Le Mans Organizers Honor Corvette by Naming "Corvette Curves"
15.06.2008:
Le Mans Organizers Honor Corvette by Naming "Corvette Curves"
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Corvette Racing Heritage Is Permanently Linked with 24 Hours of Le Mans Circuit
The Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans, the home of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, embraces some of the most recognizable names in motorsports. Road racing enthusiasts around the world revere Tertre Rouge, Mulsanne Corner, Arnage and the Indianapolis Corner. Now a new name has been added to this honor roll: the Corvette Curves.
The Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO), organizer of the world's most famous sports car race, has recognized Corvette's rich racing heritage by naming the section of the Le Mans circuit between Virage Du Pont and Maison Blanche in honor of America's iconic performance car.
"Success at Le Mans has played an important role in establishing the performance reputations of automobile manufacturers since the first 24 Hours of Le Mans was contested in 1923," said Ed Peper, GM North America Vice President, Chevrolet.
"Chevrolet is truly honored that the ACO has recognized Corvette's contribution to Le Mans' racing legacy by naming the Corvette Curves in perpetuity. It's a distinction that will forever link Corvette with this prestigious event."
This year's race marks Corvette's 48th anniversary at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The marque first competed at Le Mans in 1960 when John Fitch and Bob Grossman drove Briggs Cunningham's Corvette to a victory in the large displacement GT class. Notable Corvette and Chevrolet racers at Le Mans include Bob Bondurant, Dick Guldstrand, Jim Hall, Phil Hill, Dick Smothers, John Greenwood and Cale Yarborough.
The arrival of Chevrolet's factory Corvette Racing team at Le Mans in 2000 signaled the start of a new dynasty in the production-based GT1 category. Corvette Racing has scored five wins (including four one-two finishes) and 13 podium finishes.
"Le Mans is a global stage for manufacturers and a showcase for advanced technology," said Peper. "With Corvette as the lead product for the rapidly growing global Chevrolet brand, Le Mans is an ideal arena for Chevrolet to demonstrate the depth of our technology and the talent of our people."
General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM), the world’s largest automaker, has been the annual global industry sales leader for 77 years. Founded in 1908, GM today employs about 266,000 people around the world. With global headquarters in Detroit, GM manufactures its cars and trucks in 35 countries.
In 2007, nearly 9.37 million GM cars and trucks were sold globally under the following brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, GM Daewoo, Holden, HUMMER, Opel, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn, Vauxhall and Wuling. GM’s OnStar subsidiary is the industry leader in vehicle safety, security and information services. More information on GM can be found at www.gm.com
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Pit notes, dead bird, damages and standings at 13.00h
15.06.2008
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- 12h52 Clash between leading LM P1 #2 Audi and #32 Zytek (LM P2 )
The #2 Audi Sport North America, Audi R10 driven by Kristensen has collided with the #32 Barazi Epsilon, Zytek 07S Barazi at the Dunlop Chicane.The #2 Audi Sport North America, Audi R10 carried on having suffered more >> |
Larbre poursuit sa remontée après 19 heures de course
15.06.2008
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Larbre Compétition poursuivait sa remontée au cours de la nuit après l’incident qui lui avait coûté une heure aux stands en début de course.
Alors que la course entrait dans sa 19e heure, la Saleen S7R progressait désormais sans problème majeur et occupait la 29e place au général et la 7e en GT1 catégorie GT1.
La pluie s’abattait à 4h15 et rendait les conditions more >> |
Peugeot maintains its challenge as rain continues to fall
15.06.2008
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LE MANS 24 HOURS (after 18 hours) Sunday, June 15, 2008
The rain which began to fall shortly after 4pm has continued practically without interruption, making the conditions extremely treacherous for all competitors. The N°2 Audi still leads, but it is joined on the provisional podium by the N°7 and N°9 more >> |
Pit notes - Pescarolo- Ferrari collision and more
15.06.2008
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11h59 #35 Pescarolo and #90 Ferrari collide
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At 11:54 the #35 Saulnier Racing, Pescarolo Judd driven by Lahaye had a big spin at the Ford Chicane. During the spin more >> |
Standings after 21 hours race
15.06.2008
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24h LE MANS 2008
1 2 LMP1 M Audi Sport North America CAPELLO R./KRISTENSEN T./McNISH A. Audi R10 TDI 21:03:39.906 334 216,137 3:24.152 - 106 240,333
2 7 LMP1 M Team Peugeot Total GENE M./MINASSIAN N./VILLENEUVE J. Peugeot 908 Hdi-FAP 21:03:19.742 333 1 L 215,548 3:21.438 - 78 243,571
3 9 LMP1 M Peugeot Sport Total MONTAGNY F./KLIEN C./ZONTA R. Peuge more >> |
Unofficial standings at 12h
15.06.2008
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24h Le MANS 2008
1 2 Audi Sport North America LMP1 KRISTENSEN T. 332 4:45.399 3:24.152 Run 29
2 7 Team Peugeot Total LMP1 GENE M. 332 3:15.844 3:41.344 3:21.438 Out 33
3 9 Peugeot Sport Total LMP1 ZONTA R. 330 2 Laps 3:33.727 3:20.600 Run 34
4 3 Audi Sport Team Joest LMP1 ROCKENFELLER M. 330 56.578 3:34 more >> |
Pit news, infos, retirements, accidents and more
15.06.2008
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- 03h11 26 Radical of Team Bruichladdich Radical in the heat
The #26 Team Bruichladdich Radical, Radical AER SR9, has been in the pits for around twenty minutes. There are two problem more >> |
Race standings after 20 hours
15.06.2008
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24h LE MANS 2008
1 2 LMP1 M Audi Sport North America CAPELLO R./KRISTENSEN T./McNISH A. Audi R10 TDI 20:02:21.500 318 216,276 3:24.152 - 106 240,333
2 7 LMP1 M Team Peugeot Total GENE M./MINASSIAN N./VILLENEUVE J. Peugeot 908 Hdi-FAP 20:06:11.195 318 3:49.695 215,590 3:21.438 - 78 243,571
3 9 LMP1 M Peugeot Sport Total MONTAGNY F./KLIEN C./ZONTA R. more >> |
Standings at 11h (unofficial)
15.06.2008
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24h LE MANS
1 2 Audi Sport North America LMP1 CAPELLO R. 316 4:03.180 3:24.152 Run 27
2 7 Team Peugeot Total LMP1 VILLENEUVE J. 315 1 Lap 4:00.265 3:21.438 Run 30
3 9 Peugeot Sport Total LMP1 KLIEN C. 314 2 Laps 4:37.750 3:20.600 Out 32
4 3 Audi Sport Team Joest LMP1 PREMAT A. 313 3 Laps 3:52.117 3:23.9 more >> |
Standings after 19 hours race
15.06.2008
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24h LE MANS 2008
1 2 LMP1 M Audi Sport North America CAPELLO R./KRISTENSEN T./McNISH A. Audi R10 TDI 19:00:50.765 303 217,185 3:24.152 - 106 240,333
2 7 LMP1 M Team Peugeot Total GENE M./MINASSIAN N./VILLENEUVE J. Peugeot 908 Hdi-FAP 19:00:52.453 302 1 L 216,463 3:21.438 - 78 243,571
3 9 LMP1 M Peugeot Sport Total MONTAGNY F./KLIEN C./ZONTA R. Peuge more >> |
Standings after 18 hours race
15.06.2008
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24H LE MANS 2008
1 2 LMP1 M Audi Sport North America CAPELLO R./KRISTENSEN T./McNISH A. Audi R10 TDI 18:03:17.054 289 218,158 3:24.152 - 106 240,333
2 7 LMP1 M Team Peugeot Total GENE M./MINASSIAN N./VILLENEUVE J. Peugeot 908 Hdi-FAP 18:06:21.160 289 3:04.106 217,542 3:21.438 - 78 243,571
3 9 LMP1 M Peugeot Sport Total MONTAGNY F./KLIEN C./ZONTA R. more >> |
Standings after 17 hours race
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24h LE MANS 2008
1 2 LMP1 M Audi Sport North America CAPELLO R./KRISTENSEN T./McNISH A. Audi R10 TDI 17:02:31.433 274 219,125 3:24.152 - 106 240,333
2 7 LMP1 M Team Peugeot Total GENE M./MINASSIAN N./VILLENEUVE J. Peugeot 908 Hdi-FAP 17:02:52.183 274 0:20.750 219,051 3:21.438 - 78 243,571
3 9 LMP1 M Peugeot Sport Total MONTAGNY F./KLIEN C./ZONTA R. more >> |
Standings after 16 hours race
15.06.2008
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24h LE MANS 2008
1 2 LMP1 M Audi Sport North America CAPELLO R./KRISTENSEN T./McNISH A. Audi R10 TDI 16:00:38.253 259 220,473 3:24.152 - 106 240,333
2 7 LMP1 M Team Peugeot Total GENE M./MINASSIAN N./VILLENEUVE J. Peugeot 908 Hdi-FAP 16:02:22.332 259 1:44.079 220,076 3:21.438 - 78 243,571
3 9 LMP1 M Peugeot Sport Total MONTAGNY F./KLIEN C./ZONTA R. more >> |
Standings after 15 hours race
15.06.2008
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24H LE MANS 2008
1 2 LMP1 M Audi Sport North America CAPELLO R./KRISTENSEN T./McNISH A. Audi R10 TDI 15:02:51.910 245 221,901 3:24.152 - 106 240,333
2 7 LMP1 M Team Peugeot Total GENE M./MINASSIAN N./VILLENEUVE J. Peugeot 908 Hdi-FAP 15:03:52.457 245 1:00.547 221,653 3:21.438 - 78 243,571
3 3 LMP1 M Audi Sport Team Joest LUHR L./PREMAT A./ROCKENFELL more >> |
Standings after 14 hours race
15.06.2008
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24h LE MANS 2008
1 7 LMP1 M Team Peugeot Total GENE M./MINASSIAN N./VILLENEUVE J. Peugeot 908 Hdi-FAP 14:05:14.335 231 223,485 3:21.438 - 78 243,571
2 2 LMP1 M Audi Sport North America CAPELLO R./KRISTENSEN T./McNISH A. Audi R10 TDI 14:01:21.316 230 1 L 223,544 3:24.152 - 106 240,333
3 3 LMP1 M Audi Sport Team Joest LUHR L./PREMAT A./ROCKENFELLER M. more >> |
Results after 13 hours race
15.06.2008
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24h LE MANS 2008
1 2 LMP1 M Audi Sport North America CAPELLO R./KRISTENSEN T./McNISH A. Audi R10 TDI 13:03:03.648 216 225,566 3:24.152 - 106 240,333
2 7 LMP1 M Team Peugeot Total GENE M./MINASSIAN N./VILLENEUVE J. Peugeot 908 Hdi-FAP 13:03:07.675 216 0:04.027 225,547 3:21.438 - 78 243,571
3 9 LMP1 M Peugeot Sport Total MONTAGNY F./KLIEN C./ZONTA R. more >> |
Pit notes, leads, news and standings at 03.00h
15.06.2008
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- 01h46 LM P1 category after 11 hours of racing.
The Peugeot 908 Hdi FAP #7 with Nicolas Minassian is leading the race at a very fast pace. Allan McNish is in second place on more >> |
Gené/ Minassian/Villeneuve still in front with the N°7 Peugeot 908 HDi FAP
15.06.2008
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LE MANS 24 HOURS – at 01.00 (after 10 hours) Sunday, June 15, 2008
The N°7 Peugeot 908 HDi FAP continues to lap at the head of the field a more >> |
Race result after 11 hours
15.06.2008
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24H LE MANS 2008
1 7 LMP1 M Team Peugeot Total GENE M./MINASSIAN N./VILLENEUVE J. Peugeot 908 Hdi-FAP 11:01:58.687 183 226,059 3:21.438 - 78 243,571
2 2 LMP1 M Audi Sport North America CAPELLO R./KRISTENSEN T./McNISH A. Audi R10 TDI 11:05:21.882 183 3:23.195 224,909 3:24.152 - 106 240,333
3 9 LMP1 M Peugeot Sport Total MONTAGNY F./KLIEN C./ZONTA R. more >> |
Pit notes, retirements, new leads and standings at 02.00h
15.06.2008
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- 00h50 12 Lola Judd, Charouz Racing System - Retirement
#12 Lola Judd, Charouz Racing System, Retired at 00:50 due to a broken engine valve.
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Standings after 10hours race
15.06.2008
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24H LE MANS 2008
1 7 LMP1 M Team Peugeot Total GENE M./MINASSIAN N./VILLENEUVE J. Peugeot 908 Hdi-FAP 10:01:31.984 166 225,665 3:21.438 - 78 243,571
2 2 LMP1 M Audi Sport North America CAPELLO R./KRISTENSEN T./McNISH A. Audi R10 TDI 10:03:43.343 166 2:11.359 224,846 3:24.152 - 106 240,333
3 9 LMP1 M Peugeot Sport Total MONTAGNY F./KLIEN C./ZONTA R. more >> |
Green flag after 34 minutes of safety car.
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Sunday 15 June 2008 - 00h39
00:39 The race got back to full pace after 34 minutes to recover #6 Team Oreca Matmut, Courage-Oreca of Swiss Marcel F more >> |
Pit notes, crash, incidents and standings at 01.00h
15.06.2008
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Midnight summary: Peugeot still leading
Although Peugeot has been leading almost all the race since the start this afternoon at 15:00 the French more >> |
Race standings after 9 hours
15.06.2008
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24H LE MANS 2008
1 7 LMP1 M Team Peugeot Total GENE M./MINASSIAN N./VILLENEUVE J. Peugeot 908 Hdi-FAP 9:03:15.146 153 230,306 3:21.438 - 78 243,571
2 2 LMP1 M Audi Sport North America CAPELLO R./KRISTENSEN T./McNISH A. Audi R10 TDI 9:04:26.404 153 1:11.258 229,803 3:24.152 - 106 240,333
3 9 LMP1 M Peugeot Sport Total MONTAGNY F./KLIEN C./ZONTA R. P more >> |
Pit Notes, troubles and standings at 00.00h
15.06.2008
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22h53 MG - Lola #25 in trouble again
Lola MG #25 stopped in the pits for oil leak problem at 21:51. Back in the race shortly after Newton went of the track at 22:37 in the Porsche more >> |
The N°7 Peugeot 908 HDi FAP leads into the night
15.06.2008
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LE MANS 24 HOURS at 23.00 (after 8 hours) Saturday, June 14, 2008
Darkness has fallen over the circuit as the first third of the race comes to completion, and Peugeot continues more >> |
Primat, Tinseau and Treluyer climb the order at Le Mans 24 Hours
14.06.2008
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The #17 Pescarolo-Judd 01 of Harold Primat, Christophe Tinseau and Benoit Treluyer has climbed to seventh overall and second in the unofficial petrol-class after just over six hours of the Le Mans 24 Hours.
For the fi more >> |
Race result after 8 hours
14.06.2008
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24h LE MANS 2008 RACE
1 7 LMP1 M Team Peugeot Total GENE M./MINASSIAN N./VILLENEUVE J. Peugeot 908 Hdi-FAP 8:01:48.958 136 230,820 3:21.438 - 78 243,571
2 2 LMP1 M Audi Sport North America CAPELLO R./KRISTENSEN T./McNISH A. Audi R10 TDI 8:03:51.091 136 2:02.133 229,849 3:24.152 - 106 240,333
3 9 LMP1 M Peugeot Sport Total MONTAGNY F./KLIEN C./ZONTA more >> |
Rear wheel drama costs Larbre an hour
14.06.2008
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The Larbre Competition Saleen S7R suffered a difficult start to the Le Mans 24 Hours after losing a wheel three hours into the race.
The left rear wheel detached as Christophe more >> |
Pit notes, incidents, new leaders and standings at 23h
14.06.2008
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21h41 New leader for LMP2 category
The Porsche Spyder RS #31 has been leading the LM P2 category for more than three hours but John Nielsen stops at the pits because of a punctur more >> |
Corvette Racing First and Fourth at Six-Hour Mark in Le Mans
14.06.2008
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Corvette vs. Aston Martin Battle Lives Up to Advance Billing
The contest between Corvette Racing and Aston Martin Racing for GT1 supremacy at the 24 Hours of Le Mans is living up to expectations. more >> |
The N°7 car leads for Peugeot
14.06.2008
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LE MANS 24 HOURS (after 5½ hours) Saturday, June 14, 2008
After five and a half hours of racing, Team Peugeot Total leads the 2008 Le Mans 24 Hours after being momentarily disl more >> |
Race results after 7 hours
14.06.2008
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24h LE MANS 2008
1 9 LMP1 M Peugeot Sport Total MONTAGNY F./KLIEN C./ZONTA R. Peugeot 908 Hdi-FAP 7:01:30.058 119 230,868 3:20.600 - 86 244,588
2 7 LMP1 M Team Peugeot Total GENE M./MINASSIAN N./VILLENEUVE J. Peugeot 908 Hdi-FAP 7:01:36.160 119 0:06.102 230,812 3:21.438 - 78 243,571
3 2 LMP1 M Audi Sport North America CAPELLO R./KRISTENSEN T./McNISH more >> |
Race results after 6 hours
14.06.2008
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24h LE MANS 2008
1 9 LMP1 M Peugeot Sport Total MONTAGNY F./KLIEN C./ZONTA R. Peugeot 908 Hdi-FAP 6:01:16.156 102 230,879 3:20.600 - 86 244,588
2 7 LMP1 M Team Peugeot Total GENE M./MINASSIAN N./VILLENEUVE J. Peugeot 908 Hdi-FAP 6:01:19.238 102 0:03.082 230,846 3:21.438 - 78 243,571
3 2 LMP1 M Audi Sport North America CAPELLO R./KRISTENSEN T./McNISH more >> |
Pit notes, incidents and race standings at 22h
14.06.2008
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- 21h03 Tough times for the #44 Lola Mazda
The #44 Kruse Schiller Motorsport, Lola Mazda is going through a difficult patch at the moment. It seems that there is a serious vibration more >> |
Race standings after 5 hours - official result
14.06.2008
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24h LE MANS 2008
1 7 LMP1 M Team Peugeot Total GENE M./MINASSIAN N./VILLENEUVE J. Peugeot 908 Hdi-FAP 5:01:51.841 85 230,262 3:21.438 - 78 243,571
2 2 LMP1 M Audi Sport North America CAPELLO R./KRISTENSEN T./McNISH A. Audi R10 TDI 5:02:08.738 85 0:16.897 230,048 3:25.155 - 45 239,158
3 9 LMP1 M Peugeot Sport Total MONTAGNY F./KLIEN C./ZONTA R. Peuge more >> |
Pit news and race standings at 21h
14.06.2008
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- 20h06 #26 Radical stuck on the Mulsanne straight
The #26 Team Bruichladdich Radical, Radical AER SR9, is stuck out on the circuit having slowed at the Michelin Chicane more >> |
Pit notes, retirements and incidents - standings at 20h
14.06.2008
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- 18h28 Aston Martin #59 slow at Mulsanne
The Modena Team Aston Martin #59 lost the tread of its left rear tyres at Mulsanne. Jos Menten manged to reach the pits and the team t more >> |
Standings after 4 hour race - official result
14.06.2008
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24h LE MANS 2008
1 2 LMP1 M Audi Sport North America CAPELLO R./KRISTENSEN T./McNISH A. Audi R10 TDI 4:01:12.820 68 230,527 3:25.155 - 45 239,158
2 7 LMP1 M Team Peugeot Total GENE M./MINASSIAN N./VILLENEUVE J. Peugeot 908 Hdi-FAP 4:01:37.026 68 0:24.206 230,142 3:22.918 - 4 241,794
3 9 LMP1 M Peugeot Sport Total MONTAGNY F./KLIEN C./ZONTA R. Peugeo more >> |