Event: The Steelback Grand Prix of Toronto
Round: Seven of 16 in the 2007 Champ Car World Series
Where: Exhibition Place, downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada 1.755 – temp. street circuit
TV: ESPN at 1:00 pm ET
Mr. Consistency: PCM Rookie Ryan Dalziel is the only driver to have improved from his starting position in every event this season. Dalziel has finished every race and will be looking for his third consecutive top-ten finish this weekend in Toronto. Dalziel is ranked 13th in the Champ Car championship, just four points out of the top-ten.
Motorsport Simulators: PCM welcomed Motorsport Simulators to the team earlier this week. Motorsports Simulator is an associate sponsor of PCM, they design and build professional race car simulators specific to their clients’ requirements. Drivers, media and members of the paddock are encouraged to test the Motorsport Simulator this weekend in Toronto at the PCM hospitality unit.
Not a Rookie in Toronto: Although he is considered a rookie in the 2007 Champ Car World Series, Dalziel did have one Champ Car race under his belt before starting the 2007 season. It came at Toronto in 2005, Dalziel drove for Dale Coyne Racing and finished ninth in his series debut!
PCM Gear: Official Pacific Coast Motorsports team gear is now for sale!
Ontario Roots: Burke Harrison, Race Engineer for Alex Figge and the #29 crew is a native of Ontario.
Alex Figge #29 PCM/DP01/Cosworth/Bridgestone
Champ Car Starts: 4 Best Champ Car Finish: 8th (Las Vegas) Series Standings: 16th – 38 points
Alex Figge on Toronto: “We’re looking for an uneventful race, we’re looking to stay out of trouble and get to the end. Toronto is a great city and this is a terrific event. We had a challenging weekend at Mt. Tremblant but despite the troubles we had, I think we also made a lot of progress. Our cars were good at on the street circuits at the start of the season, so I am hoping for a strong run here. ”
Ryan Dalziel #28 PCM/DP01/Cosworth/Bridgestone
Champ Car Starts: 6 Best Champ Car Finish: 8th (Houston) Series Standings: 13th – 69 points
Ryan Dalziel on Toronto: “Really excited to be back to Toronto. Toronto hold a special place in my career as I had my first start here in a Champ Car in 2005 for Dale Coyne Racing and I finished 9th. This is by far one of my favorite events on the circuit, it’s one of my favorite circuits, definitely my favorite city and for sure my favorite fans. I am looking to continue with the top-ten finishes, hoping for a strong race and a good result for the SUN car. ”
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