Who won Le Mans in 2009?

Who won Le Mans in 2009?

Audi, who had won eight of the last ten Le Mans, finished third in their new R15 TDI. Team Essex gave Porsche their second LMP2 victory in a row, while the American Corvette Racing team earned their first GT1 win since 2006….

Who won the 2009 24 Hours of Le Mans?

Winners of 24 Hours of Le Mans

Did Carroll Shelby win the 24 Hours of Le Mans?

Carroll Hall Shelby (January 11, 1923 – May 10, 2012) was an American automotive designer, racing driver, and entrepreneur. As a race car driver, his highlight was as a co-driver of the winning 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans entry.

Did a Corvette ever win Le Mans?

The C7. The Corvette C7. R scored its first Le Mans win at the 2015 24 Hours of Le Mans, with Oliver Gavin, Tommy Milner, and Jordan Taylor driving the #64 Corvette to victory in the GTE-Pro class. It is also Corvette Racing’s 8th win at the circuit.

Does Ford still race at Le Mans?

Its endurance racing legacy was revived with the launch of the latest-generation, EcoBoost-powered Ford GT racing program, one that scored a breakout class win at the 2016 Le Mans race—50 years after Ford’s signature triumph in 1966. These cars might not have the Ford GT’s cachet, but each is worth remembering.

Was Ken Miles really robbed?

Reports and opinions vary. In any event, McLaren’s car passed Miles, robbing him of a potentially historic triple crown (he’d already won prestigious races at Daytona and Sebring). (To this day, others assert that the 24-hour endurance race essentially ended as the clock hit 4 p.m. — making Miles the winner).

Who won Le Mans in 2009? Audi, who had won eight of the last ten Le Mans, finished third in their new R15 TDI. Team Essex gave Porsche their second LMP2 victory in a row, while the American Corvette Racing team earned their first GT1 win since 2006…. Schedule Date Time (local) Event Sunday, 14…