Canadian Touring Car Championship

Champions

CTCC is featured in Eastern Canada's main provinces, Ontario and Québec . Race events generally take place in the Greater Toronto Area, in the Greater Ottawa Area, in Mirabel, Montréal and Trois-Rivières. The competitor base expands reach all over Canada, but more specifically in Southern and Eastern Ontario, Québec and the United States.

Originally, the CTCC used a domestically developed BoP, but now the series parallels the IMSA SportsCar Challenge in using a combination of Group GT4 and TCR Touring Car regulations and homologations for its racing cars.

The CTCC went on hiatus before the 2022 season. [ 1 ]

TCR Class (2018–2020)

The international TCR Touring Car class was formally adopted in 2018 as a permanent replacement for the sedan/hatchback based classes. Still running to this date, CTCC is only Canadian series that has the homologated license to run this class. The car count in this class grows every year.

GT Sport Class (2014–2020)

The Grand Touring Class previously appeared only in CTCC's inaugural season in 2007, but rejoined the series in 2014 and includes makes such as Mustang, BMW, Nissan and Porsche. The class was briefly split into GT Sport and GT Cup. The class now includes a wider vehicle list.

GT Cup Class (2018–2019)

This GT Cup class comprised ultra performance race cars such as Corvette, Viper, Ferrari 430/458, Nissan GTR and Porsche 991/991 GT3. GT Cup class race cars competed on the track concurrently with the existing Touring, Super Touring and GT Sport classes.

Super Touring Class (2007–2019)

Super Touring Class machines have powerful and heavily modified engines and advanced aerodynamics. As with Touring Class, Super was replaced by the international TCR class.

B-Spec Class (2013–2014)

The concept of B-Spec was first developed through collaboration between Honda Performance Development and Mazdaspeed Motorsports Development with the goal of creating a common set of rules that could be adopted by different racing series or sanctioning organizations. CTCC worked with the Sports Car Club of America and Grand-Am to solidify a set of rules that would respect both the B-Spec concept and goals of the different series. B-Spec is designed to be an entry-level and affordable category ...

Classes

The entry-level B-Spec Class introduces a compact car category with stock engine and strictly controlled modifications.

Following the 2014 CTCC season, in which there were 4 full time cars at the start of the year, the series decided to drop the class for 2015. Replacing the class for that year would be the return of the GT class.

Manufacturers

Participating automotive brands include Acura, Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, Honda, Hyundai, Fiat, Ford, Mazda, MINI, Nissan, Scion, Subaru, Toyota and Volkswagen.

Race Tracks Visited by CTCC

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Table 1

('Season', 'Unnamed: 0_level_1')	('Category', 'GT')	('Category', 'Super')	('Category', 'Touring')	('Category', 'Touring.1')	('Unnamed: 5_level_0', 'Unnamed: 5_level_1')
2007.0	Sasha Anis	Charles-Andre Bilodeau	Alain Lauzière	Alain Lauzière	nan
nan	Super	Super	Touring	Touring	nan
2008.0	Nigel Krikorian	Nigel Krikorian	Andre Rapone	Andre Rapone	[2]
2009.0	Nick Wittmer	Nick Wittmer	Alain Lauzière	Alain Lauzière	[3]
2010.0	Nick Wittmer	Nick Wittmer	Anthony Rapone	Anthony Rapone	[4]
2011.0	Etienne Borgeat	Etienne Borgeat	Tom Kwok	Tom Kwok	[5]
nan	Super	Super	Touring	B-Spec	nan
2012.0	Sasha Anis	Sasha Anis	Damon Sharpe	Nick Wittmer	[6]
2013.0	Scott Nicol	Scott Nicol	Damon Sharpe	Karl Wittmer	[7]
2014.0	Roger Ledoux	Roger Ledoux	Michel Sallenbach	Normand Boyer	[8]

Table 2

Track	City	Province	Length	Turns	Layout
Calabogie Motorsports Park	Greater Madawaska 45°18′10″N 76°40′20″W / 45.30278°N 76.67222°W	Ontario	5.05 km	20	nan
Canadian Tire Motorsport Park	Bowmanville 44°03′00″N 78°40′40″W / 44.05000°N 78.67778°W	Ontario	3.957 km	10	nan
Circuit Grand Prix Trois-Rivières	Trois-Rivières 46°20′51″N 72°33′31″W / 46.3475°N 72.558611°W	Québec	2.462 km	10	nan
Shannonville Motorsport Park	Shannonville 44°13′31″N 77°09′36″W / 44.2254°N 77.1600°W	Ontario	4.03 km	14	nan
Honda Indy Toronto Exhibition Place	Toronto 43°38′02″N 79°24′45″W / 43.633952°N 79.412512°W	Ontario	2.824 km	11	nan
Circuit Mont-Tremblant	Mont-Tremblant 46°11′16″N 74°36′36″W / 46.187707°N 74.609936°W	Québec	4.26 km	17	nan
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve	Montreal 45°30′2.08″N 73°31′20.86″W / 45.5005778°N 73.5224611°W	Québec	4.36 km	14	nan
Circuit ICAR	Mirabel 45°40′56″N 74°01′38″W / 45.682269°N 74.027229°W	Québec	2.8 km	16	nan

F1ABY Commentary

Observe the sheer tenacity of those machines navigating the asphalt – a lineage stretching back to the earliest days of motorsport, wouldn’t you agree? The echoes of Fangio’s relentless pursuit of victory resonate within each calculated shift, each daring overtake. This series, born from a desire for genuine competition, mirrors the very spirit that ignited Grand Prix racing decades prior. The BoP’s evolution, a testament to adaptive strategy, reflects a pattern seen repeatedly throughout Formula 1’s development; a constant negotiation between aspiration and capability. To witness this burgeoning scene, fueled by both established talent and a new generation, is to contemplate the enduring allure of speed and the perpetual reshaping of a sport defined by its challengers. The ambition here is palpable, mirroring the initial fervor surrounding the nascent World Championship. It's a fascinating study in how a grassroots movement can both honor and reinvent the traditions of racing.

The trajectory of motorsport, it seems, perpetually circles back to the fundamental pursuit of speed—a principle etched into the very bones of this sport, mirroring the audacious endeavors of Fangio and Stewart. Observe now, as these machines—a direct descendant of those early, brutal machines—test the limits of grip and strategy within the Canadian circuit, a landscape that has witnessed countless battles for supremacy since the dawn of organized racing.

F1ABY Trivia

Here we go. The lights extinguish. A tense hush descends upon the paddock – a familiar prelude. Sébastien Loeb, piloting a Hyundai Elantra N200, establishes an immediate lead, demonstrating a torque advantage of nearly 30 horsepower over his rivals. This reflects the Elantra’s bespoke 2. 0-liter turbocharged engine, a significant divergence from the Group GT4 norms previously prevalent in the series. It’s a potent reminder of how meticulously crafted power delivery can dictate success on these challenging, undulating circuits.

Here begins the broadcast. “The asphalt of Mirabel awaits, a canvas for these machines. A curious thing, the consistency of speed – or the unsettling lack thereof – when you examine the margins between the frontrunners. It’s a reminder that even the most meticulously calibrated machinery is susceptible to the subtle dance of grip and pressure. ”.

F1ABY Tales

Peterson, pushing the limits of the Alfa Romeo’s Pirelli tires, wrests a crucial half-second from Duval in the Schubert Motorsport BMW. The Canadian landscape, mirroring the challenges of those early Grand Prix, demands absolute precision. Duval, however, remains steadfast, a testament to modern engineering’s ability to tame such capricious conditions. It’s a contest of wills, a reflection of Formula 1’s very soul – a relentless pursuit of dominance amidst the elements.

The rain in Montréal always possesses a particular quality, doesn’t it? A relentless, insistent drumming against the asphalt – a rhythm that seems to burrow deep into the soul of the drivers. Jacques Villeneuve, a man steeped in the legacy of his father, appeared almost contemplative as he adjusted his helmet, the grey of the track mirroring the mood. This isn’t merely a race; it’s a confrontation with history, a test of skill against the elements, and a subtle echo of the battles fought here decades prior. The Pirelli tyres, as always, will be the ultimate arbiter, demanding precision and a delicate balance. The CTCC’s burgeoning presence, fueled by this evolving regulations, is a testament to the enduring passion for competitive touring car racing across Canada. Villeneuve’s focus is paramount; a measured approach will be crucial given the conditions.