An unusual car race, the 24 Hours of Le Mans sees dozens of cars competing against each other trying to complete as many laps as possible in one day and one night. The Château des Briottières, established less than 85 km from the Sarthe circuit, is a prestigious home for enthusiasts for the duration of the competition.
Les 24 Hours of Le Mans were created in the 1920s to ask manufacturers to develop new technologies and change the automotive sector. The result is a car race that has gone through history and that still offers some of the most spectacular clashes today. La 13 km long track takes both a portion of the Bugatti circuit and the surrounding national road. Before 1990, the track had a 6 km straight line, which led manufacturers to focus on top speed (the fastest lap completed in 1985). Later, two chicanes were added to improve the chances of all competitors.Four vehicle categories compete during the 24 hours of racing. The two fastest categories consist of prototypes and are recognizable by their particular look and their white headlights at night, while the other two categories incorporate Grand Tourisme Endurance Pro cars, i.e. production cars modified for competition. Professionals and amateurs compete in this part of the picture. Grand Tourism cars (Porsche, Corvette, Aston Martin, Ferrari...) can be identified using their yellow headlights when night falls on the circuit.
The race is not limited to the 24 hours to finish. This sporting event starts well before with the arrival of the public at the circuit, the search for the perfect seat and the various activities. At the Château des Briottières, the atmosphere is also festive, as many enthusiasts come to settle there during their stay to watch the race.The tension is at its peak even before the race when the engines roar for free trials and qualifiers. And between the appearance of vehicles on the track, secondary races continue to entertain the public. Play the colors of your favorite team and encourage your favorite driver.
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