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The Proclassic championship had its 26th edition in 2024, without interruption since 1999. And like every season, it was still on major circuits that the 2024 events took place. The season began at Lédenon, then Nogaro and Carole, these three events taking place along with the Promosport championship, just like the event on the Bugatti at Le Mans. Added to this was the event at Castellet during the Sunday Ride Classic and the final event on the Vigeant circuit, a circuit also popular with drivers.

In total, 71 riders took part in the championship, a figure that is increasing, in the 3 categories: Superbike 1000 (Honda CBR 900, Yamaha R1, Aprilia RSV…), Superbike 750 (many Suzuki GSXRs but not only, also Ducati 996s because of their twin-cylinder engine) and Supersport 600 (Honda CBRs but also Yamaha R6s and Kawasaki ZXRs). As always in line with the philosophy of the Proclassic championship, this diversity of motorcycles is combined with a mix of very good level riders and beginner amateurs (some for several years…). The result is a cocktail of great battles on the track with a good mood and a solidarity that never fails in the paddock.

The Superbike 1000 category saw the domination of Julien Lhonneur on his GSXR despite the opposition of the 2023 champion, Denis Pignatel (Ducati) and a rider who returned to the Proclassic after an eclipse of several years, Emmanuel Lentaigne (Honda CBR) who both monopolized the two accessits and finished 2nd and 3rd in the final ranking. We therefore find 3 different brands on the podium, showing that the bike does not do everything, far from it.

In the Superbike 750 category, consistency paid off. Christian Thétiot, almost always present on one of the three steps of the podium, came top of the final ranking. But he had a lot to do against Franck Renard, also almost always on the podium except for one race, but also Eric Cure, also regularly at the forefront.

Unlike the Superbike 1000 category, there were 3 Suzuki GSXRs on the podium. The Supersport 600 category saw the final victory of another member of the Lentaigne family: Lucas, on a Honda CBR. When he was not first in a race, he was second. This was also the case for Valentin Le Thuaut (Yamaha R6), except on a few occasions, leading him to second place in the final standings, tied on points with Eric Perrono (Honda CBR) who reached third place thanks to his unfailing consistency.

Dear friends,

After the success of the first 4 events run in Lédenon, Nogaro, Carole and of course the fantastic SRC weekend on the Castellet circuit, summer offers us a long break.

At the end of August, we will return to the path that leads to the Le Mans circuit, whose worldwide reputation makes it so attractive.

Then it will be the end of the 26th season of the 2024 Proclassic Championship on the Vigeant circuit.

On the way soon to the Le Mans event with the promise of a tough fight in SBK 1000 behind Julien Lhonneur at the head of the provisional classification to decide between Emmanuel Lentaigne 2nd and Denis Pignatel 3rd with only a 5 point difference on the latter.

In SBK 750 Christian Thétiot is a solid 1st after the injury of Eric Cure which excluded him from the results of Carole and Castellet.
Franck Renard 2nd with 35 points behind keeps his chances in the end and Eric Braive is a solid 3rd 67 points behind 1st.

In 600 SSP, Lucas Lentaigne is in the lead with 58 points ahead of Eric Perronno in 2nd and 88 points over Valentin Le Thuaut.
But nothing is final yet, the last two events will be decisive.

I would like to remind you that our model honors the motorcycles which participated in the launch of the Superbike and Supersport world championship in 1989 of which we are the worthy heirs.

I believe in this reference which will continue to guide our development in the years to come because it allows machines to be grouped within categories with complete clarity.

Friendly yours,

Philippe and Nicole

The 2024 season will start soon but it is still possible to register for the races at Lédenon and Nogaro !

The “Assemblée Générale Ordinaire” (Ordinary General Meeting) of the Proclassic association will take place on Saturday January 20, 2024 at 6 p.m.

The opening of (online) registrations for the championship will be open in the following days.

Dear all,

I inform you of the regulations which were communicated to me by video conference by the Director of Sports of the FFM, these being applicable from January 1, 2024 to all motorcycles used on circuits whatever their age or engine capacity.

The sound level control will be exclusively dynamic. To do this, the company Azimut Monitoring equips all the circuits of sound meters placed at the edge of the track so as to record motorcycles at full speed, during practice, timed sessions and races. The system developed over 2 years simulates the noise coming out of the exhaust with an application of 3 corrections. The standard not to be exceeded is set at 109 db. The offense is noted if a machine exceeds 109 db more than 3 times.

After having exchanged with several officials and participants during this video conference, it appears to me that it would be wise to perform private tests on cinrcuit before a first race to know the noise level of your motorcycle, in order to correct it if necessary. I add that it may be useful to plan firstly a noise attenuator to attach to the end of the exhaust.

The president of the F.F.M. speed commission whom I questioned on this subject told me that all circuits would be equipped from January 1, 2024. You can nevertheless make sure before traveling.

Good luck with this preparation. See you soon at the Assembly.

Philippe Fréon
Proclassic President

The year 2023 will have been marked, once again, by the success of our Championship which sets a new record for the number of members and participants in the races.
No less than 66 drivers scored points in the Championship out of 85 registered drivers.
The quality of our offer, in terms of prestigious circuits and despite the withdrawals of an organizer, was expressed within the framework of a harmonious and friendly operation, which is the major key to our success in terms of reputation.
This success is that of the drivers of course but it could not exist without the accomplishment of demanding and time-consuming work during the off-season and during our race meetings.
This work, invisible to many, is the work of volunteers who act for the common good and, in this regard, I thank the constant support of Nicole at my side and our controllers present on the circuits.
I will soon inform you of the arrangements for holding the traditional General Assembly and on this occasion I will present the 2024 season and some new operating features.
We continue this march forward which guarantees our sustainability in an evolving and competitive environment.
Enjoy the end of the year,

Friendly yours,

Philippe and Nicole

Our friend Th.Younsi offers pilots to accompany him to take part in track days on the Almeiria circuit in Spain for 2 or 4 days between January 20 and 23, 2024.

Contact: younsi.couverture@yahoo.fr

The test day on Friday October 6 is open on the website www.valdeviennemoto.com.

Since there are many interested pilots, you should not delay.

For this day, drivers must be licensed or obtain a circuit pass on the FFM website.

See you there.

Philippe FREON

At the end of July (28, 29 and 30), the Proclassic championship goes to another popular circuit: Pau-Arnos.

There are still places left for this summer race, so don’t hesitate, register!

Dear friends,

The PROCLASSIC Championship began its season at Le Mans at the opening of the legendary 24 Hours and continued on the emblematic PAUL RICARD circuit, during the Sunday Ride Classic, May 5,6 and 7, 2023.

I invite you to join many of us and register quickly for the following races at LE VIGEANT, as well as at the PAU circuit on July 29 and 30, opportunity to visit this Pyrenean region during the summer holidays.

I expect many of you to share intense and happy moments in a friendly atmosphere.

Friendly yours,

Philippe and Nicole