Automobile Club de l'Ouest | 46,106 followers on LinkedIn. The "Automobile Club de l'Ouest"​ (ACO) founded in 1906 is the creator and organizer of "24 Hours of Le Mans"​. #LeMans24 | The Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) founded in 1906 is the creator and organiser of major motor sporting events including the first grand prix in the history of motor racing in 1906 followed by the Le Mans 24 Hours in 1923. The ACO’s aim is to develop long-distance racing and since 2012 it has been the organiser and promoter of the FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC). The club is also the creator of the continental series: the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, former American Le Mans Series (1999), the European Le Mans Series (2004), and the Asian Le Mans Series (2013).