Jacques Alméras (born 30 January 1949 in

Montpellier Montpellier (, , ; oc, Montpelhièr ) is a city in southern France near the Mediterranean Sea. One of the largest urban centres in the region of Occitania (administrative region), Occitania, Montpellier is the prefecture of the Departments of ...

) is a French former

racing driver Auto racing (also known as car racing, motor racing, or automobile racing) is a motorsport involving the racing of automobiles for competition. Auto racing has existed since the invention of the automobile. Races of various sorts were organise ...

and co-founder of

Alméras Frères Equipe Alméras Frères (''French:'' Alméras Brothers Team) is a French auto racing team founded by Jean-Marie Alméras and his brother Jacques Alméras in 1971. The racing team is an extension of the automotive dealership in Montpellier through ...

with his brother

Jean-Marie Alméras Jean-Marie Alméras (born 13 September 1943 in Montpellier, France) is a French former racing driver and co-founder of Alméras Frères Equipe Alméras Frères (''French:'' Alméras Brothers Team) is a French auto racing team founded by Jean-M ...

. He competed in endurance racing, rally and speed hill climbing.

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