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Named after the town in which it is held, Le Mans, Sarthe, France, Le Mans 24 Hours race (24 Heures du Mans) is the race known to test sports car endurance. As the name itself suggests, the race is held for a duration of about 24 hours, i.e one whole day and night!

Overall, this race lasts a whole week starting with scrutineering on Monday and Tuesday, followed by practice on Wednesday and Thursday. On Friday there is a drivers’ parade through the centre of Le Mans. Then comes the weekend and the magic of the race, which continues all through the night. Le Mans 24 concentrates on the ability of manufacturers to build sporty yet reliable cars instead of focusing on the fastest machines built by them.

Held annually since 1923, the 76th edition of the 24 Heures du Mans will be begin on Saturday June 14, 2008 on the race track and from the international orbital station ISS. Organised by the Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO), the race is held on an exceptional circuit( the longest in the world at 13.65 kms) containing closed public roads. Commonly known as the Grand Prix of Endurance, the race not only tests a car and driver's ability to be quick, but also to last over a 24-hour period.

Since 1923 the race has been a pinnacle of sports car endurance test and has attracted many car enthusiasts from all over the world. Bentley, Alfa Romeo, Bugatti, Ferrari, Jaguar, Aston Martin, Porsche, Matra, Renault, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and today Audi have all contributed to writing the Le Mans legend. Let yourself be caught up in the spell cast by the Le Mans 24 Hour race and experience all the passion & excitement of the most enduring motor race in the world!