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Quiz about Le Mans History
Quiz about Le Mans History

Le Mans History Trivia Quiz


Only for the true fans of this endurance race! (current as at November 2000 -ed.)

A multiple-choice quiz by viper-233. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
viper-233
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
21,610
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
20
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
10 / 20
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443
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Question 1 of 20
1. What was the historical date of the first 24 Hours of Le Mans? Hint


Question 2 of 20
2. The first winners of the 24 Hours of Le Mans were Andre Lagache and Rene Leonard. In what car did they win the race? Hint


Question 3 of 20
3. The worst ever motorsport accident unfortunately occurred during the Le Mans race. In what year? Hint


Question 4 of 20
4. The traditional start, where drivers ran across the track to their race cars, was last used in what year? Hint


Question 5 of 20
5. Which driver was the first to win 6 times at Le Mans? Hint


Question 6 of 20
6. What manufacturer has the most consecutive victories in Le Mans? Hint


Question 7 of 20
7. From 1923 throuigh to the end of the 20th century, the Le Mans circiut has suffered many changes, especially in its length. How many different lengths has the circuit had since the first race? Hint


Question 8 of 20
8. The race has been held every year with the exception of 1936 because of the French Strike. When the Second World War intervened the race was cancelled again in 1940 until ____ ? Hint


Question 9 of 20
9. Traditionally, the race always starts at _____ hours on Saturday.

Answer: ( 24 hr clock)
Question 10 of 20
10. The record of the fastest average speed (138.13 mph) for the Le Mans 24 hours was established in 1971. What car holds that record? Hint


Question 11 of 20
11. The record of the fastest average speed (138.13 mph) for the Le Mans 24 hours was established in 1971. What was the team that won thatyear's race? Hint


Question 12 of 20
12. What is the longest distance covered a Le Mans 24 hours race? Hint


Question 13 of 20
13. In 1977 Ickx won his 3rd consecutive Le Mans, becoming the ____ driver to win 3 straight? Hint


Question 14 of 20
14. The first victory for Ferrari in a Le Mans was in 1949 with a 146MM. None of its drivers were Italian. What was the nationality of the 2 drivers? Hint


Question 15 of 20
15. Audi had its debut in Le Mans in 1999. But in 2000 the 3 Audi cars participating in Le Mans had one peculiarity. What was it? Hint


Question 16 of 20
16. In 1970 only 7 cars saw the checkered flag. In 1971 only 13 cars ended the race. But in these 2 years, only 2 manufacturers finished the race. Who were they? Hint


Question 17 of 20
17. From 1982 to 1986 another record was set in Le Mans. Only one manufacturer finished in the first 5 positions in every race. Who was it? Hint


Question 18 of 20
18. In 1993 this manufacturer finished the race with its 3 cars in the first 3 positions. Who was it? Hint


Question 19 of 20
19. What was the manufacturer of the smallest engine ever to race in Le Mans? Hint


Question 20 of 20
20. Who was the winning team inthe 2000 Le Mans race? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What was the historical date of the first 24 Hours of Le Mans?

Answer: 26th May, 1923

It was held on 26th May, 1923 and was won by Andre Lagache and Rene Leonard.
2. The first winners of the 24 Hours of Le Mans were Andre Lagache and Rene Leonard. In what car did they win the race?

Answer: Chenard and Walcker

3. The worst ever motorsport accident unfortunately occurred during the Le Mans race. In what year?

Answer: 1955

Pierre Levegh's Mercedes struck the rear of an Austin Healey driven by Lance Macklin on the pit straight. The car rammed the bank, exploded, and its engine flew into the packed grandstand, killing 80 people. Levegh died instantly, and the entire Mercedes team was withdrawn, including Stirling Moss and Juan-Manuel Fangio.

This precipitated the complete withdrawal from motorsport for Mercedes.
4. The traditional start, where drivers ran across the track to their race cars, was last used in what year?

Answer: 1969

5. Which driver was the first to win 6 times at Le Mans?

Answer: Ickx

Jackie Ickx won the Le Mans race for 6 times. In 1969, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1981 and 1982
6. What manufacturer has the most consecutive victories in Le Mans?

Answer: Porsche

Porsche has 7 consecutive victories from 1981 to 1987, followed by Ferrari with 6 between 1960 and 1965.
7. From 1923 throuigh to the end of the 20th century, the Le Mans circiut has suffered many changes, especially in its length. How many different lengths has the circuit had since the first race?

Answer: 8

With different lenghts between 8.450 miles and 10.726 miles.
8. The race has been held every year with the exception of 1936 because of the French Strike. When the Second World War intervened the race was cancelled again in 1940 until ____ ?

Answer: 1948

9. Traditionally, the race always starts at _____ hours on Saturday.

Answer: 1600

Traditionally, the race always starts at 16:00 on the Saturday, although in 1984 the race started at 15:00 due to the conflicting French General Election.
10. The record of the fastest average speed (138.13 mph) for the Le Mans 24 hours was established in 1971. What car holds that record?

Answer: Porsche 917

11. The record of the fastest average speed (138.13 mph) for the Le Mans 24 hours was established in 1971. What was the team that won thatyear's race?

Answer: H. Marko, G.van Lennep

12. What is the longest distance covered a Le Mans 24 hours race?

Answer: 3315 miles

13. In 1977 Ickx won his 3rd consecutive Le Mans, becoming the ____ driver to win 3 straight?

Answer: 4th

Barnato - 1928, 29 and 30. Gendebien - 1960, 61 and 62. Pescarolo - 1972, 73 and 74. Ickx - 1975, 76 and 77.
14. The first victory for Ferrari in a Le Mans was in 1949 with a 146MM. None of its drivers were Italian. What was the nationality of the 2 drivers?

Answer: British and American

L. Chinetti (USA)and Lord Selsdon (GB) were the first pilots to win in Le Mans for the 'Cavallino Rampante'.
15. Audi had its debut in Le Mans in 1999. But in 2000 the 3 Audi cars participating in Le Mans had one peculiarity. What was it?

Answer: The 3 cars were 1st, 2nd and 3rd

16. In 1970 only 7 cars saw the checkered flag. In 1971 only 13 cars ended the race. But in these 2 years, only 2 manufacturers finished the race. Who were they?

Answer: Porsche and Ferrari

17. From 1982 to 1986 another record was set in Le Mans. Only one manufacturer finished in the first 5 positions in every race. Who was it?

Answer: Porsche

18. In 1993 this manufacturer finished the race with its 3 cars in the first 3 positions. Who was it?

Answer: Peugeot

19. What was the manufacturer of the smallest engine ever to race in Le Mans?

Answer: Simca

It was a 3 cylinder engine with only 546cc.
20. Who was the winning team inthe 2000 Le Mans race?

Answer: Kristensen, Biela, Pirro

Source: Author viper-233

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