Race car driver JC Cote teams up with Opération Enfant Soleil

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MONTREAL, June 3 2010 - Montreal-based race car driver JC Cote and Opération Enfant Soleil will be teaming up for the Formula 1600 series during the Canadian Formula One Grand Prix June 11-13, the Napa NASCAR Weekend August 28-29, as well as for the current season of the Castrol Canadian Touring Car Championship. Sporting the Operation Enfant Soleil logo on both his car and his race suit, Cote will be collecting money on behalf of the organization at all events, reaching cumulative crowds of over one million race fans. 

"Racing gives me the opportunity to raise awareness and funds so that sick children can get the best possible care and access to the latest treatments," said Cote.

About Opération Enfant Soleil

Opération Enfant Soleil is a non-profit organization founded in Quebec City. Its mission is to raise funds for the development of quality pediatric care and for contributing to programs that provide social support and intervention for all children in Quebec.

Every year, Opération Enfant Soleil meets the needs of regional hospitals and organizations by providing more than 90 grants throughout the province of Quebec. In addition, Opération Enfant Soleil provides assistance and support to the large hospitals that treat children with very specialized needs.

Monies donated by Operation Enfant Soleil to paediatric care facilities and regional hospitals, permit the acquisition of advanced technology and equipment for children. During hospitalisation, children benefit from better quality care in an environment that is favourable to their recovery.

About Cote Racing

This summer, Cote will race car #3 in the Castrol Canadian Touring Car Championship (CCTCC) throughout the Montreal-Toronto corridor, supporting The Indy Toronto and the GP Trois-Rivières weekends as part of its seven race season. He'll also drive car #28 in the F1600 open-wheel series at his home track, the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, in support races of the F1 and NASCAR weekends.

Official websites:  www.operationenfantsoleil.ca and www.jccote.com 

Facebook Group: Opération Enfant Soleil and Cote Racing 

Twitter ID: Enfantsoleil and jccote

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Information:

Cote Racing | 514-463-2290 | info@coteracing.com

Opération Enfant Soleil | Anne Hudon | 418 683-3637, poste 102