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Written by Greg Potts
For us mere mortals, it"s difficult to understand just what it takes to even complete a 24-hour race. There"s the lack of sleep, the relentless pace (even at night), the huge closing speeds with cars in a completely different class, and of course the need to keep your own car in one piece. So how on earth does a team of racing drivers beat off competition from 60 other cars to win the damn thing? Well, on the morning of the greatest day-long race on earth, TG.com caught up with Mr Le Mans" himself nine-time champion and Rolex ambassador Tom Kristensen to find out. "To win it takes a lot of dedication and respect. Although of course the simple answer is you have to be fast," he says.
Date written: 15 Jun 2019
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 16031
For us mere mortals, it"s difficult to understand just what it takes to even complete a 24-hour race. There"s the lack of sleep, the relentless pace (even at night), the huge closing speeds with cars in a completely different class, and of course the need to keep your own car in one piece. So how on earth does a team of racing drivers beat off competition from 60 other cars to win the damn thing? Well, on the morning of the greatest day-long race on earth, TG.com caught up with Mr Le Mans" himself nine-time champion and Rolex ambassador Tom Kristensen to find out. "To win it takes a lot of dedication and respect. Although of course the simple answer is you have to be fast," he says.
Date written: 15 Jun 2019
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 16031
