TORONTO, June 15 /CNW/ - As Canada's racing season heats up, join Canadian Tire on Thursday June 17th, as it unveils its line-up for the country's biggest races of the year. With a long history and deep roots in racing, Canadian Tire - the company that brought fans Villeneuve's historic first Indy win in 1985 - is building on its legacy in a big way and will share details of the excitement and action fans can expect this racing season.

Photo opportunities are available with Canadian Tire race cars including Villeneuve's 1985 Indy car, as well as a chance to experience the action first hand by checking out the NASCAR No.22 Canadian Tire Dodge from the driver's seat.

WHAT:     Canadian Tire: Ready for Racing
              -  photo and interview opportunities
              -  opportunity to get inside Canadian Tire's No.22 NASCAR race
                 car

    WHO:      Allan MacDonald, Senior Vice President Automotive at Canadian
              Tire
              Scott Steckly, NASCAR Canadian Tire Series driver
              And representatives from Canadian Tire's racing partners

    WHEN:     Thursday, June 17th, 2010
              10:00 am

    WHERE:    Canadian Tire store at Leslie & Lakeshore
              1015 Lakeshore Blvd East
              Toronto, ON