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ELMS: ACO Announces Organizational Change
FIA WEC CEO Gerard Neveu brought in to lead European Le Mans Series for 2013...
FIA WEC CEO Gerard Neveu will also be in charge of the ELMS, beginning in 2013. (Photo: LAT)
The Automobile Club de l'Ouest has reaffirmed its commitment to the future of the European Le Mans Series, with the French organization announcing Saturday a change in the management that will see them take on a more hands-on role.
Beginning in 2013, the ACO will take over the organization of the championship, with FIA World Endurance Championship CEO Gerard Neveu being tabbed to also head efforts for the ELMS.
Previously, Patrick Peter had promoted the series, which has recently faced dwindling car counts and canceled rounds. Peter Auto, however, will remain a partner in the ELMS, alongside the Le Mans Endurance Management, which already controls the FIA WEC.
“With this decision, we are once again sending a strong signal to our partners, to constructors, and to the teams," said ACO President Pierre Fillon. "We are shouldering our responsibilities.
"It is for the ACO to ensure it guarantees the best possible future for this series, considered to be one of the mainstays of our discipline.
"The ACO has invested a great deal in its Le Mans Endurance Management subsidiary in terms of organization of WEC events across the world, so there is legitimacy in increasing the scope of its mission."
Further details of the 2013 ELMS season have yet to be released, including its format and schedule.
This year's season will end in a double-points round at the Petit Le Mans, as a combined event with the American Le Mans Series. Seven ELMS cars have been entered for 1,000-mile/10-hour Road Atlanta enduro.
“We are very aware of the additional responsibility which is being entrusted to us," Neveu said. "Expectations are high and it will be a challenge. With the ACO’s expertise and the support of everyone in endurance racing, the LMEM teams will have all that’s required to reposition the ELMS in its proper place on the European stage.
"Economic constraints and the series’ prestige will be the essential parameters in our approach, and for the sporting program we are proposing for the 2013 season.”
John Dagys is SPEED.com’s Sportscar Racing Reporter, focusing on all major domestic and international championships. You can follow him on Twitter @johndagys or email him at
Beginning in 2013, the ACO will take over the organization of the championship, with FIA World Endurance Championship CEO Gerard Neveu being tabbed to also head efforts for the ELMS.
Previously, Patrick Peter had promoted the series, which has recently faced dwindling car counts and canceled rounds. Peter Auto, however, will remain a partner in the ELMS, alongside the Le Mans Endurance Management, which already controls the FIA WEC.
“With this decision, we are once again sending a strong signal to our partners, to constructors, and to the teams," said ACO President Pierre Fillon. "We are shouldering our responsibilities.
"It is for the ACO to ensure it guarantees the best possible future for this series, considered to be one of the mainstays of our discipline.
"The ACO has invested a great deal in its Le Mans Endurance Management subsidiary in terms of organization of WEC events across the world, so there is legitimacy in increasing the scope of its mission."
Further details of the 2013 ELMS season have yet to be released, including its format and schedule.
This year's season will end in a double-points round at the Petit Le Mans, as a combined event with the American Le Mans Series. Seven ELMS cars have been entered for 1,000-mile/10-hour Road Atlanta enduro.
“We are very aware of the additional responsibility which is being entrusted to us," Neveu said. "Expectations are high and it will be a challenge. With the ACO’s expertise and the support of everyone in endurance racing, the LMEM teams will have all that’s required to reposition the ELMS in its proper place on the European stage.
"Economic constraints and the series’ prestige will be the essential parameters in our approach, and for the sporting program we are proposing for the 2013 season.”
John Dagys is SPEED.com’s Sportscar Racing Reporter, focusing on all major domestic and international championships. You can follow him on Twitter @johndagys or email him at
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