European Truck Championship
For this introduction, the European Truck Championship competitors will participate in two free practice sessions from 8:10 to 8:40 and from 10:10 to 10:40. Next, the pilots will try to get the best time. possible during qualifying practice 1 from 11:40 am to 12:00 pm At the end of this session, the top 10 drivers have their time canceled and go out for 10 minutes to set the starting grid. This is called the Superpole. Race 1, played over 11 laps, is scheduled from 3:10 p.m. to 3:35 p.m., while Race 2 will be held from 5:50 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
French Truck Championship
Like their counterparts in the European championship, the program for the French drivers consists of two free practice sessions from 8:50 to 9:20 and then from 10:50 to 11:20. Qualifying practice is scheduled to begin at 1:05. at 1:25 p.m. This session is followed by the Superpole from 1:30 p.m. to 1:40 p.m. Race 1, played over nine laps, will be held at 4:00 p.m. from 6:45 p.m. 22.00 hours During this test, the pilots must demonstrate the flexibility and precision of their piloting. The gymkhana is timed and takes place in the pit lane of the Bugatti circuit.
Lotus Europe Cup
Competitors in the support race of this 37th edition of the 24 Hours of Trucks will enter the track at 9:30 am for a 30-minute free practice. Then, they will participate in qualifying from 12:25 to 12:55 to finish with race 1 from 16:45 to 17:15, they will compete for the victory.
Official presentation of the 24 Hours Trucks 2022
From 1:45 p.m. to 2:35 p.m., the trucks entered in the French championship and in the European championship will line up in a straight line, with all the teams. All drivers will be introduced by the official announcer before the Marseillesa sounds.
Decorated truck parade
200 exceptional trucks will parade along the track from 7:45 p.m. to 9:05 p.m. Real works of art, divided into several categories, will parade around the circuit: trucks decorated with artistic paintings of various themes, tuned tractors or carriers, Americans and vintage trucks.
pyrotechnic show
As is tradition in the 24 Hours of Trucks, Saturday’s day ends in apotheosis with a fireworks display from the corner of the Connection. See you at 10pm so you can fill your eyes.
24 hour trucking concert 2022
The madness of the 80’s will occupy the main stage of the 24 Hours Trucks starting at 10:15 pm and other great hits of the 80’s. DJ Loran will take over until 1:30 pm.
The 24 Hours of Trucks can be followed live on the Youtube channel and the Facebook page of the event.
Program for Saturday, September 24, 2022:
08:10 – 08:40: Free Practice 1 European Truck Championship
08:50 – 09:20: Free Practice 1 French Truck Championship
09:30 – 10:00: Lotus Cup Europe Free Practice
10:10 – 10:40: Free Practice 2 European Truck Championship
10:50 – 11:20: Free Practice 2 French Truck Championship
11:40 – 12:00: Qualifying practice 1 European Truck Championship
12:05 – 12:15: European Superpole Truck Championship
12:25 – 12:55: Lotus Cup Europe Qualifying Practice
13:05 – 13:25: Qualifying Practice 1 French Truck Championship
13:30 – 13:40: French Truck Superpole Championship
13:45 – 14:35: Official presentation of the 24 Hours of Trucks
15:10 – 15:35: Race 1 European Truck Championship (11 laps)
16:00 – 16:25: Race 1 French Truck Championship (9 laps)
16:45 – 17:15: Race 1 Lotus Cup Europe
17:50 – 18:15: Race 2 European Truck Championship (11 laps)
18:45 – 19:10: Race 2 French Truck Championship (9 laps)
19:45 – 21:05: Parade of decorated trucks
21:20 – 22:00: Gymkhana test
22:00 – 22:15: Pyrotechnic show
22:15: Concert Truck 24 Hours 2022