What is Le Mans 24 Hours?

[Trevor]

Le Mans 24 Hours is quite possibly 'the greatest race in the world'

The Le Mans 24 Hours endurance race (Vingt-Quatre Heures du Mans), hosted annually in France in mid June, a 24-hour endurance race for both men and machine.

Although the race is based at the Le Circuit de la Sarthe in Le Mans, France it has historically been considered as 'the biggest British motor race in France' with many British drivers and cars claiming victory over the many decades.

In 2023, this annual event has run for 100 years, with the exception of a few years owing to World War 2 and the effects of the Great Depression in the 1930's.
The circuit has also changed considerably over time, along with the cars that race upon it. What was once a dirt track and is now a track capable of top speeds in excess of 250 mph. The cars also now clocking speeds in excess of this on the Mulsanne Straight.

What also makes it quite unique is that the race is run throughout the night which is quite spectacular to watch if you can stay awake that long!
For those who haven't yet experienced Le Mans 24 Hours, it is most definitely worth going to at least once, many (including myself) have been continuously for many years, even decades....and of course it is never with thrills and spills - not to mention the social shenanigans of the event.