Pescarolo: “Operation 2011”

Henri Pescarolo, this year, will be present at Le Mans. But at the Eurosport microphone, not on the pit wall and in a sporting role. Very marked by the absence of Pescarolo Sport for the 78th edition of the 24 Hours, the record holder for participations in this legendary race wants to return in 2011. To do this, he is launching a site, pescarolo2011.com, intended to collect all messages of support, advice, criticism from endurance enthusiasts.

« 2010 will be the first time in 44 years that I will not be an actor in 24 Hours of Le Mans ! », confides Henri Pescarolo. “ 33 times at the start as a driver and 4 times winner, 10 years at the head of the Pescarolo Sport team, and 3 times on the podium. Is this the end of this long story? 2010 without the green noses of the official Pescarolo on the starting grid is for me and apparently for many enthusiasts totally intolerable. »

« There will be a big gap in the pit line, the "greens" will only shine by their absence: the mechanics, engineers, administrative staff of one of the best endurance teams will stay at home on June 13. To be honest, I still don't understand why Pescarolo Sport withdrew the 2 Pescarolo LMP1s automatically qualified for the 24 Hours of Le Mans. As I have already explained, I was not consulted, nor any driver, nor any member of the team during this decision. I see that this marks the beginning of a reconversion from which competition is openly absent. Diversifying into the construction of training cars was an excellent idea, but it had to add to the competition, not replace it! »

« Everything I have built with my team over the past 10 years is now in danger. So, keep faith, don't lose hope, continue to support us, believe that I am doing and that I will do everything possible to make history start again in 2011. »

In addition to the testimonies of support from anonymous motorsport enthusiasts, pescarolo2011.com also collects messages from “Pesc?Amis”, people who have worked or know Henri Pescarolo well. We thus find Sébastien's comments Bourdais, Stéphane Sarrazin, Romain Dumas, Manu Collard, Christophe Tinseau and many others?