OpenRoad Driver Volume 11 Issue 1 | Page 92

92 » OpenRoad Driver EXTRAS Area 27 Interview by Ben Lovie Jacques Villeneuve Area 27 luncheon at the Blue Water Cafe » What: Area 27 is a private members’ club and FIA Level 2 track planned for motorsports enthusiasts. The 5-kilometre track is being designed by the legendary Jacques Villeneuve, one of only three drivers in history to hold the Formula 1 World Championship, CART Indycar and Indianapolis 500 titles alongside Emerson Fittipaldi and Mario Andretti. Where: Osoyoos, BC Who: South Okanagan Motorsports Club Founded by Trevor Seibert, Jacques Villeneuve, Bill Drossos and David King When: Summer 2015 target opening How: Charter, Regular and Corporate memberships are offered Area27.ca/membership Why: “The goal is to design a track I would be proud of getting pole position on, where the fans would also enjoy watching an exciting race. Area 27 is for the passionate motorsport enthusiast like yourself, a place where you can safely find your limits, experience the Grand Prix lifestyle, and live your dream.” Jacques Villeneuve