Glossary / General

ACO

9 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

The ACO is a group that organizes famous car races, including the 24-hour race in Le Mans, France. They help set the rules and manage the events for endurance racing.

Technical Definition

The Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO) is the organization responsible for the Le Mans 24 Hours race and the regulation of endurance racing events. They play a crucial role in promoting and organizing endurance racing in Europe and beyond.

Hear It Discussed

"And the FIA would, and the ACO would say, well, that's fantastic, because look what happened, we had really close racing..."
Lewis Hamilton is back to his best #318 The Intercooler 09:01

"Month or so goes by they fly over to have a meeting with the ACO and they're like listen You know, this is the data shows that we're three mile an hour down on the straightaway"
Ep.329 – RE-HEATED: Johnny O’Connell Dinner with Racers 09:35

"where the ACO, who runs 24 hours of Le Mans, don't see eye to eye with the FIA on the rules."
Jay Gillotti on the Porsche 936’s Turbocharged Dominance at Le Mans Porsche Club Insider 14:14