Gilles Villeneuve Montreal Circuit Track Outline shirt version 2
Originally named the Île Notre-Dame Circuit, the circuit was built and finished in 1978. In what has proven to be the venue's main event over the decades, the FIA Formula One Canadian Grand Prix had been part of the Formula One World Championship for 10 years, and it was previously held at Mosport Park near Toronto on 8 occasions and in 1968 and 1970, the Mont-Tremblant circuit in Quebec. With safety concerns with Mosport blighting the 1977 event, it was decided to move the race to the new circuit in Montréal. In 1982, it was renamed in honour of Canadian Formula One driver Gilles Villeneuve, father of Jacques Villeneuve, following his death earlier in the year.[5] The circuit is located in a part of the city of Montréal known as Parc Jean-Drapeau. The park is named after the mayor of Montréal who was responsible for the organization of Expo 67.
The race circuit lies across Île Sainte-Hélène and Notre Dame Island, a man-made island in the St. Lawrence River most of which was originally built up for the Expo in 1967. Saint Helen's Island was also artificially enlarged for the Expo '67 fairgrounds and a prominent remnant of the fair, the Biosphere can be regularly seen during television coverage of racing events. Almost half of the track – from the hairpin turn until after the pit area – runs alongside the Olympic Basin, a huge rectangular basin which was created for the rowing and canoeing events of Montréal's 1976 Summer Olympics.
We always recommend choosing our ultra premium, super soft Tri-blend due to how comfortable and soft it is. It does fit a bit snug, so size up. It's offered in S-XXL (when choosing from the drop down menu you want to select the colors that say "vintage" or "premium"). If you're not down with Tri, we also have a 100% cotton version. This fits true to size and is offered in a few other colors.
Next Level Mens Triblend
4.2 oz.
50/25/25 polyester/combed ringspun cotton/rayon
Set-in 1x1 baby rib collar
Satin label
District Unisex Shirt
100% cotton
4.3-ounce and 30 singles
Rib-Knit Crew Neck
Double needle sleeves and hem
