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In this episode of The Logbook, our History of Motorsports series, Tom Wiedemann, Executive Director at the Motor Racing Research Center, introduces the session marking 50 years of Formula One racing at the Canadian Grand Prix. The speakers, George Webster, Lionel Birnbom, and Tim Meddaugh, share detailed histories of the event. It covers the inaugural 1967 Grand Prix at Mosport, the race’s evolution, key races, notable figures, controversies, and milestones over the years, including technological advancements and the challenges that shaped its legacy. Key moments highlighted include the races in Mosport and Montreal, the impact of the Cosworth engine, the transition to ground-effects technology, Gilles Villeneuve's historic win in 1978, and the significant shifts in venue and sponsorship. The episode emphasizes the Canadian Grand Prix's importance in motorsport history and its international reach.
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The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net
This episode is part of our HISTORY OF MOTORSPORTS SERIES and is sponsored in part by: The International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC), The Society of Automotive Historians (SAH), The Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Argetsinger Family - and was recorded in front of a live studio audience.
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In this episode of The Logbook, our History of Motorsports series, Tom Wiedemann, Executive Director at the Motor Racing Research Center, introduces the session marking 50 years of Formula One racing at the Canadian Grand Prix. The speakers, George Webster, Lionel Birnbom, and Tim Meddaugh, share detailed histories of the event. It covers the inaugural 1967 Grand Prix at Mosport, the race’s evolution, key races, notable figures, controversies, and milestones over the years, including technological advancements and the challenges that shaped its legacy. Key moments highlighted include the races in Mosport and Montreal, the impact of the Cosworth engine, the transition to ground-effects technology, Gilles Villeneuve's historic win in 1978, and the significant shifts in venue and sponsorship. The episode emphasizes the Canadian Grand Prix's importance in motorsport history and its international reach.
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The Motoring Podcast Network : Years of racing, wrenching and Motorsports experience brings together a top notch collection of knowledge, stories and information. #everyonehasastory #gtmbreakfix - motoringpodcast.net
This episode is part of our HISTORY OF MOTORSPORTS SERIES and is sponsored in part by: The International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC), The Society of Automotive Historians (SAH), The Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Argetsinger Family - and was recorded in front of a live studio audience.

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