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By: Bell Media/TSN
April 3, 2024
April 3, 2024
Toronto, Ontario – The Formula 1® Exhibition is revved up to reveal a new addition in Toronto. The original MoneyGram Haas F1 Team VF-20 Race Car, driven by Kevin Magnussen and Romain Grosjean in 2020, will be on display exclusively when the ground-breaking show makes its North American debut in Toronto on May 3.
The Haas VF-20, designed specifically for the 2020 Formula 1® World Championship, saw both Danish driver Kevin Magnussen and French/Swiss driver Romain Grosjean behind the wheel with MoneyGram Haas F1® Team. The car will be exclusively on display in Toronto, where in an extremely rare occurrence, the engine cover will be removed, giving fans a fascinating look under the hood of an F1® car, and at the powerhouse behind it, the 2020 Ferrari Power Unit.
F1® teams are known for their extreme secrecy regarding design and technology, and US-based MoneyGram Haas F1® Team have worked in partnership with The Formula 1® Exhibition team to ensure this masterpiece of engineering can be made available for fans to enjoy when the show opens.
“The addition of the Haas VF-20 race car is a significant and exciting addition to the F1 Exhibition that fans of the sport simply can’t see anywhere else,” said Jonathan Linden, Producer of The Formula 1® Exhibition. “By stripping away the bodywork, we're unveiling the heart of the machine, offering fans an intimate view of the Ferrari Power Unit like never before."
The Haas VF-20 will be displayed in Design Lab, a factory-themed experience that offers a rare glimpse into how five Formula 1® teams meticulously develop the different components for each season’s new car.
In the exhibition's Survival room, previously unseen parts of the VF-20 Romain was driving during his dramatic crash at the 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix will also be on display, with more details to be revealed in the coming weeks.
The all-new F1® Exhibition opens May 3, 2024 and will run until early summer at the Lighthouse ArtSpace Toronto. Tickets went on sale less than two weeks ago to huge demand from the public, breaking ticket sales records of previous exhibitions.
Boasting a wide range of exclusive contributions from the sport’s most legendary teams and personalities, highlights will include iconic Formula 1® race cars from different eras as well as never-seen-before artifacts and video material. For the first time, visitors can also experience what it’s like to get behind the wheel of an F1® car in the state-of-the-art simulators.
Tickets for The Formula 1® Exhibition Toronto presented by TSN are on sale and available at F1Exhibition.ca.
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By: Indy Car
March 21, 2024
March 21, 2024
Race weekend: Friday, March 22 - Sunday, March 24
Track: The Thermal Club, 3.067-mile, 17-turn road course (counterclockwise) in Thermal, California
Race distances: (Two Qualifying Heats) 10 laps / 20 minutes) | (Sprint for the Purse) Two Segments (10 laps/ 30.67 miles each) with 10-minute halftime after Lap 10
Push-to-pass parameters: 40 seconds of total time for each qualifying grioup, heat race and both segments of the final.
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Event website: www.thermal.cc
INDYCAR website: www.indycar.com
Track: The Thermal Club, 3.067-mile, 17-turn road course (counterclockwise) in Thermal, California
Race distances: (Two Qualifying Heats) 10 laps / 20 minutes) | (Sprint for the Purse) Two Segments (10 laps/ 30.67 miles each) with 10-minute halftime after Lap 10
Push-to-pass parameters: 40 seconds of total time for each qualifying grioup, heat race and both segments of the final.
X: @TheThermalClub, @INDYCAR, #ThermalChallenge, #INDYCAR
Instagram: @TheThermalClub, @INDYCAR, #ThermalChallenge, #INDYCAR
Facebook: @ThermalClub, @INDYCAR, #ThermalChallenge, #INDYCAR
TikTok: @IndyCar, #ThermalChallenge, #INDYCAR
YouTube: @INDYCAR
Event website: www.thermal.cc
INDYCAR website: www.indycar.com
2023 race winner
NTT INDYCAR SERIES
Inaugural Event
Qualifying record
NTT INDYCAR SERIES
Inaugural Event
NBC Sports telecast: Races, 12:30 ET Sunday, NBC (live). Leigh Diffey is the play-by-play announcer for NBC's coverage of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, alongside analysts Townsend Bell and James Hinchcliffe.
Peacock Live Streaming: All NTT INDYCAR SERIES Open Test sessions, qualifying session, heat races and the final Sprint for the Purse will stream live on Peacock, NBC’s direct-to-consumer livestreaming product.
INDYCAR Radio Network broadcasts: Mark Jaynes is the anchor alongside turn announcers Ryan Myrehn and Jake Query. Michael Young is the pit reporter. The Thermal Club $1 Million Challenge, Saturday’s NTT INDYCAR SERIES Open Test sessions and qualifying session air live on SiriusXM INDYCAR Nation 218 and SiriusXM NBC Sports Audio 85, racecontrol.indycar.com and the INDYCAR App powered by NTT DATA.
At-track schedule (All Times Local):
Friday, March 22
9-11 a.m. – NTT INDYCAR SERIES Open Test, Peacock - Not available at this time on TSN+, check their website for possible updates
2-5 p.m. – NTT INDYCAR SERIES Open Test, Peacock - Not available at this time on TSN+, check their website for possible updates
Saturday, March 23
9-11 a.m. – NTT INDYCAR SERIES Open Test, Peacock - Not available at this time on TSN+, check their website for possible updates
1-3 p.m. – NTT INDYCAR SERIES Open Test, Peacock - Not available at this time on TSN+, check their website for possible updates
5 p.m. – $1 Million Challenge heat race qualifying (two groups / 12 minutes each), Peacock - 8:00pm EDT on TSN+
Sunday, March 24
9:24 a.m. – $1 Million Challenge Heat Race 1 “Drivers Start Your Engines”
9:30 a.m. – NBC on air
9:31 a.m. – $1 Million Challenge Heat Race 1 (10 laps / 30.67 miles / 20 minutes / Top 6 advance to Sprint for the Purse), NBC
9:58 a.m. – $1 Million Challenge Heat Race 2 “Drivers Start Your Engines”
10:05 a.m. – $1 Million Challenge Heat Race 2 (10 laps / 30.67 miles / 20 minutes/ Top 6 advance to Sprint for the Purse), NBC
10:52 a.m. – $1 Million Challenge Sprint for the Purse “Drivers, start your engines”
10:59 a.m. – $1 Million Challenge Sprint for the Purse (Two 10-lap segments with 10-minute halftime after Lap 10), NBC (Live)
Coverage on TSN+ starts at 1:00pm EDT
NTT INDYCAR SERIES Notes
· The Thermal Club $1 Million Challenge will be the first non-championship NTT INDYCAR SERIES race since 2008. With a total payout of over $1.7 million, it is the largest non-Indy 500 purse for an INDYCAR SERIES event in over two decades. More information on the weekend format can be found HERE. There have been 10 INDYCAR SERIES exhibition races held since 1946, including the Marlboro Challenge All-Star race, which was held by CART from 1987-1992.
NON-CHAMPIONSHIP INDYCAR RACES 1946-PRESENT
YEAR RACE TRACK WINNER
1957 Race of Two Worlds Monza Jimmy Bryan
1958 Race of Two Worlds Monza Jim Rathmann
1966 Fuji 200 Fuji Speedway Jackie Stewart
1987 Marlboro Challenge Tamiami Park Bobby Rahal
1988 Marlboro Challenge Tamiami Park Michael Andretti
1989 Marlboro Challenge Laguna Seca Al Unser Jr.
1990 Marlboro Challenge Nazareth Rick Mears
1991 Marlboro Challenge Laguna Seca Michael Andretti
1992 Marlboro Challenge Nazareth Emerson Fittipaldi
2008 Nikon Indy 300 Surfers Paradise Ryan Briscoe
* Note: The 1981 and 1982 Indianapolis 500 only counted for the USAC INDYCAR SERIES championship and was considered a non-championship event for CART teams.
· Qualifying heat races will return to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES for the first time since the series conducted heat races at Iowa Speedway for the 2012 and 2013 events at the track. Two drivers entered have won heat races in their career: Graham Rahal won heat races in both 2012 and 2013 at Iowa while Scott Dixon won a heat race at Iowa in 2013.
NTT INDYCAR SERIES QUALIFYING HEAT RACES
YEAR TRACK LENGTH WINNERS
2012 Iowa Speedway 30 Laps Graham Rahal (1st), Tony Kanaan (2nd), Dario Franchitti (Dash)
2013 Iowa Speedway 50 Laps Scott Dixon (1st), Graham Rahal (2nd), Helio Castroneves (Dash)
· INDY NXT by Firestone points leader Nolan Siegel will make his NTT INDYCAR SERIES “debut” at The Thermal Club. The California native was the INDYCAR developmental series’ Rookie of the Year in 2023 and tested for Dale Coyne Racing in January. The 19-year-old is scheduled to make starts at Long Beach, Indianapolis 500 and Toronto.
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By: Vintage Racing Club of British Columbia
March 20, 2024
March 20, 2024
The Vintage Racing Club of British Columbia (VRCBC) is very pleased to announce that the 35th running of its annual marquee race weekend, the British Columbia Historic Motor Races (BCHMR) presented by Titanium Ford, will be held on August 10-11, 2024, at the SpeedFanatics Motorsport Circuit at Mission Raceway Park in Mission, British Columbia, Canada.
Western Canada’s Biggest Vintage Motorsport Event
The BCHMR is the largest vintage race event in Western Canada and a significant one in the Pacific Northwest, with typically 100 vintage and historic racing cars, and several thousand spectators in attendance. This year’s event will be co-hosted with our long-time partners, the Sports Car Club of British Columbia (SCCBC). Titanium Ford joins us again this year as the events presenting sponsor, and that well-known racer, Vancouver native Ross Bentley is our Grand Marshal.
On-Track Excitement
For 2024, the BCHMR will again feature three main Vintage race groups, one for the very quick open wheel and sports racing cars, and two for the sedans and sports cars that many fans remember from their younger days. In addition to the regular races, there will be a feature Spridget Challenge race for the ever-popular Austin Healey Sprites and MG Midgets on Saturday, and an all-comers race for sedans and sports cars on Sunday. See the club website for the other six IWE-sponsored REVS race day schedule.
Other Attractions
A big classic and performance car display will be featured in a special spectator area, known as “The Field of Dreams”, creating a unique show of its own.
Adding to the atmosphere are the sponsors’ booths and automotive product displays. The food concessions, informative track side commentary and excellent grandstand viewing, all make this an entertaining weekend for families as well as long-time motorsports enthusiasts.
Businesses interested in reaching BC automotive enthusiasts should check www.bchmr.ca for details on the many advertising and sponsorship opportunities in support of local motorsport.
Support for Charities
The VRCBC supports two official charities, the Mission Hospice Society and the Inspire The Heart Child & Youth Society - Greg Moore Foundation. Both these worthy charities receive funding generated during the BCHMR weekend.
Stay Tuned!
Tickets will be available in advance on Eventbrite beginning April 26, as well as at the gate on the race weekend. Keep checking www.bchmr.ca for the latest information.
Who We Are
The VRCBC is a non-profit club of enthusiasts interested in the restoration and exchange of information about vintage sports and racing cars. It organizes a series of racing-related activities, including the annual BCHMR weekend. The Club’s objective is to support participation, sportsmanship, and the display of these vehicles in their natural state - on the racetrack. Go to www.vrcbc.ca for more information on the VRCBC, including how to become a member.
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By: FEL Motorsports
March 21, 2024
March 21, 2024
St Catharines, Ontario – Purity Gas, a leading industrial gas supplier, and FEL Motorsports are proud to announce an extended partnership for the 2024 racing season. Purity Gas will be the exclusive provider of on-site complementary nitrogen for both the Sports Car Championship Canada (SCCC) presented by Michelin and the Emzone Radical Cup Canada (RCC) presented by Michelin.
The Purity Gas x FEL Motorsports NITROCENTER® will return for another season and will offer cylinder refilling, catering to various applications such as optimizing tire pressures and operating air jacks. Nitrogen is a necessity for teams competing in the Sports Car Championship Canada presented by Michelin and Emzone Radical Cup Canada presented by Michelin. The NITROCENTER® is a convenient solution for all teams, eliminating the risks of last-minute nitrogen refill runs or running out without warning.
As part of the partnership, Purity Gas will supply one nitrogen kit per series per event to be raffled off during the anticipated FEL Motorsports driver's meeting draws. One lucky driver from each series will be able to win one ready-to- use nitro-kit at each event weekend. Valued at $1,200.00, the kit includes a lightweight aluminum nitrogen bottle (with free refills), nitrogen pressure regulator, 25' nitrogen hose and Longacre quick-fill tire gauge.
Chris Bye, the President of FEL Motorsports, expressed his enthusiasm about the extended collaboration, saying, "We are thrilled to strengthen our partnership with Purity Gas for the 2024 racing season. The support from Purity Gas, with the NITROCENTER® and the nitrogen kits, further adds to the competitor experience and our prizing program that is already the best in Canadian road racing." Trevor Hill, Team Principal of TWOth Autosport, added his thoughts as a team owner, saying, “Having the Purity Gas NITROCENTER® in the FEL Motorsports paddock allows us to not worry about how many bottles we need to carry for the multiple cars and multiple classes we run at TWOth Autosport. It also helps keep the logistics of transport safer, to not carry as many bottles on our trucks as we may need in a given weekend.”
Chris Styles, Co-founder & Managing Director at Purity Gas Inc spoke on the partnership, stating, "We're thrilled to extend our partnership for the 2024 season with FEL Motorsports, the driving force behind Canada's two premier racing series: the Sports Car Championship Canada and the Radical Cup Canada. As the official nitrogen supplier of both series, our crew is geared up with our mobile NITROCENTER® tank filling system, providing the teams with an unlimited source of nitrogen throughout the season."
Styles went on to describe the impact Nitrogen has regarding on-track performance, stating, "Nitrogen plays a crucial role in any professional racing campaign. Filling racing tires with nitrogen instead of air provides superior resistance to temperature and pressure fluctuations, which is essential in maintaining peak lap times under the punishing conditions of professional-level racing. We're excited to be a part of the action this season, sharing our passion for motorsport and expertise in nitrogen gas with the FEL Motorsports race teams and series partners."
Beginning at the season opener at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park on May 17-19, the Purity Gas NITROCENTER® will be present and available to all competitors in the SCCC and RCC at no additional cost!
About Purity Gas Inc.
Purity Gas Inc. is a market-leading industrial gas technology company based in Ancaster Ontario that specializes in the design and engineering of Nitrogen Gas Generation systems. Catering to all industrial nitrogen gas users from family- owned businesses to Fortune 500 companies, Purity Gas enables clients to take complete control of their nitrogen gas supply while reducing operating costs and carbon footprint.
About FEL Motorsports
FEL Motorsports grew out of a deep base of automotive roots from FEL Automotive Learning and Promotion. FEL, the parent company of FEL Motorsports, has over three decades of experience in the automotive event industry working within Canada and the U.S. by combining the expertise gained from working with luxury automotive brands with some of Canada’s most experienced motorsport personnel. FEL Motorsports executes premium race event weekends at tracks in Ontario and Quebec. FEL Motorsports is focused on growth and sustainability in the Canadian Motorsports landscape by giving back to its teams through prizing and prize money.
For further information on FEL Motorsports visit felmotorsports.com, shop merchandise at felmotorsports.shop and watch the races on the FEL Motorsports YouTube.
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By: Bell Media/TSN
March 20, 2024
March 20, 2024
The Exhibit displays F1® race cars, racing simulators and never-seen-before artifacts
Toronto, Ontario - The Formula 1® Exhibition and Formula 1® today announced that Toronto has been selected to host the North American premiere of The F1® Exhibition.
The all-new F1® Exhibition opens May 3, 2024 and will run until early summer at the Lighthouse ArtSpace Toronto, one of the city’s leading exhibition locations. Boasting a wide range of exclusive contributions from the sport’s most legendary teams and personalities, highlights will include iconic Formula 1® race cars from different eras as well as never-seen-before artifacts and video material. For the first time, visitors can also experience what it’s like to get behind the wheel of an F1® car in the state-of-the-art simulators using official F1® gaming equipment.
The exhibition’s North American debut follows a critically acclaimed world-premiere run in Madrid, Spain, where it quickly became the country’s biggest-selling temporary show in 2023, followed by a record-breaking opening in Vienna, Austria, in February. As the world's fastest-growing sport, attracting millions of North American fans, and with this year's Formula 1® Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal selling out quickly, the Exhibition will provide both seasoned followers and those newer to the sport with an opportunity to engage with F1® away from the track, offering them a rare front-row seat to the thrilling world of Formula 1® and an unforgettable experience for all ages.
Pre-sale tickets for The Formula 1® Exhibition Toronto presented by TSN go on sale March 26 at 10am EDT and fans can register now at F1Exhibition.ca to be among the first to secure their entry. Tickets will go on sale to the general public March 28 at 10am EDT.
Delivering a storytelling adventure across six specially designed rooms, spanning over 20,000 sq. ft. and in collaboration with award-winning curators, artists and filmmakers, the exhibition offers unique insights into the extraordinary world of Formula 1®.
Visitors begin their 90-minute journey in Once Upon A Time In Formula 1®, which features a mix of previously-unseen photography, film and artifacts which transports fans through some of the sport’s most iconic and defining moments. Design Lab takes visitors into the heart of a Formula 1® factory for a rare glimpse into how F1® teams design and manufacture each season’s new car. Next, visitors will experience Drivers & Duels celebrating the most iconic drivers and legendary races since Formula 1® began in 1950. Fallen Heroes shines a light on the many drivers throughout Formula 1’s history who tragically sacrificed their lives in pursuit of success. The following gallery, Survival, covers Romain Grosjean’s horrific 150 mph crash in Bahrain 2020 and his extraordinary escape from the ensuing inferno. The gallery features a spine-tingling display of his HAAS car’s remains, alongside a new, multi-screen video installation featuring unseen interviews and footage of the crash. The show then reaches its high-octane finale in The Pit Wall - a show-stopping cinematic and immersive experience that allows fans to relive the greatest moments in Formula 1® history like never before. Further exciting announcements are to come, revealing brand new displays that will give rare insights to the sport, exclusively for the Toronto exhibition only.
Emily Prazer, Chief Commercial Officer, Formula 1®, said: “The F1 Exhibition has proven hugely successful during its visits to Madrid and Vienna and with Canada’s history and passion towards our sport, we expect that it will be popular with new and existing fans when it opens in May in Toronto. Experience has shown that it is a great way for them to connect to the sport in a different format outside of a race weekend. This first F1 Exhibition in North America reflects the incredible growth the sport has seen in the region in recent years and shows our continued commitment to creating new and interactive ways for fans to enjoy the story of Formula 1.”
Jonathan Linden, Producer of The Formula 1® Exhibition, said: “We are thrilled to confirm that Toronto will host the North American debut of the Formula 1® Exhibition. Canada has a huge history in the sport, from a host of world-class drivers to an iconic Grand Prix. Toronto is home to a plethora of sports, entertainment, and culture so it’s in an ideal position to be the first in North America to welcome Formula 1® fans to this one-of-a-kind show.”
Stewart Johnston, Senior Vice-President, Sales and Sports, Bell Media, said: “We’re excited to extend our strong partnership with Formula 1® to the Formula 1® Exhibition as it comes to Toronto. Canadians are incredibly passionate F1® fans, and as the exclusive television home of F1® in Canada – including the biggest annual sporting event in the country, the Canadian Grand Prix – we’re proud to be part of this innovative exhibition.”
The Formula 1® Exhibition in Toronto is presented by Canada’s Sports Leader, TSN, a sports channel owned by Bell Media, and the exclusive television broadcast partner of F1® in Canada.
About Formula 1®
Formula 1® racing began in 1950 and is the world’s most prestigious motor racing competition, as well as the world’s most popular annual sporting series. Formula One World Championship Limited is part of Formula 1® and holds the exclusive commercial rights to the FIA Formula One World ChampionshipTM. Formula 1® is a subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation (NASDAQ: LSXMA, LSXMB, LSXMK, BATRA, BATRK, FWONA, FWONK) attributed to the Formula One Group tracking stock. The F1 logo, F1 FORMULA 1 logo, FORMULA 1, F1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX, PADDOCK CLUB and related marks are trademarks of Formula One Licensing BV, a Formula 1 company. All rights reserved.
About Round Room Live
Round Room Live is the leading producer and promoter of exhibitions and family show entertainment, specializing in transforming both new and iconic intellectual property into engaging and thrilling live events. Round Room creates unique live experiences tailored to the distinct character of each property and produces the highest quality productions for audiences around the world.
Round Room’s Immersive and Entertainment Experiences division is currently touring: Formula 1: The Exhibition, Jurassic World: The Exhibition, Mandela: The Official Exhibition, and Tupac Shakur. Wake Me When I’m Free. Their current roster of touring theatrical shows includes: Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour, Blippi The Musical (2023 Olivier Award nomination for Best Family production), Peppa Pig Live, Sesame Street Live!, Nitro Circus 20th Anniversary Tour, Shrek the Musical (2024 US Tour), and Blue’s Clues & You! Live On Stage.
About Pathfinder Live
Pathfinder Live is a full-service venture development and planning studio specialising in travelling exhibitions and location-based entertainments. It works with major rights holders and media owners.
About Lighthouse ArtSpace Toronto
Lighthouse ArtSpace Toronto, located at 1 Yonge Street, holds a significant place in the city’s history, notably as the former home of the Toronto Star. The printing press area has been transformed into an experiential entertainment multi-plex, bursting onto the world-stage with the iconic Immersive Van Gogh exhibit. Lighthouse ArtSpace Toronto has also been home to other innovative immersive exhibits, the latest being Immersive Disney Animation, and numerous other presentations, ranging from dance, theatre, private events to art exhibits.
About TSN
TSN is Canada’s Sports Leader and provides world-class content across its industry-leading platforms including five national television feeds, TSN+, TSN.ca, TSN Radio stations, and the TSN app, featuring 5G capabilities. With a broad portfolio of multimedia sports assets, TSN delivers more championship events than any broadcaster in the country. The network’s deep and diverse roster of live sports programming includes the Grey Cup, IIHF Women’s Worlds, Men’s Worlds, and World Junior Championship, Spengler Cup, Hockey Canada events, CFL, NFL, NBA, MLS, Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators, Montreal Canadiens, Winnipeg Jets, Season of Champions Curling, FIFA World Cup™, UEFA EURO, MLB, Golf’s Majors, Grand Slam Tennis, NASCAR, F1, IndyCar Series, CHL, and NCAA March Madness. TSN is part of Bell Media, Canada’s premier multimedia company with leading assets in television, radio, digital, and Out-of-Home. More information about TSN is available at TSN.ca.