Le Mans

L'AUTOMOBILE CLUB

DE L'OUEST

Creator and organizer of the 24 Hours of Le Mans

THE A.C.O ASSOCIATION

The Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) founded in 1906, designs and organises world-leading car races.

In addition to its sporting activities, ACO is also a club with more than 38,000 car and motorbike enthusiast members, protecting road users on a daily basis and providing them with preferential welcoming conditions at the races run on the Le Mans circuit and while organising events in the entire western France (le Grand Ouest) area.

FOUNDED IN1906ACO is a sustainable mobility stakeholder, a pillar of the car racing world.

A UNIQUECOMPLEXEthe club operates several racing circuits, a museum, a racing driving school and a Companies Department.

MORE THAN325,000spectators come to the 24 Hours of Le Mans race.

MORE THAN207,218people visit to the 24 Heures du Mans Museum every year (2023 figures).

WHY NOT JOIN US?

By becoming a member of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest, not only do you become part of the “legend” but you are also entitled to exclusive advantages.


Club members can also make reservations to attend meetings, highlight events and fast driving sessions all year round. The future of endurance racing is looking brighter every year. Members also get pre-premiere access to ticket sales for the ACO star events, preferential rates and reductions to all the different activities as well as access to the official shop, karting, simulators, workshops and induction first-time driving courses...


And much more too ...

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For almost a century, the 24 Hours of Le Mans has urged manufacturers to innovate for the benefit of future motorists.

The quest for performance has always embraced reliability and safety.

The ground-breaking innovations of the past have shaped today’s commitment to sustainable mobility.

MissionH24, which aims to bring hydrogen to the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2025, exemplifies a strategy for the future that has its roots in a fertile history.

We invite you to delve into this history.

GOVERNANCE

PIERRE FILLON

Pierre Fillon was born in Le Mans on July 25th, 1958 and attended his first 24 Hours of Le Mans race in 1966 with his grandfather, a great car aficionado. Since then, Pierre Fillon has never missed a single edition of the classic Le Mans event. As president of the ACO, a position he has held since May 31st, 2021, Pierre Fillon participated in the creation of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). He also contributed to the drafting and convergence of Hypercar regulations with IMSA, the new endurance mother category which allows people to compete on both sides of the Atlantic.

PIERRE FILLON

PRESIDENT

PATRICK GRUAU

PATRICK GRUAU

ASSOCIATE PRESIDENT

MARIE ALVAREZ GARZON

MARIE ALVAREZ GARZON

VICE PRESIDENT

DOMINIQUE FOUSSIER

DOMINIQUE FOUSSIER

VICE PRESIDENT

GILLES HUTTEPAIN

GILLES HUTTEPAIN

VICE PRESIDENT

FRANÇOIS BOURDIN

FRANÇOIS BOURDIN

SECRETARY

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The 24 Hours of Le Mans represents a technological challenge and an immeasurable human adventure, making it one of the biggest sporting events in the world.

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News

Club ACO - Order your Le Mans 24 Hours 2024 collector's packs!
Club27/08/2024

Club ACO - Order your Le Mans 24 Hours 2024 collector's packs!

Relive the best moments of the 2024 edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans with this prestige box set reserved for ACO Members.

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Club ACO – Trip planned to attend Petit Le Mans in the U.S. on 9-13 October [COMPLETE]
Club29/06/2024

Club ACO – Trip planned to attend Petit Le Mans in the U.S. on 9-13 October [COMPLETE]

Club ACO is extending an offer to head to Georgia in the U.S. for the 2024 Motul Petit Le Mans, part of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Enjoy this American nod to the 24 Hours of Le Mans from Wednesday 9 through Sunday 13 October!

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CLUB ACO - 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans week: events in the nearby towns and villages
Club08/06/2024

CLUB ACO - 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans week: events in the nearby towns and villages

It has become customary for towns and villages in the area around Le Mans to join in the 24 Hours of Le Mans festivities! Here’s a list of the events lined up this year, where you’ll find volunteers from the Club’s La Sarthe delegation.

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CircuitDuMans
From
22 03 2024
to 24 03 2024
Exclusive Drive
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From
30 03 2024
to 31 03 2024
Fun Cup
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From
06 04 2024
to 07 04 2024
French Superbike Championship
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From
13 04 2024
Championnat de France Moto Mini OGP
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From
20 04 2024
to 21 04 2024
24 Heures Motos
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From
23 04 2024
Tour Auto
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From
04 05 2024
Rallye de la Sarthe Moto
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From
10 05 2024
to 12 05 2024
Grand Prix de France Moto
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From
18 05 2024
Karting 6 Hours
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From
09 06 2024
Test Day
CircuitDuMans
From
12 06 2024
to 16 06 2024
24 Hours of Le Mans
CircuitDuMans
From
29 06 2024
6 Heures Karting
CircuitDuMans
From
29 06 2024
to 30 06 2024
24 Hours Rollers
CircuitDuMans
From
06 07 2024
to 07 07 2024
23h60 Cyclo
CircuitDuMans
From
06 07 2024
to 07 07 2024
Classic Days
CircuitDuMans
From
24 08 2024
to 25 08 2024
24 Heures Vélo
CircuitDuMans
From
31 08 2024
to 01 09 2024
Promosport
CircuitDuMans
From
14 09 2024
Les Meules Bleues
CircuitDuMans
From
20 09 2024
to 21 09 2024
Porsche Sprint Challenge
CircuitDuMans
From
28 09 2024
to 29 09 2024
24 Heures Camions
CircuitDuMans
From
03 10 2024
to 06 10 2024
Euro Challenge IAME
CircuitDuMans
From
19 10 2024
to 20 10 2024
Inter Écuries - Slalom ACO
CircuitDuMans
From
09 11 2024
6 Heures Evo Kart
CircuitDuMans
From
15 11 2024
to 17 11 2024
Trophée Tourisme Endurance