How did Corvette do at Le Mans?
How did Corvette do at Le Mans?
LE MANS, France (Aug. 22, 2021) – The mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette C8. R finished on the class podium in its 24 Hours of Le Mans debut Sunday with the trio of Antonio Garcia, Jordan Taylor and Nicky Catsburg placing second in the No. 63 Mobil 1/SiriusXM Corvette C8.
Are there any Corvettes at Le Mans?
After not being able to compete at Le Mans in 2020, the Corvette Racing team made a strong showing at the 2021 24 Hours of Le Mans with the C8. R, the first time the mid-engine Corvette was on track at the famous Circuit de le Sarthe. Corvette Racing took second and sixth place in the eight car GTE-Pro class lineup.
Why are there no Corvettes at Le Mans 2020?
R, and this year’s race marks Corvette Racing’s return after missing the 2020 due to impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. It ended a run of 20 consecutive years at Le Mans that started in 2000. In that time, the program claimed eight victories with three different generations of Corvette… all with the engine in the front.
Did Ken Miles really slow down in the race?
According to “8 Meters,” Ford executives did eventually learn that a dead heat would not be allowed and there could be only one winner, but that was after they gave the order for Miles to slow down. Once the mistake was realized, there was no way to communicate to Miles to speed up.
Is Corvette at 24 Hours of Le Mans?
It is a given that every year you will see a pair of Corvettes on the sections of national road added to the circuit for the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Well, except in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic interrupted the tradition.
What series does Corvette race in?
The Chevrolet Corvette C8.R is a grand tourer racing car built by Pratt & Miller and Chevrolet for competition in endurance racing. It serves as the replacement for the Corvette C7.R as it took over in the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in the GT Le Mans (GTLM) class starting in the 2020 season.
How true is the movie Ford versus Ferrari?
Winning two Academy Awards this year, the film “Ford v Ferrari” tells the story of the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race. While the movie covers the race’s underlying rivalry between Ford Motor Company and Ferrari, its true focus is on the two racing legends who helped develop Ford’s program.
Does Ford still race at Le Mans?
Although it’s the most legendary American Le Mans car of all time, the Ford GT is far from the only one to compete and win at the French endurance race.