Jacques Panciatici
- December 1, 2024
- 76 years
About Jacques Panciatici
Jacques Panciatici, 76, French rally driver.
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|Jacques Panciatici (10 November 1948 – 1 December 2024) was a French rally driver active during the 1970s and 80s. He recorded five top-10 finishes in the French Rally Championship from 1980 to 1988 in Group N.
Panciatici began racing in 1969, driving a Group 5 Renault 8 Major (then Gordini), and became an official VW-France driver in 1979 following his victory in the Renault Challenge.
Panciatici died on 1 December 2024, at the age of 76.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.Which e-resource specifically lists Jacques Panciatici in its database?
- A.AutoHistory.com
- B.Formula1-data.com
- C.eWRC-results.comcorrect
- D.Speedway-info.net
Jacques Panciatici is listed on eWRC-results.com.
Source: External links
2.On what date was Jacques Panciatici born?
- A.10 November 1948correct
- B.1 December 1948
- C.1 December 1949
- D.10 November 1949
Jacques Panciatici was born on 10 November 1948.
Source: biographical introduction
3.What was the nationality of Jacques Panciatici?
- A.German
- B.Belgian
- C.Frenchcorrect
- D.Italian
Jacques Panciatici was a French rally driver.
Source: biographical introduction
4.In what year did Jacques Panciatici begin his racing career?
- A.1965
- B.1969correct
- C.1971
- D.1967
Jacques Panciatici began racing in 1969.
Source: career history
5.Which car did Jacques Panciatici drive when he began racing in 1969?
- A.Group 2 Ford Escort
- B.Group 4 Peugeot 504
- C.Group 5 Renault 8 Majorcorrect
- D.Group N Volkswagen Golf
Jacques Panciatici began racing in 1969 driving a Group 5 Renault 8 Major.
Source: career history
6.What team did Jacques Panciatici join as an official driver in 1979?
- A.Peugeot-France
- B.VW-Francecorrect
- C.Citroen-France
- D.Renault-France
Jacques Panciatici became an official VW-France driver in 1979.
Source: career history
7.Which victory preceded Jacques Panciatici becoming an official VW-France driver?
- A.Gordini Cup
- B.French Rally Championship
- C.Renault Challengecorrect
- D.Group N Trophy
Jacques Panciatici became an official VW-France driver following his victory in the Renault Challenge.
Source: career history
8.During which decades was Jacques Panciatici active as a rally driver?
- A.1990s and 2000s
- B.1970s and 1980scorrect
- C.1960s and 1970s
- D.1980s and 1990s
Jacques Panciatici was active as a rally driver during the 1970s and 80s.
Source: biographical introduction
9.How many top-10 finishes did Jacques Panciatici record in the French Rally Championship?
- A.three
- B.seven
- C.nine
- D.fivecorrect
Jacques Panciatici recorded five top-10 finishes in the French Rally Championship.
Source: biographical introduction
10.Between which years did Jacques Panciatici record his top-10 finishes in the French Rally Championship?
- A.1978 to 1986
- B.1980 to 1988correct
- C.1982 to 1990
- D.1975 to 1983
Jacques Panciatici recorded his top-10 finishes between 1980 and 1988.
Source: biographical introduction
11.In which group did Jacques Panciatici compete during the French Rally Championship?
- A.Group 5
- B.Group Ncorrect
- C.Group B
- D.Group A
Jacques Panciatici competed in Group N during his top-10 finishes in the French Rally Championship.
Source: biographical introduction
12.On what date did Jacques Panciatici pass away?
- A.1 December 2024correct
- B.10 December 2024
- C.15 November 2024
- D.1 November 2024
Jacques Panciatici died on 1 December 2024.
Source: biographical introduction
13.How old was Jacques Panciatici at the time of his death?
- A.78
- B.74
- C.72
- D.76correct
Jacques Panciatici was 76 years old when he died.
Source: biographical introduction
14.What was the occupation of Jacques Panciatici?
- A.Automotive journalist
- B.Racing engineer
- C.Rally drivercorrect
- D.Formula One driver
Jacques Panciatici was a French rally driver.
Source: biographical introduction
15.What specific model was the Renault 8 Major sometimes referred to as?
- A.S-Type
- B.Gordinicorrect
- C.Alpine
- D.Turbo
The Group 5 Renault 8 Major was then referred to as a Gordini.
Source: career history
16.Which website provides records for Jacques Panciatici?
- A.RallyNews.com
- B.GrandPrixStats.com
- C.FrenchRacing.fr
- D.DriverDB.comcorrect
DriverDB.com is listed as a source for Jacques Panciatici's records.
Source: External links
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