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56 cars cleared to race in the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2015

Of the 56 cars, 34 are competing in the entire FIA World Endurance Racing Championship season

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Overdrive|Jun 10, 2015, 16:00:25 IST

The Race Week leading up to the 24 Hours of Le Mans has already begun, with the scrutineering and administrative checks held from June 7 to 8, 2015. All 56 cars that are taking part in the race this year have been inspected and declared fit for the race on Saturday.

Of the 56 cars participating in the race, 34 are competing in the entire FIA World Endurance Racing Championship season. Notable cars in the LMP1 category belong to reigning champion Audi, 16-time Le Mans winner Porsche and Toyota whose TS040 Hybrids were the last LMP1 cars to be showcased at the scrutineering event. Nissan too has thrown its hat in the ring with its GT-R LM Nismo competing in the LMP1 category.

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Of the 19 cars entered in the LMP2 category, ten are temporary competitors in the ...Continue Reading...

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First Published:Jun 09, 2015, 18:38:45 IST
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