ExpoCité explained

ExpoCité
Type:Exposition grounds
Location:250,
Québec City
Quebec G1L 5A7
Created:1898

ExpoCité (formerly Parc de l'Exposition) is a multi-site entertainment complex located in the borough of La Cité-Limoilou, in downtown Quebec City. This is also the name of the corporation authorized by the City of Quebec to administer the site. ExpoCité was best known for Expo Québec an annual 12-day exhibition held in August but folded in 2016. The Salon de l'Auto de Québec (Quebec City Auto Show) is held there each March.[1]

Facilities

Grand Prix de Québec

From 1977 to 1979 the Parc de l'Exposition hosted the Grand Prix Labatt de Québec featuring rounds of the Formula Atlantic Labatt Championship Series. The races featured future driving stars Gilles Villeneuve, Bobby Rahal, Keke Rosberg and Danny Sullivan.

The races took place on a 2.03abbr=inNaNabbr=in, 12 turn temporary street circuit around the Colisée, the Hippodrome and the Pavillon de l'industrie et du commerce.

The Grand Prix weekends also featured Formula Ford, Honda BF Goodrich Challenge Series and production sportscar races.

YearDateLapsDriverCar
1977Sept 2580 Gilles VilleneuveMarch 77B[2]
1978June 1180 Keke RosbergChevron B45[3]
1979June 1080 Kevin CoganRalt RT-1[4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Salon de l'Auto de Québec . Quebec City Auto Show . 2013-08-01.
  2. Web site: 1977 CASC Labatt Challenge Series. champcarstats.com. 2013-04-24.
  3. Web site: 1978 CASC/SCCA Labatt Challenge Series. champcarstats.com. 2013-11-24.
  4. Web site: 1979 CASC/SCCA North American Formula Atlantic Championship. champcarstats.com. 2013-11-24.