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5.1K views · 124 reactions | Some highlights from our brilliant Reader Run to the Le Mans Classic 2023 – it is definitely about the journey as much as the destination! #classicandsportscar #lemansclassic #lemanscentenary #classiccars #racingcars #historicracing #sportscars | Classic & Sports Car | Facebook

The 1966 Le Mans finish wasn’t just a race—it was a powerful story of rivalry, passion, and the complex politics behind motorsport. Ken Miles, asked to ease up for a photo finish with the other Ford cars, ultimately lost his deserving victory due to a technicality. From Mollie Miles softly saying, “Good for you, Ken,” to Enzo Ferrari’s quiet nod of respect, and Ken’s unforgettable words, “You promised me the drive, not the win,”—that moment in Ford v Ferrari perfectly reflects what true sportsma

Le Mans–Style Grid Formation – Plateau 4 (1962–1965 Cars) at Le Mans Classic Grid formation for a traditional Le Mans–style start featuring Plateau 4, showcasing iconic racing cars from 1962 to 1965 at the Le Mans Classic. This legendary starting procedure, where drivers sprinted across the track to their cars, was officially abandoned after the 1969 24 Hours of Le Mans. The change followed a powerful protest by Jacky Ickx, who denounced the inherent danger of the practice. At the start of the r