[968Syncro]

The 18th time that Porsche had an overall win.  Here is one article (among others):

 

http://espn.go.com/racing/story/_/id/163...al-minutes

 

Here is a collection of articles:

http://autoweek.com/racing/24-hours-le-mans

 

Here is the car:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_919_Hybrid

 

On stat I found interesting.  Audi has been on the podium every year since 1999 -- a record.  That means they've won a 1st, 2nd or 3rd every year for 17 years straight.

 

Sadly, Saturday I looked for the race on TV, but couldn't find anything.  Sure, it was available on the Internet, but with DSL service being our only option, videos aren't typically watchable.

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[ds968]

I was happy to see the Ford GT win also,.  Love that car !  :clap:  

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[Chris Vais]

I have Comcast as my cable provider. The entire 24 hours was broadcast either on FS1 or FS2. I only get FS1 and FS1 decided to change the broadcast time for the final 6 hours to a different time and announced that fact at 12:30 AM. End result I didn't get to see the end of the race as it was preempted some F'ing golf match.

 

What I was able to watch was great. More like a sprint race at times than an endure. Toyota had the race won but a last lap power loss handed the victory to Porsche. The GT race between the Ford GT's and the Ferraris was a treat to watch. The Porsche GT3 RSRs had a tough time.

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[Chris Vais]

DS if you haven't been yet go to YouTube and enter 19Bozzy92. You will enjoy the videos he makes. i just listened to the one he made of the new Ford GT. Sadly, the thing sounds like a Honda v-tec with a fart can exhaust set-up. After you have done that search his site for a real GT-40, or Lola T-70 and if you really want get the hair on the back of your neck up search for the Porsche 917.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uyjGMTHJGM

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEGUwvBG3rQ

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkP5Svl16Qg

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[ds968]

Yes it does sound anemic .. that can be easily fixed though with a BB exhaust .

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[Bulti]

I had the pleasure of hearing the 917's sound in real-life. The sound goes right through you, even at low rpms. No video can capture that.

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