2018 SEASON

INTRODUCTION

A SEASON IN EIGHT EPISODES ...... page 2

EVENTS

6-8 APRIL - ESPIRITU DE MONTJUIC ...... page 3 Media contacts 23-28 APRIL - TOUR AUTO OPTIC 2OOO ...... page 4

18-20 MAY - SPA-CLASSIC ...... page 16 8-10 JUNE - GRAND PRIX DE L’AGE D’OR ...... page 18 Henri Suzeau 6-8 JULY - LE MANS CLASSIC ...... page 19 [email protected] 31 AUGUST-2 SEPTEMBER - DIX MILLE TOURS ...... page 21 +33 (0)6 11 87 05 05 26-28 OCTOBER - CLASSIC ...... page 22 9 FEBRUARY 2019 - RALLYE DES PIONNIERS...... page 23 Julien Hergault 7 JULY 2019 - CHANTILLY ARTS & ELEGANCE ...... page 25 [email protected] GRIDS by Peter Auto ...... page 26 +33 (0)6 25 77 85 34

CLASSIC ENDURANCE RACING ...... page 27

EURO F2 ...... page 28 RACING ...... page 29 HERITAGE TOURING CUP ...... page 30 PETER AUTO SIXTIES’ ENDURANCE ...... page 31 103, rue Lamarck THE GREATEST’S TROPHY ...... page 32 75018 Paris – 2.0L CUP ...... page 33 +33 (0)1 42 59 73 40 www.peterauto.peter.fr

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EIGHT EVENTS AND SOME NEWCOMERS! From Catalonia to Emilia-Romagna

The 2018 calendar of mouth-watering events includes a certain number of eagerly-awaited favourites like the 27th Tour Auto Optic 2ooo and the 9th Mans Classic, as well as several newcomers synonymous of the passion kept alive and freshly renewed with the ever-increasing public and participants at the Peter Auto rendezvous.

Peter Auto’s programme this year comprises eight events, five of which will host the eight Peter Auto Series: Classic Endurance Racing 1 & 2, Heritage Touring Cup, Sixties' Endurance, The Greatest’s Trophy, Group C Racing, Euro F2 Classic and the latest addition, the 2.0L Cup. The French organiser revisits its classic playing fields while proposing two newcomers: theEspίritu de Montjuïc 2018 and the Rallye des Légendes Richard Mille as well as a return to a circuit much loved by all the entrants, Imola.

THE CLASSICS

- Spa-Classic (18-20 May): created in 2011 on the drivers’ favourite circuit, the Belgian meeting has gradually expanded and today it is among the major European rendezvous for historic races. - Grand Prix de l’Age d’Or (8-10 June): Peter Auto starting organising this event again in 2014, and this blue-riband meeting in the world of historic racing has now recaptured its past glory. The drivers love its circuit that has been totally revamped; and the “art de vivre bourguignon” makes it a choice rendezvous. - The Dix Mille Tours (31st August-2nd September): the 9th staging of the Dix Mille Tours du Castellet is being held earlier than usual, and it will take full advantage of the summer weather reigning in Provence on a track that hosted the French Formula 1 Grand Prix a few weeks earlier.

THE BLUE-RIBAND EVENTS

- Tour Auto Optic 2ooo (23-28 April): the 27th staging of this event that played a role in boosting Peter Auto’s reputation will follow a route taking the entrants to the east of France and then on to the finish in Nice. - Le Mans Classic (6-8 July): the 9th running of this event now among the major meetings of its kind in Europe for historic that attracted a crowd of 120 000 spectators in 2016 will celebrate numerous anniversaries including ’s 70th!

COME-BACK

- Imola-Classic (26-28 October): next year marks a return for the drivers to the very popular Italian circuit that they already visited in 2012, 2013 and 2016. This meeting at the end of October will bring down the curtain on the season of the series by Peter Auto with a warm Italian flourish.

THE NEWCOMERS

- Espiritu de Montjuïc 2018 (6-8 April): the rendezvous at the beginning of April prepared by Peter Auto will kick off the season of the series by Peter Auto on Catalonian soil. What’s more it takes place on a track that was often the theatre of Formula 1 events, and our entrants were champing at the bit to have their first taste of it at the wheel of their historic racing cars. - Rallye des Légendes Richard Mille (11-15 september): Peter Auto’s latest ambition is to see the most beautiful wonders produced by the world’s motor industry roaring along French roads again in an exceptional rally, thus reinforcing its role in celebrating the ‘art de vivre à la Française’ with the backing of its faithful partner, Richard Mille. - 2.0L Cup: after Euro F2 Classic in 2017, Peter Auto is creating its 8th series this year. This single-make field is reserved for short-chassis 2-litre Porsche 911s complying with the pre-1966 FIA regulations. près que l’Euro F2 Classic en 2017, Peter Auto créé cette année une huitième série. Ce plateau monotype est réservé aux Porsche 911 2 litres châssis court conformes au règlement FIA pré-1966. www.peterauto.peter.fr PAGE 2

6 - 8 APRIL VIVA ESPANA

For the third year running Peter Auto’s season will kick off in Spain. After Jarama, the Mont Mélo circuit to the north of Barcelona has been chosen to host the Peter Auto grids.

The name of the event is a reference to the former Barcelona city circuit on the Montjuïc mountain where the the Spanish F1 Grand Prix was held from 1969 to 1975 in alternation with Jarama. Because of German driver ’s tragic accident in the 1975 Grand Prix, which caused five deaths among the spectators, the F1 ruling body decided never to allow another race to be held at Montjuïc. Thus, the Spanish round of the F1 world championship took place at Jarama until 1981 followed by the Jerez circuit up till 1990. The Mont Mélo circuit was built in 1991 to be used during the summer Olympics in 1992 that were being hosted by Barcelona. The start and finish of the cycling sprint race by teams took place on its long main straight. Above all Montmélo has been the theatre of 27 Spanish Grands Prix since 1991. The circuit has also become the main F1 test track because of its variety of straights and corners and its mild winter weather so all the drivers know it like the back of their hand! Since the start of the 1990s all the F1 world champions have won on this circuit (, , , , , Mika Häkkinen, Kimi Räikkönen, , Jenson Button, , Nico Rosberg and , the last to date), which will host the Peter Auto grids, excepting the new 2.0L Cup and the Modern Manufacturer Series, for

the first time. GRIDS by Peter Auto

 Classic Endurance Racing 1 - GT 1966-1974 & 1966-1971  Classic Endurance Racing 2 - GT 1975-1981 & Protos 1972-1981  Heritage Touring Cup - Touring Cars 1966-1984 Sixties’ Endurance - Sports Cars pre-63 & GTs pre-66  The Greatest’s Trophy - Pre-1966 exceptional models  Group C Racing - Protos 1982- 1993  Euro F2 Classic - Formula 2, Formula B and Formula Atlantic 1967-1978

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23 - 28 APRIL TOUR AUTO OPTIC 2ooo

The 27th Tour Auto Optic 2ooo will take place between 23rd and 28th April 2018. The day after the traditional exhibition in the Grand Palais in Paris, the participants will set out to discover the most beautiful roads in France. A 2000-km route, five stop-over towns, timed events on four circuits and 10 special stages on closed roads before the finish in Nice make up the Tour Auto programme.

Peter Auto makes it a principle to give entrants a completely revised route every year and once again it has selected a new itinerary across France. In keeping with tradition the 2018 Tour Auto Optic 2ooo will kick off with the cars on show to the general public in the Grand Palais on Monday 23rd April. The next day the entrants will leave the French capital at the crack of dawn and set out to discover the roads and landscapes of Bourgogne-Franche-Compte. On Wednesday they will head upwards towards the south to reach the Savoyard village of Megève. The field will then go back down to sea level to enjoy the delights of the Provencal region and its flagship cities, Avignon and Aix-en-Provence. Finally, on Saturday the participants will arrive on the Riviera and head on to Nice, the historic finish of the Tour Auto since its first staging. Please note that the unlike the last two events the night-time special stages will not be held this year.

Every year Peter Auto makes it a point of honour to highlight a manufacturer or a type of car that has been involved in the history of the Tour de France Automobile. In the 2018 Tour Auto, the spotlight will be focused on Italian models that are no longer produced many of which took part in the original event including , and Osca among the best known without forgetting , Lombardi, Moretti, , etc.

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Paris  Nice in 5 legs GRAND PALAIS PARIS (Scrutineering and administrative checks) Monday 23 April Open to the public (10:00 – 17:00) PARIS – BESANCON (450 km) Start from the Grand Palais (6:00-7:00) Tuesday 24 April Official start of the rally at Château de Courances (6:30-10:30)  1st leg 1 special stage + Circuit de Dijon-Prenois (13:00-17:30) End of the leg at Besançon - Parking Battant (17:00-22:00) BESANCON – MEGEVE (400 km) Wednesday 25 April 2 special stages + Circuit de Bresse (12:30-16:30)  2nd leg End of the leg at Megève - Le Palais (15:00-20:00) MEGEVE – AVIGNON (450 km) Thursday 26 April 2 special stages + Circuit de Lédenon (16:30-20:30)  3rd leg End of the leg at Avignon - Allées de l’Oulle (15:00-20:00) AVIGNON – AIX-EN-PROVENCE (350 km) Friday 27 Avril 2 special stages + Circuit (15:00-19:00)  4th leg End of the leg at Aix-en-Provence - Arena du Pays d’Aix (15:00-20:00) AIX-EN-PROVENCE – NICE (400 km) Saturday 28 April 3 special stages  5th leg Finish at Nice - Place Masséna (15:00-20:00)

TOTAL DISTANCE: 2050 km

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MONDAY 23th APRIL: LE TOUR AUTO OPTIC 2ooo ON SHOW IN THE GRAND PALAIS

The Grand Palais (photo), is a unique monument in the heart of Paris and one of its jewels. It was inaugurated for the Universal Exhibition in 1900, and its lavish architecture of stone, metal and glass has won the hearts of millions of visitors and many organisers. It was the theatre of the very first Salon de l’Automobile in 1901, which it continued to host up till 1961. This exceptional setting has also been used for a raft of other exhibitions to highlight “objets d’art,” fashion parades and collectors’ cars. More than 200 very rare vehicles with gleaming bodywork hiding finely-tuned engines will be on display on Monday to the public ready to set off the next day on the roads of France to reach the finish in Nice five days and more than 2000 km later.

 TUESDAY 24TH APRIL: PARISBESANCON (1 special stage + the Dijon-Prenois circuit)

At the first light of dawn the cars will leave the Grand Palais and head to the Château de Courances (photo) where the official start of the 2018 event will be given. This château is 47 km from Paris in the “Gâtinais français” and the Essonne department; it was built between 1622 and 1630 by Claude Gallard and has undergone numerous changes over the years. It was left derelict in the 19th century and was then fully restored starting in 1872 by Baron Samuel de Haber, a rich Swiss banker, who was looking for a large residence. Its park is considered to be one of the most beautiful in France and has been awarded the label “Jardin remarquable.” In the morning the drivers will tackle the first special stage on closed roads before going to the Dijon- Prenois circuit where they will have lunch and then do battle on the track for the first time. After this the field will set of for the east of France and the first leg (around 450 kilometres) will finish in Besançon (Doubs) on the edge of the Jura massif.

TH  WEDNESDAY 25 APRIL: BESANCON MEGEVE (2 special stages + the Bresse circuit)

The day after the first warm-up leg, the entrants in the Tour Auto Optic 2ooo will leave Besançon and head up into the mountains in the direction of Megève (photo). They will cover the 400-kilometre leg that includes three timed events, two special stages on closed roads and a race on the Besse circuit where they will have lunch. Their journey will then bring them to the heart of the Mont Blanc massif where they will stop in Megeve famous for its chic rustic chalets, its luxury hotels and its designer boutiques as well as its pedestrian town centre and medieval paved streets.

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 THURSDAY 26TH APRIL: COURCHEVEL AVIGNON (2 special stages + the Lédenon circuit)

A 450-km leg awaits the drivers on day 3. They will follow the directions in the road book to reach the first two special stages followed by a picnic break. In the afternoon the entrants in the Tour will arrive at the twisty, selective Lédenon circuit for a series of races. Then they will go to Avignon (photo) where they will stay the night. Known as the “cité des papes” because of the presence of popes there from 1309 to 1423, it is one of the few French towns that still has its ramparts, its historic centre consisting of the Papal palaces, the Episcopal ensemble, the Rocher des Doms and the famous Pont d’Avignon. Avignon has been classified as part of the UNESCO world heritage, and is also well known for its festival, which is a real cultural and artistic shop window for the town.

 FRIDAY 27TH APRIL: AVIGNONAIX-EN-PROVENCE (2 special stages + the Paul Ricard circuit)

The second-last day is another highlight with two selective special stages on closed roads during the day and the final circuit races of the 27th Tour Auto on the Paul Ricard circuit in the afternoon. Lunch will be served in the sumptuous setting of the Saint Maximin Royal Convent (photo). Located in the heart of Provence it’s the third most important tomb in the Christian religion. The Royal Convent and the Saint-Maximin Basilica make up the most beautiful Gothic edifice in the south east of France. It’s a blend of medieval architecture, arches and facades of the era and the ideal setting for an authentic Provencal lunch. The end of the day will see the cars following the last road section to Aix-en-Provence. Aix is noted for its fountains and art, and it is a marvellous expression of the Provencal “art de vivre” envied throughout the world. The town is intimately associated with the painter, Paul Cézanne, whose depictions of the Aix countryside are among the greatest works of impressionist art.

 SATURDAY 28TH APRIL: AIX-EN-PROVENCENICE (3 special stages)

The final leg of the 27th Tour Auto Optic 2ooo covers around 400 km and includes three specials stages on closed roads that will bring the crews to their final destination, Nice, where the finish and the last regrouping of the drivers will take place on the Place Messina, not for from the Promenade des Anglais associated with the historic finish of the Tour Auto.

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THE TOUR AUTO IN FIGURES

1951 - 1973 Period of eligibility for cars a model of which has taken part in the Tour de France Automobile 2050 The average distance in kilometers to be covered in the 27th Tour Auto Optic 2ooo

230 cars in the race + 100 service vehicles as well as 80 from the organisation

More than 800 people follow the rally including 140 involved in the organisation

More than 100 000 spectators along the route

More than 650 hotel rooms and 1700 meals par day

80 officials and 60 people from the organisation

21 nationalities from the five continents: France 60%, Great Britain 10%, Switzerland 8%, Germany 4%, Argentina 4%, Belgium 4%, USA 4%, rest of Europe 3%, rest of the world 3%.

More than 250 journalists and accredited photographers (Grand Palais and Tour Auto) representing some ten nationalities

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COMPETITION ENTRY LIST

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REGULARITY ENTRY LIST

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EXCEPTIONAL CARS

Like previous years the 27th Tour Auto Optic 2ooo will give ample space to rare and exceptional cars that have marked the history of this race, still the oldest organised today.

In the no. 1 spot is BMW (the official Tour Auto Optic 2ooo car partner) many of whose 507, 2002 TI and Turbo, 2800 CS, 3.0 CSL and CSi models will be at the start.

Ferrari too will enjoy a prominent place and several prestigious models are expected to take part in the event starting with the 1960 250 GT Berlinetta (chassis 2129 GT) entered by British driver, Adrian Beecroft, which won the 1960 Tour de France in the hands of Willy Mairesse and Georges Berger. Then there’s the 250 MM Berlinetta (chassis 0340MM) run by Argentinean Martin H. Sucari, winner of its category in the 1955 Giro di Sicilia. Also racing are 250 GT Lussos and Boanos, 275 GTBs, 365 GTB/4s and 308 Gr. IV Michelottos.

Every year Peter Auto makes it a point of honour to highlight a manufacturer or type of car that took part in the Tour de France Automobile. In 2018, vanished Italian makes (see pages 9-11) will be spotlighted. Among other spectacular cars are several Shelby Cobras, Ford GT40s, E-Type Jaguars, and a host of ranging from the pre A 356S to the 904 GTS as well as the 911 2.0Ls, 2.2Ls, 2.5 L STs (with the famous psychedelic livery), 2.7 RSs, 2.8 RSRs and 3.0 L RSRs plus 914/6s.

The Jaguar MK Is and MK IIs that triumphed in the touring car category in the event thanks to the skills of Hermano da Silva Ramos in 1959 and Bernard Consten in 1960, 1961, 1962 and 1963 will come under starter’s orders.

And last but not least among the other makes represented are AC, , Alpine, , Austin Healey, CG, Chevrolet, , , Ford, , Lotus, , Mercedes-Benz, MG, Mini, Morgan, Morris, Nash, NSU, Opel, Panhard, , Renault, Saab, Sunbeam, Triumph and Volvo, which will all be very popular with the crowds.

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VANISHED ITALIAN MAKES HONOURED

SIATA (Societa Italiana Auto Trasformazioni Accessori) is the second Italian constructor that no longer exists, which was at the start of the 1951 Tour de France. The model in question was the Daina, a GT Coupe with bodywork by Bertone, powered by a 1395 cc 4-cylinder Fiat engine. Driven by French husband-and-wife team Mr and Mrs Julien Clermont it retired. The 208 version with the 1996 cc V8 Fiat under the bonnet met the same fate in 1953. Siata was the brainchild of Giorgio Ambrosini, and it continued producing cars in up to 1970 and in Spain until 1973.

Another Italian constructor made a name for itself in the 1952 Tour de France thanks to its excellent results, O.S.C.A. (Officine Specializzate Costruzione Automobili), the make created by the Maserati brothers (Bindo, Ettore and Ernesto). Four cars were at the start including two MT4s driven by Armengaux-Chaix and Mr and Mrs Péron: they saw the finish in fourth and 12th places overall. The following year three MT4s were entered. Two retired but the survivor driven by Jacques Péron and Raymond Bertramnier won the sports in the event. Boosted by this success six Osca MT4s and a 2000 S were entered for the 1954 race including one for Louis Chiron who won several grands prix before and after WWII. Another was driven by Alfonso de Portago. They both retired while Péron-Bertramnier and Armengaud-Chaix came home in third and fourth places in the overall classification bringing the final participation of the make, which vanished in 1967, to an honourable end in the Tour de France Automobile.

AUTOBIANCHI, founded in 1955, raced in the event for the first time in 1971. The A111 entered by Schimpf-Levacher finished in an anonymous 42nd place overall. In 1976, the “Patou”-Douat A112 came home in 47e place overall. From 1977 to 1981, 13 more Autobianchi A112s entered for the Tour de France Auto and their best result was the 18th place scored by Brillat-Juillot in 1981. In 1992, production of the make ceased bringing the Autobianchi saga to an end.

In the meantime DE TOMASO (founded in in 1959 by from Argentina) also entered for the Tour de France Auto in 1973. Out of the three at the start only the car driven by Vinatier-Jaubert finished in sixth place overall. In 1976 and in 1997, two other Panteras were entered but failed to see the chequered flag.

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TWO CHAMPIONS CLOSE THE ROAD

Ari Vatanen won the title in 1981 in a Ford Escort RS 1800, the Paris-Dakar four times beginning with a T16 Grand Raid in 1987, and then a Mi16 in 1989 and 1990 and a Citroën ZX in 1991. In 1988 the Finnish driver also hit the headlines by setting a new record for the Pikes Peak hill climb in a Peugeot 405 T16 GR, a feat immortalised in the film Climb Dance. When Vatanen hung up his helmet he became involved in politics and was elected a member of the European parliament in 1999 and 2004. He is now a BMW ambassador and he will be the driver of the official road-closing car in the Tour Auto Optic 2ooo for the second year running.

François Chatriot, nicknamed Le Chat (The cat) who was one of the top drivers in the French Rally Championship in the 1980s winning the title on two occasions in 1989 and 1990 in a BMW M3, will drive the other road-closing car in the Tour Auto Optic 2ooo also for the third year on the bounce. He is no stranger to the event as he won it in 1986 in a Renault 5 Maxi Turbo, the last year in which the Tour de France Automobile was held! Chatriot has also shone in ice racing winning the Andros Trophy and the Chamonix 24 Hour race in 1995 in an Opel .

DRIVERS TO WATCH

Former professionals, team bosses, musicians, actors, TV hosts and starred chefs are among the drivers entered for the 27th Tour Auto Optic 2ooo. Michel Perrin, a famous co-driver who won the Tour de France Automobile in 1986 with François Chatriot as well as two French Rally titles and six Off-Road rally titles with Pierre Lartigue, and will again team up Nicolas Pagano in a 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV. American Robert Kaufmann, endurance racer and co-owner of a team in the United States, will be at the start in an ex-works Alpine A110, as will Didier Calmels (co-owner of the Signatech Alpine team, LM P2 World Endurance Champion in 2016). British team James Cottingham-Andrew Smith (Ford GT40 MK1), winner of the 2017 event, are putting their title up for grabs against their main rivals: Jean-Pierre Lajournade-Christophe Bouchet (Jaguar Type E) and Ludovic Caron (AC Cobra 289). Long-serving newsreader of the TF1 13:00 bulletin Jean-Pierre Pernaut is teaming up with his son Olivier in a 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT. Historic racing enthusiast and actor Alexandre Brasseur (a worthy heir to his father Claude and his grand- father Pierre), will again be taking part in a 1959 Jaguar Mk I shared with Pierre Le Gloahec-Henanff. Another Tour Auto Optic 2000 fan back again is starred chef Michel Rostang in a 1.6 L Lancia Fulvia HF Fanalone.

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LE TOUR WELCOMES THE PUBLIC

The 27th Tour Auto Optic 2ooo will follow the same format as the previous ones. The event has always made a point of being very close to its public along the route. In each of the stop-over towns enthusiasts can take their families into the paddocks to see the cars competing in the Tour and enjoy the on–the-spot entertainment.

The Grand Palais, inaugurated for the Exposition Universelle of 1900 Great Exhibition. It hosted the Paris Motor Show between 1901 and 1961. On display in the Grand Palais will be 230 cars taking part in the 27th event with their coachwork polished to a glossy sheen and their engines fine-tuned to perfection. They are ready to set off the following morning on the roads of France.

On Monday, April 23, from 10:00 to 17:00 on presentation of the official programme (€10)

The village, which is rebuilt and dismantled overnight in each stop-over town, attracts increasingly large crowds year after year. It is where the entertainment and activities put on by the Tour’s partners can be found starting with Optic 2000, which has been a faithful partner of the event since 2004 under the Lissac brand and since 2009 under the name Optic 2ooo. On all the legs of the Tour Auto, Optic 2ooo remains faithful to its values and highlights its professionalism by providing visual and auditory diagnoses. And Vicomte A. presents the new official clothing line.

• April 24 in Besançon (Parking Battant from 17:00 to 22:00) • April 25 in Megève (Le Palais from 17:00 to 22:00) • April 26 in Avignon (Allées de l’Oulle from 17:00 to 22:00) • April 27 in Aix-en-Provence (Arena du Pays d’Aix from 17:00 to 22:00) • April 28 in Nice (Place Masséna from 17:00 to 22:00)

Access to the Parc Fermés on presentation of the official programme (€10)

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The Mini Tour Optic 2000 hits the road for the seventh consecutive year from 24 to 28 April. Driven by its success during the past six years with more than 7 000 children attending the Mini Tour Optic 2000 allows children from 7 to 12 (size between 1.25 m and 1.60 m) to discover the driving-learning on board mini on a circuit set up for the occasion. The objective of this free animation is to educate children in a fun way on the importance of protecting their eyes and ears.

• April 24 in Besançon (Parking Battant from 15:00 to 20:00) • April 25 in Megève (Le Palais from 15:00 to 20:00) • April 26 in Avignon (Allées de l’Oulle from 15:00 to 20:00) • April 27 in Aix-en-Provence (Arena du Pays d’Aix from 15:00 to 20:00) • April 28 in Nice (Place Masséna from 15:00 to 20:00)

Information: www.minitour-optic2000.com

High-performance lubricants specialist Motul, Tour Auto Optic 2ooo’s faithful partner, has concocted a game that allows young and old to satisfy their hunger for racing. Sit in a real bucket seat, cling on to the steering wheel, mash the right- hand pedal and off you go on a circuit driving miniature radio-controlled racing cars!

The public will enjoy free access (except Paul Ricard; €10) to the timed events on the circuits where they can see three hours of on-track spectacle with 5 grids (competition and regularity).

• April 24: Circuit Dijon-Prenois (from 13:00 to 17:30) • April 25: Circuit de Bresse (from 12:30 to 16:30) • April 26: Circuit de Ledenon (from 16:30 to 20:30) • April 27: (from 15:00 to 19:00)

Free access to the circuits (except Paul Ricard: 10€)

Special Stage maps are published on Facebook at 17:00, on the eve of each day they take place

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18-20 MAY ON THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CIRCUIT IN THE WORLD!

Spa-Classic, created in 2011, has gone from strength to strength and today it is among the major European events for historic cars. In 2017, the 7th Spa-Classic fulfilled all its promises setting new records for spectators, more than 20 000.

The renowned Spa-Francorchamps circuit follows the up-and-down contours of the Ardennes foothills, and is considered by the drivers as one of the most beautiful in the world. The names of its corners go hand in hand with so many famous no-holds-barred battles and their history calls to mind a saga of glory and victories. The legendary unpredictable weather is part of a decor and an ambience unlike any other for an exceptional event that has made an impact on the international scene, gained experience and has now come of age. The sound of the cars as they plunge down into Eau Rouge and then roar up the Raidillon revives memories of heroes and machines of a bygone age. To pay homage to this temple of endurance, which hosts the famous Spa-Francorchamps 24 Hours for Touring Cars, Peter Auto created the Heritage Touring Cup for the 2013 event. Since then it has attracted more and more entrants that showcase the history of this branch of motor sport. In 2018, the Heritage Touring Cup will again be one of the star grids at Spa-Classic. It will be joined by seven other Peter Auto grids including the latest addition, 2.0L Cup, plus a guest grid, Global Endurance Legends (demonstration). The ultimate accolade is conferred on the event by the reunion of the historic clubs for makes whose numbers increase every year and the different forms of entertainment and activities.

The Heritage Touring Cup tops the bill for the fifth year running and will provide one of the weekend’s highlights. In the same way that Le Mans is the temple of endurance racing for prototypes and grand touring cars, Spa-Francorchamps has been the centre of touring car racing since its early day with the pinnacle being its famous 24-Hour event, the favourite playing field of the majority of manufacturers and some of the best-known drivers in the world.

During this long period of touring car racing a number of manufacturers won with their flagship makes. BMW was one of the most faithful entrants: over three decades the Bavarian manufacturer raced a whole string of models ranging from the T1 800 Ti in the 60s to the famous M3 in the 90s. The Munich make holds the record for the number of victories (21) in the Spa-Francorchamps 24 Hours. It had several rivals over its reign and was beaten by the Alfa Romeo GTAs and GTVs, Mercedes-Benz 300 SEs, Ford Mustangs and the Capri RSs, Porsche 911s, Mazda RX-7s and Jaguar XJSs.

by Peter Auto  Classic Endurance Racing 1 - GT 1966-1974 & Protos 1966-1971  Classic Endurance Racing 2 - GT 1975-1981 & Protos 1972-1981  Heritage Touring Cup - Touring Cars 1966-1984 Sixties’ Endurance - Sports Cars pre-63 & GTs pre-66  The Greatest’s Trophy - Pre-1966 exceptional models  Group C Racing - Protos 1982- 1993  Euro F2 Classic - Formula 2, Formula B and Formula Atlantic 1967-1978  2.0L Cup - Porsche 911 2-litre short chassis with FIA pre-66 regulations.

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18-20 MAY

Global Endurance Legends: Global Endurance Legends, a newcomer to the 2018 Spa-Classic, will put on three 40-minute demonstrations. The field consists of GTs (Mercedes-Benz CLK GTRs, Porsche GT1s, McLaren F1 GTRs, Panoz GT1s, Ferrari F40s, S7s, Corvette C5s & C6s, Chrysler Viper GTS-Rs, Venturi 600 LMs, etc.) that raced in the most famous endurance events between 1990 and 2000. Global Endurance Legends is a club that’s open to GTs and sports prototypes from the period 1990 – 2000. It takes part in the major historic race meetings, and organises events for its members on iconic circuits and for the promotion of its activities via the media and social networks. Its aim is to give owners the opportunity to get the most out of their cars in a high-quality environment in high-class cars.

Once again a large number of car clubs is expected. After around 1500 owners at the previous events, this year’s aim is to attract even more collector cars. They will have seven 25-minute runs during the weekend to enable them to enjoy and take full advantage of the fabulous Francorchamps track.

The Exhibitors’ Village will again be installed in the heart of the paddock near Eau Rouge confirming its increase in size in the previous events. It will provide artists, clothing manufacturers, bookshops and other boutiques with an environment in which to display their wares to a crowd of enthusiasts. To keep the families happy Spa-Classic will put on numerous forms of entertainment adapted to all ages, apprenticeship and giving youngsters their first taste of driving, slot racing, etc. All this will take place in a festive ambiance with music provided by an itinerant orchestra.

(log on the website)

Friday Saturday Sunday 3 days PRE-SALE € 25 € 20 € 35

ON THE SPOT € 15 * € 30 € 25 € 40 VIP € 290 € 290 € 415**

*Tickets for Friday can only be bought at the circuit. **Closed on Friday. Access: open to the public Friday 18, Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 May 2018. All tickets give access to the general enclosures, paddocks and grandstands. The weekend tickets are valid for 3 days including Friday. Suitable dress is required at all times inside the circuit. Children: free access for under 12 year olds accompanied by an adult. Car parks: car parks near the entrances for the 3 days. Price is 5 euros per day.

www.spa-classic.com

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9-11 JUNE

THE OLDEST EVENT REVIVED

The Grand Prix de l’Age d’Or is the oldest historic event for racing cars on the calendar and in June it will celebrate its 54th anniversary and its 14th on the famous Dijon-Prenois circuit, which has been given a major revamp. Thus for the last half-century this great classic has survived and its name is now one of the best-know in Europe. In addition, since 2014 the Grand Prix de l’Age d’Or is back in the hands of its former promoter, Peter Auto, whose aim is to apply the experience it has acquired in its benchmark events like Le Mans Classic to the Dijon meeting to which it will bring its numerous grids joined by hand-picked guest series. The 2017 event confirmed the success of this new format with an attendance of 15 000 spectators. This year Peter Auto will bring along seven grids to delight the public plus a newcomer, the 2.0L Cup, and the guest grids, the Legend Trophy and Global Endurance Legends. The makes clubs, other privileged players in events organised by Peter Auto, brought together many collectors and fans who could, if they so wished, enjoy sessions reserved for them to lap the track at the wheel of their own cars. All the paddocks were open to the public enabling them to see cars and drivers up close. In addition, numerous stands sold scale models, books, accessories and motor car souvenirs of all kinds rounding off the wide range of attractions on offer at the Grand Prix de l’Age d’Or.

by Peter Auto

 Classic Endurance Racing 1 - GT 1966-1974 & Protos 1966-1971  Classic Endurance Racing 2 - GT 1975-1981 & Protos 1972-1981  Euro F2 Classic - Formula 2, Formula B and Formula Atlantic 1967-1978  Heritage Touring Cup - Touring Cars 1966-1984  Sixties’ Endurance - Sports Cars pre-63 & GTs pre-66  The Greatest’s Trophy - Pre-1966 exceptional models  2.0L Cup - Porsche 911 2-litre short chassis with FIA pre-66 regulations.

 Legend Trophy – Pre-war grand prix and sports cars This grid brings together single-seaters and sports car that wrote the legends of the 1930s. From the beginning Delages, and ERAs left their mark. The French cars combined speed and agility while their English challengers were noted for their speed and raw aggression. This period also saw the rise of Italian makes like Maserati and Alfa Romeo and the redoubtable BMW 328s.

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9-11 JUNE

Global Endurance Legends Global Endurance Legends, a newcomer to the 2018 Grand Prix de l’Age d’Or, will put on three 40-minute demonstrations. The field consists of GTs (Mercedes-Benz CLK GTRs, Porsche GT1s, McLaren F1 GTRs, Panoz GT1s, Ferrari F40s, Saleen S7s, Corvette C5s & C6s, Chrysler Viper GTS-Rs, Venturi 600 LMs, etc.) that raced in the most famous endurance events between 1990 and 2000. Global Endurance Legends is a club that’s open to GTs and sports prototypes from the period 1990 – 2000. It takes part in the major historic race meetings, and organises events for its members on iconic circuits and for the promotion of its activities via the media and social networks. Its aim is to give owners the opportunity to get the most out of their cars in a high-quality environment in high-class cars.

The amazing diversity of the clubs and a convivial ambience in a dedicated space, two ingredients dear to Patrick Peter’s heart, will be present at the Grand Prix de l’Age d’Or. Thus, the owners and clubs who attended the previous runnings will rub shoulders with the faithful followers of Peter Auto events. In other words, a wide range of vehicles covering an extended period of car production. Their owners can also take part in the nine 20-minute track sessions held from Friday until Sunday to discover the fabulous Dijon-Prenois circuit.

(log on the website)

Vendredi Samedi Dimanche 3 jours PRE-SALE € 13 € 13 € 13 € 20 ON THE SPOT € 15 € 15 € 15 € 25

Children: access is free for children under 12 years of age accompanied by an adult.

www.grandprixdelagedor.com

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THE PAST BELONGS TO US!

The Le Mans 24-Hours race writes history and Le Mans Classic tells the story! In 2018 Le Mans Classic will be staged for the ninth time as it is held on a biennial basis. The event created by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest and Peter Auto almost 20 years ago has become a red-letter date in the world of the motor car. Rendezvous after rendezvous this fantastic retrospective has conquered the public, the entrants, the makes clubs, guardians of our marvellous automotive heritage, as well as exhibitors who flock to the circuit in increasingly large numbers. In 2016 there were 123 000 spectators, 600 cars on the track and 8500 cars brought along by the clubs. So what more is needed to confirm the growing success of this meeting the second biggest motoring event in France in terms of spectator attendance?

 Grid 1 (1923 – 1939) Bentley Blower, Delahaye 135 S, Mercedes SSK…  Grid 2 (1949 – 1956) Jaguar Type D, Maserati 250 S, Porsche 550…  Grid 3 (1957 – 1961) Ferrari 250 GT, Maserati Birdcage, Lotus XV…  Grid 4 (1962 – 1965) Ford GT 40, Ferrari 250 LM, Porsche 904…  Grid 5 (1966 – 1971) Porsche 917, Ferrari 512 S, Howmet TX…  Grid 6 (1972 – 1981) Inaltera, Gulf Mirage Gr7, BMW M1...  Group C Racing (1982 – 1993) Peugeot 905, Jaguar XJR-9, Porsche 962…  Porsche Classic Race Le Mans - from the 356 (1952) to the 911 2.8 RSR (1973)  Jaguar Classic Challenge - pre-1966 racing cars: XK, Type-D, Mk1…

Global Endurance Legends - GT and Prototypes from 1990 to 2010. Clubs Little Big Mans - one hundred cars driven by aspiring drivers between 7 and 12 years old

8500 collection cars on the circuit Daemon drome Le Mans Heritage Club Vintage garage by Motul & Dunlop Porsche 70's era camping Alpine exhibition Vintage Gas station Drive-In: outdoor cinema Vintage Police station Area "games for everybody” Vente aux enchères Artcurial Beauty salon, manicure and Tailor Vintage Music Concerts

General admission: Friday (€ 24), Sunday (€ 38) or 3 days (€ 55) Supplement: paddocks (€ 39), grandstand (€ 40), parking (€ 18)

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31 AUGUST - 2 SEPTEMBER A SUNNY RESTART!

The Dix Mille Tours event traditionally brings down the curtain on the season of historic races organised by Peter Auto. This year, however, it will be held during the summer during the last weekend in August so high temperatures can be expected, and will again welcome the public and entrants in the most beautiful setting, the Paul Ricard circuit. A few weeks earlier this track hosted the return of the to the Formula 1 calendar, and it will welcome the nine grids topping the bill for the ninth staging of the Dix Mille Tours du Castellet that attracts more than 300 historic racing cars.

by Peter Auto  Classic Endurance Racing 1 - GT 1966-1974 & Protos 1966-1971  Classic Endurance Racing 2 - GT 1975-1981 & Protos 1972-1981  Euro F2 Classic - Formula 2, Formula B and Formula Atlantic 1967-1978  Group C Racing - Protos 1982 - 1993  Heritage Touring Cup - Touring Cars 1966-1984  Sixties’ Endurance - Sports Cars pre-63 & GTs pre-66  The Greates’s Trophy - Pre-1966 exceptional models  2.0L Cup - Porsche 911 2-litre short chassis with FIA pre-66 regulations

Global Endurance Legends Global Endurance Legends, a newcomer to the 2018 Dix Mille Tours, will put on three 40-minute demonstrations. The field consists of GTs (Mercedes-Benz CLK GTRs, Porsche GT1s, McLaren F1 GTRs, Panoz GT1s, Ferrari F40s, Saleen S7s, Corvette C5s & C6s, Chrysler Viper GTS-Rs, Venturi 600 LMs, etc.) that raced in the most famous endurance events between 1990 and 2000. Global Endurance Legends is a club that’s open to GTs and sports prototypes from the period 1990 – 2000. It takes part in the major historic race meetings, and organises events for its members on iconic circuits and for the promotion of its activities via the media and social networks. Its aim is to give owners the opportunity to get the most out of their cars in a high-quality environment in high-class cars.

Since 2010 the Dix Mille Tours event has become the biggest rendezvous in the south of France. It provides a privileged zone for collectors and clubs which expands year after year. Almost 1 000 collector cars are expected and they will be able to take to the track for a few runs of two types, amateurs or experienced drivers. And finally, the Exhibitors’ Village in the heart of the paddock is the ideal place for the family to share these moments of excitement.

Paying access to the paddock. Free for under 16 year olds accompanied by an adult.

Friday Saturday Sunday PRE-SALE - 10 € 10 € ON THE SPOT - 15 € 15 €

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26-28 OCTOBER IMOLA TO FINISH IN A BLAZE OF GLORY!

A motor race in Italy always triggers very special emotions. It is the country of the most beautiful sports cars – Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, , Lancia and Maserati – real jewels in the collective imagination and home to legendary circuits like Monza, Imola and Mugello, which have been the theatre of some of the greatest battles fought between racing cars. Italy, the cradle of a certain art de vivre and a cultural heritage stretching back hundreds of years, is a must on the Peter Auto calendar. After the first two Imola Classics in 2012, 2013 and 2016, Peter Auto and its grids will return on the famous Enzo & Dino Autodromo between 26- 28 October.

The was inaugurated in 1953 and organised its first car race the following year. Not until 1963 did the first Formula 1 race (non-championship event) take place there. Imola had to wait another 17 years to host its first . Between 1981 and 2006, 26 grands prix took place there under the name, seven of which were won by Michael Schumacher, a record.

Imola is one of the few circuits in Europe on which the cars travel in an anti-clockwise direction. In October, five Peter Auto grids, to which another one will be invited, will provide exciting on-track action there.

by Peter Auto

 Classic Endurance Racing 1 - GT 1966-1974 & Protos 1966-1971  Classic Endurance Racing 2 - GT 1975-1981 & Protos 1972-1981  Euro F2 Classic - Formula 2, Formula B and Formula Atlantic 1967-1978  Group C Racing - Protos 1982 - 1993  Heritage Touring Cup - Touring Cars 1966-1984  Sixties’ Endurance - Sports Cars pre-63 & GTs pre-66  The Greatest’s Trophy - Pre-1966 exceptional models

www.imola-classic.com

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9TH FEBRUARY 2019 1ST STAGING OF THE RALLYE DES PIONNIERS

On 9th February 2019 Peter Auto will bring back to life the early days of the first motor car races with the 1st Rallye des Pionniers reserved for pre-1919 historic cars. They will depart from Paris. It’s time to begin practising winding the starting handles!

France was where the first working automobile, Cugnot’s steam wagon invented in 1769 by the eponymous engineer, saw the light of day. Then followed the development of the motor car industry in the second half of the 19th century so it can boast of having been an innovative nation in this field. Inventors vied with one another in terms of ingenuity and daring as they exploited the opportunities offered by the amazing progress of science and technology. Some believed in steam, others in the internal combustion engine. Their names were Edouard Delmare-Deboutville, the father of the first internal combustion engine, Amédée Bollée, Léon Serpollet and the De Dion-Bouton et Trépardoux mechanical construction company whose research into steam engines a few years earlier had found numerous applications. From inventors of genius like the Marquis Albert de Dion, Emile Lévassor and Serpollet to industrialists like André Citroën and Louis Renault and daredevils, who in 1899 broke the 100 km/h barrier, plus artists like Ettore Bugatti, the early days of the adventure of the motor car was a really French saga.

Thus, at the end of the 19th century the number of cars circulating on French territory had increased to 350 compared to only 75 in Germany and 80 in the United States. In 1900, France became the no. 1 car manufacturer in the world with almost 50% of the total production. This era also saw the creation of the first races like Paris-Rouen in 1894. Then came the Paris-Bordeaux event in 1895 considered as the first major motor race in history due to its distance of 1178 km. From year to year more and more events started from the capital with increasingly long distances to be covered outside French borders: Paris--Paris (1896), Paris-Dieppe and Paris-Trouville (1897), Paris-Amsterdam-Paris (1898), Paris-Berlin (1901), Paris-Vienne (1902), Paris-Madrid (1903), etc.

Up till now this story of the French motor car pioneers before WWI has not been given the recognition or celebration it deserves. Peter Auto, which has built its renown with international motor car events like Le Mans Classic, the Tour Auto Optic 2ooo and Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille, has decided to highlight this era and pay homage to it by organising the first Rallye des Pionniers in February 2019. This commemoration of the great races of the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries will be reserved for cars built before 1919, as Peter Auto wishes to underline the merit of collectors who look after and breathe new life into these cars that are over 100 years old and witnesses of a unique historical and industrial heritage.

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This rally will be held on Saturday 9th February during the final weekend of the Retromobile Show reckoned to be the greatest “salon” in the world dedicated to collector cars and an unmissable rendezvous for the major collectors, some of whom will be at the start of the Rallye des Pionniers. On the programme is an itinerary of around 100 km starting from Paris and finishing in a town whose name will be announced at a later date. The itinerary will be the same every year and the event will be organised as a run without any notion of competition. However, each entrant will be obliged to meet an average speed that will be defined and sent out to him/her before the start. The wintry ambiance, favourable to the legendary fur-lined coats, will probably add extra difficulties for the participants whose aim will be to see the finishing line in this rally despite the unexpected mechanical glitches from another era that may arise.

Like the British who are proud of their famous yearly London to Brighton Rally, the French can now pay tribute to a heritage and a history of which they were the pioneers!

------PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME ------

Friday 8th February

- Administrative checks and scrutineering in Paris - Cocktail dinner for the participants (place to be announced)

Saturday 9th February

- A Staggered starts from 08:00 onwards taking into account the year and power of the vehicle (10 cars every two minutes) - Arrival of the first cars in the town hosting the finish - Official evening

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SUNDAY, JULY 7, 2019 CHANTILLY ARTS & ELEGANCE RICHARD MILLE MOVES TO THE SUMMER

Faced with the complexity of organising an event of this scale at the beginning of September (start of school, other major rendezvous, etc.) Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille will now take place in July in odd-numbered years alternately with Le Mans Classic.

While the 4th Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille again met with unanimous success among the participants and the public (the spectator attendance registered a 20% increase compared to 2016, reaching a total of 16 300 visitors), Peter Auto and Richard Mille have decided to change its date. The event will now take place in July in odd-numbered years alternately with Le Mans Classic. Thus, the event’s organisation and development will enjoy optimal conditions to achieve an even more successful concours, which will be all the more eagerly awaited by collectors and visitors alike.

So the next staging will take place in Chantilly on Sunday 7th July 2019

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PETER AUTO GRIDS

Since the early 2000s Peter Auto has created grids devoted to the different periods of the history of motor sport and to different racing cars: GT, Sports, Prototype, Touring cars and

Single seater that have marked the history of racing.

Thanks to the name that Peter Auto has built up since its creation and the expertise of its teams, the company has acquired a reputation of being able to assemble the richest and biggest grids of historic cars for which it organises races at its

European events.

After integrating Euro F2 Classic into its meetings, Peter Auto has created a new class, 2.0L Cup, so the Parisian organiser can now offer height grids!

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In 2018, C.E.R will celebrate its 15th season. The races in which the drivers and their cars have revived the great days of endurance have enjoyed fantastic success throughout Europe and created one of the most important and attractive series of historic events. What’s more it was awarded the Race Series of the Year Prize at the International Historic Motoring Awards in 2015.

This year the entrants in Classic Endurance Racing will again visit some of the most emblematic circuits in the six rendezvous scheduled between April and October.

Since 2004 Classic Endurance Racing has been THE retrospective of endurance races held between 1966 and 1981, an era when this branch of the sport topped the bill in world motor racing. It was the glorious era of the Ford GT40s, Porsche 910s and 917s, 512Ss and Ms, BMW M1s, etc. driven by , Gérard and Derek Bell among others, whose playing fields were not limited to the legendary Le Mans 24 Hours: they also raced on the most famous European circuits in the context of the Sports Car World Championship. Classic Endurance Racing is much more than a simple historic commemoration. With grids of 50 cars and drivers determined to pay homage to the glorious past of their vehicles, the on-track spectacle is quite simply awesome!

In 2018, the Classic Endurance Racing will be part of five Peter Auto meetings: Espiritu de Montjuïc (6-8 April), Spa-Classic (18-20 May), Grand Prix de l’Age d’Or (8-10 June), Dix Mille Tours (31 August-2 September), Imola-Classic (26-28 October).

To meet the increasing demand the field will be split into two at all the Peter Auto events:

CER 1: GT 1966/1974 & Prototypes 1966/1971 - CER 2: GT 1975/1981 & Prototypes 1972/1981

Track time slots: Free Practice ...... 1 x 00:30 Qualifications ...... 2 x 00:45 Race ...... 1 x 01:00

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Peter Auto has created the Formula 2 Challenge for the 2017 season. It is the first single-seater series organised by Peter Auto. It is open to Formula 2 cars that made the reputation of the European Championship between 1967 and 1978. At the time F2 was considered as the key to the door of Formula 1, and over a decade it trained drivers who left their mark on the history of motor racing.

Between 1967 and 1978 the champions were: Jacky Ickx, Jean-Pierre Beltoise, Johnny Servoz-Gavin, , , , Jean-Pierre Jarier, , , Jean- Pierre Jabouille, René Arnoux and Bruno Giacomelli. In addition, a large number of chassis constructors did battle in the formula: Alpine, , Chevron, Ferrari, Lola, Lotus, March, Martini, Matra, McLaren, , Ralt, and . As proof that Formula 2 wasn’t just a promotional formula and that its overall level of competitiveness was extremely high, some of the F1 aces of the time raced in selected events.

In 2018, the Euro F2 Classic will be part of five Peter Auto meetings: Espiritu de Montjuïc (6-8 April), Spa- Classic (18-20 May), Grand Prix de l’Age d’Or (8-10 June), Dix Mille Tours (31 August-2 September), Imola- Classic (26-28 October).

Track time slots: Free Practice ...... 1 x 00:20 Qualifications...... 1 x 00:20 Races ...... 2 x 00:25

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Group C Racing came under the Peter Auto banner in 2016. The Group C regulations, in force between 1982 and 1994, led to the production of legendary cars that wrote some of the most glorious pages in the history of the Le Mans 24 Hours and the Sports Car World Endurance Championship.

Early on, the Porsche 956s dominated despite stiff opposition from the Lancia LC2s, and then in 962 configuration came up against much tougher rivals with the arrival of Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, , Nissan and Mazda. Alongside the major manufacturers small constructors like Cougar, , Rondeau, Spice and WM could still pull off the odd coup thanks to an intelligent interpretation of the regulations based on strict fuel consumption restrictions. Group C was abandoned in the early 90s after a brief cohabitation with the Sport 3.5s (Peugeot 905, Jaguar XJR-14, Toyota TS010, etc), but that era is still considered as the Golden Age of endurance racing by the majority of specialists of this branch of motor sport.

The Group Cs are modern looking with their fighter pilot-like cockpits, doors in elytron and their huge rear wings, and they still exert an incredible fascination on all generations of fans with performances that are close to those of the current crop of LM P prototypes as their top speed is way north of 300 km/h!

In 2018, the Group C Racing will be part of five Peter Auto meetings: Espiritu de Montjuïc (6-8 April), Spa- Classic (18-20 May), Le Mans Classic (6-8 July), Dix Mille Tours (31 August-2 September), Imola-Classic (26- 28 October).

Track time slots: Qualifications...... 2 x 00:45 Races ...... 2 x 00:45

Le Mans Classic : Qualifications...... 2 x 00:40 Race ...... 1 x 00:43

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The Heritage Touring Cup, the star of the 2013 meeting, was the result of the success of the Spa touring car endurance race which, with Sixties’ Endurance, formed the backbone of the Spa-Classic endurance event. Since then the Heritage Touring Cup has gone from strength to strength among the owners and drivers of these saloons, which provided excitement in the halcyon era of the European Touring Car Championship (ETCC) between 1966 and 1984. The pinnacle of the season was the Spa- Francorchamps 24 Hours which became the favourite playing field of the majority of the best-known manufacturers and drivers.

During this long era of touring car racing, a number of manufacturers won the event with their flagship makes. BMW was one of the most loyal participants as over three decades the Bavarian manufacturer entered a whole string of models ranging from the T1800 Ti in the 60s to the famous M3 in the 90s. It holds the record for the number of victories (21) in the Spa-Francorchamps 24 Hours. The cars from Munich had several rivals over their long reign and were beaten by the Alfa Romeo GTAs and GTVs, Mercedes-Benz 300 SEs, Ford Mustangs and Capri RSs, Porsche 911s, Mazda RX-7s and Jaguar XJSs.

Thanks to the success of the first event at Spa Peter Auto was determined to revive this glorious era of the European Touring Car Championship, and has given the Heritage Touring Cup a well-deserved choice slot on its programme of events.

In 2018, the Heritage Touring Cup will be part of five Peter Auto meetings: Espiritu de Montjuïc (6-8 April), Spa-Classic (18-20 May), Grand Prix de l’Age d’Or (8-10 June), Dix Mille Tours (31 August-2 September), Imola-Classic (26-28 October).

Track time slots: Free Practice ...... 1 x 00:30 Qualifications ...... 1 x 00:40 Race ...... 1 x 00:60

Spa-Classic: Daytime Free Practice .... 1 x 00:40 Daytime Qualification ...... 1 x 00:40 Day Race ...... 1 x 00:60 Nighttime Free Practice .. 1 x 00:30 Night Race ...... 1 x 00:60

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The ninth season of Sixties’ Endurance racing will be celebrated in 2018. Since its debut at the Dix Mille Tours on the Paul Ricard circuit in 2010, this grid has attracted a large following among spectators thanks to its all-encompassing quality field consisting of the top pre-63 sports cars and pre-66 GTs that raced in the world endurance championship of the epoch.

On the track are cars, whose names AC Cobra, Ferrari 250 GT, Lotus 15, Jaguar E-Type, etc. still echo in the memories of fans of this era of endurance racing which, at the time, was the top branch of motor sport.

The above are part of a long list of cars that continue to bewitch the public by their shapes and the noise of their exhausts that hark back to another era. This diversity, which today’s public really appreciates, gave an in-depth richness to the world championship of the time. During these 2-hour long races the pre-66 sports and GT cars revive the battles of that bygone epoch.

A Peter Auto innovation: a classification based on an Index of Performance which, in addition to the scratch classification, gives an advantage to the small capacity cars and the oldest warriors faced with their more powerful and more modern rivals like the very quick AC Cobras that have racking up victories on many circuits.

In 2018, the Sixties’ Endurance will be part of five Peter Auto meetings: Espiritu de Montjuïc (6-8 April), Spa- Classic (18-20 May), Grand Prix de l’Age d’Or (8-10 June), Dix Mille Tours (31 August-2 September), Imola- Classic (26-28 October).

Temps de piste : Essais Libres ...... 1 x 40' Qualifications ...... 1 x 40' Course ...... 1 x 120’

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Since 2015, Peter Auto has sought to make the Trofeo Nastro Rosso a more attractive proposition, so it decided to accept some beautiful models built by other famous makes (Aston Martin DB4 GTs, Mercedes-Benz 300 SLs, Porsche 550s). Given this increase in diversity the grid, originally created for prestigious Italian makes, needed a name change. Henceforth, it will be known as The Greatest’s Trophy, and in 2018 it will be open to the exceptional cars that marked the major endurance events of the 50s and 60s.

The Trofeo Nastro Rosso was launched by Peter Auto in 2010 in the wake of the Shell Ferrari Maserati Challenge held between 1997 and 2009, which saw the most exceptional Ferraris and competing against each other in circuit races. The company entrusted Peter Auto with the running of the series from 1999 to 2001, a period that undoubtedly remains the best years of this event on which the curtain fell in 2009 bringing to an end a unique opportunity for spectators to watch these exceptional races.

Peter Auto called on its rich experience and knowhow acquired in historic races and launched the Trofeo Nastro Rosso with the aim of assembling a field in the same spirit, but also open to pre-66 Sports and GT cars built by other Italian makes like Alfa Romeo, Abarth, Bizzarini, , Lancia, Osca, Stanguellini, etc.

Of course, it should not be forgotten that Peter Auto is well aware of the fact that some of these cars are now extremely valuable, and their owners are quite rightly reluctant to enter them in historic events to compete against other cars. Thus, it applies rules based on sporting ethics and strict respect of the cars taking part in this championship to guarantee that risks are reduced to the absolute minimum. As respect and fair-play are now the key words for these gentlemen racers taking part in the new Greatest’s Trophy, the latter will provide a rare opportunity to see once more on the track icons of the golden age of the greatest makes, including many models that have been produced in limited numbers so their value has continued to increase over the past few decades.

In 2018, the Greatest’s Trophy will take to the track in five Peter Auto meetings: Espίritu de Montjuïc (6-8 April), Spa-Classic (18-20 May), Grand Prix de l’Age d’Or (8-10 June), Dix Mille Tours (31st August - 2 September) and Imola-Classic (26-28 October).

Track time slots: Free Practice ...... 1 x 00:40 Qualifications ...... 1 x 00:40 Race ...... 2 x 00:35

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After the creation of Euro F2 Classic in 2017 and the takeover of Group C Racing in 2016, Peter Auto is continuing to enlarge and develop its grid offer in historic racing by introducing The 2.0L Cup in 2018.

This single-make grid will be reserved for 2-litre short chassis early Porsche 911s prepared in accordance with FIA pre-66 regulations. The 2.0L Cup will be part of three Peter Auto meetings in 2018: Spa Classic (18- 20 May), Grand Prix de l’Age d’Or (8-10 June) and the Dix Mille Tours (31st August-2nd September). At these events, drivers in The 2.0L Cup will have a 30-minute free practice session, 30-minutes’ qualifying and a 1h.30m race.

The 2.0L Cup has been created in association with Britons Lee Maxted-Page (Porsche Classic & Racing specialist) and James Turner (Director of the 2L Racing Group). It is expected to attract around 40 cars and the aim is to see the make’s former drivers at the wheel of some of these.

The 2.0L Cup becomes the eighth Peter Auto series rounding out an already impressive list comprising Classic Endurance Series 1 & 2, Sixties’ Endurance, Trofeo Nastro Rosso, Heritage Touring Cup, Group C Racing and Euro F2 Classic.

Track time slots: Free Practice ...... 1 x 00:30 Qualifications ...... 1 x 00:30 Race ...... 1 x 01:30

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