Circuit de la Sarthe

Photograph

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Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum

Name/Title

Circuit de la Sarthe

Entry/Object ID

2025.13.7

Description

This vintage map features the "Grand Prix de l'Automobile-Club de France Circuit de la Sarthe," including detailed roads and geographical markers, surrounded by various advertisements for automobile-related products and services. The ads are targeted at tire companies, automobile manufacturers, and repair shops, featuring brands such as Michelin, Renault, and Continental. The map prominently showcases Le Mans as the central point with the race circuit highlighted. The course is 64.11 miles long. The race was run over two days, with six laps each.

Photograph Details

Subject

Automobiles racing in the 1906 French Grand Prix.

Collection

Simeone - Automobilia

Category

Grand Prix of France

Acquisition

Accession

2025.13

Source or Donor

John D. Watkins

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Date made

1906

Location

Shelf

H23

Second Floor

Simeone Library

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair