Le Mans Classic 2002: Through the front door...
"Le Mans Classic has become an important part of the Le Mans History" (French regional newspaper Le Maine Libre).
The first edition of Le Mans Classic is without doubt a success. There is no need any longer to search through photographic archives as for the time of a weekend, the 24 Hours history is reconstituted. Well known drivers such as Bobby Rahal and Brian Redman crossed the Atlantic to relive their 24 Hours. Elected 2002 Event of the year at the Festival International de l'Automobile, Le Mans Classic is approved by the media and nominated Best Event by the respected British magazine Classic & Sportscars. This year, Le Mans Classic is listed in the directory of the French "Patrimony Days", tribute of the Ministery of Culture to Automobile.
Le Mans Classic 2002 in a few figures:
- 15 races in 24 Hours
- 90 Chassis having raced in the 24 Hours of Le Mans
- 396 competing cars
- 500 mechanics
- 600 drivers
- 2,000 club cars entered
- 30,000 spectators
And the winners are...
| Position | Team |
Drivers |
Cars |
|
1 |
3 |
Arthurs |
Invicta |
|
2 |
15 |
Ruston/Burnett/Marçais/Burnett |
Talbot AV 105 Alpine |
|
3 |
26 |
Mason/Mason |
Aston Martin Ulster |
