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Grand-Prix de l’Age d’Or 2014

Orbitlane — Mon, 14 Jul 2014 16:00:14 +0000

Grand-Prix de l’Age d’Or 2014 is the latest edition of the oldest historic car meeting in France. Created by Serge Pozzoli under the name of Coupes de l’Age d’Or before between 1964 and 1980. (This true car enthousiast and collector deserves an entire article for his own). This event has been held at three high-pedigree tracks for 50 years. First on the Rouen-les-Essarts circuit as support for the French F1 GP (Grand-Prix de l’Automobile Club de France). Then moved to the Autodrome de Linas-Montlhéry, before losing its homologation in 2004. Nowadays, organized on Burgundy’s short circuit (3.8 km) of Dijon-Prenois; being the theater of the battle between René Arnoux and Gilles Villeneuve at 1979 French GP.

Peter Auto comes back this year as the meeting organizer, attempting in the late 1980’s. But through years of international experience, this promoter gives it a new impetus. Let’s recall that it also organize events like the Tour Auto, Le Mans Classic, Spa Classic… No surprise Grand-Prix de l’Age d’Or 2014 attracts the owners and drivers of 300 from the world best racing cars. Spectators are welcomed to stroll around the paddock with temporary garages. A very authentic way to get plenty for your eyes and ears.

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Coupes de Printemps 2013

Orbitlane — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 22:59:05 +0000

Significant races are held at the Autodrome de Linas-Montlhéry since the twenties. The Coupes de Printemps 2013 are an opportunity to celebrate old glories. Either it be racing car or GT. Jack Brabham did win here in 1957 and Jim Russel in 1958. Between 1964 and 1966, Graham Hill, Jochen Rindt and Jackie Stewart came round the track. Another competition, the 1 000 km of Paris is still considered as the most influent race for the autodrome’s evolution with those following registered: Aston Martin, Ferrari (250 GTO, 330 P…), Ford (GT 40 and MK2), Lola, Maserati, Matra (630 to 660) and other Porsche (from 908 to 917).

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The Beginning

Orbitlane — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:59:14 +0000

Le Tour Auto 2012 comes alive again thanks to Patrick Peter. This retrospective version gathers every single ressource that was yet involved in its international fame. Our splendid Dino, as well as many other never-fading-beauties, can revive this bluntly high-end historic race after being exhibited in this landmark. Satisfying the condition to join as a 1951 to 1973 TDF’s participant car.

For this 21st edition, 300 participants of this Tour Auto 2012 start from Paris, 17th April at dawn. They reach Beaune that evening, Aix-les-Bains on 18th April, Clermont-Ferrand on 19th, Nimes on 20th and Nice the 21st, with special phases on racetracks at Dijon Prenois, Charade and Paul Ricard, completing about 1.800 kilometers.

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