MICHELIN MOTORSPORTS 24 for 24 “Going the Distance”
June 5, 2010
MICHELIN MOTORSPORTS 24 for 24 “Going the Distance”
June 5, 2010
In honor of the 78th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2010, the michelinracingusa.com staff offers 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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The winning Peugeot in the 2009 24 Hours of Le Mans traveled a record 5,206 kilometers (3,234 miles). Photo credit: Rick Dole
Note 2 of 24: Going the Distance
The winners of that first race in 1923 covered 2,209 kilometers (1,372 miles). The 2009 race winning Peugeot set a new Le Mans record, covering 5,206 kilometers (3,234 miles) in the 24 Hour race.
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