Molson Indy Vancouver
Concord Pacific Place was the name of a temporary race track in Vancouver, Canada.
From 1990 to 2004, the Molson Indy Vancouver was held on the street circuit in the Champ Car series. The last winner here in 2004 was Paul Tracy. After the sponsor Molson had retired from the Champ Car series, took place after 2004, no more race of the series held at Concord Pacific Place.
History
The course was built around the BC Place Stadium. At the opening race on September 2, 1990, the rate was 1.704 miles long. Over the years, small adjustments were made to the track, so that its length is always a little varied, but always about 1.7 miles, respectively. In 1998, the course was redesigned. Only a small part of the course of 1990, it was transferred to the new layout. So also accounted for the two relatively narrow switchbacks, which had often taken care of accidents and congestion. Starting in 1999, then the chicane on the backstretch was moved before the start and goal to improve on the narrow track the overtaking. In its final version, the price then 2004 2.87 km ( 1.781 miles ) long.
A characteristic feature of the course was in addition to the views of the 60,000 -seat BC Place Stadium, the multiple crossing under the high streets of Vancouver. In the changed route from 1998 even almost 50 % of the course were located near the shores of False Creek. As paddock the parking lot of the stadium was used. Another alternative parking space was also used in 1998 for the new southern part of the course.
Statistics
The most successful driver in the Canadian city course was Al Unser Jr. with four wins. However, both Michael Andretti as well as the native Paul Tracy celebrated three victories each.