24 Hours of Le Mans
The 24 Hours of Le Mans, an annual endurance sports car race near Le Mans, France since 1923, is a highly prestigious event forming part of the Triple Crown of Motorsport and the informal Triple Crown of endurance racing, recognized as the world's oldest active endurance race. Unlike fixed-distance races, victory is determined by covering the most distance in 24 hours on the Circuit de la Sarthe, where cars can reach high speeds, necessitating a balance between speed and mechanical reliability over the race's duration; the event is organized by the Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO) and utilizes a combination of public roads and dedicated track sections.
