Émile Chenard
Émile Anatole Chenard (born December 25, 1891 in Clichy , † March 18, 1982 ibid) was a French racing driver .
Racing career
Émile Chenard started in 1924 with his brother Louis in the 24 Hours of Le Mans . The two brothers wanted to demonstrate the capabilities of a car from the Louis company . The race ended after just 13 laps due to engine failure on the racing car.
statistics
Le Mans results
| year | team | vehicle | Teammate | placement | Failure reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 |
 Louis Chenard
|
Louis Chenard Type E |
Louis Chenard
|
failure | Engine failure |
literature
- RM Clarke: Le Mans. The Bentley & Alfa Years 1923–1939. Brocklands Books, Cobham 1999, ISBN 1-85520-465-7 .
- George Nick Georgano (Editor-in-Chief): The Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile. Volume 2: G – O. Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, Chicago 2001, ISBN 1-57958-293-1 .
Web links
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Chenard, Émile |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Chenard, Émile Anatole |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | French racing driver |
| DATE OF BIRTH | December 25, 1891 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Clichy |
| DATE OF DEATH | March 18, 1982 |
| Place of death | Clichy |