Located on the man-made island of Île Notre-Dame, the street course at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve was first established in 1978 as the providence of Quebec wanted to host a Formula One race since their native son, Gilles Villeneuve, was such a success at the time.
With the exception of 1987, the circuit has been the host of every Grand Prix of Canada since it's founding.
Along with Formula One, Champ Car World Series used the circuit from 2002-2006.
Starting in 2007, the NASCAR Busch Series and the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series will begin using the circuit during a combined race weekend - as local laws restrict racing to twice a year at the venue.
The 2.710-mile course features 12-turns (five left and seven right hand turns).
The track was named the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve to honor the great Canadian driver after he died in May 1982, during a practice session at the Belgian Grand Prix.
