Le Mans 100

A Century at the World's Greatest Endurance Race

Glen Smale, Tom Kristensen

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Motorbooks
04 July 2023

Motor cars: general interest; Car racing

Packed with photography, narrative, and race results, Le Mans 100 is the definitive illustrated centennial history of this iconic motorsport event.

Held on the Circuit de la Sarthe comprising closed public roads and dedicated racecourse, Le Mans features cars and two-driver teams that can cover more than 3,000 miles during the race. Le Mans 100 is a thorough year-by-year history showcasing all aspects of the grueling contest, including: A slew of legendary marques and models, including Porsche, Ferrari, Ford, Corvette, Cobra, Mercedes-Benz, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Audi, Toyota, BMW, McLaren, and more A who's-who of motorsport legends like Juan Manuel Fangio, Stirling Moss, Carroll Shelby, Dan Gurney, Ken Miles, Jackie Ickx, Derek Bell, and Tom Kristensen (among dozens others) All the classes that ran in each year's event, including the top LMP1 and LMP2 (Le Mans Prototype) categories and GT (grand tourer)

A list of each year's top three overall finishers In addition, author and award-winning Le Mans historian Glen Smale details touchstone events such as the late-1960s battles between Ford and Ferrari popularized in the film Ford vs Ferrari, and the 1955 tragedy that claimed the lives of more than 80 spectators.

The oldest active endurance race is intended to showcase mechanical reliability as much as driver skill and fortitude. This beautifully designed and extensively illustrated book celebrates those attributes, chronicling the exploits of both factory-sponsored cars and privateer entries, from the early open-cockpit racers right through to today's hybrid era.

Compiled by a meticulous author with a passion for motorsport, Le Mans 100 is the ultimate chronicle of a marquee race.

By: Glen Smale
Foreword by: Tom Kristensen
Imprint: Motorbooks
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 276mm, Width: 235mm,
Weight: 1.506kg
ISBN: 9780760376171
ISBN 10: 0760376174
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 04 July 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Foreword Introduction 1 The 1920s First Steps 2 The 1930s Building a Solid Foundation 3 1949 & 1950s New Beginnings 4 The 1960s Let the Good Times Roll 5 The 1970s Forced Induction 6 The 1980s Zuffenhausen Rules 7 The 1990s Going Where . . . ? 8 The 2000s Diesel Power Rules 9 The 2010s & Early 2020s Winds of Change List of Abbreviations Bibliography About the Author Index

Glen Smale is a lifelong motorsport enthusiast who has has covered the Le Mans 24 Hour race numerous times and authored 14 books on sports cars and motor racing, including Porsche at Le Mans: 70 Years. His 2012 book, Porsche at Le Mans: 60 Years of Porsche Participation in the World's Greatest Motor Race, was shortlisted in the British Sports Book Awards. He lives in Carmarthenshire, Wales.

Reviews for Le Mans 100: A Century at the World's Greatest Endurance Race

"""...a treasure trove of history, captivating stories, and mesmerizing imagery that took me on a journey through the legendary endurance race’s rich past.Its stunning visuals, captivating narratives, and comprehensive coverage of a century of racing make it an essential addition to any motorsport library. Smale’s passion for the subject matter shines through on every page, ensuring that readers will be captivated by the stories and images, just as I was."" -- Juston Cornelison * Winding Road Magazine *"