Synopsis
This color film documents the twenty-fifth running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans sports car race on June 22 and 23, 1957, in La Mans, France. You’ll not only see the race but the fair and carnival rides that entertain spectators away from the track. Directed by Henri Champetier and Carlos Vilardebó. A production of Société Nouvelle Pathé Cinéma and British Petroleum.The 24 Hours of Le Mans is the world's oldest active sports car race in endurance racing, held annually since 1923. Unlike fixed-distance races whose winner is determined by minimum time, the 24 Hours of Le Mans is won by the car that covers the greatest distance in 24 hours. Racing teams must balance the demands of speed with the cars' ability to run for 24 hours without mechanical failure. 00:11 Spectators arrive at the track 00:27 Crews and drivers move their cars into place in the pit area 00:52 Drivers don helmets, gloves 00:59 Race clock reads 3:50PM 01:04 OPENING CREDITS 01:37 closeup of an Omega chronograph wristwatch reading 3:56PM 01:47 Drivers take their places on track, run to their cars 02:04 Cars start and begin race 02:19 Cars begin their first loop and pass under Dunlop Bridge 02:37 Areas of track identified; Tetre Rouge, Mulsanne Straight 02:58 Mulsanne Corner 03:17 Aerial view of track 03:22 Arnage Bends 03:42 Cars completing their first lap 03:50 Officials advance lap number boards above pits 03:52 Leaders thus far; #7 (Mike Hawthorn), #2 (Jean Behra), #1 (Stirling Moss), #3 (Ron Flockhart), #4…
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Details
- Running time
- 18 minutes
- Collection
- Ephemeral Films
Subjects on the Internet Archive
- Grand Prix
- Le Mans
- La Mans
- Ecurie Ecosse
- Ron Flockhart
- Ivor Bueb
- Henri Champetier
- Carlos Vilardeb
- Nouvelle Path
- British Petroleum
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