Bol d’Or – Motorcycle endurance: the Bol d’Or returns to Le Castellet in 2015 –

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Motorcycle endurance: the Bol d’Or returns to Le Castellet in 2015

Bol d'Or - Motorcycle endurance: the Bol d'Or returns to Le Castellet in 2015 -

From 2015, the Bol d’Or will make its big comeback on the Castellet circuit (83), which it left to settle in Magny-Cours (58) in 2000. Another novelty for next year: the two French rounds of the endurance world championship again exchange their dates to return to the "classic" pattern: 24H Moto du Mans in April 2015 and Bol…

From 2015, the Bol d’Or will make its big comeback on the Castellet circuit (83), which it left to settle in Magny-Cours (58) in 2000. Another novelty for next year: the two French rounds of the world endurance championship exchange their dates again to return to the "classic" pattern: 24H Moto du Mans in April 2015 and Bol d’Or on September 19 and 20, 2015.

The Bol d’Or, from circuit to circuit since 1922

Born in 1922, the Bol d’Or first took place in the Paris region (Saint-Germain, Fontainebleau, Monthlery) and even in Le Mans, before settling in the south of France, in Le Castellet..

These "Castellet years" marked the history of the Bol d’Or since from 1978 to 1999, the Paul Ricard circuit was the scene of legendary races where the brands each in turn set their own pace: Honda in the 80s ( eight successes in eleven editions), Kawasaki in the 90s (four victories in the decade) and Suzuki, finally, which signed the last two victories in the Var before crushing the competition in the Nièvre.

The Bol d’Or had been installed in Magny-Cours since 2000, to the chagrin of the most

old experienced by our readers who never missed an opportunity to regret the "real" Bol d’Or by calling for its return to Le Castellet … It is now done! Will they also make their "big comeback" at the 79th Bol d’Or in 2015? To be continued on MNC…

The Bol d’Or 2014, the, will therefore be the last on the Nivernais circuit before its migration to the south: "the party will be even more intense", hope the organizers who have worked hand in hand with the various speakers. for endurance in France.

The 15-year contract with the Magny-Cours circuit coming to an end, the organizers of the Bol d’Or took advantage of the revival of the Castelet circuit, which has been deeply rehabilitated: "a few minutes from the sea, in the heart of nature, endowed with modern facilities, reception facilities for the public and a track that has become a reference for the most efficient teams, the Var circuit is now easily accessible ", they rejoice by offering" a last summer outing for all bikers ".

"Emotion"

"It is with emotion that we will experience this last edition at Magny Cours. We have lived there for many years and the Nivernais circuit is now part of the history of the Bol d’Or", explains Sophie Casasnovas, president of Larivière Organization, organizer of the Bol d’Or: "the return to the Paul Ricard circuit is an event for the Bol d’Or and endurance in general. The Bol d’Or has its roots there, it is a modern and exceptional site. We are expecting it and we are sure that many people will enjoy returning. The Bol d’Or is back to normal in September. This change of date was decided by mutual agreement with the Automobile Club of Ouest, organizer of the 24 Hours Moto at Le Mans ".

The 12 Hours of Nevers Magny-Cours in 2015

The Magny-Cours circuit joins forces with the Center France group to organize the 12 Hours of Nevers Magny-Cours "from June 2015", with the support of the General Council of Nièvre.

"On the strength of its experience, its new infrastructures which will be operational next year, the complementarity of this event with that of the Superbike world championship which is already very successful, Magny-Cours will have the ambition to bring a new format as well as a new dynamic for French endurance ", explain the organizers.

For its part, the Societe Anonyme d’Économie Mixte Sportif (SAEMS) which operates the Nevers Magnny-Cours circuit is joining forces with the General Council of Nièvre to "thank Editions Larivière for these 15 years of partnership" and are planning to launch a 12-hour endurance race in 2015 (read opposite).

"A great week of celebration in the Var"

As for Stephane Clair, he is particularly enthusiastic: "What better poster to imagine for the circuit? The Bol d’Or is a legendary race, a monument that we are happy to see return to its land. We all have fond memories, a sort of Indian summer shared between friends, around great champions and beautiful machines. The Bol d’Or in September at Le Castellet is the promise of beautiful motorcycle trips, for a great week of celebration in the Var! "

Calendar 2014 (unchanged)

  • April 26 and 27, 2014: Bol d’Or (Nevers Magny-Cours circuit)
  • September 20 and 21, 2014: 24 Heures Moto (Bugatti circuit, Le Mans)

Calendar 2015 (new dates)

  • April 2015: 24 Heures Moto (Bugatti circuit, Le Mans)
  • September 19 and 20, 2015: Bol d’Or (Paul Ricard circuit, le Castellet)

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