Jean Trémoulet (12 April 1909 – 13 October 1944) was a French racing driver who won the 1938 24 Hours of Le Mans with Eugène Chaboud. He died at 35 years old, as part of the French Resistance during World War II.[1]

Jean Trémoulet
Jean Trémoulet
Born(1909-04-12)12 April 1909
Dordogne, France
Died13 October 1944(1944-10-13) (aged 35)
Dordogne, France
NationalityFrance French
24 Hours of Le Mans career
Years19371939
TeamsEugène Chaboud
Private
Best finish1st (1937)
Class wins1 (1937)

Racing record

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Complete 24 Hours of Le Mans results

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Year Team Co-Drivers Car Class Laps Pos. Class
Pos.
1937   Eugène Chaboud
(private entrant)
  Eugène Chaboud Delahaye 135CS 5.0 9 DNF
1938   Eugène Chaboud / Jean Trémoulet
(private entrant)
  Eugène Chaboud Delahaye 135CS 5.0 235 1st 1st
1939   Jean Trémoulet
(private entrant)
  Raoul Forestier Talbot-Lago SS 5.0 68 DNF

References

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  1. ^ Guy Penaud, Dictionnaire biographique du Périgord, éditions Fanlac, 1999, ISBN 2-86577-214-4, p. 907.
Sporting positions
Preceded by Winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans
1938 with:
Eugène Chaboud
Succeeded by