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Biggest Field Ever For 87th Running Of The 24 Hours Of Le Mans
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The 87th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Super Finale of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) set for June 15-16 at the Circuit de la Sarthe, will feature a record number of competitors.
The Automobile Club de l’Ouest is extending the number of pit boxes to accommodate 62 entries, two more cars than years’ past. High Class Racing and United Autosports—the two new competitors on the grid—will field the No. 20 ORECA-Gibson car and the No.32 Ligier JSP 217-Gibson car, respectively.
“In February, the selection committee faced a harder task than it has in many years," President of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest President Pierre Fillon said. “There were 75 applications—all of a high standard—and it was particularly difficult to choose 60, 'only' 60 of them should I say. We quickly came to the conclusion that we had to find a way to accept additional competitors, and our team here at the ACO confirmed the feasibility of adding two garages to the pit lane.
“We got to work and are overjoyed to be able to welcome 62 entrants for the 2019 24 Hours of Le Mans. It’s a record number and a sign that this race is as popular as ever.”
Two temporary pit garages will be set up between the Module Sportif and the first garages of the existing pit building, and will be in place from the Test Day (June 2) until the end of the race on June 16. The project, which is currently underway, includes a new pedestrian flow and extra access for emergency services.
For more information, visit the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) website. For the full entry list for this year's Le Mans 24 Hours, visit here.
(Photo courtesy of the FIA World Endurance Championship).
The Automobile Club de l’Ouest is extending the number of pit boxes to accommodate 62 entries, two more cars than years’ past. High Class Racing and United Autosports—the two new competitors on the grid—will field the No. 20 ORECA-Gibson car and the No.32 Ligier JSP 217-Gibson car, respectively.
“In February, the selection committee faced a harder task than it has in many years," President of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest President Pierre Fillon said. “There were 75 applications—all of a high standard—and it was particularly difficult to choose 60, 'only' 60 of them should I say. We quickly came to the conclusion that we had to find a way to accept additional competitors, and our team here at the ACO confirmed the feasibility of adding two garages to the pit lane.
“We got to work and are overjoyed to be able to welcome 62 entrants for the 2019 24 Hours of Le Mans. It’s a record number and a sign that this race is as popular as ever.”
Two temporary pit garages will be set up between the Module Sportif and the first garages of the existing pit building, and will be in place from the Test Day (June 2) until the end of the race on June 16. The project, which is currently underway, includes a new pedestrian flow and extra access for emergency services.
For more information, visit the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) website. For the full entry list for this year's Le Mans 24 Hours, visit here.
(Photo courtesy of the FIA World Endurance Championship).
