GP de l’Age d’Or : thrilling motorsports in Burgundy

The Grand Prix de l’Age d’Or, held at Dijon-Prenois from 5 to 7 June 2026, once again demonstrated why the event remains one of Europe’s premier celebrations of historic motorsport. As part of the newly branded Le Mans Classic Series by Peter Auto, the meeting brought together nearly 300 historic racing cars spanning several decades of competition history. For Porsche enthusiasts, however, the weekend belonged to Stuttgart. From legendary endurance prototypes to iconic GT racers, Porsche machinery was represented throughout the paddock and across multiple racing grids.

One of the undeniable highlights was the appearance of a Gulf-liveried Porsche 917 in the Classic Endurance Racing 1 category. More than half a century after the model secured Porsche’s first overall victory at Le Mans, the sight and sound of the flat-twelve-powered 917 attacking the fast and undulating Dijon circuit provided a powerful reminder of one of the most important cars in the marque’s history. Even among a field packed with Ford GT40s, Chevrons and Lolas, the 917 remained a crowd favourite throughout the weekend.

Alongside the 917, the Porsche 908 represented another golden chapter of the company’s endurance-racing story. The lightweight prototype, which played a crucial role in Porsche’s rise to international sports-car racing dominance during the late 1960s and early 1970s, was perfectly suited to the flowing nature of Dijon-Prenois. Seeing the 908 and 917 share the same circuit once again offered spectators a rare opportunity to experience two of Porsche’s greatest prototype racers in action.

Porsche’s presence extended far beyond the prototype classes. The Classic Endurance Racing grids also featured the ever-popular Porsche 911 Carrera RSR, a model that remains one of the most successful GT racing cars ever produced. Its unmistakable silhouette and distinctive flat-six soundtrack ensured strong support from fans around the circuit. The RSR served as a bridge between Porsche’s prototype successes and the GT racing achievements that would follow throughout the 1970s and beyond.

The later era of Porsche competition machinery was equally well represented. In Classic Endurance Racing 2, spectators were treated to examples of the Porsche 934 and Porsche 935, two turbocharged icons from the Group 4 and Group 5 era. The aggressive styling and formidable performance of these cars continue to make them among the most spectacular historic racers on any grid. Their presence added another layer to the remarkable Porsche story unfolding throughout the weekend.

Meanwhile, the dedicated 2.0L Cup once again showcased the origins of the Porsche 911 competition legacy. Reserved exclusively for early short-wheelbase 911s built to pre-1966 FIA specifications, the series delivered close racing and highlighted the enduring versatility of Porsche’s most famous sports car.

What made the 2026 Grand Prix de l’Age d’Or so special for Porsche fans was the sheer variety of cars on display. From the pioneering 908 and legendary 917 to the Carrera RSR, 934, 935 and the early 911 racers of the 2.0L Cup, nearly every major chapter of Porsche’s racing heritage was represented. At Dijon-Prenois, Porsche history was not confined to a museum—it was alive, loud and racing at full speed.

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