Who won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1967?

Dan Gurney and A.J. Foyt
Dan Gurney and A.J. Foyt, a win, two firsts, two feats – At the time 32 years old, in 1967 Anthony Joseph “A.J.” Foyt became the only driver to win in the same year (10 days apart) the Indianapolis 500 (May 31st) and the 24 Hours of Le Mans (June 11th), the two oldest circuit races in the history of motorsports begun …

What car has won the most 24 Hours of Le Mans?

Porsche
Porsche won the race in 2015, 2016, and 2017 with its hybrid 919, and remains the most successful manufacturer at Le Mans, with 19 overall victories, including seven straight from 1981 to 1987.

Has Chevy ever won the 24 hour Le Mans?

Today’s victory was the seventh class win at Le Mans for Corvette Racing, and its first in the GTE Pro category. It came as Chevrolet celebrates its 100th anniversary and the 10th anniversary of the team’s first Le Mans victory in 2001.

How did the Corvettes do at the 24 Hours of Lemans?

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.

Did Ken Miles win the 1966 Le Mans?

Through his work for Carroll Shelby, Miles got involved in Ford’s GT racing program. Miles won the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring in 1966, and he placed second at Le Mans. Miles died in a crash while testing Ford’s J-Car later that year. British-born Ken Miles was a gifted race car engineer and driver.

What is the best Le Mans car ever?

Best LeMans Cars of All Time

  • 1970 Porsche 917. Porsche has always been known for dominating the race circuits.
  • 2013 Audi R18.
  • 1995 McLaren F1 GTR.
  • 1966 Ford GT40.
  • 1964 Ferrari 250 LM.
  • 1954 Jaguar D-Type.
  • 1982 Porsche 956.
  • 1991 Peugeot 905.

Has Corvette raced at Le Mans?

“This is a race that for a lot of people is a bucket-list item. To go there once is special. Each time going back is more so.” Corvettes won eight Le Mans class titles from 2000-2019 and bring a formidable driver lineup to the legendary event whose green flag waves at 10 a.m. ET Saturday.

Did Corvette race in 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.