Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO)

https://www.lemans.org
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The Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO) is a privately owned French company founded in 1906. Headquartered in France, it has 380 employees and specializes in motorsports and cycling events. The ACO is renowned for organizing prestigious motor racing events, including the first-ever Grand Prix in 1906 and the iconic Le Mans 24 Hours race since 1923. In 2012, the club expanded its reach by becoming the organizer and promoter of the FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC). Additionally, the ACO has established continental racing series such as the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship (formerly known as the American Le Mans Series), the European Le Mans Series, and the Asian Le Mans Series.

Revenue

Founded

1906

Headcount

378

Headquarters

France

Primary Segment

Spectator Sports

Ownership

Privately Owned

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