Posted on 1/13/2013
A 24 hour race. The 24 Hours of Le Mans or the U.S. equivalent, the 24 hours of Daytona, are both incredible endurance races where just finishing is a cause for celebration. An intense race like the Daytona 500 takes roughly 3-1/2 hours to complete, however this is a “Walk in the Park” when compared to running a car flat out for 24 hours. Consider that operating a street car under these same conditions would be the equivalent of a lifetime of wear and tear, every mechanical system in the car would be completely used up. Like the wear and tear on the racecar, the people involved are also pushed to the limits. The rules allow for a minimum of 3 drivers per car, some teams will have 4 to 5 drivers per car to complete the 24 hour race. The drivers all take turns at the wheel rotating in one hour driving stints and even double stinting on rare occasion for the driver’s that are in incredible physical condition. When they are not in the car, they are trying to slee ... read more