The "Le Mans start" was formerly used in the 24-hour race: drivers lined up across the track from their cars, ran across the track, jumped into their cars and started them to begin the race. The 1955 Le Mans disaster was a large accident during the race that killed eighty-four spectators.
The 2010 24 Hours winner and 2009 F1 world champion are partnered with a living legend from American motorsport: seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson. He’s the first Nascar Cup Series champion to take up the Le Mans challenge: “Le Mans is highly respected and regarded by my NASCAR colleagues, and I made many of them very jealous,” he smiles.
The 100th anniversary of the first edition of the Le Mans 24 Hour race tapped into the event's glorious past. What it might mean for the next 100 years of motoring is just as profound.
Our favorite way to watch the 24 Hours of Le Mans is with MOTORTREND+. At $4.99 a month, the streaming service is a prime destination for anyone who loves auto racing and general automotive programming. It also offers the most live coverage of Le Mans with dash cams and bonus footage—including a live track map and helicopter feed.
NASCAR's entry for the 24 Hours of Le Mans at last got racing Saturday after NBA superstar LeBron James waved the French flag to start the most iconic sports car race in the world. NASCAR has a special entry in the centenary running of Le Mans as part of its celebration of its 75th season. The car is fielded by Hendrick Motorsports, Chevrolet and Goodyear and features seven-time NASCAR
The flag for the 24-hour race will be waved at 16:00 on Saturday. A total of 62 cars will take part in the Le Mans centenary year, including 37 full-season FIA WEC entrants. All action from Free Practice, Qualifying, Hyperpole and the all-important 24 hour race will also be shown live on the official FIA WEC TV and 24H LE MANS TV App.
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