24h Le Mans
Jacques Nicolet can take the summer break with contentment... He took the reins in 2006 of Saulnier Racing that became Oak Racing, and has reached the heights of endurance racing in the LM P2 class achieving a 1-2 finish in the 24 Hours of Le Mans . However the 'art' car No.45 that owner/driver Nicolet was racing did not finish.
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| Jacques Nicolet at the launch of the 24 Heures du Mans in Paris on the 1st of Feb. | |
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| The Morgan - Nissan "Art Car" n°45 driven by Jacques Nicolet in the 24 hours. |
Born ?
5th April 1956 in Monaco.
Childhood dream ?
To go shopping for cars.
Proudest of ?
My family.
Biggest regret ?
To lose my parents too early.
A strength ?
Always going forward.
… and a weakness ?
continuing to go forward.
A motto ?
The best is the enemy of the good.
A phobia ?
Emptyness.
A lucky charm ?
My baptism medal.
Music to listen to before the race ?
Engine noise.
A book ?
The novels of Harlan Coben.
A film ?
"The Sting" with Robert Redford et Paul Newman.
Favourite food ?
"La Brandade de morue" (minced salt cod and potato bake).
A hobby ?
racing cars.
Next vacation ?
To Brazil.
Person you would like to meet ?
Robert Redford.
Sports person you admire ?
Jean-Claude Killy.
Road car ?
The BMW Z8.
Circuit ?
Spa-Francorchamps
Where do you see yourself in 10 years ?
Still at the wheel.
First 24 Heures du Mans ?
In 2007 with my team
Favourite part of the circuit ?
Indianapolis.
Favourite time of the race ?
Early morning.
Best memory ?
LM P2 podium in 2009.
A historic car?
The Porsche 917.
A former winner as team-mate ?
Jacky Ickx.
