When France played Super

In the 1980s, French tourism experienced a golden age under the leadership of Jean-Pierre Beltoise. The three major national firms have, at one time or another, thrown themselves into the fray with extravagant devices.

Published on 20/09/2021 à 17:00

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There's more to life than just single-seaters. However, the Circuit International Automobile des Remparts d'Angoulême, contested seven times between 1939 and 1955, established its notoriety on this type of vehicle. But at a time when inclusiveness is becoming more commonplace, the Charente organizers were keen to diversify their offering for this 49th edition which took place last weekend. Already planned for 2020, before Covid-19 took its toll, touring cars were therefore given the spotlight this year for the first time. Michel Loreille could very well have focused on older periods, but the track director, at the helm of the grids for more than three decades, wanted to celebrate this category through the most extreme regulations ever.