Canadian Racing Legend Returns to Drive Rare F1 GTR Car

MONT-TREMBLANT, Quebec, Canada (July 9, 2010) - This weekend, Canada's former Formula One World Champion Jacques Villeneuve returns to Quebec's storied Circuit Mont-Tremblant to compete in a new historic racing series. Legends of Motorsports, a Bobby Rahal Signature Event, makes its Canadian premiere at the classic permanent road course on July 9 - 11, 2010.

Villeneuve will pilot a rare 1997 McLaren F1 GTR Longtail. The event will also include a priceless Formula One Ferrari raced by Jacques' famed father, Gilles, who authored many thrilling drives at this same track. Villeneuve will additionally serve as the event's Grand Marshal, which will feature other Canadian racing heroes including current IZOD IndyCar Series star Alex Tagliani.

Villeneuve, the 1997 Formula One World Champion and 1995 Indianapolis 500 winner, will meet and mingle with fans and participants alike. An autograph session and Fan Forums featuring Villeneuve, Tagliani and other racing celebrities are featured elements of the family-friendly race weekend and automotive lifestyle festival. Fans of World Cup soccer will also be accommodated, with a viewing of the deciding matches available at the track.

"By the family's collective accomplishments, the Villeneuve name is magical to race fans worldwide, but nowhere more than in Canada," said three-time CART Champion, 1986 Indianapolis 500 winner and series co-founder Bobby Rahal. "It is a great treat that Jacques will join the Legends of Motorsports weekend at Circuit Mont-Tremblant to drive and be among our guests."

Since 1966, scenic Circuit Mont-Tremblant has hosted many of Canada's most storied racing events made famous by the driving exploits of the world's greatest drivers including the likes of Jacques' father, the late Canadian racing legend Gilles Villeneuve. Tucked amid the scenic Laurentian Mountain, the now 2.65-mile, 15-turn track has twice previously hosted the Canadian Grand Prix of the Formula One World Championship. Epic races among the legendary Can-Am, Trans-Am and other notable series have equally thrilled and delighted fans here.

The upcoming Legends of Motorsports historic races at Mont-Tremblant will include a variety of classes and cars. Among them Historic Grand Prix, Can-Am, GTP/ Group C, F.I.A. Championship of Makes, Thunder and Lightning Production Cars, 2.0 Liter Sports Cars, IMSA GT Production Cars, USRRC Sports Cars, Formula Libre and Classic Monoposto.

Tickets for Legends of Motorsports at Circuit Mont-Tremblant are value-priced at $15 Friday, $30 Saturday, $30 Sunday and $50 for a Saturday-Sunday two-day pass. Tickets are available through TicketPro online at www.ticketpro.ca and by calling 514-790-1111 or toll-free at 1-866-908-9090. Tickets are also available at the Mont-Tremblant Activities Center in Place St. Bernard, and via the Circuit Mont-Tremblant website (www.lecircuit.com) or the Legends of Motorsports website (www.legendsofmotorsports.com).

Paddock access is included with a purchased ticket and additional options are offered for catered hospitality and sports car corral parking. Children aged 12 and under are admitted free when accompanied by a ticket-bearing adult.

About Legends of Motorsports

Legends of Motorsports is a premium race series owned by Historic Motorsports Productions LLC ('HMP'). Specifically, Legends of Motorsports is an annual series of premium historic racing events and related lifestyle experiences staged at historic North American venues. Based in Zionsville, Indiana, HMP's principal owners are racers and businessmen Bobby Rahal, Peter Stoneberg and Zak Brown. Additional equity investors in HMP include Spire Capital Partners and Just Marketing International, which provides comprehensive strategy, marketing, public relations, and event logistics services to the venture. For more information, please visit HMP on the web at www.legendsofmotorsports.com or by calling (317) 344-1998.

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About Circuit Mont-Tremblant

Circuit Mont-Tremblant is located in the picturesque Laurentian Mountains. Its twisty 15-corner design utilizes the natural topography of the land and is considered one of the finest and most demanding circuits in the world. In fact, Jackie Stewart said, "Le Circuit-Tremblant is second only to Monaco in difficulty." The hillsides around the track provide natural grandstands affording spectators with magnificent elevated vantage points.

With more than 100 hotels, motels, condos and bed & breakfast units in the region, lodging is plentiful. Also, Mont-Tremblant Resort, an alpine-style village right at the foot of the mountain, is a nearby facility. Visitors can enjoy and savor French or international cuisine in more than 100 restaurants surrounding the track.

Featured Guests Jacques Villeneuve and Alex Tagliani to Meet Fans

MONT-TREMBLANT, CANADA (July 6, 2010) - Legends of Motorsports, A Bobby Rahal Signature Event, intends to make a strong first impression at Circuit Mont-Tremblant for the sole Canadian date on its inaugural calendar. Not only will 1997 Formula One World Champion Jacques Villeneuve be on site, serving as Grand Marshal, but current IndyCar star Alex Tagliani will join the festivities as well. The celebrated Canadian drivers compliment a lineup of rare and exotic cars entered in the historic series' third event of 2010.

Ticketholders at Circuit Mont-Tremblant will have several opportunities to meet three racing legends. On Saturday, July 10, at noon, Rahal, Villeneuve and Tagliani will all be part of an autograph session in the paddock. The following day, fans can get even more personal with these accomplished drivers, as both Villeneuve and Tagliani will each host an intimate fan forum to answer questions from the public. Prior to Sunday's Historic Grand Prix race, fans will even have the opportunity to walk the grid before Villeneuve gives the start engines command.

"It's an honor to be a part of the inaugural Legends of Motorsports season," Villeneuve said. "I appreciate and respect Bobby Rahal's efforts to increase the popularity of historic racing in North America with this series. These are very fan friendly weekends with plenty to see and do, plus Circuit Mont-Tremblant has a great history, so it's the perfect venue for this type of event. I can't wait to meet the fans and see these priceless cars racing again, including the Ferrari 312T5 that my father raced."

The Ferrari 312T5 driven by Gilles Villeneuve in the 1980 Formula One World Championship is just one of many beautiful cars entered for the Legends of Motorsports weekend. This includes a wealth of premium Ferraris, such as a 1970 Ferrari 512M and a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. Other notables include a 1964 Maserati 250F, a 1965 Lola T70 Spyder and 1969 Lola T163, plus more than a dozen Historic Grand Prix cars. All cars will be on full display for fans to get an up-close look and feel.

"I have great memories of racing at Mont-Tremblant and I can't wait to go back," Rahal, the 1986 Indy 500 winner and series co-founder said. "Having traveled across the continent several times over for my racing career, I can tell you this track is one of the most beautiful in North America and I'm thrilled that our entry list represents a lot of the racing classes that were a part of Mont-Tremblant's rich history. I've found Canadian race fans to be quite dedicated and enthusiastic about the sport, so I know the unique access this event will provide to Jacques, Tag and these gorgeous cars will be enjoyed by all."

When not mingling with racing legends or posing for photos with priceless autos, spectators can partake in a variety of entertainment available throughout the paddock, including the Legends Drive-In, which features classic racing films plus World Cup coverage. Live music is also on tap, with classic rock band The Roosters set to play from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. For the ultimate VIP experience, ticketholders may purchase an additional pass to the Legends Club, where all Legends of Motorsports entrants go to relax out of the heat and enjoy a catered breakfast and lunch surrounded by TV monitors.

Rahal and Tagliani will be signing autographs and talking to the media at Place Jacques Cartier on Wednesday, July 7, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. (EST). A collection of historic race cars will also be on display to preview the weekend.

Tickets for Legends of Motorsports at Circuit Mont Tremblant, July 9 - 11, are available through TicketPro. Tickets are priced at $15 for Friday; $30 for Saturday or Sunday; or 2-day, Saturday and Sunday for $50. Paddock access is included with every ticket. Children 12 and under are free with a ticketed adult. Visit www.ticketpro.ca or call 1-866-908-9090 to order. Tickets and more event info are also available by visiting the Legends of Motorsports website, www.legendsofmotorsports.com or the Circuit Mont-Tremblant website at www.lecircuit.com.

About Legends of Motorsports

Legends of Motorsports is a premium race series owned by Historic Motorsports Productions LLC ('HMP'). Specifically, Legends of Motorsports is an annual series of premium historic racing events and related lifestyle experiences staged at historic North American venues. Based in Zionsville, Indiana, HMP's principal owners are racers and businessmen Bobby Rahal, Peter Stoneberg and Zak Brown. Additional equity investors in HMP include Spire Capital Partners and Just Marketing International, which provides comprehensive strategy, marketing, public relations, and event logistics services to the venture. For more information, please visit HMP on the web at www.legendsofmotorsports.com or by calling (317) 344-1998.

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About Circuit Mont-Tremblant

Circuit Mont-Tremblant is located in the picturesque Laurentian Mountains. Its twisty 15-corner design utilizes the natural topography of the land and is considered one of the finest and most demanding circuits in the world. In fact, Jackie Stewart said, "Le Circuit-Tremblant is second only to Monaco in difficulty."

The hillsides around the track provide natural grandstands affording spectators with magnificent elevated vantage points.

With more than 100 hotels, motels, condos and bed & breakfast units in the region, lodging is plentiful. Also, Mont-Tremblant Resort, an alpine-style village right at the foot of the mountain, is a nearby facility. Visitors can enjoy and savor French or international cuisine in more than 100 restaurants surrounding the track.

Legends of Motorsports Tickets Now Available through TicketPro and Event Website

MONT-TREMBLANT, Quebec, Canada (June 17, 2010) - Canadian auto racing hero Jacques Villeneuve will serve as Grand Marshal for an upcoming historic auto race at renowned Circuit Mont-Tremblant, it was announced today.

The popular 1997 Formula One Champion and 1995 Indy Car World Series Champion will meet fans and participants alike at the Legends of Motorsports, a Bobby Rahal Signature Event to be held July 9-11, 2010. Villeneuve, winner of the 1995 Indianapolis 500, leads a growing list of Canadian drivers who will attend the family-friendly race weekend and automotive lifestyle festival.

"Guests to Circuit Mont-Tremblant are going to experience a weekend of great cars, racing and entertainment in a striking setting," said three-time CART Champion,1986 Indianapolis 500 winner and series co-founder Bobby Rahal. "Jacques Villeneuve is a living legend in Canadian culture and one of the most talented race car drivers of his generation. We are delighted to provide our event guests the opportunity to see and visit with Jacques and all of our participating drivers at Circuit Mont-Tremblant. It is unquestionably one of North America's most beautiful and historic race tracks and perfect for a fun weekend of cars and stars."

Since 1966, scenic Circuit Mont-Tremblant has hosted many of Canada's most storied racing events made famous by the driving exploits of the world's greatest drivers including the likes of Jacques' father, the late Canadian racing legend Gilles Villeneuve. Tucked amid the scenic Laurentian Mountain, the now 2.65-mile, 15-turn track has twice previously hosted the Canadian Grand Prix of the Formula One World Championship. Epic races among the legendary Can-Am, Trans-Am and other notable series have equally thrilled and delighted fans here.

The upcoming Legends of Motorsports historic races at Mont-Tremblant will include a variety of classes and cars. Among them Historic Grand Prix, Can-Am, Trans-Am, GTP Group C, F.I.A. Championship of Makes, Thunder and Lightning Production Cars, 2.0 Liter Sports Cars, IMSA GT Production Cars, USRRC Sports Cars, Formula Libre, Classic Monoposto and Fabulous Fifties.

Tickets for Legends of Motorsports at Circuit Mont-Tremblant are value-priced at $15 Friday; $30 Saturday, $30 Sunday, and $50 for a Saturday-Sunday two-day pass. Tickets are available through TicketPro online at www.ticketpro.ca and by calling 514-790-1111 or toll-free at 1-866-908-9090. Tickets are also available via the Circuit Mont-Tremblant website (www.lecircuit.com) and the Legends of Motorsports website (www.legendsofmotorsports.com).

Paddock access is included with a purchased ticket and additional options are offered for catered hospitality and sports car corral parking. Children aged 12 and under are admitted free when accompanied by a ticket-bearing adult.

About Legends of Motorsports

Legends of Motorsports is a premium race series owned by Historic Motorsports Productions LLC ('HMP'). Specifically, Legends of Motorsports is an annual series of premium historic racing events and related lifestyle experiences staged at historic North American venues. Based in Zionsville, Indiana, HMP's principal owners are racers and businessmen Bobby Rahal, Peter Stoneberg and Zak Brown. Additional equity investors in HMP include Spire Capital Partners and Just Marketing International, which provides comprehensive strategy, marketing, public relations, and event logistics services to the venture. For more information, please visit HMP on the web at www.legendsofmotorsports.com or by calling (317) 344-1998. Follow Legends of Motorsports:

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About Circuit Mont-Tremblant

Circuit Mont-Tremblant is located in the picturesque Laurentian Mountains. Its twisty 15-corner design utilizes the natural topography of the land and is considered one of the finest and most demanding circuits in the world. In fact, Jackie Stewart said, "Le Circuit-Tremblant is second only to Monaco in difficulty." The hillsides around the track provide natural grandstands affording spectators with magnificent elevated vantage points.

With more than 100 hotels, motels, condos and bed & breakfast units in the region, lodging is plentiful. Also, Mont-Tremblant Resort, an alpine-style village right at the foot of the mountain, is a nearby facility. Visitors can enjoy and savor French or international cuisine in more than 100 restaurants surrounding the track.

Fickle Weather Fails to Dampen Spirits of Historic Racing Faithful

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (June 14, 2010) – Legends of Motorsports, a Bobby Rahal Signature Event, completed the second outing of its inaugural season at historic Watkins Glen International. A celebration of all things 1970's, the weekend featured live music, disco dance parties, autograph sessions, a fan forum and beautiful historic cars from across the country, including a full field of F5000 cars.

Though rain and fog caused delays in Sunday's schedule, it never stopped fans from getting an up-close look at the cherished cars that chose to compete in Legends of Motorsports' sophomore event; cars like the Can-Am race-winning 1968 McLaren M6-B driven by Robert Ryan, or the 1974 Porsche 911 RSR which David Friedman drove to the IMSA GT race victory. Porsche, which was the featured marque, also collected wins in Group C with Zak Brown behind the wheel of a 1986 Porsche 962 and in Thunder and Lightning, where Rob Hurley won in a 1966 Porsche 911. Formula 5000 was the only race that had to be cancelled due to dense fog. The win was awarded to Saturday's qualifying race winner, Steve Davis in a 1969 Eagle Mk5. Marc Giroux closed out the weekend with a Formula Libre win in a 1997 Lola T97/20.

"It was unfortunate that the weather did not cooperate on Sunday," said series co-founder and 1986 Indianapolis 500 winner Bobby Rahal. "That was the only glitch this weekend. We had an amazing field of cars come out for our second event and the spectators really enjoyed the live music, autograph sessions, track touring and fan forum."

Legendary drivers complemented the legendary cars and played a big role in the weekend. In addition to Rahal himself, Sam Posey, Bobby Brown and Doc Bundy were also on hand, as was celebrated Porsche driver Vic Elford, who served as the event Grand Marshal.

"Even with the rain and the fog, it's been a wonderful weekend," Elford, the 24 Hours of Daytona and 12 Hours of Sebring winner said. "The public is receptive and everyone is enjoying it.

"Legends of Motorsports is getting people more involved. It's more fan friendly, more user friendly. I think it's going to be great."

A fan forum led by Elford was one of many activities open to spectators at Watkins Glen. Track touring was offered as were autograph sessions and paddock tours. The Fan Zone featured children's activities, live music, wine tastings and a movie tent playing classic racing films. To re-create the 70's, a Grateful Dead cover band played Friday evening and a Disco Dance Fever party took place Saturday night, complete with a costume contest where the best dressed male and female, Dr. Allan Robbins and Lisa Eblocker, were each awarded a trip to Orlando.

"I spent a lot of time in the campgrounds speaking with our fans and they absolutely loved this weekend," said Michael Printup, President of Watkins Glen International. "It was a great event because it featured Bobby Rahal and a rolling museum of truly classic race cars. This event was really a homecoming for many of the cars as they raced here in their prime during the 1960s and 1970s. There really is nothing better than having these historic cars on our legendary road course."

Legends of Motorsports will keep riding the wave of positive momentum into its third event at Circuit Mont Tremblant in Quebec, Canada, July 9 – 11. There, surrounded by the Laurentian Mountains, in the resort village of Tremblant, Legends of Motorsports will celebrate the "Legends of Quebec" as well as the Ferrari marque.

For full race results and video from the Legends of Motorsports weekend at Watkins Glen International or to register for future races, visit www.legendsofmotorsports.com. A full gallery of imagery from the weekend can be found at www.flickr.com/legendsofmotorsports.

QUOTE SHEET: LEGENDS OF MOTORSPORTS AT WATKINS GLEN

James Ashe Jr. (Entered Datsun 240Z in Thunder and Lightning):

"We're having a great time. It's fantastic. I'd come again and I'd tell anyone I talk to that's into this to come. It's really professionally run, with the lunch and breakfast and just the way everyone handles themselves. It's very professional."

Seb Coppola (Entered Lola T192 in F5000):

"This is a great organization with great cars here. I'm happy to be here and help put a nice show together. I think Bobby and his crew have done a fantastic job. Everybody is enjoying themselves. The arrangements have been superb. The racing has been superb and we certainly want to come back again."

Vic Elford (Legendary driver and event Grand Marshal):

"Even with the rain and the fog it's been a wonderful weekend. The public is receptive and everyone is enjoying it."

"[Legends of Motorsports] is getting people more involved, it's more fan friendly, it's more user friendly. I think it's going to be great."

Larry Kessler (Entered Chevron B-19 in 2-Liter Sports Cars):

Do not miss a Legends experience. It is the most friendly, more race time, more track time, than any other historic or vintage racing group. If you're out there with a historic car, don't miss it!"

Barbara Brohl (spectator):

"I'm having a great time. It's been great. I've seen some wonderful cars and some very cool people. I even got a ride that was really wonderful around the track. You've got to come out and see it. It's fun."

Sam Posey (Legendary driver and SPEED commentator):

"Historic racing is crucial to motorsports because it keeps alive the tradition and the history of something that actually draws from its past in terms of what's going on today. In other words, you have to understand the past of the sport to really perform well in the present.

"First of all, [historic racing] is a friendly scene. Everybody here is sharing something that they're enthusiastic about. Nobody gets dragged here against their will. It's a friendly, family situation. Secondly, I would say, don't forget how great these cars were. To hear a Formula 5000 car go by with 500 horsepower and that deep throat of exhaust and then hear the upshift – it's pretty damn exciting. I think if people think that vintage racing means little Triumph Spitfires, that's not the whole story. There's a lot of cars out here today that are extremely valuable and extremely fast."

About Legends of Motorsports

Legends of Motorsports is a premium race series owned by Historic Motorsports Productions LLC ('HMP'). Specifically, Legends of Motorsports is an annual series of premium historic racing events and related lifestyle experiences staged at historic North American venues. Based in Zionsville, Indiana, HMP's principal owners are racers and businessmen Bobby Rahal, Peter Stoneberg and Zak Brown. Additional equity investors in HMP include Spire Capital Partners and Just Marketing International, which provides comprehensive strategy, marketing, public relations, and event logistics services to the venture. For more information, please visit HMP on the web at www.legendsofmotorsports.com or by calling (317) 344-1998. Follow Legends of Motorsports:

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About Watkins Glen International®:

Located in Upstate New York, Watkins Glen International's rich history started over 60 years ago, when the first post- World War II road race ran on the village streets in 1948. For 30 years, "The Glen" became a household name in the world of motorsports hosting prestigious racing series such as Can-Am, Trans-Am and CART. Formula 1 ran at the historic track for almost 20 years (1961-1980), during the U.S. Grand Prix when racing became legendary. Today events taking place at the renowned road-course continue to make history. For the tens of thousands of fans that visit The Soul of American Road Racing each year, the excitement of watching an event at the premier road racing facility in North America is an experience that lasts. Visit www.TheGlen.com for tickets and more information.