Jacques Ledure
Jacques Ledure (born March 26, 1893 in St. Gilles , † May 16, 1948 ) was a Belgian racing driver .
Racing career
Jacques Ledure competed in the Le Mans 24-hour race three times in his career . He couldn't finish any of the three missions. In 1924 he drove a Bignan together with Henri-Julien Matthys and it failed just as it did in 1925 and 1928 when the Chrysler 72 had a radiator.
statistics
Le Mans results
| year | team | vehicle | Teammate | placement | Failure reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 |
 Établissements Industriels Jacques Bignan
|
Bignan 3 liters |
 Henri-Julien Matthys
|
failure | Engine failure |
| 1925 |
Chenard & Walcker
|
Chenard-Walcker Type U 22CV Sport |
André Pisart
|
failure | Engine failure |
| 1928 |
Grand Garage Saint-Didier Paris
|
Chrysler 72 Six |
 Goffredo Zehender
|
failure | cooler |
literature
- RM Clarke: Le Mans. The Bentley & Alfa Years 1923–1939. Brocklands Books, Cobham 1999, ISBN 1-85520-465-7 .
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Ledure, Jacques |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Belgian racing driver |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 26, 1893 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | St. Gilles |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 16, 1948 |