Victory for Pescarolo Sport in the "Petrol Engine" category!

Although condemned to observe the diesel fight from a distance, and awaiting for the evolution of the technical regulations, Pescarolo Sport after three podiums in a row in Le Mans, still had to demonstrate its capacity to be a challenger.

With 5 cars entered in the race, Pescarolo Automobiles was one of the best represented manufacturer on the starting grid (excepting Lola with 6 entries) and was the best represented manufacturer on the finish line!

Because of an engine problem on car # 16 driven by Bouillon, Collard and Dumas, one car is missing at the end. Still the manufacturer from La Sarthe has demonstrated the reliability and competitivness of its chassis.

Harold Primat, Christophe Tinseau and Benoît Tréluyer win the much appreciated but non official « petrol engine » category. The competition was due to be fierce since the Courages Oreca, the Lolas with the strong Lola Aston Martin, the Dome, and the Creations were all up against us.

The Pescarolos #16 and #17 have always been in the top performers. Unfortunately, the Collard/Bouillion/Dumas #16 after loosing 6 minutes for an engine control unit replacement finally had to retire because of an engine problem at 06.24 (quite unusual from our engine supplier Judd).

Under particularly difficult race conditions, #17 took over with brio. Intermittent rain showers made it very difficult for the drivers on the track. The Team managers together with the Michelin engineers had a hard time selecting the tyres and the mechanics were busy with the numerous pit stops. It was a 100% success for everyone .

Moreover, thanks to the brilliant performance of Saulnier Racing having its brand new LMP2 driven by three young guns on the podium and having the LMP1 driven by three gentlemen drivers reaching the finish line, Jacques Nicolet and Henri Pescarolo may be proud of the encouraging results achieved by the Groupe Pescarolo Automobiles they have created. 

- Madie Pescarolo -