The Circuit Paul Armagnac in Nogaro, south-western France has played host to many feats of speed over the years, from touring cars and truck racing to four-time para-cycling Olympic champion Alessandro Zanardi's track record in a F3000 car 32 years ago.
Its latest came as the high-speed mini-train of Mathieu van der Poel and Jasper Philipsen blasted to another victory at this year's Tour de France, the Belgian sprinter taking his second win in as many days on stage 4 and with it the green jersey.
