Pascal Gibon is a gentleman driver who spends all his money satisfy his passion. A few years ago, this hotel manager was just a race-fan and a member of the French Porsche club. Within five years, he climbed the ladder and ended up on the podium at the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2012.
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#67 Imsa Peformance Matmut Porsche 997 GT3 RSR, 33rd at the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2013 (7th in LM GTE Am). |
Date and place of birth?
June 9 1961 in Paris, France.
Nickname?
The boar.
Childhood dream?
To be a fighter pilot.
Most proud of?
My kids.
Biggest regret?
None.
A strength?
Brave.
… and a weakness?
Fussy.
A motto?
Strength and honor.
A movie?
Avatar (2009) by James Cameron.
Next holiday destination?
In Brittany.
Person you would most like to meet?
Christophe Bourret (his former team-mate).
Sports person you admire?
Fabian Cancellara (bicycle racer).
Favorite road car?
Porsche GT2 RS.
Favorite race-track?
Silverstone.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Good question!
First 24 Hours of Le Mans?
In 2011 with Larbre Compétition (Porsche).
Favorite part of the circuit?
The new part.
Favorite time?
Sunday morning.
Best memory?
When we finished 2nd in 2011 (LM GTE Am).
A historic car?
Ford GT40.
Former winner as a team-mate?
Tom Kristensen.
Julien HERGAULT / ACO
Translation by Cécile Bonardel / ACO