Where was the 2013 24 Hours of Le Mans held?

The 2013 24 Hours of Le Mans (French: 24 Heures du Mans 2013) was an automobile endurance race held on 22–23 June 2013 at the Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans, France.

What is Le Mans?

It is the world’s oldest active endurance racing event. Unlike fixed-distance races whose winner is determined by minimum time, the 24 Hours of Le Mans is won by the car that covers the greatest distance in 24 hours. Racing teams must balance the demands of speed with the cars’ ability to run for 24 hours without mechanical failure.

What determines the winner of the 24 hours of Le Mans?

Unlike fixed-distance races whose winner is determined by minimum time, the 24 Hours of Le Mans is won by the car that covers the greatest distance in 24 hours. Racing teams must balance the demands of speed with the cars’ ability to run for 24 hours without mechanical failure.

Who is the nine-time winner of Le Mans?

Jump to navigation Jump to search. Nine-time Le Mans winner, Danish driver Tom Kristensen. The 24 Hours of Le Mans (24 heures du Mans) is the world’s oldest sports car endurance race and one of the most famous and influential in motorsports history. The overall winners of all events since 1923 are listed here.

What is Garage 56 at the Le Mans?

Garage 56 allows a 56th entry to the race, using the rigors of the 24 Hours of Le Mans to test new technology. The ACO announced during 2012 that the Swiss-developed GreenGT vehicle had been granted the Garage 56 entry for the 2013 edition.

How long was the Le Mans 2015 practice session?

Official practice was held on 19 June with the full 56-car field on track for four hours. A torrential rain shower fell at Le Mans in the early afternoon but it tapered off before practice commenced and the track dried up during the session although light rain returned midway through and some cars spun.

Who won the Le Mans Grand Touring?

The class podium was completed by the No. 42 Greaves Motorsport Zytek Z11SN, driven by Michael Krumm, Jann Mardenborough and Lucas Ordóñez. The No. 92 Porsche Manthey Racing 991 RSR of Romain Dumas, Marc Lieb and Richard Lietz won the Le Mans Grand Touring Professional (LMGTE Pro) class and the sister No.