Elf Scan 5: Renault R8 Gordinis in Action!

Small and boxy, the Renault R8 Gordini made an unlikely-looking racecar, but this single-marque series was a very popular stepping-stone series for French drivers in the late 1960s. There were so many aspiring competitiors lining up to participate in the series that the organizers had to set up run-offs to limit the entry size down to 40 drivers, from 387 applicants in 1970, according the the back of this card.  The evenly-matched cars provided for splendid close-quarters racing, as shown in this action shot!