Le Mans Classic plays now in the main courtyard. Art is always present with this year the ephemeral livery of a BMW, made by the manufacturer's workshop. Thus, French most famous auctioneer Hervé Poulain is present on the third Le Mans Classic grid with a "Calder" designed BMW 30CSL, identical to the car which competed in the 1975 24H.
As for the regulars, we have Nick Mason, Mark Knopfler, without forgetting François Fillon, who would not miss a Le Mans Classic for a world!
This year has definitely an American hint with the celebration of the triple Ford victory in Le Mans. Furthermore, the three original cars of the podium are showing up!
US team Auriana allows Phil Hill to revive victory on the French circuit.
A special quotation for "Team 31" which ahead their time, have refuelled their six cars with bio fuel. Indeed, this is a new era open for us by oil company Total's team…
"Le Mans Heritage Club" is now the name of the most exclusive club "Le Mans 24H Club". On the occasion it sets up in the core of the circuit brand new village.
And the winners of the contests are: Clubs – "Le Mans Heritage Club"
The 2006 Le Mans Classic in some figures
18 races in 24 Hours
100 Jeeps for the drivers
150 chassis which have competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans
396 racing cars in competition
900 mechanics
911 Porsches in the Porsche Club area
1,000 Marshals
6,000 Club cars
15,000 m² of marquee
72,000 spectators
Results:
| Position | N° | Pilotes/Drivers | Voitures/Cars |
1 |
5 |
DIFFEY |
TALBOT 105 BGH 21 |
2 |
52 |
WILLS |
BMW 328 |
3 |
28 |
KNÖCHLEIN |
BMW 328 |
More about Le Mans Classic in 2006
Le Mans Classic 2006
7-8-9 / 07/ 2006
Le Mans Classic 2004
23-24-25 / 07/ 2004
Le Mans Classic 2002
21-22 / 09/ 2002
Le Mans Classic 2006
7-8-9 / 07/ 2006
Le Mans Classic 2004
23-24-25 / 07/ 2004
Le Mans Classic 2002
21-22 / 09/ 2002
