In honor of the 78th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2010, the michelinracingusa.com staff offers “24 for 24,” 24 bits of Le Mans history, factoids and trivia. See www.michelinracingusa.com for updates, features and the complete list, plus Rick Dole photos.

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Note 1 of 24: First to be First

Held annually near Le Mans, France, The 24 Hours of Le Mans is the world’s premier endurance sportscar race.

The first Le Mans race was held in 1923. The race was won by André Lagache and René Léonard of France driving a Chenard et Walcker Sport fitted with Michelin tires.