It’s a short, challenging and flowing circuit that may not be quite as famous as Paul Ricard or Monte Carlo, but the unpredictability of Dijon-Prenois circuit, located just a 20 minute drive away from Burgundy’s capital is what made it one of the very best driver’s race tracks during the 1970s. Gilles Villeneuve and René Arnoux would discover just how challenging the undulating corners can be, after an exhilarating duel in the 1979 French Grand Prix.   

In-keeping with the exhilaration, Peter Auto’s rolling calendar of historical events has shifted into a higher gear, and all attention now turns to the French circuit, where over 300 racing cars are expected to do battle in a variety of disciplines from 2nd to 4th June 2023. 

This event is the oldest historic car meeting in France, as the first Coupes de l’Age d’Or was held on the Rouen-les-Essarts circuit in 1964 as a curtain-raiser to the aforementioned French Formula 1 Grand Prix. Now held at the Dijon-Prenois circuit, this short 3,800 metre ribbon of tarmac presents a formidable challenge for race legends from the 1950s, right through to the high-revving heritage touring cars. 

Set to be an exciting weekend for both competitors and spectators, visitors will be able to get closer than ever to the hundreds of race-ready classics, with pit areas designed for optimal viewing. Much like many of Peter Auto’s events, when the racing gets a little too much, visitors can lose themselves to a world of vintage boutiques, fitting perfectly with the historical theme! For further information on the Grand Prix de l’Age d’Or, visit Peter Auto’s site here.

Photos: Nicolas Bremaud & Stephanie Bezard