Sprint Series Pré 66

THE PRE 66 SPRINT SERIES TROPHY

In 2026, the Pre 90 GT/Touring category of the French Historic Circuit Championship will undergo a major transformation with the introduction of two new Sprint Series categories. Following numerous discussions with its drivers, HVM Racing has decided to return to the very essence of historic motor racing. From now on, vehicles will be grouped by era rather than by power, according to a new race format. This change will breathe new life into the Trophies, which had lost some of their intensity, while ensuring maximum sporting fairness. This new format will also be more suitable and consistent for Historic Tour spectators.

The Pre-66 Sprint Series will welcome all saloon cars and GTs with an engine capacity greater or less than 2 litres, homologated before 31 December 1965. Previously scattered between the Maxi 1300 Series, Maxi 2L Classic and Racing Over 2L, these cars will now be grouped together on a single grid with a classification organised into four classes: Saloons >2L, Saloons <2L, GT >2L and GT <2L.

ELIGIBLE CARS

The Pre-66 Sprint Series is open to all saloon cars and GTs with engines larger than or smaller than 2 litres, homologated up to 31 December 1965.

Small front-engined sports cars homologated up to 31 December 1965.

Small cars under 1300cc may be accepted on a case-by-case basis after review of their application to participate.

Cars homologated after this date may participate in the Pre-81 Sprint Series trophy.

RANKINGS & CHAMPIONSHIP

At the end of each race, the top three overall finishers and the top three in each class will be called to the podium. If a class has fewer than three starters, only the top finisher in that class will be called.

Drivers in the Pre-66 Sprint Series Trophy earn points towards the FFSA French Historic Circuit Championship in the Pre-90 GT/Touring category. 

2026 RACE FORMAT

Races: Dijon, Val de Vienne, Charade, Magny-Cours:

Dijon: 1 qualifying session lasting a maximum of 20 minutes + 1 race lasting a maximum of 20 minutes + 1 race lasting 40 minutes. 

Val de Vienne and Charade: 1 qualifying session of maximum 25 minutes + 1 race of maximum 20 minutes + 1 race of 40 minutes. 

Magny Cours:  1 qualifying session of maximum 25 minutes + 1 race of maximum 25 minutes + 1 race of 40 minutes.