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The American Grand Prix is the big harness trotting race of the year. Its next edition will take place on January 26, 2025 at the Vincennes racecourse. On the program: the best cracks on the planet!
The American Grand Prix takes place on the last Sunday of January at the Vincennes racecourse on the 2700 meters of the main harness trot track. No need to be a professional racer, horse enthusiast, or inveterate gambler to attend this great spectacle, you just need to let yourself be transported by the magic of the race and let yourself be lulled by the names of the horses. The Prix d’Amérique is an unmissable event and a consecration for horses, breeders, owners, trainers, drivers and riders.
2025 American Grand Prix: The date
This year, the 2025 American Grand Prix is being held January 26, 2025. This event, which is among the most prestigious in world horse racing, will see the best French and international trotters compete.
2025 American Grand Prix: The program
A weekend full of entertainment
Of Friday 24 to Sunday 26 January 2025the Paris-Vincennes Hippodrome will vibrate to the rhythm of the festivities: auctions, concerts and horse races. The climax will be Sunday January 26.
Program for Sunday January 26, 2025
11h : Opening of the gates of the Vincennes racecourse.
12h : Start of racing with 11 events, including 7 Group races.
13h40 : Great American show: parade, Harley-Davidson parade, acrobats and dancers.
15h50 : Republican Guard show.
16h : Parade of legends of the Prix d’Amérique.
16h10 : Parade of 18 participating drivers.
16h20 : Departure from Prix d’Amérique Legend Race.
American Grand Prix: Prices and tickets
General enclosure: €10
Covered stand: €20
For more information and to reserve your places, visit the official website of the American Grand Prix.
The American Grand Prix in figures
18 horses set off over 2700 meters of racing,
More than 20 cameras arranged around the main track broadcast the event in 30 countries on 3 continents,
An endowment is €1,000,000 distributed among the first 7. The winner wins €500,000,
The bettors’ favorite race: the stakes record dates from 2001, when 30.3 million euros were bet,
The race is accompanied by a breathtaking show bringing together more than 150 artists, dancers and acrobats who come to ignite the track.
How to get to the 2025 American Grand Prix?
By metro: Line n°1 – station: Château de Vincennes terminus. Take bus no. 112 – get off at the Joinville Le Pont RER stop. Take Route de la Ferme on the right until you reach the racecourse.
Metro line 8 – Porte Dorée or Charenton station, then Bus 112, Hippodrome de Vincennes stop?
By RER: Line A, direction Boissy Saint Léger – Station: Joinville Le Pont – RER parking exit free shuttles from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. For the return, the coaches make the same route in the opposite direction. They are parked in front of the Owners entrance to the racecourse. Departures are guaranteed from 4:30 p.m. until payment of the reports for the last race.
By car: Direction A4 motorway. Exit: Joinville le Pont – Hippodrome signposted Périphérique or Boulevard des Maréchaux. Exit: Porte Dorée or Porte de Vincennes – Direction Château de Vincennes
Address & Map, opening hours, telephone number
Vincennes Racecourse at 2 route de la Ferme, 75012 Paris
