The New York Times – Sports:
The famous race, often a testing ground for the automotive industry, has hit its centennial.
Category: Le Mans Auto Race
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At 24 Hours of Le Mans, Toyota Faces New Challengers
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It has won the top class for the past five years, but Cadillac, Peugeot, Porsche and Ferrari have returned to try to take the crown.
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The Racing Journey of Michael Fassbender
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The actor jumped into the sport a few years ago, with a goal of driving in Le Mans. This weekend, he will be lining up on the grid.
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Toyota Is Looking Over Its Shoulder at Le Mans
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It has won the race the past four years, but Alpine and Glickenhaus have posted strong results in the World Endurance Championship.
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Le Mans Is Almost 100. The Teenage Josh Pierson Hopes to Conquer It.
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At 16, he is about to become the youngest driver to ever compete in the race.
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Bob Bondurant, Car Racer Who Tutored Actors on the Track, Dies at 88
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After a racetrack accident put him in the hospital, he pivoted to open a driving school, where his students included Paul Newman, Tom Cruise and Christian Bale.