Marvel at 100 years of the 24 Hours of Le Mans with the official illustrated history packed with photography,narrative,and race results. Held on the Circuit de la Sarthe comprising closed public roads and dedicated racecourse,Le Mans features cars and two-driver teams that can cover more than 3,000 miles during the race. Le Mans 100is athorough year-by-year history showcasing all aspects of the grueling contest,including:
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- A slew of legendary marques and models,including Porsche,Ferrari,Ford,Corvette,Cobra,Mercedes-Benz,Aston Martin,Jaguar,Audi,Toyota,BMW,McLaren,and more
- Awho's-who of motorsport legendslike Juan Manuel Fangio,Stirling Moss,Carroll Shelby,Dan Gurney,Ken Miles,Jackie Ickx,Derek Bell,and Tom Kristensen (among dozens others)
- All the classes that ran in each year's event,including the top LMP1 and LMP2 (Le Mans Prototype) categoriesandGT (grand tourer)
- A list of each year's top three overall finishers
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA IncISBN: 9780760376171Number of pages: 240Weight: 1506 gDimensions: 276 x 235 mm
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"...a treasure trove of history,captivating stories,and mesmerizing imagery that took me on a journey through the legendary endurance race's rich past.Its stunning visuals,captivating narratives,and comprehensive coverage of a century of racing make it an essential addition to any motorsport library. Smale's passion for the subject matter shines through on every page,ensuring that readers will be captivated by the stories and images,just as I was.""Le Mans 100 is the ultimate chronicle of a marquee race." "There's a huge variety of photos...this ork will also be useful to researchers,both casual and professional,who need a quick-hit summary ofeach year's running. The constant evolution of race categoriesin Le Mans history is also tracked.This is an appropriate andpractical capsulized history of the world's most important racefor sports cars.""Far more than just a magnificent coffee table book (which it most certainly is),"LE MANS 100: A Century at the World's Greatest Endurance Race"by Glen Smale is truly the definitive book on the hundred-year history of that iconic racing event."
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