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The 10th edition of LeMans Classic will be held from 30 June to 3 July 2022, and as in previous editionsRenault will be present.
This year Renault will take tothe track with three Renault 4CVs - the first rear-engine car to compete in the24 Hours of Le Mans in 1949 - reminding all vintage car racing enthusiasts ofthe success achieved by this popular model in 1950.
The three 4CVs will be driven byexceptional crews. The duo of Alain Serpaggi, winner of the performance indexat Le Mans 24 hours race in 1969, and Géraldine Gaudy, journalist at L'Argus,at the wheel of a Renault 4CV replica of the iconic 1950 version. JulienSaulnier, current winner of the Alpine Trophy and Patrick Henri, WRC (WorldRallye Championship) driver, and the duo of Belgian driver Christian Chambordand his teammate Jean-Pierre Prévot, will be racing two 4CVs replica of the1951 version.
CLUBS AREA
Next to the historic circuit, Renault will set up an exhibitioncelebrating two icons of the Boulogne-Billancourt firm: the Renault 4CV andRenault 5, the latter of which is celebrating its 50th anniversary thisyear.
Renault Classic has prepared an exhibition made of 9 versions of theRenault 5 and 9 versions of the 4CV for all historic car’s enthusiasts. Inaddition, more than 100 vehicles from private collectors will join the party inthe Renault clubs area.
RENAULT &ARTCURIAL MOTORCARS
This edition of Le Mans Classic marks the beginning ofthe collaboration between Renault and Artcurial. On July 2nd, 8exceptional lots will be offered for sale, giving collectors the opportunity toappropriate a part of the Renault legend, and thus give a second life toautomotive treasures previously kept in the brand's reserves.
The first star of "The Renault Icons"section will be the 1983 Renault Formula 1 RE40-03 ex-Alain Prost.
LE MANSCLASSIC
Created in 2002 by Peter Auto, in association with theAutomobile Club de l’Ouest, Le Mans Classic offers a formidable retrospectiveof the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The event, acclaimed from its very first edition,has continued to grow and attracted over 195,000 spectators in 2018.
It is the largest gathering of classic cars with over 800racing cars on the track and 8,500 classic cars displayed in the speciallydesigned enclosures.
Renault has participated in 8 editions of Le Mans Classic since its launch,the 2022 edition being the ninth.
about RENAULT
Renault, a historic mobility brandand pioneer of electric vehicles in Europe, has always developed innovativevehicles. With the ‘Renaulution’ strategic plan, Renault has embarked on anambitious, value-generating transformation moving towards a more competitive, balanced,and electrified range. Its ambition is to embody modernity and innovation intechnology, energy, and mobility services in the automotive industry andbeyond.
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