Andretti. Villeneuve. Rosberg.

These are just some of the families where the Formula 1 bug bites more than one generation. Perhaps we are about to see the scion of yet another famous name move up the ranks. Freddie Hunt, son of the late James Hunt has decided, like so many others to begin his racing career in the British Formula Ford series. Both his World Champion father and his not so famous uncle began their driving careers in Formula Ford, so it’s a good place for a sentimental teenager to start off. Now let’s just hope that he doesn’t become Hunt The Shunt version 2.0

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When Champ Car lost it’s date in Montreal to NASCAR, many figured that Canada had lost another pro race weekend. It seems that this may not be the case. An article in today’s Globe and Mail points towards a likely move to Mount Tremblant on the Canada Day long weekend. While Karl Kalkhoven won’t come out and admit the race will happen, he definately seems to support the idea. I wouldn’t be surprised if we hear official news very soon.
A number of recent upgrades to the track and facility have brought the place up to modern standards and there is no question that the place has some serious history and belongs on the schedule. Racing first started in the summer of 1964 and the first ever Can Am race was held at the rolling circuit located in rural Quebec. A young Gilles Villeneuve cut his teeth there driving his first Formula Ford.

Temblant is truly a historical track and it would be incredible to see Champ Car race there.