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image  The winner of the third edition of the THP Spider Cup, 27-year old Frenchman Grégory Guilvert, is scheduled to drive the Peugeot 908 HDi FAP on Wednesday, October 28. Following in the footsteps of previous THP Spider Cup winners Dino Lunardi (France) and Simon Moulton (Great Britain), Grégory Guilvert will get to sit behind the wheel of a Peugeot 908 at a test session in the south of France as the reward for his victory in the 2009 series. This run will take place at Le Castellet’s HTTT facilities on Wednesday, October 28, which is 10 days ahead of the final round of the series at Le Mans Bugatti (November 7).

 

With a score of 11 wins from 12 races to his name, Grégory Guilvert, who hails from the Greater Paris region, has dominated his opponents in no uncertain terms this year, wrapping up the title well before the end. His past record includes four Le Mans Karting 24 Hours wins, and a season as works Peugeot driver in the 2005 French Super Touring Car Championship which saw him secure a win with the 406 Silhouette at Albi. That result led to him being taken on board by Pescarolo Sport for a race at the end of the year in the 407 Silhouette generally reserved for Soheil Ayari and Eric Hélary.  image

 

image  His run at Le Castellet in the 908 HDi FAP will slot into a test session organised there along with the other Peugeot drivers as the team prepares for 2010. Before the trip to the south of France, he was given a chance to familiarise himself with the car and team at Peugeot Sport’s Vélizy headquarters, near Paris, yesterday (Tuesday, October 20).

 

Grégory GUILVERT : « It’s taking time for everything to sink in! What with the phone-call from Serge Saulnier, and yesterday’s visit to the factory, it’s all happening so quickly. Peugeot Sport engineer Christophe Besse helped me settle in the car to find the ideal driving position, and the best settings for my seat and the pedals, etc. He then talked me through the different functions. I was very impressed as I climbed inside the cockpit which seemed very narrow. It felt as though I couldn’t see a thing to begin with, but my field of vision soon widened. I feel very intimidated and I don’t really know what to expect next week. I am worried about not being up to the job, but at the same time I can’t wait to get started ! »  image
Simon Pagenaud / Grégory Guilvert

 

 

 

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Grégory GUILVERT
Age : 27
Born : St Fargeau Ponthierry, France
Lives : Seine Port, France

 

Honours

Year Title
2009 1st,THP Spider Cup
2008 2nd, THP Spider Cup
2007 3rd, THP Spider Cup
1st, Le Mans Karting 24 Hours
2006 4th, French Peugeot 206RCC Trophy
2nd, Peugeot RC Cup
2005  Official Peugeot Sport driver in French Super Touring Car Championship
3rd overall and 1 win (Gémo Sport 406 Coupé Silhouette), plus 1 race with Pescarolo Sport in a 407 Silhouette
1st, French Endurance Karting Championship
2004  2nd, French 125cc Karting Championship
1st, Ile de France (Greater Paris region) 125cc Karting Championship
1st, Le Mans Karting 24 Hours
2nd, French Peugeot 206 CC Trophy (1st Junior)
2003  15th, French 206 CC Trophy
1st, Le Mans Karting 24 Hours
2002  French 206 CC Trophy
1st, Le Mans Karting 24 Hours
2000  French 125cc Championship (5 races, 3 pole positions and 1 podium finish)
European 125cc Championship
15th, Rotax Max World Championship in Malaysia
1997  Karting debut

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sheeptouriste
sheeptouriste (Member since 234 days)
Posted on 09/12/2009 at 02:00
il as su montré qu'avec la patiente et le travail on devient au top !!
Zouzoute
Zouzoute (Member since 248 days)
Posted on 25/11/2009 at 15:24
Oh ! Super
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