Anyone who follows the American Le Mans Series and/or has seen the documentary "Truth in 24" will understand and appreciate this race as the the ALMS is a warmup to the 24 hours of Le Mans.

No race can match the speed, intensity and drama of this grueling endurance battle.

The race is this saturday June 12th with Live coverage on SPEED TV & Speedtv.com.

Schedule

SPEED Live Coverage of the 2010 Le Mans 24 Hours (All Times Eastern)

Le Mans 24 Hours – June 12-13
SPEED Broadcast Schedule (LIVE; All Times Eastern)

Saturday, June 12

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. - Le Mans – The Start - SPEED TV
12:30 – 6:00 p.m. Le Mans - Online @SPEED.com
6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. Le Mans - Overnight - SPEED TV

Sunday, June 13
6:00 – 9:30 a.m. Le Mans – The Finish - SPEED TV

Race Classes

Similar to the format of the ALMS:

LMP1 - 600-700 horsepower, minimum weight of 1,985 pounds, carbon fiber chassis

LMP2 - 500-550 horsepwer, minimum weight of 1,800 pounds, carbon fiber chassis

LMGT1 - 600-650 horsepower, production-vehicle based, steel chassis

LMGT2 - 400-450 horsepower, production-vehicle based, steel chassic


What to watch for:

-Audi vs Peugeot in LMP1
-Acura in LMP2
-Saleen's return to GT1
-Porsche, Ferrari & Corvette battle in GT2

Enjoy the race!!

 

Can't wait.

 

Audi's winning again

 

Bump for Saturday, pole setters in each category are the following:

LM P1 - Peugeot

LM P2 - Porsche RS Spyder

LM GT1- Corvette

LM GT2 - Flying Lizard Porsche

 

The r15 is strong. I would have to give the well-oiled machine that is Team Joest the edge on sat/sun. Last year the audi's were down 10-15kmph on the straights to the peuget's, but this year it is only down 3-5kmph. As always the peugets are flying in qualifying.

 

Oh my god man, 'Truth in 24' was AMAZING!!!!! Man i thought Peogeot was gonna take it then at the last minute Audi decides to go intermediates and gets them the win!

WOW!! THat doc TRULY was one of the best i have ever seen, and gave me a new profound love for Le Mans.

I WILL DEF BE WATCHING TOM, thanks for the info!!

 

Here's the speedtv link for it for the lazy people.

http://www.speedtv.com/programs/24-hours-of-le-mans/

There are also some great hi res pictures here as well:
http://www.speedtv.com/gallery/tag_view/tag/lemans

 

^Oh thanks, forgot to do that earlier.

Truth in 24 will be on Speed TV tonight guys, a nice warmup to the race tomorrow.

 

thanks for the spoiler, I'm watching qualifying right now!!

not a big deal, I've never watched LeMans before. If it were F1 I'd be upset...

 

Drama so far, Audi crashes early but not too much damage.

Two of the Peugeots crash into each other in the pits and destroy the left rear tire, bodywork and suspension of a factory car.

This is gonna be great!!

 

Peugeot 1-2, Audi 3rd

Amazing race -- watched most of it yesterday, last night and the finish this morning.

 

Dammit I didnt see this before I made my thread.

 

Fantastic race, I watched about 9 hours total

Official results:

LMP1 - Peugeot

LMP2- Porsche

LM GT1 - Corvette

LM GT2- Ferrari

I hope this thread made the race more enjoyable..

 

Bump for the race this weekend and the updated OP.

Schedule

Le Mans 24 Hours – June 12-13
SPEED Broadcast Schedule (LIVE; All Times Eastern)

Saturday, June 12

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. - Le Mans – The Start - SPEED TV
12:30 – 6:00 p.m. Le Mans - Online @SPEED.com
6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. Le Mans - Overnight - SPEED TV

Sunday, June 13
6:00 – 9:30 a.m. Le Mans – The Finish - SPEED TV

 

Just spotted this livery chart for the race.

Click on this link for the full size images.

 

^Nice, thanks for posting those.

 

I almost forgot about the 24 Heures Du Le Mans!

I wish they would let rotary powered cars in! Banned back when the 787B won!

 

+1, thanks thats pretty cool

 

Who the **** built puegots engines this year?
3 out of 4 DNF due to blown motors? WTF

 

Audi takes it! I was surprised by Nigel Mansell crashing early in the race too.