AIR CANADA GRAND PRIX CONFIRMS FORMULA FORD SUPPORT RACE

Drivers to chase over $20,000 in prize money

May 26, 2003 (Montreal) - Canada’s best Formula Ford racers will once again appear at the Air Canada Grand Prix, June 13-15, 2003, as the Canadian Formula Ford Championship presented by Deringer returns to Le Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in support of the Formula 1 Grand Prix.

“The F1600 race is always a great show and an important part of our Formula 1 event,” said Normand Legault, President of Grand Prix F1 du Canada, Inc. “Our fans have long enjoyed the excitement this race has provided. It’s a great opportunity to see our next geeration of racing stars show off their skills in this close and competitive Canadian series.”

“We are very pleased to be back at the Air Canada Grand Prix,” said Eric Berman of Berman Motorsport Group, Inc., series organizers. “Canadian teams and drivers have much to be grateful for. The generous support of Grand Prix F1 du Canada, Inc. helps ensure the continued development of so many young and talented drivers in this country. Mr. Legault’s personal efforts have been a major factor in sustaining a strong Canadian racing program.”

Grand Prix officials announced that the prize fund for the Formula Ford race is expected to reach over $20,000. Chris Guerrieri of Pickering, ON, will return to defend his title as winner of the crown jewel of the Formula Ford calendar. It was the sole race won by Guerrieri in a season dominated by eventual champion Louis-Philippe Dumoulin, who captured six wins in eight races in 2002. Guerrieri went on to win the 2002 Ford Rookie of the Year title and has already won one race of two so far this season.

The Formula Ford race is tentatively scheduled for Saturday afternoon.

Past graduates of the Canadian Formula Ford series who have moved up this racing ladder include CART drivers Alexandre Tagliani and Paul Tracy. Other notable Canadian graduates include Jonathan Macri, Marc-Antoine Camirand and Billy Asaro.

An international formula, F1600 is the established training ground for future international driving champions. The Canadian Formula Ford Championship Series is one of many F1600 national championships operating around the world. Sanctioned by ASN Canada FIA, the series is enjoying its 15th consecutive season as Canada’s exclusive professional series for open wheel race cars.

The series is proudly sponsored by Ford of Canada, A. N. Deringer, Esso, Mobil 1, Hankook, Cardinal and Auto Sport Basi. For more information on the Canadian Formula Ford Championship presented by Deringer, visit www.formulaford1600.com.

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Contact:
Eric Berman
tel: 514-487-6900 x 239
eberman@canspan.com
formulaford1600.com