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1966 24 Hours of Le Mans
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1966 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 19: Peter Revson / Skip Scott, Essex Wire Corporation, Ford GT40, battles with Innes Ireland / Jochen Rindt, F.R. English Ltd / Comstock Racing Team, Ford GT40 during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June 19, 1966 in Circuit de la Sarthe, France. (Photo by LAT Images)
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Great photo captures the intensity and excitement of the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans race at Circuit de la Sarthe, France. In this thrilling moment, American drivers Peter Revson and Skip Scott of the Essex Wire Corporation team are seen battling it out with British drivers Innes Ireland and Jochen Rindt of the F.R. English Ltd / Comstock Racing Team, both behind the wheels of iconic Ford GT40s. The 1966 Le Mans race was a historic event, with Ford Motor Company aiming to win the coveted 24-hour endurance race and secure a place in motorsport history. The Ford GT40, with its sleek design and powerful engine, was the weapon of choice for Ford's assault on the Le Mans crown. Revson and Scott, in their Ford GT40, are seen here in a fierce battle with Ireland and Rindt. Both teams are pushing their cars to the limit, with Revson attempting to overtake Ireland's GT40 on the inside, while Rindt prepares to defend his position. The tension is palpable as the two cars race side by side, their tires screeching on the asphalt and their engines roaring. The 1966 Le Mans race was a grueling test of endurance, with teams and drivers facing extreme temperatures, heavy rain, and the challenge of keeping their cars running for 24 hours without a pit stop. In the end, Ford's perseverance paid off, with the team taking the checkered flag and securing a historic victory. This photo is a testament to the passion, skill, and determination of the drivers and teams who participated in the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans. It captures the essence of a bygone era in motorsport history and serves as a reminder of the thrill and excitement that comes with the world's oldest active sports car race.
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