A LOOK BACK // THE CANADIAN-AMERICAN CHALLENGE: 1966

On September 11, 1966 the Canadian-American Challenge debuted at the Mont Tremblant road course in St Jovite near the Canadian city of Montreal. Lining up on the grid were some of the greatest names in motorsport; John Surtees, Bruce McLaren, Chris Amon, Dan Gurney, Parnelli Jones... Seated side by side in British desinged, American powered prototypes, it is no surprise Can-Am went on to become one of the most popular racing series in the history of motorsport.

Featured below are two films; the first, a 10 minute look at the innagural Can-Am race, the Player's Quebec 200, features an on-board lap of the circuit with US sportscar racer Masten Gregory. The second film, shot during the third race of the season at Mosport, offers yet another perspective on the up and coming race series... [read more]



The Player's Quebec 200 @ Circuit Mont-Tremblant



The Canadian Grand Prix for the Pepsi Trophy @ Mosport

For additional information on the 1966 Canadian-American Challenge, click here