Racing was founded in 1882 as a multi-discipline sports club, and is one of the "oldest clubs in French football history." The team plays in the Championnat National 2, the fourth level of French football. Racing is managed by Guillaume Norbert and hosts its home matches at the Stade Lucien-Choine, a smaller stadium next to the Stade Olympique Yves-du-Manoir in Colombes.
During the 1900 Summer Olympics, Racing Club de France hosted the athletics events at Croix-Catelan Stadium (the club's previous home). Racing's zenith was the 1930s and 1940s, when the club won Ligue 1 in 1936 and the Coupe de France in 1936, 1939, 1940, 1945 and 1949. The club was also successful in the early 1960s, finishing second in the first division in 1961 and 1962. However, Racing was a focal point of the financial crisis affecting French football during the mid-1960s. The club's financial struggles resulted in its relegation to the lower divisions.
In 1982, businessman Jean-Luc LagardĂšre wanted to build a team of stars and invested in the club as a second major club in Paris (with Paris Saint-Germain). Although he considered a merger of Paris FC and Racing, the Racing management refused due to a lack of detailed information on PFC finances. LagardĂšre bought the Paris FC (incurring a debt of more than four million francs) and renamed it "Paris Racing 1". LagardĂšre invested in experienced players in 1982 and 1983.
The club, relegated to the amateur levels, sought firmer financial footing. In December 2008, Georgios Kintis tried unsuccessfully to buy the club. Before the 2009â10 season, Racing reached a financial agreement with the city of Levallois. The club's association and support from the commune resulted in a name change to Racing Club de France Levallois 92. Despite assistance from Levallois, Racing was relegated to the Championnat de France amateur 2 by the DNCG in July 2010 after it was determined that the club had a âŹ500,000 debt. On 21 November 2010, Racing Levallois and UJA Alfortville announced plans to merge for the following season. In 2012, the club returned to Colombes as Racing Club de France Colombes 92. The club achieved promotion in the 2021â22 Championnat National 3 season to reach Championnat National 2 where they currently compete in Group A.
2022âpresent: Return in Championnat National 2â»
For the 2023â24 season, RC France will play their matches at Stade Alphonse Le Gallo due to the renovation of their original home ground, Stade Yves du Manoir.
Despite the first half of the 2023â24 were positive for Racing, the second half of the 2023â24 is extremely negative for the club, Racing lost almost his matches before being relegated to Champonnat National 3 despite a 4â3 win against FC Borgo. Unless being reprieved due to administrative relegations from other sides.
Name changesâ»
Turkey travel of Racing football players in the evening newspaper dated 30 June 1932Racing Club de France: (1896â1932, 1966â1981, 2005â2007)
Racing Club de Paris: (1932â1966, 1981â1987, 1999â2005)
The following players have represented Racing in league and international competition since the club's foundation in 1882. They have played in at least 100 official matches for the club. Or achieved prominence elsewhere. For a complete list of RCF Paris players, see Category:Racing Club de France football Colombes 92 players.