Book Le Mans : Vision panoramique - 24h du Mans

Title Le Mans : Vision panoramique - 24h du Mans

Author Gavin Ireland / Serge Cordey

Language : french / english

221 sheets

118 color illustrations

Double page photos, panoramic format

Year 2012

Dimensions : 30 x 21 cm

ISBN 978-2-7268-9617-4

Abstract :

" The Le Mans 24 Hours is the ultimate endurance race, a true test of man and machine. It is a classic feature of the motorsport calendar, attracting more than 230,000 people to the track every year to see one of the greatest spectacles in racing.
Shot over two years, this book’s specialist panoramic photography gives a real sense of the many aspects that make up the Le Mans experience: the sun setting on night time qualifying, brake discs glowing in the dark, sprawling fan camp sites, and the elation as battered cars complete the epic race.
The photos in the book were taken at the height of the battle between Audi and Peugeot for dominance of the track. Featuring the R15, 908 and R18, as well as the other great marques of Le Mans, including Aston Martin, Corvette, Ferrari, and Porsche, this book is a timeless tribute to the Le Mans 24 Hours."

Contents:

Introduction
City
Track
Preparation
Scrutineering
Test Day
Qualifying part one
Qualifying part two
Friday
Build up
The race begins
Rhythm
Evening
Night
Morning
Survival
The finish