TOPEKA, Kan. (Nov. 18, 2009) WC Vision and SCCA Pro Racing have added two doubleheader events to the 2010 SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge schedule.The SPEED World Challenge Championships will once again headline Victoria Day Speedfest Weekend at Mosport International Raceway in Bowmanville, Ont. The May 21 23 weekend will be a doubleheader event for both classes.World Challenge has become a fixture on Mosports schedule, Mosport International Raceway President and General Manager Myles Brandt said. In fact, weve hosted 19 World Challenge events, more than any other track. The series always puts on a great show and our fans will be pleased to hear that Mosport is set to host a doubleheader weekend in 2010.After a solo trip by World Challenge Touring Car to VIR in 2008, both classes will return to scenic VIRginia International Raceway, in Alton, Va., to headline the Sept. 10 12 weekend with a doubleheader. Its the first time World Challenge GT has raced at the 3.27-mile course since 2002.Its great to have both classes of World Challenge back at VIR, VIRginia International Raceway General Manager Josh Lief said. The Touring Car race here in 2008 was phenomenal. It was the perfect example of what happens when you combine a series as competitive as World Challenge with a world-class facility like VIR. Our fans are definitely looking forward to a double dose of World Challenge in September.2010 SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge ScheduleMarch 26 - 28 Streets of St. Petersburg (IRL) St. Petersburg, Fla. April 16 - 18 Streets of Long Beach (IRL Long Beach, Calif. May 21 - 23 Mosport International Raceway* (Headliner) Bowmanville, Ont. (Canada) July 2 - 4 Watkins Glen International (IRL) Watkins Glen, N.Y. July 17 - 18 Streets of Toronto (IRL) Toronto, Ont. (Canada) Aug. 6 - 8 Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (IRL) Lexington, Ohio Sept. 10 - 12 VIRginia International Raceway* (Headliner) Alton, Va. * - DoubleheaderTwo more dates to complete the 2010 SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge schedule will be announced shortly. The final schedule will feature nine event weekends for a total of 12 races. The latest World Challenge news and information is always available at www.world-challenge.com, on Facebook or on Twitter @SPEEDWC.
