NettetLe Mans was the venue for the first televised instance of a winning driver celebrating by spraying champagne instead of drinking it. [28] When Dan Gurney won the 1967 race … NettetNine eventful years followed with arguably the most successful commercial partnership in racing history. With Ford GT40’s, Porsche 917’s, three world championships, three outright victories at Le Mans and an association with some of the world’s greatest drivers – this was the golden era of sports car racing.

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NettetPlus, the history and tradition of Le Mans is like Indianapolis, my hometown.” Closing off the 8.4-mile track takes quite an effort, so in 1965 a smaller circuit was built that incorporated the last corner, the start-finish straight, … NettetThe 24 Hours of Le Mans (French: 24 Heures du Mans) is an endurance-focused sports car race held annually near the town of Le Mans, France. It is the world's oldest active endurance racing event. Unlike fixed-distance races whose winner is determined by minimum time, the 24 Hours of Le Mans is won by the car that covers the greatest … NettetToggle History subsection 1.1World War II 2Main sights 3Gallery 4Climate 5Demographics 6Transportation 7Sport Toggle Sport subsection 7.1Motorsport … succubus \u0026 hitman 14