24 Hours of Le Mans: 62 cars on the test day

Two weeks before the 24 Hours of Le Mans, on June 3 exactly, the test day will be held on the Sarthe track. This day is open to all competitors with an LMP1, an LMP2, a GTE or even an FLM or even a car potentially eligible for the 56th stand reserved for a vehicle equipped with a so-called innovative technology.

55 des 56 voitures qui se présenteront au départ une dizaine de jours plus tard seront présents. Seul manquera à l’appel la Porsche 997 GT3 RSR Prospeed Compétition engagée en GTE Am. Mais l’équipe belge, tout comme l’auto, connaissent parfaitement les lieux. En revanche, ceci signifie qu’il faudra faire appel pour la course à des pilotes ayant déjà pris part à la classique mancelle ou alors à des pilotes ayant effectué au minimum 10 tours du circuit, ce 3 juin, sur une autre auto.

Main notorious fact, the Sébastien Loeb Racing, which recently shone for its debut in Endurance at Castellet, will be there. The boss will also take the wheel himself, having not driven on this track since he took the second step of the podium in 2006, with Pescarolo Sport. Level 5 Motorsports will make the trip with its two HPD ARX 03b-Hondas, even if only one of them is entered. We will also find three Oreca 09 FLMs. Finally, the DeltaWing, which will take its place in the 56th stand, will be there...just like the Green GT, which had also made a request to occupy this famous box. The Porsche Imsa Performance Matmut and Lola-Lotus n°32, both reservists, will also be present.

Assurément, les prestations de ces deux autos sera l’une des attractions de cette journée. Mais le public suivra également avec attention la première confrontation chronométrique entre Audi et Toyota.

Find here the list of entrants for this test day, and here the updated entry list for the 24 Hours of Le Mans.