24 Hours of Le Mans

racing · endurance · France

Non-stop racing marathon. Drivers race continuously for 24 hours straight on the same circuit, which means cars zoom around the same track over and over, covering nearly 3,000 miles before the checkered flag drops.

Oldest racing tradition. The race started way back in 1923 and has been thrilling crowds with the same basic idea ever since, making it the oldest endurance race still running today.

Team effort wins. Unlike most races where one driver competes alone, Le Mans requires three drivers per car who take turns behind the wheel so everyone can rest without the car stopping.

Night driving challenge. Drivers must navigate the full 8-mile track in complete darkness with only their headlights, which makes it even trickier than racing in daylight and really tests their skill.

Racing's ultimate prize. Winning Le Mans is considered one of the greatest achievements in all of motorsport and puts a team in racing history forever.