Philippe Gache

Philippe Gache
Nationality French
Born31 May 1962 (1962-05-31) (age 62)
Avignon, France
Racing licence FIA Bronze
24 Hours of Le Mans career
Years1987, 1989, 1994, 1996 - 2002
TeamsWM Secateva
Viper Team Oreca
Riley & Scott Europe
SMG Compétition
Best finish21st (1996)
Class wins0

Philippe Gache (born 31 May 1962, Avignon, France) is a French racing driver. He has raced in a number of disciplines, but for the last 20 years (as of 2006) has specialized in off-road racing. In 1992 he competed in the Indianapolis 500,[1] but crashed his car.[2] He has driven in the Dakar Rally in 2003–2006[3] and 7 times in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. In 2006 he took his best finish on the Dakar, 12th place overall. In the 2010 edition of the Dakar Rally, he drove an SMG Buggy.

  1. ^ Harris, Mike (1992-05-15). "St. James picks up access to backup car". Ocala Star-Banner.
  2. ^ Siano, Joseph (2007-05-26). "AUTO RACING; Debate Continues On Indy Accidents". The New York Times.
  3. ^ "Ronn Bailey Motorsports Tackles Dakar 2006 with Multi-National Car and Motorcycle Team". Retrieved 2010-11-20.[permanent dead link]