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Andrew H (219) offers a captivating look into the Richard Mille Le Mans Classic, an event that brings vintage racing machines back to the iconic circuit. His photo essay and detailed commentary transport readers to the heart of the action, highlighting the enduring appeal of classic motorsport and the unique atmosphere of day and night racing. This piece provides a valuable historical snapshot of the event and its connection to Richard Mille.
The cars race day and night, although they are no longer required to go the 24 hour distance. The races are still a timed run, but over a shorter time horizon. Still, this is a great festival of speed where once great gladiatorial battles between cars can be re-lived on the same circuit. Once again, Bugatti’s battle Bentleys, Aston Martin’s versus the Jaguar D-Types and Ferrari’s, the Ford GT40’s and the Renault Alpine’s fly through the Dunlop Bridge, and the Porsche series from the 1970’s gun t
Another fantastic race with cars of yesteryears. I like your this statement " it says a lot for the drivers trusting racing mechanics that are often older than they are and still willing to drive at the highest possible speed." This is really RAW and truly depends on the skills and endurance as no new technologies are used. Very nice pics...did you capture those night shots? Kong PS : How long does the drivers nap and continue again?
how tired they are! Generally, if racing 24 hours, they drive four hours on, and then (say) four hours off for a 2 man team. The night shots were taken with a very high film speed and some fill in flash. Thanks - glad you liked the write up Andrew H
superhuman feats! Unbelievable. Andrew, are you still using film to shoot? If you are, those were precious shots. Very good panning, to be able to capture the 2 speeding cars for night shots. Kong
The Le Mans circuit has seen some gladiatorial battles between racing marques over the years. As the races within the race are divided up along chronological lines, the battles are once again renewed. The racing is truly ‘Classic’ in every sense of the word. Races are divided into racing era (broadly defined): the Bentley and Bugatti battles of the 1930’s; the Jaguar, Aston Martin, and Ferrari races of the 1950’s; the ‘supercar’ era of the Ford GT40’s and Renault Alpines of the 1960’s; and the P
..really love those classic supercars....just so beautiful and classy. And the RM011 is a bit too modern to fit in LeMans Classic imho=P Nevertheless, its a beautiful watch Regards
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