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In 1964, Serge Pozzoli, Jacques Potherat and a handful of enthusiast created the 'Coupes de l'Age d'Or', the first meeting for historic racing cars. The event took place as a curtain-raiser to the French F1 Grand Prix on the Rouen-Les-Essarts circuit. It was then renamed the Grand Prix de l'Age d'Or and moved to the Linas-Montlhéry track. Fifty years after its creation this historic race meeting still exists and has become one of the best-known events in France and Europe. For the 50th anniversary of the Grand Prix de l'Age d'Or, the tenth on the Dijon-Prenois circuit in Burgundy, the event has changed hands. Peter Auto, its promoter in the 80s and 90s, is once again in charge of the destiny of this marvelous historic meeting. The company will bring to this rendezvous, the oldest on the calendar of historic events, its know-how and its different plateaus including Classic Endurance Racing, Sixties' Endurance, Trofeo Nastro Rosso, Heritage Touring Cup - and a few big surprises! In fact, all the right ingredients to enable the aptly-named Grand Prix de l'Age d'Or to rejuvenate itself again and again so as to envisage a glowing future.

The Automobile Club de France founded on 12th November 1895 is the doyen of Automobile Clubs. It was behind the A.C.F. Grand Prix and also the Tour de France Automobile created in 1899 with the backing of the newspaper, Le Matin, heavily involved in motor sport and the motor car in general and it gave historic racing in France its reputation. In 1964, the A.C.F Grand Prix celebrated its 50th running on the Rouen-les-Essarts circuit. Jacques Potherat and Serge Pozzoli took advantage of this landmark occasion to organise the Grand Prix de l’Age d’Or: a curtain-raiser reserved for historic cars called ‘the ancestors,’ which were no longer given much consideration in what was now called modern motor sport. The circle was closed; the idea caught on and the Grand Prix de l’Age d’Or became the first French event reserved for historic cars. It is at the base of historic racing in France and these fantastic events, which bring history alive on the track. Fifty years after its creation, on the initiative of the Automobile Club de France and Patrick Peter the Grand Prix de l’Age d’Or will host a retrospective of the 1964 French Grand Prix to celebrate its Jubilee, a nod to history and those who open their doors to these old cars and a homage to the late Yves Junne who was behind it. James King and the Brabham BT7 winner of the 1964 A.C.F Grand Prix, driven by Dan Gurney at the time, will come from the USA: it will be a fitting way of paying tribute to Jack Brabham who has just passed away. The Automobile Club de France founded on 12th November 1895 is the doyen of Automobile Clubs. It was behind the A.C.F. Grand Prix and also the Tour de France Automobile created in 1899 with the backing of the newspaper, Le Matin, heavily involved in motor sport and the motor car in general and it gave historic racing in France its reputation. In 1964, the A.C.F Grand Prix celebrated its 50th running on the Rouen-les-Essarts circuit. Jacques Potherat and Serge Pozzoli took advantage of this landmark occasion to organise the Grand Prix de l’Age d’Or: a curtain-raiser reserved for historic cars called ‘the ancestors,’ which were no longer given much consideration in what was now called modern motor sport. The circle was closed; the idea caught on and the Grand Prix de l’Age d’Or became the first French event reserved for historic cars. It is at the base of historic racing in France and these fantastic events, which bring history alive on the track. Fifty years after its creation, on the initiative of the Automobile Club de France and Patrick Peter the Grand Prix de l’Age d’Or will host a retrospective of the 1964 French Grand Prix to celebrate its Jubilee, a nod to history and those who open their doors to these old cars and a homage to the late Yves Junne who was behind it. James King and the Brabham BT7 winner of the 1964 A.C.F Grand Prix, driven by Dan Gurney at the time, will come from the USA: it will be a fitting way of paying tribute to Jack Brabham who has just passed away.

1964 A.C.F. Grand Prix 1. Dan Gurney (Brabham-Climax) • 2nd victory for Dan Gurney 2. Graham (Hill BRM) +24" • 1st victory for Brabham as a manufacturer 3. Jack Brabham (Brabham-Climax) +24" • Pole Position: Jim Clark (2'09"6) 4. Peter Arundell (Lotus-Climax) + 1'10" • Best Lap: Jack Brabham (2'11"4 5. Richie Ginther (BRM) + 2'12"

GRIDS Classic Endurance Racing C.E.R echoes a period -1966 to 1979- when endurance racing was reigning over motorsport. A glorious period of the Ford GT40, Porsche 910, Ferrari 512. To fulfill the requests, the grid is split into two -full- grids. • CER 1: GT 1966-1974 & Protos 1966-1971 • CER 2: GT 1972-1979 & Protos 1973-1979 Heritage Touring Cup The Heritage Touring Cup echoes the glorious times (1966-1984) of the European Touring Car Championship (ETCC). The manufacturers battling for glory with BMW and their 3.0 CSL or 635csi, Ford with the Escort and Capri as well as Jaguar with the XJ12C Broadspeed followed by the TWR XJ-S to name a few. HGPCA – Front engine – pre 61 After WWII and the brutal end to all competitions, the manufacturers are back to work, offering a brand new generation of Grand Prix cars. Alfa Romeo and Maserati from Italy, Cooper and ERA from England, Gordini and Talbot from France. At the wheel, a new breed of drivers such as Juan Manuel Fangio, Stirling Moss and Maurice Trintignant. RETROSPECTIVE – 1964 A.C.F. GRAND PRIX HGPCA – Rear engine – pre 66 The modern era with the arrival of the rear engined cars, a new basis with a limited capacity of 1500cc for driver’s security. Graham Hill, Jim Clark or Jack Brabham, an all new generation of drivers coming along with a new generation of manufacturers such as Cooper, Lotus and Brabham for a brand new formula. A new breed of cars giving its roots to contemporary Formula One. Lurani Trophy FIA The FIA Lurani Trophy, an historic FIA European Championship is made up of Grand Prix car chassis with small production engines. The Formula Junior with front engines (Stanguellini, Elva…) and rear engines (Lotus, Lola…). The Formula Junior cars were in period regarded as a first step towards superior discipline. Sixties’ Endurance Strong endurance highlight, these two-hour races put together a wide range of cars for the period 1950 to 1965: AC Cobra, Ferrari 250 GT short wheelbase, E-Type Jaguar, Porsche 356, Chevrolet Corvette C1... The competitors put on a thrilling show! Trofeo Nastro Rosso The grid is dedicated to Italian Sports and GTs from the late fifties up to 1965. Favoring the quality of its cars and fair play on the track, the Trofeo offers a unique occasion to see again the golden age icons of the great transalpine cars. U2TC The birth of the European Touring Car Championship, when the smaller cars were the regular winners. A revival of the great Alfa, BMW and Ford duels of the early ‘60s, with always the threat of the nimble Minis. Over the last eight years, U2TC has developed into one of the most highly competitive series in historic racing.

SPECTATORSTicketing Day: €15 Weekend (3 days): €25 Sale on www.peterauto.peter.fr ticketing section Privilege Package The Privilege Package plunges you into the heart of this yearly event in the most exclusive way. Enjoy your ideally located VIP hospitality, with a direct view of the pitlane. • General enclosure, paddocks, grandstand • VIP car park • Access to the Privilege Area • VIP welcome by a hostess • Breakfast • Lunch • Snack • Open bar • Track discvery lap (€100) Saturday or Sunday: €230 (per person VAT inclusive)