CARS: Porsche 917 K and 910 on the 1,000 kilometers of Paris

After the war, the autodrome reopened its doors in 1947, marking the beginning of a long series of motor races on the circuit that lasted until 1995: AGACI Cups (Grand Prix de Paris, Coupe d’Automne, Coupes de Paris), USA Cups . (Union Sportive Automobile), Ile de France Cups, Salon Cups, Trophée de France and 1000 kilometers of Paris.

All these races have marked the history of the airport and that of the automobile.

The Porsche 917 K and 910 are available for the 1,000 km Paris grid

A famous race at the Linas-Montlhéry circuit from 1956 to 1995, the 1,000 kilometers of Paris saw the greatest drivers and most beautiful cars compete.

So for the Centenary Festival, some competing cars will be present such as the 1969 Porsche 917 K, one of the queens of the category. The famous Porsche, won the 1,000 kilometers of Paris in 1971 with its chassis 013 with Derick Bell and Gijs Van Lennep.

Another major contender will be the 1976 Porsche 910 that finished 3rd overall and 1st in class at the Paris 1000km in 1967, also a regular at historic events such as the Tour Auto and the Le Mans Classic.

SOURCE: Peter Auto Newsletter – Centenary UTAC Linas Montlhéry