Ce livre exceptionnel retrace, à l’occasion du centenaire du circuit de Chimay, les grandes heures de ce lieu mythique à travers des portraits de pilotes, des images d’archives, des anecdotes inédites et une immersion dans les coulisses.
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Pierre Danvoye, journaliste, est né, a grandi et vit à Chimay. Depuis les années 1970, il assiste en spectateur à la majorité des événements organisés sur ce circuit. Il est l’auteur de plusieurs succès de librairie comme le livre officiel du centenaire du Sporting de Charleroi (2004) ou les autobiographies de Daniel Van Buyten (2014), Bertrand Caroy (2023) et Gaëtan Vigneron (2023).
EN - Born in 1926 with the very first Grand Prix des Frontières, this road circuit has become one of Belgium's premier motorsport venues.
Here, on the winding roads of the “boot” of Hainaut, the greatest names have shone: Jacky Ickx, Didier de Radiguès, Giacomo Agostini, Barry Sheene, James Hunt or Emerson Fittipaldi.
This exceptional book by Pierre Danvoye, a privileged witness to the circuit since the 1970s, retraces the great moments of this legendary venue through portraits of drivers, archival images, previously untold anecdotes, and an immersive look behind the scenes.
Even today, the spirit of the circuit remains intact: Supermotoin spring, the Classic Bikes and the Open Trophy in summer, not to mention the spectacular European Bug-In, where thousands of Volkswagen and Beetle enthusiasts converge on Chimay.
FR - Né en 1926 avec le mythique Grand Prix des Frontières, le Circuit de Chimay s'est imposé comme l'un des hauts lieux du sport mécanique en Belgique.
Sur les routes sinueuses de la botte du Hainaut ont brillé les plus grands noms : Jacky Ickx, Didier de Radiguès, Giacomo Agostini, Barry Sheene, James Hunt ou encore Emerson Fittipaldi.
Cet ouvrage proposé par Pierre Danvoye, témoin privilégié des sports moteur depuis les années 1970, retrace les grandes heures du Circuit de Chimay à travers des portraits de pilotes, des anecdotes inédites et une iconographie exceptionnelle.
Aujourd'hui encore, l'esprit du Circuit demeure intact : le Supermoto au printemps, les Classic Bikes et l'Open Trophy en été, sans oublier le spectaculaire European Bug-In – autant d'événements qui attirent des milliers de passionnés à Chimay.
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Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. Outstanding iconography: hundreds of unpublished and archive photographs capturing the highlights of the Grand Prix des Frontieres, the Classic Bikes events and the legendary European Bug-In. In Belgium, only the Spa-Francorchamps circuit can rival the history and prestige of the Chimay layout. Created in 1926 with the very first Grand Prix des Frontieres, this road circuit has, over the decades, become a must-see event for lovers of speed, competition and pure emotion. On the winding roads of the boot of Hainaut, the greatest names have shone: Jacky Ickx, Didier de Radigues, Paul Frere, the Pilette brothers, Lucien and Mauro Bianchi, as well as two-wheel giants such as Giacomo Agostini, Barry Sheene, Phil Read and Johnny Cecotto. Chimay has also welcomed Emerson Fittipaldi, James Hunt, Henri Pescarolo, Derek Bell, and even some unexpected figures such as Mister Bean and Christophe Dechavanne. Today, the spirit of the circuit remains intact: Supermoto in spring, Classic Bikes and the Open Trophy in summer, not to mention the spectacular European Bug-In, which draws thousands of Volkswagen and Beetle enthusiasts to Chimay every year. Text in English and French. AUTHOR: Pierre Danvoye is a journalist who was born, grew up and still lives in Chimay. Since the 1970s, he has attended most of the events held at the circuit as a spectator. He is the author of several best-selling titles, including the official centenary book of Sporting de Charleroi (2004) and the autobiographies of Daniel Van Buyten (2014), Bertrand Caroy (2023) and Gaetan Vigneron (2023). SELLING POINTS: . Chimay is far more than a circuit: it is part of our collective memory, a place where speed forged legends and brought generations together. -Pierre Danvoye . Published to mark the centenary of the Circuit de Chimay, Belgium, this exceptional book retraces the great moments of this legendary venue through driver portraits, archive images, previously unpublished anecdotes and a behind the-scenes immersion . A tribute to the great legends of motorsport: Jacky Ickx, Didier de Radigues, Giacomo Agostini, Barry Sheene, James Hunt, Emerson Fittipaldi, and many others . Outstanding iconography: hundreds of unpublished and archive photographs capturing the highlights of the Grand Prix des Frontieres, the Classic Bikes events and the legendary European Bug-In 120 colour, 40 b/w illustrations Outstanding iconography: hundreds of unpublished and archive photographs capturing the highlights of the Grand Prix des Frontieres, the Classic Bikes events and the legendary European Bug-In. Text in English and French. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9782390252825
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Hardback. Etat : New. In Belgium, only the Spa-Francorchamps circuit can rival the history and prestige of the Chimay layout. Created in 1926 with the very first Grand Prix des Frontières, this road circuit has, over the decades, become a must-see event for lovers of speed, competition and pure emotion. On the winding roads of the "boot" of Hainaut, the greatest names have shone: Jacky Ickx, Didier de Radiguès, Paul Frère, the Pilette brothers, Lucien and Mauro Bianchi, as well as two-wheel giants such as Giacomo Agostini, Barry Sheene, Phil Read and Johnny Cecotto. Chimay has also welcomed Emerson Fittipaldi, James Hunt, Henri Pescarolo, Derek Bell, and even some unexpected figures such as Mister Bean and Christophe Dechavanne. Today, the spirit of the circuit remains intact: Supermoto in spring, Classic Bikes and the Open Trophy in summer, not to mention the spectacular European Bug-In, which draws thousands of Volkswagen and Beetle enthusiasts to Chimay every year.Text in English and French. N° de réf. du vendeur LU-9782390252825
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Hardback. Etat : New. In Belgium, only the Spa-Francorchamps circuit can rival the history and prestige of the Chimay layout. Created in 1926 with the very first Grand Prix des Frontières, this road circuit has, over the decades, become a must-see event for lovers of speed, competition and pure emotion. On the winding roads of the "boot" of Hainaut, the greatest names have shone: Jacky Ickx, Didier de Radiguès, Paul Frère, the Pilette brothers, Lucien and Mauro Bianchi, as well as two-wheel giants such as Giacomo Agostini, Barry Sheene, Phil Read and Johnny Cecotto. Chimay has also welcomed Emerson Fittipaldi, James Hunt, Henri Pescarolo, Derek Bell, and even some unexpected figures such as Mister Bean and Christophe Dechavanne. Today, the spirit of the circuit remains intact: Supermoto in spring, Classic Bikes and the Open Trophy in summer, not to mention the spectacular European Bug-In, which draws thousands of Volkswagen and Beetle enthusiasts to Chimay every year.Text in English and French. N° de réf. du vendeur LU-9782390252825
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