Circuit de Chimay: 100 Years of Racing by Pierre Danvoye

Centennial History of Belgium's Legendarily Fast Road Circuit

Celebrate a century of high-speed street circuit drama with Circuit de Chimay: 100 Years of Racing. Written by respected Belgian motorsport journalist Pierre Danvoye and published by Lannoo Publishers, this hardback volume commemorates the rich heritage of the famous Grand Prix des Frontières and the open-road circuit that captivated Europe.

Located near the French border, Chimay established itself in 1926 as one of the fastest and most thrilling road circuits in motorsport history. This book details 100 years of wheel-to-wheel battles on public roads across multiple eras, from vintage Grand Prix machinery and postwar Formula 1 races to Formula 3, classic motorcycle events, and modern historic festivals.

Key Features & Highlights:

• 100-Year Historic Retrospective: Documents the evolution of Chimay from its 1926 origins through the modern historic festivals.
• Car & Motorcycle Racing Coverage: Detailed chronicles of both two-wheel and four-wheel racing categories that defined the venue.
• Archival Photography: Packed with rare period photographs, historic race posters, circuit maps, and track layout evolutions.
• Grand Prix des Frontières: Examines the famous non-championship F1 and sports car events that attracted legendary international drivers.

Product Specifications:

• Title: Circuit de Chimay: 100 Years of Racing
• Author: Pierre Danvoye
• Publisher: Lannoo Publishers
• ISBN-13: 9782390252825
• ISBN-10: 2390252826
• Format: Hardcover
• Page Count: 120 pages
• Dimensions: 240mm x 310mm
• Weight: 0.64kg

A Must-Have for European Motorsport & Street Racing Historians

An exceptional historical reference for collectors of road-racing literature, historic motorcycle fans, and European Grand Prix enthusiasts.