June 15, 2003
24 Heures du Mans
The Event
The 24 Hours of Le Mans is the world’s most famous endurance sports car race, held every June on the 13.6 km Circuit de la Sarthe near Le Mans, France. First run in 1923, it is won by the car that covers the greatest distance in 24 hours, with teams of multiple drivers sharing each car to survive flat‑out day‑night racing, weather, and mechanical stress.
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The Track
Circuit de la Sarthe is a 13.626 km semi‑permanent circuit near Le Mans that links dedicated racing sections with normal public roads, making it one of the longest and fastest tracks in the world. It’s best known for hosting the 24 Hours of Le Mans, where cars spend up to about 85% of the lap at full throttle along iconic sections like the Dunlop Esses, Tertre Rouge, and the Mulsanne Straight.
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