Drayson Racing Embraces Le Mans Dream with All-British Driver Line-up in Aston Martin Vantage GT2 The 24 Heures du Mans holds a poignant place in the heart and mind of even the most casual observer. It is a special race that transcends cars and drivers to reach mythical status; an event of which dreams are […]
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Martin Haven: Le Mans bound again
Le Mans bound again They say you never forget your first kiss. For me, it was 1967, on the minibus to St Joseph’s Convent, Lincoln but as for the lucky girl – fortunately for her, the name is lost in the mists of time. Still, we were only six! Some first loves do endure, however […]
Top 5 tips to help you enjoy Le Mans 2009
With just days to go until you head off to the Le Mans 24 hours, you will no doubt be getting excited about the race (so are we!). To help you enjoy your time away we have come up with our top 5 tips for making the most of your time at the circuit. Tip […]
Carroll Shelby looks back at the 1959 Le Mans win with Aston Martin
“It was an amazing time with Aston Martin, which I will always have a huge amount of affection for. In particular, I’ve got so many memories of 1959 and they’re actually all very different memories. We went through gallons of oil, for example. At the end of the race [Aston Martin’s then owner] David Brown […]
Aston Martin goes back to the future
As will be the case in 2009, Aston Martin entered three factory cars in the 1959 race: for Stirling Moss/Jack Fairman, Roy Salvadori/Carroll Shelby and Paul Frère /Maurice Trintignant. At the time Ferrari was the dominant force in endurance racing, so the Aston Martin team entered the race as underdogs and had to come up […]
Start your engines: Le Mans 24 hours Preview 2009
So you have purchased your Le Mans package and you have received your tickets. Now is the time to pack your tent and plan your time at Le Mans. With just a couple of weeks until the pilgrimage begins here is our guide to the cars to watch at this year’s race. LM P1: The […]
Le Mans Series Spa Report
Peugeot roars in the Belgian hills With its mixture of long straights, fast corners and varying gradients, the Spa-Francorchamps circuit ranks as one of the most technically challenging circuits visited by the Le Mans Series but is a firm favorite with drivers, teams and fans alike. Team Peugeot Total took up the challenge of this […]
Le Mans Aide 09
An open letter to all Le Mans fans from Dr. Howard Brownlow: Dear Le Mans fans, Over an ale or 3 I have managed to convince 9 of my medical colleagues and 4 local businessmen to attempt to cycle 210 miles on a route between Cherbourg and Le Mans from the 10th June in aid […]
Last Chance for the Le Mans 24 hours 2009
If you haven’t already booked your place at the Le Mans 2009 then don’t despair. You still have some time.. just! As you would expect with just a few weeks left until we all descend on the Le Mans 24 hours circuit, many ferry routes, campsite pitches and grandstand seats are selling out; But we […]
Ever wanted your own bedroom on Circuit?
If you want the luxury of a three star hotel room, but want to stay on circuit and close to the Le Mans 24 hours action, there is now an excellent solution. Our friends at Abilmo are able to provide your own personal ensuite bedroom, erected especially for you in the centre of the circuit. […]