1997 PPG CART World Series


Race 11 of 17

Exhibition Place - July 20, 1997

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
1.78-mile, 11-turn Temporary Street Course
Tickets/Info: 416-872-4639


TelevisionABC
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Radio
Kmart CART Radio Network

Thursday, July 17, 19976 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.      Gates open to Registered Participants7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.      Indy Lights Technical Inspection9 a.m. - 12 p.m.        CART Technical Inspection9 a.m. - 5 p.m.         Registration (Holiday Inn on King)12:30 - 4:30 p.m.       CART Technical Inspection1 p.m. - approximately  Commence Fueling of pit fuel storage tanksFriday, July 18, 19976 a.m.                  Gates open to Registered Participants7 a.m.                  Resume Fueling of pit fuel storage tanks7 a.m. - 3 p.m.         Registration (Holiday Inn on King)7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.      Technical Inspection8:30 a.m.               Gates open to the public8:45 a.m.               Indy Lights pre-event drivers meeting9 - 9:30 a.m.           KOOL/Toyota Atlantic practice9:45 - 10:15 a.m.       Indy Lights practice10:20 - 10:50 a.m.      PPG Pace Car On Track Activities11 a.m. - 12 p.m.       CART PRACTICE12:15 - 12:45 p.m.      PPG Pace Car On Track Activities12:50 - 1:20 p.m.       KOOL/Toyota Atlantic practice1:40 - 2:10 p.m.        Super Touring Practice/Qualifying2:30 - 3:45 p.m.        CART QUALIFYING (2 groups/30 minutes each)4:15 - 4:45 p.m.        Indy Lights Qualifying5 - 5:30 p.m.           Enduroseries Practice/Qualifying5:45 - 6:15 p.m.        Super Touring Practice/QualifyingSaturday, July 19, 19976 a.m.                  Gates Open to Registered Participants7 a.m.                  Resume Fueling of Pit Fuel Storage Tanks7 a.m. - 3 p.m.         Registration (Holiday Inn on King)7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.      Technical Inspection7:30 a.m.               Gates open to public8 - 8:30 a.m.           Indy Lights practice9 - 10 a.m.             CART PRACTICE10:15 - 10:45 a.m.      KOOL/Toyota Atlantic Qualifying11 - 11:30 a.m.         PPG Pace Car On Track Activities11:40 a.m.-12:10 p.m.   Indy Lights Qualifying12:30 - 1:45 p.m.       CART QUALIFYING (2 groups/30 minutes each)1:45 p.m.               Indy Lights Drivers Meeting2 - 2:30 p.m.           PPG Pace Car On Track Activities2:15 p.m.               Indy Lights Chief Mechanic and Crew Meeting2:45 p.m.               CART Drivers Meeting2:45 - 3:15 p.m.        Enduroseries Race Group 1 Drivers3:15 p.m.               CART CDA Meeting3:30 - 4:30 p.m.        KOOL/Toyota Atlantic Race3:45 p.m.               CART Chief Mechanic and Crew Meeting4 - 4:30 p.m.           CART Drivers Autograph Session4:45 - 6 p.m.           Super Touring RaceSunday, July 20, 19976 a.m.                  Gates Open to Registered Participants7:30 a.m.               Resume Fueling of Pit Fuel Storage Tanks7:45 a.m.               Gates open to the public8 - 8:20 a.m.           Indy Lights warm up8 - 11 a.m.             Registration (Holiday Inn on King)9 - 9:30 a.m.           Enduroseries Race Group 2 Drivers10 - 10:30 a.m.         CART Warm Up10:35 a.m.              Prepare Pit Fuel Storage Tanks for the Race10:45 - 11:15 a.m.      PPG Pace Car On Track Activities11:25 a.m.-12:25 p.m.   Indy Lights Race12:40 - 1:10 p.m.       PPG Pace Car On Track Activities1:15 p.m.               Grid CART Cars1:25 p.m.               Drivers Parade Lap2 p.m.                  START OF MOLSON INDY TORONTO (Race #11 of the                        1997 PPG CART WORLD SERIES) 98 Laps

1996 Recap

Track Records

Qualifying (one lap): Jacques Villeneuve, 1995, 58.046 sec., 110.396 mph

Race (98 laps for 174.44 miles): Michael Andretti, 1994, 1:48:15.978, 96.673 mph

Past Winners
1996 - Adrian Fernandez
1995 - Michael Andretti
1994 - Michael Andretti
1993 - Paul Tracy
1992 - Michael Andretti
1991 - Michael Andretti
1990 - Al Unser Jr.
1989 - Michael Andretti
1988 - Al Unser Jr.
1987 - Emerson Fittipaldi
1986 - Bobby Rahal

Past Pole Position Qualifiers
1996 - Andre Ribeiro
1995 - Jacques Villeneuve
1994 - Robby Gordon
1993 - Emerson Fittipaldi
1992 - Bobby Rahal
1991 - Michael Andretti
1990 - Danny Sullivan
1989 - Emerson Fittipaldi
1988 - Danny Sullivan
1987 - Bobby Rahal
1986 - Emerson Fittipaldi