2016 Le Mans Invites Press Conference Livestream - 8:30 AM EST

[Joe Dozzo]

A bit off topic but I sure hope Ben Keating and the Viper get a spot.

 

[twobjshelbys]

That the car they showed at the initial lemans announcement? I notice no mirrors?

Ferraris didn't have mirrors. When asked why Enzo's (urban legend?) answer was "I want the drivers looking where they're going not where they've been".

 

[twobjshelbys]

I don't think it's any surprise that all 4 GTs were invited. The ACO wants a Ford showing as much as the rest of us.

 

[Sinovac]

I was expecting 8 factory cars and 5 privateer cars. :lol

 

[Simon]

The numbers on the 4 cars is a nice touch

 

[w.a.nelson]

How about Nissan engines?

With 4 cars in a relatively small class, along with the historic significance, the pressure to win will be intense.

I think the 'Vettes will be the real challenge.

 

[Awsum GT]

This is getting exciting... can't wait to hear tor roar of the engines again... LeMans here we come...

 

[Cobrar]

The numbers on the 4 cars is a nice touch

Anyone notice the driver assignments relative to country team/car? Two of the US Ganassi drivers (cars 66 & 67) at Daytona, are now slated to have seats in the WEC entries (68 & 69). Is this a learning/sharing initiative?

 

[Awsum GT]

Great News !! How do we get the Le Mans Book with the GT on it ??

Looks like it goes on sale in June 2016

 

[Hunkie-Trini-Ami]

Great News!
Interesting! I was told in Daytona that only the 2 Ford GT's were going to Le Mans! The two GT-Prototypes' teams/crews obviously didn't know in advance that they might be going to Le Mans!
What GREAT NEWS to start the weekend! Thanks for sharing!

 

[Hunkie-Trini-Ami]

NICE! We better blow the competitions doors in with 4 GT-s!
Better probability of success with the Daytona "practice" under the belt!
EXCELLENT!

 

[RickH]

All 60 cars are running Michelins or Dunlops.

 

[pe2unia]

Great news! When will they announce the complete list of drivers?

 

[LOVE CHP]

Looks like fun! It will be crowded out there, especially at the start. Kind of like an L.A. Freeway. Great to have four cars in there. Go Ford!

 

[Awsum GT]

A bit off topic but I sure hope Ben Keating and the Viper get a spot.

I see their name listed on page 2 post #20 of this thread

 

[Awsum GT]

Baahh, humbug. :thumbsdow

If 60 cars on 8 miles is crowded at Le Mans, what was 70 on 4 at Daytona and Sebring??? :tongue :biggrin

I think the average speeds are much higher at Le Mans than at Daytona. That can make a big difference.

 

[Brombear]

Spa also has longer straights ... going to be an interesting weekend ... best of luck to the team.