Jean Chassagne

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Jean Chassagne at the 1922 French Grand Prix

Jean Chassagne (26 July 1881 – 13 April 1947) was a French racecar driver active in the years surrounding World War I. Chassagne finished third in the 1913 French Grand Prix on a Sunbeam. He served as a pilot with the French Air Force during 1914-1918.^[1]

Chassagne was also associated with the Bentley Boys, who are described as having captured the spirit of the times, partying as hard as they worked. Larger than life, their restless and often reckless love of speed and adventure complemented the big green Bentleys from Cricklewood perfectly.^[2]

His association with Bentley Motors has led to the name of a street in his honour in Crewe called Chassagne Square.

Indy 500 results

Year	Car	Start	Qual	Rank	Finish	Laps	Led	Retired
1914	12	1	88.310	17	29	20	0	Crash T4
1920	26	4	95.450	4	7	200	1	Running
1921	19	6	91.000	13	18	65	0	Lost hood
Totals						285	1

Starts	3
Poles	1
Front Row	1
Wins	0
Top 5	0
Top 10	1
Retired	2

References

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↑ Motor Sport, July 1947, Page 206. Obituary.
↑ http://www.bentleygreenpower.com/racing/Bentley_Boys.asp

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Name	Chassange, Jean
Alternative names
Short description	French racing driver
Date of birth	26 July 1881
Place of birth
Date of death	13 April 1947
Place of death

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