Anne-Cécile Itier

Anne-Cécile Rose-Itier (; 31 July 1890—23 March 1980) was a French multi-talented automobile driver and co-driver, competing in rallies, hill climbs, circuits, and endurance events.

Personal life

Itier was born on 31 July 1890 in Pomeys, Rhône.

Having previously learned to fly, she began driving competitively at 31 after she left her abusive husband and began what would become a protracted divorce. Other drivers derisively labeled her a "mobile chicane", but she proved a determined competitor, finishing second in her class and sixth overall in the 1926 Paris—Pau road race.

She retired from racing at 58 and operated a tea shop in Capbreton, near her country home. Itier died on 23 March 1980 in Cannes.

After the war, she raced again in her old Fiat Balilla, then quickly on a Renault 4CV and took part in the 1948–1953 Monte Carlo Rallies with co-driver and former dancer, Hellé Nice.

Record Rallying

2nd place: Monthléry women's rally in 1928 Seven participations in the Monte Carlo Rally, in 1939 then from 1948 to 1953

Carting

Cart race at the Nîmes circuit in 1932 ; Cart race at the Péronne circuit in 1933

Hill climbing

1928 and 1932: coast of La Mothe-Saint-Héraye

Circuit racing Grand Prix

Unless otherwise stated, Anne-Cécile Itier was committed to Bugatti.

GP of Picardy in Péronne in 1933 (F2 – 1500cc) on Bugatti T51A GP of Provence in 1933 (cart category) Ladies' Cup of the GP of Picardy in 1939 (less than 1500cc) 2nd in touring class of the GP de la Marne in 1935 (Fiat Balilla) 3rd of the Oranie GP in 1930, cyclecar category on Rally (6th overall) 3rd of the GP de la Marne in 1931, cart category (11th overall) 3rd of the Picardie GP in 1934 on Bugatti T51 A 3rd of the GP des Frontières in 1935 and 1936 4th of the Circuit du Dauphiné GP in 1931 4th of the Casablanca GP in 1932 4th of the Albi GP in 1933 5th of the Bordeaux GP in 1929 5th of the Tunisian GP in 1932 5th of the Lembourg GP in 1933 (Poland) 6th of the Vichy GP in 1934

Endurance

Five appearances in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, from 1934 to 1939:

1934: 17th with Charles Duruy on Midget PA, 4-cylinder 0.8L in-line engine 1937: retirement with Fritz Huschke von Hanstein on Adler Trumpf Rennlimousine GT (first completely closed racing car at the time), due to engine failure 1938: 12th with the Claude Bonneau on Midget PA, 4-cylinder 1L in-line 1939: crashed with Suzanne Largeot on Simca 8, 4-cylinder 1.1L in-line

She finished third in the 12 Hours of Paris with Germaine Rouault, in 1938 aboard a Delahaye 135 CS, personal car.