Tour Auto

About the Event

The Tour Auto is a world-renowned automotive event that takes place annually in France. Specifically, it is the Tour Auto Optic 2000, a historic rally that brings together classic cars.

The event was first launched in 1992 and usually takes place in the spring.

It is a multi-day rally, typically lasting about 5 days, during which vintage vehicles, mostly sports and racing cars from the 1950s to the 1970s, travel through different regions of France.

 The Tour Auto is a mix of competition and sightseeing, with stages that include both open-road routes and closed-circuit events, such as the famous Dijon-Prenois or Montlhéry circuits.

Participants are amateur drivers, car enthusiasts, as well as professionals from the automotive world. Cars must meet specific criteria to be eligible, and each edition of the Tour Auto often features renowned brands such as Ferrari, Porsche, Jaguar, and Alfa Romeo.

In addition to the competition, the event attracts a crowd of spectators, car enthusiasts, and classic car lovers. The Tour Auto is thus both a sporting event and a celebration of automotive heritage.

In summary, the Tour Auto is a rally where classic cars embark on a unique journey through France, blending passion, performance, and automotive history. It’s a must-attend event for lovers of fine machinery!