The FIA European truck racing series finale — a two-day event — began Oct. 11 and continues through Oct. 12 in Le Mans, France. The season’s championship is on the line, and this weekend’s races will determine the season’s winners, based on points gained in all of the year’s races.
I’m covering the race and the corresponding show (including the show truck competition) from the Le Mans Speedway today and Sunday.
The show is very close to what’s coming to the U.S. next year, when the ChampTruck World Series will produce 10 multi-day shows across the U.S. anchored by truck races. They’ll also include carnival-like happenings, show trucks, live entertainment and more.
I’ll be live tweeting photos and happenings from my @trucknewsjj feed throughout the show, but I’ve posted here some photos and videos of show trucks and race action from the first day, which wrapped up a short bit ago.
These are in reverse chronological order (most recent at the top):
Missed this earlier: French Cup (supporting series to FIA) trucks lined up, awaiting entry to the track: pic.twitter.com/eDD2VViOwp
— James Jaillet (@trucknewsJJ) October 11, 2014
Got up close and personal on the second for-points race today at the FIA truck racing finale in Le Mans: https://t.co/ErkTUcopqC
— James Jaillet (@trucknewsJJ) October 11, 2014
Video: short clip of some truck racing action in Le Mans. More to come. This is the start of the first race: https://t.co/VpNaFMymGl
— James Jaillet (@trucknewsJJ) October 11, 2014
In position, set for first of 2 for-points races today: pic.twitter.com/JrRdIgSuHe
— James Jaillet (@trucknewsJJ) October 11, 2014
Trucks getting set for the first race for points in the Euro truck racing finale in Le Mans, France: pic.twitter.com/jG4otPWPW8
— James Jaillet (@trucknewsJJ) October 11, 2014
A look at a row of show trucks here in Le Mans at the Euro truck racing finals. Will tweet out ind. photos in a bit. pic.twitter.com/tfJM319Cwd
— James Jaillet (@trucknewsJJ) October 11, 2014
Motorcycle display here at the Le Mans truck race. Some nifty designs on display pic.twitter.com/FFs3k209NX
— James Jaillet (@trucknewsJJ) October 11, 2014
The race trucks staged, awaiting the afternoon races, which count for points. pic.twitter.com/30wh2x6Yhq
— James Jaillet (@trucknewsJJ) October 11, 2014
There aren't just European trucks here. This Kenworth has a front row seat for the race action. Translations needed. pic.twitter.com/VmZEJJxfYj
— James Jaillet (@trucknewsJJ) October 11, 2014
Warm-up action here at the Le Mans track: pic.twitter.com/HN2R40KMIF
— James Jaillet (@trucknewsJJ) October 11, 2014
One of the racers heading to the pits. A little early morning fog here in Le Mans: pic.twitter.com/wxiZfp5ac5
— James Jaillet (@trucknewsJJ) October 11, 2014
And a few more: pic.twitter.com/tmi06xQvFM
— James Jaillet (@trucknewsJJ) October 11, 2014
Here's a sample of some of the show trucks that have made it to the track already: pic.twitter.com/I6U9B75X72
— James Jaillet (@trucknewsJJ) October 11, 2014
