Motorsport veterans reflect on racing careers and milestones

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Automotive enthusiasts and veterans celebrate milestones in motorsport. Laurent Vanton, a 43-year-old rally driver, reflects on a 20-year career that includes being the 2023 Belgian 2WD Trophy runner-up. Vanton, who now manages a team for the Fun Cup at Spa-Francorchamps, discusses his transition from competitive racing to driving for enthusiasts.

In France, 86-year-old motorsport figure Gérard Larrousse returned to the track during the 16th edition of the Dix Mille Tours at the Paul Ricard Circuit. Competing in the Classic Endurance Racing category, Larrousse drove a Porsche 911 ST, a vehicle he previously used in rally racing during the early 1970s.

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Gérard Larrousse · Laurent Vanton · Paul Ricard circuit

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Laurent Vanton, 20 años de rally: “Si quieres tocar la luna, puedes caer en las estrellas” [www.formosadeportiva.com.ar]

7 days ago

Dix Mille Tours … Gérard Larrousse partage avec la rédaction son retour en piste et quelques souvenirs - Le Mag Sport Auto [lemagsportauto.ouest-france.fr]

8 days ago