This year, thanks to our friends at Michelin, we will be attending the 82nd running of the French classic twice-round-the-clock race, the world-renowned 24 hours of Le Mans. We're going, but you'll get to reap the benefits of our increased media coverage. This is the single most important race on Porsche's schedule this year, and it should be on …
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The 24 Hours of Le Mans On Twitter For Porsche Fans
Use the Twitter button above to share this post with others! Since Porsche's last overall victory at Le Mans in 1998, there has not been a factory supported entrant in the famed twice-round-the-clock race. Much has changed since Porsche last competed, and nothing more so than technology. Aside from the usual television and radio broadcasts, …
Continue to the full articleBergmeister Becomes Flugmeister In 911 RSR At Le Mans Test Day
Last weekend at La Sarthe, Porsche's driving ace, Joerg Bergmeister, imitated the Wright Brothers in an attempt at manned flight. The problem was, he wasn't in a plane, but rather his 991 911 RSR, and he wasn't at Kitty Hawk, but rather the Ford Chicane at Le Mans. Bergmeister missed his braking point at the entry to the chicane. In past years, …
Continue to the full article24 Hours of Le Mans – Episode 11 – Private teams
We're only two weeks away from Porsche's return to LMP1 racing at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. For the past 10 weeks we've brought you a new video each week outlining the new regulations for the race and how they will effect Porsche's strategy. This week we're taking a break from Porsche and looking at one of Porsche's competitors, Rebellion Racing, …
Continue to the full articleHow Will Changes To the Safety Regulations Affect Racing During The 24 Hours of Le Mans
Motorsport racing of any kind is inherently dangerous, it's a dangerous sport. In fact, recent accidents and fatalities in the sport have come almost as a shock to the general public as we've grown so used to seeing drivers walk away from horrific looking accidents. Even though danger will always be present in auto racing, it's vital to reduce …
Continue to the full articleHere’s How You Can Join Porsche’s Mission At The 24 Hours of Le Mans
Want to become part of Porsche's "mission" at Le Mans this year, but can't make the trip? Here's a fun way to participate. Porsche's created a one-page application that allows fans the opportunity to show their support by uploading an image from their computer or from Facebook. Assuming you upload a picture you have the rights to use and it …
Continue to the full articleThe Driver’s Role In The 24 Hours of Le Mans
For the past 5 weeks we've brought you information regarding the rule changes for the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Quite a bit has changed for Porsche's return in 2014 and that means cars, strategy and even how the drivers pilot their cars need to change too. In this 6th video we explore how the driver's actions (especially when it comes to braking and …
Continue to the full articleThe Rule Of Fuel At The 24 Hours Of Le Mans
Last week's video explained how each car in the LMP1 class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans is allotted a certain amount of fuel per lap of the race. Today's video explains exactly how this fuel consumption is measured and its impact on a team's overall performance and how they could be penalized for using too much fuel during the race. In other words …
Continue to the full articleDid You Know That Each Team Is Allocated Fuel On A Per Lap Basis During The 24 Hours Of Le Mans?
That's right, each team is allocated a certain amount of fuel, petrol or diesel for each lap covered. There is a slight margin for error and drivers can make up mistakes made during one lap in the next two laps (basically giving them a three lap window to stay within their allotted fuel amount). If they are unable to stay within their allocated …
Continue to the full articlePorsche’s Returning To The 24 Hours of Le Mans. These Are The Rules They’ll Have To Play By
Coinciding with Porsche's return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans is a revolutionary set of rule changes. Why did they change? What's changed? How will it impact Porsche's race strategy? All those questions, and more, are answered in this series of 12 short films. Produced by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest, the videos aim to educate the general …
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