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Rain Masters: 1995 McLaren F1 GTR
24h Le Mans

Rain Masters: 1995 McLaren F1 GTR

24h Le Mans Centenary: 1993-2002 | Written by Richard Kelley The inherent magic of every 24 Hours of Le Mans lies in the “unexpected”. Such was the script in 1995, the 63rd Grand Prix of Endura...

24h Le MansNothing Less than Victory: 1989 Sauber Mercedes C9

Nothing Less than Victory: 1989 Sauber Mercedes C9

24h Le Mans Centenary: 1983-1992 | Written by Richard Kelley Thirty-four years ago, Mercedes-Benz achieved a Le Mans victory in 1989 with the potent Sauber-Mercedes C9 Silver Arrows – mirroring...

24h Le MansOne Was Enough, Twice: 1986 Porsche 962 C

One Was Enough, Twice: 1986 Porsche 962 C

24h Le Mans Centenary: 1983-1992 | Written by Richard Kelley Few periods demonstrate Porsche’s intrinsic insight into how to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans better than 1986-87. Within 365 days, the Ro...

24h Le MansFerocity and Mettle: Jacky Ickx

Ferocity and Mettle: Jacky Ickx

24h Le Mans Centenary: 1973-1982 | Written by Richard Kelley Le Mans’ 1973-1982 decade began with the 50th anniversary of the first race at La Sarthe and ended with the 50th Grand Prix of endurance...

24h Le MansHeart and Soul: Porsche's History at Le Mans

Heart and Soul: Porsche's History at Le Mans

Written by Richard Kelley Racing is the heart and soul of Porsche. Yes, the German powerhouse has created magnificent road vehicles for 75 years. However, the driving force behind Porsche has alway...

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24h Le MansWon and Done: 1971 Porsche 917 KH

Won and Done: 1971 Porsche 917 KH

24h Le Mans Centenary: 1963-1972 | Written by Richard Kelley Having tasted their first Le Mans’ winners Champagne in 1971, Porsche pulled out all of the stops for a repeat victory the following yea...

24h Le MansMission Accomplished: 1970 Porsche 917 KH

Mission Accomplished: 1970 Porsche 917 KH

24h Le Mans Centenary: 1963-1972 | Written by Richard Kelley The 1970 Salzburg 917 will always be the spirit of Porsche. Porsche, a small carmaker in the 1960s, had no easy financial justification ...

24h Le MansPerenial Perfection: 1966 Ford GT40 Mk.II

Perenial Perfection: 1966 Ford GT40 Mk.II

24h Le Mans Centenary: 1963-1972 | Written by Richard Kelley The Ford GT40 was born out of motorsport’s most infamous vendetta. After months of painstaking negotiation, Ford was on the verge of...

24h Le MansPedal to the Metal: 1959 Aston Martin DBR1/300

Pedal to the Metal: 1959 Aston Martin DBR1/300

24h Le Mans Centenary: 1953-1962 | Written by Richard Kelley The Aston Martin team arrived at the 1959 Le Mans 24 Hours under massive pressure. After a decade of trying and just three second places...

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