Le Mans 24 2012: Route, Start Time, Date and TV Info

As we all get ready for 2012 version and 80th running of the Le Mans 24 Hours race from Le Mans, France, it’s time to remember that this is an endurance race and we have to pace our excitement.

With so much racing going on this weekend and SPEED TV offering unprecedented coverage for the race in the United States, it will be a great time for casual fans to get absolutely addicted to the action.

If you like any sort of auto racing, you must give the 24 Hours of Le Mans a chance. You won’t regret it!

Where: Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans, France

When: Saturday, June 16 at 9 a.m. ET—June 17 ending at 9 a.m. ET

Watch: SPEED TV

Live Stream: Speed LIVE Video Stream

Route

If you have never seen the wild track in Le Mans, France, you’re in for a treat. This is no standard NASCAR oval. Instead the Circuit de la Sarthe offers every different type of racing style and element known to man.

Add in the fact that this race lasts for 24 hours, and this is arguably the biggest test for any automobile company or team. There is nothing quite like the excitement of the Le Mans races.

Full TV Schedule

All on SPEED TV

June 16, 2012 8:30 a.m. ET: 24 Hours of Le Mans—The Start

June 16, 2012 2:30 p.m. ET: 24 Hours of Le Mans—Part 2

June 16, 2012 7:30 p.m. ET: 24 Hours of Le Mans—Part 3

June 17, 2012 12:00 a.m. ET: 24 Hours of Le Mans—Part 4

June 17, 2012 6:00 a.m. ET: 24 Hours of Le Mans—The Finish

Prediction: Audi Sport Team Joest (Audi R18 e-tron quattro/ultra)

 

After winning last year’s race, the Audi team is bringing even more innovation to the table this time around. With the evolution of the diesel motors, Audi has brought two new prototypes to the track in hopes of sealing another win for the company.

As good as Audi is, their main competition comes from the new Toyotas that will be racing this weekend. If Audi can keep their motors running solid all day, Toyota doesn’t stand a chance, and Audi Sport Team Joest will win again.

Full list of team entrants can be found here.

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