Upcoming Events
Following the announces by the Monegasque Government, the Automobile Club de Monaco is pleased to inform you that the Restaurant “Le Club” will be open from Tuesday to Saturday, between 12:00 & 15:00 for lunch and 19:00-22:00 for the dinner.
This measure will be applicated from Tuesday April 20th, 2021.
The restaurant will be closed on Sunday & Monday.
Compulsory reservation: (+377) 93 30 32 27
As usual in Spring, the ACM Marshals Training Camp took place last week-end on March 13-14, in a particular context. Two years after the last track racing events in the Principality, 496 volunteers were presents during these two days in order to rework their skills and reflexes, while getting acquainted with the new protocol which will be implemented for the three coming events (Monaco Historic Grand Prix – April 23-25 / Monaco E-Prix – May 8th / Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix – May 20-23).
Launched in 1972 by the ACM President, Me Michel Boéri, and organised in the “Chapiteau de Fontvielle” venue, the ACM Marshals Training Camp offers to all the Corps of Marhals members 10 workshops (first aid / Pre-video / Pre-rail / intervention / Post-vide / E-Prix / Timed run “Gazelle” / Flags and track signalisation / Fire) throughout these two days. Testing the reflexes, physical and reasoning skills of each candidate are the main objectives of this training camp.
Introducing some new procedures this year
In this particular context, the training sessions were put in place with a specific health protocol to respect and follow. Each person present had to prove a negative PCR test of less than 72 hours. Throughout the weekend, wearing a mask, distributing hydroalcoholic gel, disinfecting equipment were essential. “A procedure fully accepted and respected by our volunteers” according to Jean-Michel Matas, Deputy Commissioner General of the ACM, in charge of the Corps of Marshals. “They were exemplary”.
The sanitary protocol will be one of the key novelties of the ACM racing events in 2021. The workshops have consequently made it possible to explain and apply the measures put in place this year to all the volunteers in order to avoid any risk of COVID-19 contamination.
Another priority area of work was the fire training session, supervised as every year by the Firemen of the Principality of Monaco. The accident of French pilot Romain Grosjean on last November, has confirmed the ACM teams in the importance of working on the fire control and driver extraction procedures within a very short timeframe. This workshop has indeed been part of the Marshals training program for 14 years. “We were a pioneer” explains Jean-Michel Matas.
Fuel present in the gasoline of some historic cars during the Historic Grand Prix, methanol can create a specific fire. Marshals were trained for controlling it with the use of specific extinguishers. Finally, the volunteers received a formation on the electrical risks incurred with Formula 1 and Formula E cars.
The E-Prix taking place for the first time in 2021 on the large circuit, 42 “perche-man” positions have been created in order to handle the car without any electrocution risk.
Last highlight of the weekend was held on the Sunday with the flags handling and application of on-track signaling rules.
In numbers
Around 680 peoples will be mobilized by the ACM Corps of Marshals on each event (Monaco Historic Grand Prix, Monaco E-Prix, Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix). 64 new volunteers join the team this year, including 16 women.
The upcoming dates for the Marshals will be held for the General Meeting at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco on April 8th, and for the equipment distribution during the week-end of April 17-18, one week before the Monaco Historic Grand Prix (April 23-25).
Becoming a ACM Marshal ?
All the admission criterias are detailled in the following document :
https://acm.mc/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/CONDITIONS-DADMISSION-Version-du-29-07-2020.pdf
The regirstration for the 2022 track races will start on September 16th, 2021.
If you require additional information, please call the Secretariat of the Corps of Marshals on +377 93 15 26 16.
In order to satisfy as many members as possible who desired the opening of the Automobile Club de Monaco Restaurant “Le Club” on Monday, it was decided that this measure will take effect from February 22sd.
Management and Staff will make it their business to provide the best possible service.Compulsory reservation: (+377) 93 30 32 27.
Information https://acm.mc/en/automobile-club-de-monaco/restaurant/presentation-restaurant/
Despite the latest rumors circulating on certain websites and social media, the Automobile Club de Monaco can confirm that the 78th Formula One Monaco Grand Prix will take place from May 20th to 23rd, 2021. The ACM also confirms the 12th Grand Prix de Monaco Historique (April 23rd-25th 2021) and the 4th Monaco E-Prix (May 8th 2021)…
After an unprecedented year for Formula 1 in which the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a reorganization of the calendar, Formula One has just announced the new dates for the next season. In 2021, 23 dates are registered.
The 78th edition of the Monaco Grand Prix will take place from Thursday 20 to Sunday 23 May 2021.
The season will start on the weekend of March 19-20-21, 2021 on the circuit of Sakhir in Bahrain. The closing date of this World Championship will be happen in the Yas Marina Bay in Abu Dhabi on December 03-04-05, 2021.
The F1 world welcomes two new circuits. Initially scheduled for the 2020 season before cancellation for sanitary reasons, Netherlands should have their own race in 2021. The second novelty on the calendar will be the appearance of Saudi Arabia at the end of November with a full night race in the streets of Jeddah.
This calendar still remains subject to the approval of the FIA World Motor Sport Council, which will be held in a few weeks. The evolution of the international health situation will be also a major issue in the holding of the events for this new season.
Dear Members,
In these difficult times for everyone and in order to offer you the opportunity to enjoy a dinner in the Club facilities, we have decided to open the Restaurant “Le Club” from 7:00 p.m., from Tuesday to Saturday included and only by reservation (+377 93 30 32 27).
This measure comes into place as of today, Wednesday November 4, 2020.
We will obviously respect all the sanitary rules and restrictions in accordance with the instructions of the Monegasque Government.
Looking forward to welcoming you,
After a traditional summer break, we inform you that the restaurant “Le Club” will be open to members and their guests from Tuesday, September 1st, from Tuesday noon till Saturday evening.
Discover our menus on our website, item AUTOMOBILE CLUB DE MONACO / RESTAURANT
Reservations: (+377) 93 30 32 27
From January 30 to February 3, 2021
There will be no Concentration Leg for the 24th edition of Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique, and only one starting city: Monte-Carlo! However, the itinerary that was drawn up for the actual race will be as diverse and difficult as ever, following the recommendations of the Organizing Committee at Automobile Club de Monaco. A whole pack of Regularity Stages is on the menu, as always, since they have remained the main features of this special rally and they help to figure out easily which crew really deserves to win. The succession of Henrik BJERREGAARD and Jaromir SVEC, the winners in 2020 aboard a Ford Escort RS2000 MkII, is open…
The Historic version of the world’s most ancient road rally is reserved to cars that have entered at least one Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo between 1911, the year when it was created, and 1983, so that a greater number of models are allowed to enter the 2021 edition. And also in order to please numerous car collectors who asked for this evolution.
After one and a half day devoted to administrative and technical checks, on Thursday January 28 (3pm-6pm) and Friday January 29 (7am-7pm), the official start of this 24th edition will be given as early as 6am on Saturday January 30, for the Concentration Leg: 273,6km between Monte-Carlo and Buis-les-Baronnies, a former property of Monaco Princes, right in the middle of Drôme provençale, where the first crews will be expected at 11:30am, just in time to take part in the first two Regularity Stages, well known by the specialists: «Montauban-sur-l’Ouvèze – Saint-André-de-Rosans / SR1 / 12am /49km» and «La Motte-Chalançon – Saint-Nazaire-le-Désert / SR2 / 2pm / 22km». In order to close the Concentration chapter in style, a checkpoint is scheduled in Crest, another historic site of Monaco’s Grimaldi family, at 3:20 pm, to make sure that the first crews will reach Champ de Mars in Valence (Host City & Drôme’s prefecture) at 4:10pm.
Heading for Ardèche on the morning of Sunday January 31 the Classification Leg will start at 7am. The first stage on that day will be the much appreciated «La Croze – Antraigues-sur-Volane / SR3 / 8:09am / 57km» complete with a traditional pause in front of the the famous « Remise », the mythical Jouanny family restaurant. Then it will be time for another legendary stage, «Burzet – Lachamp-Raphaël / SR4 / 10:05am / 49 km», in the Saint-Martial version. The mid-day pause is scheduled from 12:50pm on Place du Marché in Saint-Agrève, where tasting of local products is always part of the program, and a good way for all rally participants and followers to enjoy the moment before heading for a very demanding loop: «Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid / SR5 / 1:20pm / 25km» then «Saint-Pierre-sur-Doux – Col du Buisson / SR6 / 2:05pm / 23km». On the way back to Valence (4:55pm), there will again be a checkpoint in Plats (3:10pm) and yet another popular and friendly stop on Quai Farconnet in Tournon-sur-Rhône, from 4:05pm onwards.
Vercors and Diois mountains will be on the menu for Monday February 1 at 7am, when Part 1 of the Common Leg will start with «Col Gaudissart – La Cime du Mas / SR7 / 8:25am / 18km» including Col de L’Echarasson (1146m), then «Col de l’Arzelier – Saint-Michel-les-Portes / SR8 / 10:50am / 29km» including Gresse-en-Vercors. The mid-day pause is scheduled at Clelles Station, a stronghold of motor racing in Dauphiné (Isère) from 11:40 am, before heading for «Chichilianne – Les Nonières / SR9 / 11:42am / 21km» through Col de Menée (1457m) and eventually, to close the day, the stage of «Mémorial de Vassieux-en-Vercors – Bouvante-le-Bas / SR10 / 1:55pm / 24km» where endurance will be the key! The last pause of the day, before heading back to Valence (4:15pm), will take place on Place du Champ de Mars in Saint-Jean-en-Royans with a checkpoint at 2:55pm for the first crew.
On Tuesday February 2, the first start in Valence will be given at 6am for Part 2 of the Common Leg. The first stage of the day will be «Saint-Nazaire-le-Désert – Gumiane / SR11 / 7:30am / 29km», with seven passes on the way. The remaining crews will then head for «Verclause – Laborel / SR12 / 8:55am / 27km» to be followed by an exciting loop: «Entrevaux – Entrevaux / SR13 / 12:35pm / 15 km» including Col de Félines. The last checkpoint before entering parc fermé in Monaco (3:10pm) will take place on Place Neuve in La Turbie, from 2:35pm.
The Final Leg, scheduled for the night of Tuesday February 2 to Wednesday February 3, will start in Monaco at 8:45pmand crews will be able to enjoy, in succession, «Col de Braus – La-Bollène-Vésubie / SR14 / 9:50pm / 35km» and «Lantosque – Lucéram / SR15 / 11:05pm / 20km». The finish line will be set up on Port Hercule in Monaco and cars expected around 1am.
Last but not least, in keeping with tradition, the Gala Night and Prize Ceremony will happen on the evening of Wednesday February 3 in the Salle des Etoiles of Monte-Carlo Sporting Club (evening dress/dark suit / Black tie requested).
Note to Editors: provisional distances and timings until official route is published.
Monaco, July 31, 2020
Dear members, Dear Friends,
Throughout the month of August, the Automobile Club’s offices will be closed.
However, the ACM Reception remains open from Monday to Friday at the following hours:
09:30 – 12:00 / 14:00 – 17:00.
For any information, please contact us on +377 93 15 26 00.
The Restaurant “Le Club” will be closed in August and will re-opened on Tuesday 1st September.
On the rue Grimaldi, the Ticketing Office (n°44) and the Official Store (n°46) remain open at the following hours:
We wish you a nice summer !
From the 24th edition of the Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique, which will take place from January 30th to February 3rd 2021, several modifications to the regulations will appear:
Cars complying with road legislation and whose similar model participated in a Monte-Carlo Rally until the 51st edition of January 1983 will be eligible*
* List below of the new eligible models:
RAMC 1981
AUDI QUATTRO – CITROEN VISA SUPER – DATSUN BLUEBIRD RS TURBO- FIAT 127 SPORT – LADA 1300 – NISSAN LANGLEY – OPEL KADETT D 1300S – PEUGEOT 505 SRD et STI – PEUGEOT 604 – RELIANT KITTEN – RENAULT 5 TURBO – TOYOTA STARLET – VOLVO 242 GT
RAMC 1982
ALFA-ROMEO ALFASUD SPRINT – BMW 323i – BMW 635 CSi – CITROEN VISA TROPHEE – FERRARI 308 GTB – FIAT RITMO 105 TC – FORD ESCORT XR3 – ISUZU GEMINI – LANCIA BETA HPE – MATRA MURENA – MAZDA 323 – MAZDA 818 – MITSUBISHI LANCER TURBO – PORSCHE 924 CARRERA GTS – RENAULT 5 ALPINE TURBO – SEAT 124 2000
RAMC 1983
ALFA-ROMEO ALFETTA GTV6 – CITROEN VISA CHRONO – FIAT PANDA – FIAT RITMO ABARTH – FORD ESCORT RS 1600i – LANCIA 037 – NISSAN 240 RS – NISSAN PULSAR COUPE – NISSAN SILVIA – OPEL MANTA B GTE – RENAULT 18 TURBO – SEAT RITMO 75 – SUBARU LEONE 1800 – TALBOT SAMBA GLS et RALLYE
Monte-Carlo will be, exceptionally, the only starting city for this 2021 edition.
4 Categories:
I – Cars built from 1911 until 12/31/1965 (The Classics)
II – Cars built between 1/1/1966 and 31/12/1971
III – Cars built between 1/1/1972 and 31/12/1976
IV – Cars built between 1/1/1977 and 31/12/1982
2 Averages instead of 3
