CANADIAN MOTORSPORTS EXPO
Open-wheel champion to take part in celebration of Mosport's 50th
Anniversary Season
(TORONTO, ON // NOVEMBER 12, 2009) Racing fans in attendance at the
Canadian Motorsports Expo on Sunday, January 24, 2010 are in for a
'thrill.' Paul Tracy, one of Canada's most successful,
entertaining and popular racers will be at the International Centre to
sign autographs, chat with fans, and participate in ceremonies
celebrating the official kick-off of Mosport International
Raceway's 50th Anniversary Season, in 2010.
Known as 'The Thrill from West Hill,' Tracy is the perfect
headliner for the CME's Mosport celebration. He cut his teeth at
the legendary Canadian road course, earning his first-ever win in a
racecar on the challenging 10-turn circuit that has played a prominent
role in Canadian motorsports since first being opened in 1961.
Speaking about his upcoming appearance at the Canadian Motorsports Expo,
and paying homage to Mosport, Tracy said, "I'm looking
forward to signing autographs at the Canadian Motorsports Expo.
It's always great when you get to go home and get up close and
personal with the fans. I'm very excited and I'm sure
it's going to be a great time. Mosport was my home racetrack when I
began racing cars. I had my first race and my first win in a racecar
there, so I'm thrilled to be a part of kicking off their 50th
anniversary celebration."
CME President Glenn Butt is equally enthused about Tracy's
scheduled appearance. "When you think of successful Canadian racing
stars and institutions, Paul Tracy and Mosport International Raceway are
near the top of the list. The two have a shared history, and having Paul
take part in our celebration of Mosport's 50th makes it all the
more special."
Responding to the news that 'PT' will be participating in the
Mosport Anniversary festivities at the CME, Myles Brandt (President & GM,
Mosport International Raceway) said, "Mosport has been the home
track to many of Canada's top race drivers over the past five
decades, and Paul Tracy ranks as one of the greatest Canadian racers of
all time. Everyone at Mosport knew he was something special when he won
the Formula Ford title in 1985 and then scored a Can-Am victory here in
1986 to become the youngest Series race winner at age 17." Brandt
continued, "A proud Canadian, Paul has gone on to win many races
and titles at circuits across North America and we're proud that
his career began at Mosport; Canada's Home of Motorsports. I think
it's fitting that he'll be joining our 50th Anniversary
season launch at the Canadian Motorsport Expo in January."
The Canadian Motorsports Expo is a three-day celebration of Canadian
racing that runs January 22 to 24 at the International Centre (6900
Airport Road in Mississauga). The show is powered by Inside Track
Motorsport News and supported by companies like Lucas Oil Canada, NASCAR
Canada and Mosport International Raceway. In addition to booths and
racing vehicles representing the entire spectrum of Canadian motorsports,
the show is loaded with seminars and forums to entertain and inform
racers and fans alike.
-credit: www.canadianmotorsportsexpo.com
