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Le Mans-Sized Racing

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The incredible 24 hour endurance race in the middle of France continues to recreate excitement year after year

Rubbing exhaustion out of your weary eyes, you look up straight towards the source of that mechanical howl. A pair of bright headlamps resolve into a low slung swoopy car, barely three feet high.

In a flash, the sound is upon you. As the car passes by in a blur, the clock flashes 16:00. The incessant clamouring of klaxons, much agitation in the grandstand and a waved chequered flag signals the end of the race.

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First Published: Jun 30 2001 | 12:00 AM IST

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