2012: Le Mans Classic in the rain, Le Mans Classic gave no pain!
Le Mans Classic celebrated its 6th edition between sunny spells and many showers which didn't succeed in spoiling the overall atmosphere and pleasure of the participants –public, drivers, mini Little Big Mans drivers, clubs, auction and the GTOs welcomed by extremely heavy rain (a tribute from the skies they could have done without)…- or the success of this sixth edition won by the team n° 5.
The fickle weather didn't discourage the spectators as the numbers went from 96000 in 2010 to 109 000 this year.
The drivers braved impressive downpours and the 450 racing cars put on an incredible show. With fewer collisions than in previous editions raced in dry conditions; our drivers are definitely very sensible. The English and the Germans dominated but the third place in the overall classification is 100% French.
8000 club cars spent their time putting on and taking off their raincoats as did the ones displayed in the Le Mans Heritage Club whereas the public and the jury members defied the rain to admire them.
Le Mans Classic 2012 with its American theme certainly held its promises, exceeding all expectations!
In his domain, everyone has won...
On the race track
|
Position |
Team |
Drivers |
Cars |
|
1 |
5 |
J. Bronson / G. Burnett / R. Evans |
Talbot 105 BGH 21 |
|
2 |
38 |
P. Seldmeier / M. Sontheimer |
Aston Martin 2L Speed |
|
3 |
30 |
P. Friedli / P. Brunner |
Delahaye 135 S |
For complete results 2012, please click here.
Clubs Concorse
|
Prize |
Club |
|
Presentation |
Prix d'Excellence : 1- Fédération Panhard |
|
FFVE Prize |
Amicale DB |
|
Special Prizes |
Historic Lotus Register |
|
Special distinctions for their achievement |
Clubs BMW : Horizon 2000 –BMW Club de France - Z3 Club de France |
Le Mans Heritage Club concorse
|
Prize |
Car |
|
Best of Show |
"Le Monstre" Cadillac (Collier Museum FL) |
|
Prix FFVE |
Matra MS 670 (24H of Le Mans Museum) |
|
Jury Special Prize |
Ferrari TR (1958 24 Hours winner –Phil Hill / O Gendebien) |
|
Meguiar's Prize |
Alpine A220 (20 years of restauration) |
|
Prizes by Class |
1 : Tracta |
