Éric Cayrolle (born 27 August 1962 in Pau) is a French

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driver.

Racing career

He is a three-time champion of the

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, winning for three consecutive years between 1996 and 1998. Prior to this he competed in

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and

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in his native country. After his success in the French Supertouring Championship he moved to the European series in 2001, which became the

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the following year. Since then he has also competed in the French GT Championship. He made a brief return to

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in 2009, competing in the two rounds of the FIA

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at his home town of Pau. He drove a

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for

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, winning the Independent's category in the second race despite having an accident while leading the class with one lap to go. He crashed in to the barriers and was clipped by the

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, bringing out the red flag for the second-time in the race. However, the race results were determined by the positions on the previous lap and Cayrolle finished the race eighth overall and winner of the independent's category.

Racing record

Complete European Touring Car Championship results

( key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap)

Complete World Touring Car Championship results

( key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap)

Complete World Touring Car Cup results

( key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap) ^‡ As Cayrolle was a Wildcard entry, he was ineligible to score points.

Complete TCR Europe Touring Car Series results

( key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap)

References

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