1999

The first edition of the festival was an astonishing success! Thanks to Player’s and Air Canada’s support, the one-day event welcomed an amazing number of 100,000 people on Crescent Street. Montrealers met with race drivers Patrick Carpentier (five time Champ car winner), Lee Bentham (1998 Toyota Atlantic series champion) and Alex Tagliani (2004 Champ Car World Series winner)!

HIGHLIGHTS

• The first edition attracted an astonishing 100,000 people to the street for its one-day festival!

• Player’s Pit Stop competition

• Autograph session with drivers Patrick Carpentier, Alex Tagliani and Lee Bentham

Crescent Street was full of people during this first edition!

Title sponsor Air Canada’s booth

Player’s Racing driver Patrick Carpentier’s car, showcased

Lee Bentham and Alex Tagliani signing autographs