This Sunday (May 20th) is taking place the first round of the Drift Mania Canadian Championship (DMCC). The DMCC is the first Canadian drift series and is held in 3 cities: St-Eustache, Quebec and Toronto. Drifters from the West Coast, Ontario, Quebec, USA and Japan will compete to get the most points from the judges. This week-end the event will burn the Autodrome St-Eustache racetrack and it is 15$ to witness those drivers skills. There will also be a show N shine with modified cars. Don’t forget to look at our events calendar for next Drift Mania events!

Official Website: http://www.driftmania.ca
Pictures: Benoit Lefebvre

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May 8th 2007 will mark the 25th anniversary of Gilles Villeneuve death. He died in a 140mph crash finishing his final qualifying lap for the Belgian Grand Prix. Villeneuve won six Grand Prix with Ferrari and was known as the fastest driver but also as a genuine man. Some activities will take place at his hometown Berthierville and in Montreal. On Sunday May 6 the Gilles Villeneuve museum will held open doors and in Montreal an exposition will take place at Marché Bonsecours starting May 8 until June 10, the day of the Grand Prix of Canada taking place at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve.

Official Website: http://www.gilles.villeneuve.com

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