 The participants included the Canadian driver Marc-Antoine Camirand (from Quebec) who, with his car in the colours of the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières, was present to pay tribute to the Formula One driver Gilles Villeneuve and to bring the electric GP to Trois-Rivières.The 2012 event received between 22,000 and 23,000 spectators, 10 to 15% more than in 2011.The 2013 event took place on 18, 19 and 20 May.