In the middle of ducks, cornfields and vines, well anchored in the hollow of Nogaro, the Circuit Paul Armagnac gives pride of place to the world of motorsport in the Great South-West and the Gers... no you are not dreaming , it’s definitely a car circuit!
The crazy history of the Circuit
It all started with Robert Castagnon's idea to organize a competition in Armagnac, first in the form of a time trial and then in the format of a rally. The first Armagnac Rally was then born in 1953 contested on open roads and part of which took place in the streets of Nogaro in the Gers. With the safety of pilots and the public called into question, Robert Castagnon, with the complicity of his friend Paul Armagnac, must find a solution. This seems obvious to him: build a permanent circuit around Nogaro. It was then that an unused plot of the aerodrome was annexed in 1959 and work could begin..., The initial layout takes the shape of the Sebring Circuit (Florida, United States) on which Paul Armagnac competed in the 12H twice (1956 and 1959).
The big story begins on October 2, 1960... for the first time the checkered flag is lowered in Nogaro 🏁... but the story is spoiled in 1962 during a tragic event which occurs with the death of Paul Armagnac during the tests for the 1000 kilometers of Paris on the Circuit de Montléry. In homage to the Gascon pilot, the Nogaro Circuit took his name to become the Paul Armagnac circuit.
A crazy complex
Since then, the Circuit Paul Armagnac has been structured over time under the leadership ofAndré DIVIÈS the circuit is modernized, the route evolves, the infrastructures develop and its competitions, at national and international level, become essential in France. The upgrading in 2007 of the Paul Armagnac circuit has enabled the construction of a modern and spacious complex geared towards the organization of sports competitions, industrial tests, driving courses, driving courses, but also open to the organization of all types of events intended to individuals and businesses.
Today it hosts more than a dozen competitions per year, the most popular of which are: Easter cups, French Superbike Championship, Large Price Truck, Nogaro Grand Prix, French Circuit Cup, French Promosport Cups. Over several days and for all types of vehicles (car, motorcycle, truck), the competitions are suspended moments where sport is king. Each day is unique and rich in emotions, the drivers push their vehicles to their limits to achieve victory. Competition, asphalt and suspense, the recipe for 100% sporty days.
The highlights of the circuit 🏎️
64th Grand Prix de Nogaro – Historic Tour on the Circuit Paul Armagnac
Experience maximum sensations
For motorsport enthusiasts, the Circuit Paul Armagnac is also a flying school open all year round which offers internships et track baptisms individuals or companies on a wide range of vehicles: from the Clio RS to the Porsche GT3 via single-seaters – Car and Motorcycle Club Days to allow all motor sports enthusiasts to practice their passion in optimal safety conditions. In pilot mode on the circuit, experience the sensation of speed like you've never felt it.
This is also the Circuit Paul Armagnac
Personalized free track evenings free every Wednesday in summer, to hit the track on foot, on rollerblades, on scooters or by bike from 18 p.m., firstly for families then for the cyclists seasoned 🚲🛴
Let’s talk about the track…
Route renowned for technicality of its turns (Caupenne d'Armagnac snail), the length of its straight line and the quality of its surface for a length of 3,636 km.
…and the Control Tower
Like a lifeguard/lifeguard who monitors his sea of asphalt, she overlooks the track and is equipped with a panoramic living room with coffee tables, armchairs, a bar, stools and screens transmitting images of the track and the timing so that the spectator is at the heart of the action during the car, motorcycle and truck races.
the stand building
He houses the boxes fully equipped for racing stables, conference rooms, a Press room, several boxes, the VIP terrace of 840m² open air directly above the pit lane and an air-conditioned reception room with direct view of the track.
To do not far from the Circuit
Prepare your stay at the Circuit Paul Armagnac
