Aix-les-Bains Circuit du Lac

Aix-les-Bains, Savoie, France had a race track, called Circuit du Lac, which hosted Formula 2, Formula Junior, and Motorcycle Grand Prix races between 1949 and 1960.

Introduction

The Circuit du Lac d'Aix-les-Bains (the lake race track) was in and nearby the Lac du Bourget next to the French commune of Aix-les-Bains. Its length, 2,400 m (1.5 mi), was typical of city race tracks.[1][2] A slightly different track was reported to be in use in 1953.[3] It was the sole race track in Savoie - the nearest others were Geneva's Circuit des Nations, Lausanne's Circuit du Léman, and at Lyon. Many drivers and spectators attended from neighboring Switzerland and Italy, and even from the UK.

Racing events

Automobile

1949 1st Grand Prix du Lac (Formula 2)

Alta Engine

1950 2nd Grand Prix du Lac (Formula 2)

Alta F2

1951 3rd Grand Prix du Lac (Formula 2)

1952 4th Grand Prix du Lac (Formula 2)

Maserati-Plate 4CLT/48

1953 5th Grand Prix du Lac (Formula 2)

1960 Circuit Prix du Lac (Formula junior)

This will be the last event on this race track....

Motorcycle

MV Agusta 350

References

  1. map 1
  2. map 2
  3. (fr) Map 1953
  4. Formula 2 1949
  5. Formula 2 1950
  6. HWM Alta
  7. Formule 2 1951
  8. Formula 2 1952
  9. (fr) Elie Bayol
  10. Osca 20
  11. Details of the accident

Coordinates: 45°41′29″N 5°53′42″E / 45.69139°N 5.89500°E / 45.69139; 5.89500

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