Le Mans: 14 meetings in 2012

The ACO today unveiled what we could call its 2012 calendar. Next year, 14 events will be organized within the Sarthe circuit.

March 31 and April 1: French Superbike Championship.
27? April 29: FFSA V of V series.
18? May 20: French Motorcycle Grand Prix.
3 June: Test day 24 Hours of Le Mans.
June 16 and 17: 80th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
June 30 and July 1: 24 Hours Rollers.
6? July 8: Le Mans Classic.
July 21 and 22: Promosport French Cups.
August 25 and 26: 24 Hours Cycling.
September 7 and 8: 35th 24 Heures Moto.
28? September 30: ACO Festival and 26th 24 Hours Karting.
October 13 and 14: 28th 24 Heures Camion.
October 20 and 21: Marathon.
November 3 and 4, 2011: French Karting Championship (KZ) 125; French Minimes and Cadets Cup

On the occasion of this new event, the ACO festival, lasting three days, all of the ACO's activities will be highlighted within the confines of the Le Mans circuit. The program will be very varied between races with attractive fields (French GT Championship, French F4 Championship, European Superkart Championship, historic Grand Prix motorcycles, speed motorcycle races, single-make races on the national auto calendar ?), shows, driving sessions for brand clubs and private enthusiasts, ACO members, collectors' clubs? ; baptisms of tracks in a Pescarolo Ecole prototype, in a two-seater motorbike, in Porsche? ; sessions of all training provided by the ACO; demonstrations of the fastest and most spectacular machines such as LM P1 prototypes or WRC ; entertainment for all ages and tastes? In summary: three days of a great family show which will be held around and on the three permanent tracks, Bugatti, Maison Blanche and Alain Prost. On this last route, the tempo of the party will be set by the participants in the 26th edition of the 24 Hours Karting! Free entry for ACO members. More details on this new major event will be revealed in early 2012.