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The 25th edition of the Andros Trophy ice racing series will begin this weekend at French ski resort of Val Thorens located at the altitude of 2200m (6700ft).

The launch of the 2013-2014 series was made in Paris Wednesday night with co-series' founders Max Mamers and Frédéric Gervoson and a horde of drivers.

Mazda France enters four Mazda3s, but we note that Dacia and Skoda have stopped their involvement.

Race action during one of the 2012-2013 race. (Photo: Trophée Andros)

Jean-Philippe Dayraut (Team Saintéloc /Mini Countryman) will want to clinch a 5th title, but he will need to fight hard against former Formula 1 driver, Olivier Panis who will drive a Mazda3.

Entry list for Val Thorens (Silhouette cars):

01
Saintéloc Racing MINI Countryman
JP. DAYRAUT
T. JONCOUX

02
Team Mazda France MAZDA3
B. RIVIERE
L. BARBIERI

03
Team Mazda France MAZDA3
O. PANIS
B. DEMOUSTIER

04
DA Racing RENAULT CLIO III
J.B. DUBOURG
A. DUBOURG

05
Saintéloc Racing MINI Countryman
B. BALAS
G. FONTANEL

06
Team Mazda France MAZDA3
D. THORAL
E. MOINEL

07
DA Racing RENAULT CLIO III
F. LAGORCE
L. DAZIANO

08
Saintéloc Racing CITROEN DS3
O. PERNAUT
M. LAFFITE

09
Knapick Compétition BMW série 1
H. KNAPICK
AS. LEMONNIER

10
Saintéloc Racing FORD FIESTA
E. BÉNÉZET
D. CHIANALE

11
Sodifuel Racing RENAULT CLIO III
C. CALMON
G. MAILLARD

12
Team Mazda France MAZDA3
Ch. BEROUJON
Ph. MARIE

14
Saintéloc Racing FORD FIESTA
S. PUSSIER
J. WOLF