Jean Chassagne (July 26, 1881 – April 13, 1947) was a French racecar driver active in the years surrounding World War I. Chassagne finished third in the 1913 French Grand Prix on a Sunbeam. He served as a pilot with the French Air Force during 1914-1918.^[1]

Chassagne was also associated with the Bentley Boys, who are described as having captured the spirit of the times, partying as hard as they worked. Larger than life, their restless and often reckless love of speed and adventure complemented the big green Bentleys from Cricklewood perfectly.^[2]

His association with Bentley Motors has led to the name of a street in his honour in Crewe called Chassagne Square.

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Year Car Start Qual Rank Finish Laps Led Retired 1914 12 1 88.310 17 29 20 0 Crash T4 1920 26 4 95.450 4 7 200 1 Running 1921 19 6 91.000 13 18 65 0 Lost hood Totals 285 1

Starts 3 Poles 1 Front Row 1 Wins 0 Top 5 0 Top 10 1 Retired 2

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