The sixth Le Mans Classic will take place from 6th to 8th of July 2012. It is held every two years on the fabulous circuit of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, in the great traditional 'Le Mans Start'..
The image of drivers crossing the track running towards their cars is part of the history of 24 Hours, but resided in motorsport history after being replaced in 1971 by the rolling start that still applies today. The 'Le Mans Start' was, however, reborn though in 2002 as part of the Le Mans Classic, where attendance has steadily increased over the five events, probably reaching 100,000 spectators in 2012.
Six grids of cars from 1923 to the mid 70s take the 'long' circuit of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Click HERE for ticket information Le Mans Classic 2012.
In video below, a grid of cars from 1923 to 1939, at Le Mans Classic in 2008 is started by former astronaut Buzz Aldrin, who walked on the moon with Neil Armstrong in July 1969.
Seventeen cars are set to line up in the LMP2 category at the 93rd 24 Hours of Le Mans (11-15 June), nine of which have crews with both professional and amateur drivers (Pro/Am). Known for being highly competitive, this category always delivers the intensity. Defending champion United Autosports is determined to def...
Less than a week before the 24 Hours of Le Mans track action begins on Test Day, the city is ready to welcome the stars of the show: the cars. On Saturday 7 June from 3 p.m., 19 racing cars representing all three classes on the grid take to the streets for an exceptional city-centre procession.
For hardcore fans, missing the 24 Hours of Le Mans is just unthinkable while, for others, attending the world’s greatest endurance race is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Choosing the best place from which to enjoy the race can turn the weekend into an unforgettable experience. Here’s a rundown of the best vantage p...
The Iron Dames are shaping up for their seventh successive appearance at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Porsche 911 GT3 R LMGT3 driven by the only all-female line-up on the grid will sport a brand new livery for the 93rd running of the French endurance classic (11-15 June 2025).
