Jean-Marie Cuoq: “For my first rally, I found myself with number 1!”

The Ardèche native celebrated his 2024th rally start in 300. An opportunity to look back on the highlights of an XXL career, aboard the most famous cars from the 1990s to 2010s.

Jean-Marie, let's start with a brief introduction. My age? But it changes every year! (Laughs) I am 57 years old, I work in the woods, I live in Haute-Loire, I am married to Valérie and I am a member of ASA Ardèche.

How did your interest in motor sports come about? I'm not particularly passionate about it to begin with; I don't live for rallying, unlike many others. I started with motocross. Then, since the Ardèche Rally was passing by…