The 2014 FIA European truck racing series wrapped up today (Oct. 12) at the Le Mans Speedway in Le Mans, France. Two races were held, and the teams and drivers competed for the year’s final points.
I covered the show live (from several time zones ahead, albeit) and posted updates throughout the day in this post.
Updates below are in reverse chronological order. Click here to see photos and videos from Saturday, the show’s first day.
This event is much like the 10 race-show combinations that the ChampTruck World Series will be bringing to the U.S. in 2015. Those events will have Class 8 truck races, show truck competitions, car races, carnivals, concerts and more.
Close up vid of trucks racing by. Got whistled at for getting too close: https://t.co/AZbpsK6Wvg
— James Jaillet (@trucknewsJJ) October 12, 2014
Early action in the final 2014 Euro race — still tight coming into the final turns of the first lap: https://t.co/IhDGXy782z
— James Jaillet (@trucknewsJJ) October 12, 2014
Racing trucks headed to the track for the final race of the 2014 Euro series. https://t.co/Q319BOQHkR
— James Jaillet (@trucknewsJJ) October 12, 2014
The year's champ Norbert Kiss strapped in ready for his last run of the season. pic.twitter.com/W8DBbcMoCG
— James Jaillet (@trucknewsJJ) October 12, 2014
Trucks being set, ready for final race of the season. pic.twitter.com/S4UK8Yxg0V
— James Jaillet (@trucknewsJJ) October 12, 2014
French Cup racing trucks lining up for their first run of the day: https://t.co/pB4oZwmopY
— James Jaillet (@trucknewsJJ) October 12, 2014
Here's your winner, Team Oxxo's Norbert Kiss. Think that secures the series championship for him and his team. pic.twitter.com/pel9MOzvaV
— James Jaillet (@trucknewsJJ) October 12, 2014
The first of today's races. A little rainy, foggy and just generally wet today here in Le Mans. Little chilly, too: https://t.co/5ojR5fopAD
— James Jaillet (@trucknewsJJ) October 12, 2014
It's all on the line here in Le Mans for the Euro truck racing series. This race and the next will decide '14 champ pic.twitter.com/oCFxY45Ytv
— James Jaillet (@trucknewsJJ) October 12, 2014
Dozens and dozens of show trucks left the display area today for a parade of trucks. Lots of lights, lots of horns: https://t.co/b266lsgJNj
— James Jaillet (@trucknewsJJ) October 12, 2014
An antique B-Model Mack on display at the Le Mans races. pic.twitter.com/3AO3k0WWtH
— James Jaillet (@trucknewsJJ) October 12, 2014
The racers are smaller versions of their transporters. Team Oxxo, pic'd here, leads in points with another truck. pic.twitter.com/RlIfOcfLOT
— James Jaillet (@trucknewsJJ) October 12, 2014
The three trucks in contention for the championship. They're top 3 in points. Today's races will decide the winner. pic.twitter.com/2GCvA5hAZW
— James Jaillet (@trucknewsJJ) October 12, 2014
The day's main attraction: FIA series trucks. Here, they're in the pit, awaiting pre-race inspection: https://t.co/yXES7Mlhx1
— James Jaillet (@trucknewsJJ) October 12, 2014
French Cup trucks taking a few warm-up laps at Le Mans Speedway: https://t.co/xP4oibBpP5
— James Jaillet (@trucknewsJJ) October 12, 2014
Show truck builders here in France/Europe love big, artistic graphics. One of many examples. pic.twitter.com/VC4SoRKszg
— James Jaillet (@trucknewsJJ) October 12, 2014
Scania repping the V8 logo made with piston graphics. pic.twitter.com/8F6z5T65G4
— James Jaillet (@trucknewsJJ) October 12, 2014
The transporters, teams, maintenance tents and racing trucks are all open to spectators. pic.twitter.com/yAsU24bJwC
— James Jaillet (@trucknewsJJ) October 12, 2014
Harry Potter themed DAF showing in Le Mans at Euro truck racing event. pic.twitter.com/5k9MyDbIy6
— James Jaillet (@trucknewsJJ) October 12, 2014
At the Mercedes Benz booth, a sharp Mercedes Actros on display. pic.twitter.com/ArTxuHTbUD
— James Jaillet (@trucknewsJJ) October 12, 2014
