The Le Mans Legend is a vintage sports car race held during the 24 Hours of Le Mans festivities. Created in 2001, it was created by the Motor Racing Legends group, and supported by the ACO, organizers of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Unlike other vintage events, these races only allow cars which previously ran at Le Mans. Specific eras of cars are run each year, with the era changing each year as deemed by the organizers. Cars run the full Circuit de la Sarthe just as they had originally done when they first raced, and are fully timed and scored based on their classes.
Famous Le Mans drivers have often driven in the event, driving cars they had previously run. Stirling Moss was among the notables in recent years, while amateur drivers mostly make up the rest of the field. Dr. Ulrich Bez, former CEO of Aston Martin from 2000 to 2013, has also raced in the event, driving the winning DBR1 in 2007. A record 61 cars were seen in the event in 2007.
Previous winners Year Driver Car Year built Period of Cars Built & Raced 2015 Bernard Thuner Claude Nahum Ford GT40 1968 Cars from 1949 to 1968 2014 Shaun Lynn Mercedes-Benz C11 1990 Group C/GTP 1982–1993 2013 Alex Buncombe Lister Costin 1959 Cars from 1949 to 1965 2012 Bob Berridge Mercedes-Benz C11 1990 Group C/GTP 1982–1993 2011 Carlos Monteverde Ferrari 250 LM 1964 Cars from 1949 to 1965 2010 Justin Law Jaguar XJR-9 1988 Group C/GTP 1982–1993 2009 Carlos Monteverde Ferrari 250 LM 1964 Cars from 1949 to 1965 2008 Justin Law Jaguar XJR-12 1990 Group C/GTP 1982–1993 2007 Shaun Lynn Ford GT40 1965 Cars from 1956 to 1968 2006 Gareth Burnett Talbot 105 Alpine 1934 Pre-War Cars 1923–1939 2006 Gary Pearson Jaguar C-Type 1952 Post-War Cars 1949–1954 2005 Johnny Herbert Jaguar D-Type 1955 Cars from 1935 to 1955 2004 Charlie Agg Nissan R90CK 1990 Group C/GTP 1982–1993 2003 Willie Green Ligier JS2 Ford Cosworth 1971 Cars from 1959 to 1971 2001 David Piper Ferrari 250 LM 1965 Cars from 1949 to 1965
External links Motor Racing Legends - Le Mans Legend organizers