308 Racing Cup - Magny Cours 2019

David Duponchel leads Sébastien Loeuillet into Chateau d'Eau.

One of the supporting races for the French GT4 Championship at Magny-Cours in September was the 308 Racing Cup.   it was the fifth meeting of the year for this Championship that has seen a battle between Julien Briché and Jimmy Clairet.  In their turbocharged 1.6 litre 308bhp Peugeots the battle was resumed at Nevers for the Pro title.  There was also the fight for the Junior drivers under 25 with Teddy Clairet fighting Florian Briché.  In the Amateur category there was also a struggle between Stéphane Ventaja and Sylvain Pussier.  Look at the pictures and captions below to see who did well at Magny-Cours.  A nice fun championship and good to see them bumping over the chicane!

The battle for the lead with Jimmy Clairet leading Julien Briche.

The battle for third place between Johann Boris Scheier and Teddy Clairet.

Overall winner of race 1 was Jimmy Clairet who also took fastest lap.

Second overall was Julien Briche.  Howver, he took the win on Sunday.

Third overall and top junior driver was Teddy Clairet.  He also won the class on Sunday.

In fourth place and third in the pro class was Johann Boris Scheier.

Runner-up in the Junior class was Florian Briche, seen here at the Adelaide hairpin.

The third placed junior driver, Aurélien Renet sends sparks flying as he bumps over the chicane in practice. 

First in the amateur class was Stephane Ventaja, seen here fighting off one of the Pro drivers into Chateau d'Eau.

Second placed amateur driver was Xavier Guyonnet.

Third in the amateur category was Sylvain Pussier.

Xavier Fouinneau leading a group through the chicane in practice.

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Some of the leading group go through the Adelaide hairpin.