Le Le Mans 100 by Glen Smale
Packed with photography, narrative,and race results, Le Mans 100 is the official illustrated centennial history of this iconic motorsport event.
"..a treasure trove of history, captivating stories, and mesmerizing imagery that took me on a journey through the legendary endurance race’s rich past.Its stunning visuals, captivating narratives, and comprehensive coverage of a century of racing make it an essential addition to any motorsport library. Smale’s passion for the subject matter shines through on every page, ensuring that readers will be captivated by the stories and images, just as I was." -- Juston Cornelison * Winding Road Magazine *
“Le Mans 100 is the ultimate chronicle of a marquee race.”
* Stuttcars Porsche Road & Race Cars *
"There's a huge variety of photos...this ork will also be useful to researchers, both casual and professional, who need a quick-hit summary of each year’s running. The constant evolution of race categories in Le Mans history is also tracked.This is an appropriate and practical capsulized history of the world’s most important race for sports cars." * Hemmings Motor News *
"Far more than just a magnificent coffee table book (which it most certainly is), “LE MANS 100: A Century at the World’s Greatest Endurance Race” by Glen Smale is truly the definitive book on the hundred-year history of that iconic racing event." * AutoMatters,net *
"This is an appropriate and practical capsulized history of the world’s most important race for sports cars." * Hemmings.com *
"There are at least three good reasons to single out this book from the several that are even worth knowing about. To wit: the author’s qualifications, the book is officially endorsed by the race organizer, and the winningest Le Mans driver wrote a very lucid Foreword." * Speed Readers *
"...make no mistake, this is a valuable volume, with an exceptional level of detail provided on the races themselves and the evolution of cars, rules, and winning streaks along the way." * BMW Car Club Magazine *
“Le Mans 100 is the ultimate chronicle of a marquee race.”
* Stuttcars Porsche Road & Race Cars *
"There's a huge variety of photos...this ork will also be useful to researchers, both casual and professional, who need a quick-hit summary of each year’s running. The constant evolution of race categories in Le Mans history is also tracked.This is an appropriate and practical capsulized history of the world’s most important race for sports cars." * Hemmings Motor News *
"Far more than just a magnificent coffee table book (which it most certainly is), “LE MANS 100: A Century at the World’s Greatest Endurance Race” by Glen Smale is truly the definitive book on the hundred-year history of that iconic racing event." * AutoMatters,net *
"This is an appropriate and practical capsulized history of the world’s most important race for sports cars." * Hemmings.com *
"There are at least three good reasons to single out this book from the several that are even worth knowing about. To wit: the author’s qualifications, the book is officially endorsed by the race organizer, and the winningest Le Mans driver wrote a very lucid Foreword." * Speed Readers *
"...make no mistake, this is a valuable volume, with an exceptional level of detail provided on the races themselves and the evolution of cars, rules, and winning streaks along the way." * BMW Car Club Magazine *
"This book will please Le Mans cognoscenti with its fi ne photography, some of which is Smale’s, permitting close study of details as all images
are published large."
Glen Smale is a lifelong motorsport enthusiast who has covered the Le Mans 24 Hour race numerous times and authored 14 books on sports cars and motor racing, including Porsche at Le Mans: 70 Years. His 2012 book, Porsche at Le Mans: 60 Years of Porsche Participation in the World’s Greatest Motor Race, was shortlisted in the British Sports Book Awards. He lives in Carmarthenshire, Wales.
Born in 1967 in Hobro, Denmark, Tom Kristensen is the most successful racer of sports cars there has ever been, with record tallies of victories in the Le Mans 24 Hours (nine) and the Sebring 12 Hours (six). He wrote this book in collaboration with Lars Krone.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780760376171 |
| ISBN 10 | 0760376174 |
| Title | Le Le Mans 100 |
| Author | Glen Smale |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc |
| Year published | 2023-08-03 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |