1 00:05:23,115 --> 00:05:27,035 Your attention, please. 2 00:05:27,077 --> 00:05:32,374 There has been an accident at Maison Blanche. 3 00:05:32,416 --> 00:05:38,714 It involved Porsche number 64, driven by Michael Delaney 4 00:05:38,755 --> 00:05:43,802 and Ferrari number 18, driven by Fioro Belgetti. 5 00:05:55,272 --> 00:05:56,773 Senora Belgetti, 6 00:05:58,859 --> 00:06:01,570 Attention, attention... 7 00:14:51,225 --> 00:14:54,603 Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. 8 00:14:54,645 --> 00:14:58,690 On this circuit, the world's most famous motor race is run. 9 00:14:58,774 --> 00:15:01,693 Conceived by Charles Faroux and Georges Durand 10 00:15:01,735 --> 00:15:04,947 shortly after the first World War, 11 00:15:04,988 --> 00:15:06,865 the course was named after the nearest town 12 00:15:06,907 --> 00:15:09,868 and the number of hours that men and machines 13 00:15:09,952 --> 00:15:13,455 are put to the supreme test of speed and stamina. 14 00:15:13,497 --> 00:15:20,128 The circuit is 13.469 kilometers, or 8.418 miles. 15 00:15:20,170 --> 00:15:24,633 Composed of country roads linked with the main highway 16 00:15:24,675 --> 00:15:29,137 nearly all of it open to traffic 363 days a year. 17 00:15:29,172 --> 00:15:32,850 Along the 3.2-mile Mulsanne straight 18 00:15:32,891 --> 00:15:39,815 the cars reach a maximum speed in excess of 230 miles per hour. 19 00:15:39,857 --> 00:15:43,318 The first race was run in 1923. 20 00:15:43,360 --> 00:15:46,989 The lap record was 9 minutes, 39 seconds. 21 00:15:47,030 --> 00:15:52,161 The average speed, 66.69 miles per hour. 22 00:15:52,202 --> 00:15:56,665 Last year, the lap record was 3 minutes, 22 seconds. 23 00:15:56,700 --> 00:16:01,795 The average speed, 145.508 miles per hour. 24 00:16:01,837 --> 00:16:04,882 The race is open to six classes of cars... 25 00:16:04,923 --> 00:16:08,093 from the smallest production models 26 00:16:08,135 --> 00:16:11,013 to the largest sports and turbo-type engines... 27 00:16:11,054 --> 00:16:14,808 all competing at the same time on the same circuit. 28 00:16:14,850 --> 00:16:20,647 There are 55 cars and 110 drivers 29 00:16:20,689 --> 00:16:23,859 representing countries from all over the world. 30 00:16:23,901 --> 00:16:28,155 They will drive day and night, through sun and rain. 31 00:16:28,197 --> 00:16:30,157 Beneath his racing suit, 32 00:16:30,240 --> 00:16:33,827 each driver must wear fireproof underwear 33 00:16:33,869 --> 00:16:38,165 capable of withstanding 2,400 degrees Fahrenheit... 34 00:16:38,207 --> 00:16:42,628 the temperature of burning gasoline... for 15 seconds. 35 00:16:42,711 --> 00:16:45,506 His blood type must be indicated 36 00:16:45,547 --> 00:16:48,842 on either suit or crash helmet. 37 00:16:48,884 --> 00:16:53,180 Each car has two alternating drivers. 38 00:16:53,222 --> 00:16:56,683 No driver may total more than 14 out of the 24 hours. 39 00:16:59,102 --> 00:17:01,522 Each driver must have at least one hour rest 40 00:17:01,563 --> 00:17:04,608 between turns at the wheel. 41 00:17:04,650 --> 00:17:08,904 No one may drive more than four consecutive hours. 42 00:17:19,748 --> 00:17:22,626 For the first time in the history of this race, 43 00:17:22,668 --> 00:17:24,962 the running start, 44 00:17:25,003 --> 00:17:28,382 with the drivers lined up on the opposite side of the track 45 00:17:28,423 --> 00:17:29,925 then running to their cars 46 00:17:29,967 --> 00:17:31,969 at the fall of the tri-colored flag, 47 00:17:32,010 --> 00:17:34,471 tests speed of action for reasons of safety. 48 00:17:34,513 --> 00:17:36,974 This year, the drivers will be 49 00:17:37,015 --> 00:17:39,142 securely strapped into their driving seats 50 00:17:39,184 --> 00:17:40,853 prior to the start of the race. 51 00:17:42,855 --> 00:17:46,316 Yellow flags and yellow lights along the circuit 52 00:17:46,358 --> 00:17:49,152 indicate the presence of an accident 53 00:17:49,194 --> 00:17:53,532 or as it is called in the racing world, a "shunt". 54 00:17:54,283 --> 00:17:56,869 Yellow means danger. 55 00:17:56,910 --> 00:17:57,911 No overtaking. 56 00:17:57,953 --> 00:18:00,873 The race will start 4:00 p. m. Saturday, 57 00:18:00,914 --> 00:18:03,208 and finish 4:00 p. m. Sunday. 58 00:18:03,250 --> 00:18:07,421 The car covering the greatest distance in 24 hours 59 00:18:07,462 --> 00:18:09,548 shall be the winner. 60 00:18:09,590 --> 00:18:12,926 In the case of the last two cars, 61 00:18:12,968 --> 00:18:18,432 this will be the supreme test of 3,000 miles. 62 00:18:18,473 --> 00:18:21,351 And so, ladies and gentlemen, 63 00:18:21,393 --> 00:18:24,771 welcome to the most famous motorcar race in the world... 64 00:18:24,813 --> 00:18:26,982 the 38th running of the grand prix 65 00:18:27,024 --> 00:18:29,735 of endurance and efficiency... 66 00:18:29,776 --> 00:18:33,780 the 24 hours of Le Mans. 67 00:22:01,405 --> 00:22:05,325 We're pleased to welcome Michael Delaney back to Le Mans 68 00:22:05,367 --> 00:22:08,495 after his unfortunate accident here last year 69 00:22:08,537 --> 00:22:10,998 and to see that he is in such good form 70 00:22:11,039 --> 00:22:14,001 following his exciting race, a fortnight ago 71 00:22:14,042 --> 00:22:15,752 at the Nurburgring 72 00:22:15,794 --> 00:22:18,672 where Ferrari's top driver, Erich Stahler, 73 00:22:18,714 --> 00:22:20,048 narrowly beat him. 74 00:22:20,090 --> 00:22:23,135 The Delaney-Stahler rivalry 75 00:22:23,218 --> 00:22:26,889 will be interesting to follow on this very different circuit 76 00:22:26,930 --> 00:22:28,849 where the endurance of the car 77 00:22:28,891 --> 00:22:32,352 is as important as is the skill of the driver. 78 00:22:45,449 --> 00:22:48,202 It is now five minutes to four. 79 00:22:48,243 --> 00:22:50,370 Five minutes to start. 80 00:22:50,412 --> 00:22:52,706 Will all drivers be in their cars 81 00:22:52,748 --> 00:22:55,459 in one minute's time, please. 82 00:23:12,684 --> 00:23:18,398 Drivers... to your cars, please. 83 00:23:28,116 --> 00:23:30,702 Four minutes to start. 84 00:24:04,486 --> 00:24:07,781 Three minutes to start. 85 00:24:31,180 --> 00:24:34,474 Two-and-a-half minutes to start. 86 00:24:46,278 --> 00:24:48,780 Two minutes to start. 87 00:24:53,243 --> 00:24:57,998 And once again, here are the first ten qualifying positions: 88 00:24:58,040 --> 00:25:02,461 Number 25, driven by Kurt Ahrens; 89 00:25:02,503 --> 00:25:06,882 number 15, driven by Michael Parkes; 90 00:25:06,924 --> 00:25:12,346 number 21, driven by Johann Ritter... 91 00:25:15,432 --> 00:25:20,812 ...number 22, driven by Paul-Jacques Dion; 92 00:25:20,854 --> 00:25:27,027 number 8, driven by Erich Stahler... 93 00:25:28,987 --> 00:25:33,283 ...number 5, driven by Lugo Abratte; 94 00:25:33,325 --> 00:25:39,414 number 6, driven by Vito Scaliso; 95 00:25:39,456 --> 00:25:45,504 number 7, driven by Claude Aurac; 96 00:25:45,546 --> 00:25:50,509 number 20, driven by Michael Delaney... 97 00:25:51,552 --> 00:25:56,515 ...number 14, driven by Gilles Marnier. 98 00:31:30,766 --> 00:31:33,393 Over three minutes have passed. 99 00:31:33,435 --> 00:31:36,563 We may expect the cars through the check gate any moment now. 100 00:31:36,605 --> 00:31:38,815 Will it be Porsche or Ferrari in the lead? 101 00:35:55,989 --> 00:35:58,158 Here's the leading car, Porsche number 25, 102 00:35:58,242 --> 00:36:00,035 in for its first pit stop for fuel 103 00:36:00,077 --> 00:36:01,995 and possible driver change. 104 00:36:24,643 --> 00:36:27,688 And here comes Erich Stahler, Ferrari number eight, 105 00:36:27,729 --> 00:36:31,108 closely followed by the first of the Gulf-Porsche cars, 106 00:36:31,149 --> 00:36:33,402 number 20, driven by Michael Delaney. 107 00:36:35,737 --> 00:36:37,823 Watch out for the red Lola. 108 00:36:41,118 --> 00:36:42,744 Okay. 109 00:37:18,780 --> 00:37:21,116 Pretty quick pit stop for the Ferrari... 110 00:37:25,996 --> 00:37:29,833 ...and here comes 20, back on the track. 111 00:37:29,875 --> 00:37:32,669 Still in first place. 112 00:37:32,711 --> 00:37:37,508 Gulf-Porsche number 21, driven by Johann Ritter, 113 00:37:37,549 --> 00:37:40,886 entering the pit. 114 00:37:48,644 --> 00:37:50,896 And... Porsche number 20 Delaney. 115 00:37:50,938 --> 00:37:51,897 20 by four. 116 00:37:51,939 --> 00:37:53,774 Okay, thank you. 117 00:37:53,815 --> 00:37:57,402 My colleague has just handed me a weather report, 118 00:37:57,444 --> 00:38:00,614 and it looks as if the possibility of rain... 119 00:38:00,656 --> 00:38:04,868 which was previously forecast... will shortly be upon us. 120 00:38:18,340 --> 00:38:21,802 Just one more, Mr. Delaney. 121 00:38:30,561 --> 00:38:32,813 Hello. 122 00:38:32,855 --> 00:38:36,483 You had a very good start. 123 00:38:36,525 --> 00:38:39,153 It's a long race. 124 00:38:39,194 --> 00:38:40,237 Are you well? 125 00:38:50,747 --> 00:38:53,000 Excuse me. 126 00:40:10,619 --> 00:40:12,579 Thank you. 127 00:40:19,378 --> 00:40:21,463 What will you tell Peter and Erica 128 00:40:21,505 --> 00:40:23,006 when they get old enough 129 00:40:23,048 --> 00:40:25,759 to ask what their father does for a living? 130 00:40:25,801 --> 00:40:27,678 I'll tell them that their father 131 00:40:27,719 --> 00:40:30,013 is the greatest chauffeur in the world. 132 00:40:30,055 --> 00:40:33,517 If you had a choice, 133 00:40:33,559 --> 00:40:35,602 would you like to tell them something else? 134 00:40:35,644 --> 00:40:38,939 For example, 135 00:40:38,981 --> 00:40:42,651 "Well, this week, daddy's flying to Switzerland." 136 00:40:45,112 --> 00:40:48,782 Yes. The new motor factory is almost completed 137 00:40:48,824 --> 00:40:50,701 and I have to interview 138 00:40:50,742 --> 00:40:51,952 various applicants for... 139 00:40:51,994 --> 00:40:53,537 What are you trying to tell me? 140 00:40:53,579 --> 00:40:58,041 Would you like that better? 141 00:40:58,083 --> 00:41:02,004 Only if you'd like it better. 142 00:41:04,381 --> 00:41:06,800 If they ask me what their mother does for a living, 143 00:41:06,842 --> 00:41:07,885 I'll say "she lies." 144 00:41:11,013 --> 00:41:12,890 "She can look straight into your eyes 145 00:41:12,931 --> 00:41:14,273 "and tell the biggest lies 146 00:41:14,308 --> 00:41:16,310 you've ever heard in your life." 147 00:41:16,351 --> 00:41:17,811 Really? 148 00:41:17,853 --> 00:41:19,438 Yes. 149 00:41:20,355 --> 00:41:23,317 It's the right time to stop. 150 00:41:23,358 --> 00:41:27,154 I can finish quite well in this race. 151 00:41:27,196 --> 00:41:28,822 Perhaps even... 152 00:41:31,450 --> 00:41:36,163 Well, in any case, it's the right time to stop. 153 00:41:47,633 --> 00:41:50,802 As was forecast, we have our first touch of rain. 154 00:41:50,844 --> 00:41:53,013 It's going to be very interesting 155 00:41:53,055 --> 00:41:56,391 to see what tactics the team manages in the rain. 156 00:41:56,433 --> 00:41:57,893 If it's only a shower, 157 00:41:57,935 --> 00:42:00,938 they won't change from dry to rain tires. 158 00:42:00,979 --> 00:42:03,899 But if it does continue, they must. 159 00:43:04,418 --> 00:43:07,004 Your attention to the pit area. 160 00:43:07,045 --> 00:43:10,841 The longtail Porsche, number 25, is coming in, 161 00:43:10,883 --> 00:43:12,718 after having been out on the circuit 162 00:43:12,759 --> 00:43:14,761 for only 14 minutes, since its last stop 163 00:43:14,803 --> 00:43:17,055 for fuel and driver change. 164 00:43:17,097 --> 00:43:18,932 The team of Kurt Ahrens and Vic Elford 165 00:43:18,974 --> 00:43:20,726 has built up a formidable early lead 166 00:43:20,767 --> 00:43:22,728 on the factory Ferraris 167 00:43:22,769 --> 00:43:24,104 and the Gulf-Porsche team. 168 00:43:24,146 --> 00:43:25,397 However, it appears now 169 00:43:25,439 --> 00:43:27,774 that something definitely out of the ordinary 170 00:43:27,816 --> 00:43:29,568 has befallen the Austrian entry. 171 00:43:29,610 --> 00:43:32,884 You will recall that this is the car which, 172 00:43:32,919 --> 00:43:36,158 for the first time in the history of Le Mans, 173 00:43:36,283 --> 00:43:39,745 averaged a speed in excess of 150 miles per hour. 174 00:43:51,632 --> 00:43:52,799 Mr. Delaney. 175 00:43:52,841 --> 00:43:55,177 You know the white longtail is out of the race 176 00:43:55,260 --> 00:43:56,435 with a blown engine. 177 00:43:56,470 --> 00:43:58,013 Yeah, well, that's bad luck. 178 00:43:58,055 --> 00:43:59,271 Do you think it will be 179 00:43:59,306 --> 00:44:00,933 another Ferrari-Porsche race? 180 00:44:00,974 --> 00:44:03,352 A little early to say, but I think so. 181 00:44:03,393 --> 00:44:05,729 What kind of race will you drive? 182 00:44:05,771 --> 00:44:08,816 Try to save the machine, go as fast as I can, try to win. 183 00:44:08,857 --> 00:44:11,610 Do you think it will be like Nurburgring... 184 00:44:11,652 --> 00:44:13,320 a race between you and Stahler? 185 00:44:13,355 --> 00:44:14,321 I hope not, ma'am. 186 00:44:14,363 --> 00:44:16,114 And what do you think of Stahler? 187 00:44:16,156 --> 00:44:17,456 Stahler? I think he's probably 188 00:44:17,491 --> 00:44:19,117 one of the best drivers in the world. 189 00:44:19,201 --> 00:44:20,702 Excuse me. 190 00:44:21,829 --> 00:44:23,705 What do you think is the most difficult thing 191 00:44:23,747 --> 00:44:24,706 about Le Mans? 192 00:44:24,748 --> 00:44:26,291 To go as fast as possible, 193 00:44:26,333 --> 00:44:28,669 and keep the car on the road for 24 hours. 194 00:44:28,710 --> 00:44:30,254 That's difficult. 195 00:44:35,425 --> 00:44:36,969 Would this be the same kind of race 196 00:44:37,010 --> 00:44:38,846 you had with Delaney at the Nurburgring? 197 00:44:38,881 --> 00:44:39,847 Well, this is Le Mans. 198 00:44:39,888 --> 00:44:41,348 It's a different thing, you know? 199 00:44:41,390 --> 00:44:42,891 Do you think that you and Delaney 200 00:44:42,933 --> 00:44:44,601 will end up having a close race here? 201 00:44:44,643 --> 00:44:48,146 Maybe. He's fast, I'm fast, so we're always together. 202 00:44:48,272 --> 00:44:49,273 Good luck. 203 00:44:56,029 --> 00:44:57,114 Michael... 204 00:45:04,830 --> 00:45:06,331 How's that German car running? 205 00:45:06,373 --> 00:45:08,959 Fast. Ferrari? 206 00:45:09,001 --> 00:45:10,335 Fast. 207 00:45:10,377 --> 00:45:11,837 It's getting wetter. 208 00:45:11,879 --> 00:45:13,046 Slipping and sliding. 209 00:45:13,088 --> 00:45:15,007 Michael, uh... the press is making 210 00:45:15,048 --> 00:45:17,009 a big thing about us. 211 00:45:18,635 --> 00:45:22,097 Yeah. But it's money. 212 00:45:23,307 --> 00:45:24,975 That's American. 213 00:45:26,602 --> 00:45:30,314 Michael... 214 00:45:30,355 --> 00:45:32,232 be careful. 215 00:45:33,942 --> 00:45:36,528 Now don't be a pain in the ass, Erich. 216 00:45:48,415 --> 00:45:50,876 And here are the official positions, 217 00:45:50,918 --> 00:45:52,718 two hours into the race. 218 00:45:52,753 --> 00:45:54,880 In first place, Ferrari number eight 219 00:45:54,922 --> 00:45:57,424 finished 35 laps at an average speed 220 00:45:57,466 --> 00:46:01,094 of 144.981 miles per hour. 221 00:46:01,136 --> 00:46:04,097 In second position is Gulf-Porsche number 20 222 00:46:04,181 --> 00:46:05,807 at 35 laps... 223 00:47:21,842 --> 00:47:23,594 All cars have come into the pits 224 00:47:23,635 --> 00:47:26,430 to change to rain tires, with the notable exception 225 00:47:26,471 --> 00:47:28,223 of the three Gulf-Porsche entries 226 00:47:28,265 --> 00:47:29,982 and the four Ferrari team cars. 227 00:47:30,017 --> 00:47:35,022 It is apparent that neither Porsche manager David Townsend 228 00:47:35,063 --> 00:47:37,149 or Ferrari manager Loretto Fuselli 229 00:47:37,232 --> 00:47:40,319 wants to call his cars in for an unscheduled pit stop 230 00:47:40,360 --> 00:47:42,446 during this closely contested race. 231 00:47:42,488 --> 00:47:44,573 Looks kind of hairy out there. 232 00:47:48,452 --> 00:47:49,668 At practice it didn't rain, 233 00:47:49,703 --> 00:47:51,330 so this is really your first time 234 00:47:51,371 --> 00:47:52,831 out in the weather at Le Mans. 235 00:47:52,873 --> 00:47:54,625 "Ja," it is. 236 00:47:58,045 --> 00:48:01,924 Why doesn't Townsend bring them in for rain tires? 237 00:48:01,965 --> 00:48:04,009 Why don't you ask him? 238 00:48:14,561 --> 00:48:16,647 It's raining worse at Mulsanne. 239 00:48:16,688 --> 00:48:17,940 They're due in, in 11... 240 00:48:17,981 --> 00:48:19,775 In 11 minutes. I know. 241 00:49:44,359 --> 00:49:48,989 Your attention, please. 242 00:49:49,031 --> 00:49:51,283 There has been an accident... 243 00:49:53,368 --> 00:49:56,955 It involves Lola number 11, and Porsche 244 00:49:56,997 --> 00:49:59,958 number 47. 245 00:50:00,000 --> 00:50:02,252 Fortunately, the drivers are not hurt. 246 00:50:02,294 --> 00:50:04,713 Bring them in for rain tires. 247 00:51:33,260 --> 00:51:34,887 Here we are. 248 00:51:34,928 --> 00:51:36,388 Ferrari's decided to change at last. 249 00:51:42,144 --> 00:51:45,272 And Porsche number 20 has come into the pits, also. 250 00:51:45,314 --> 00:51:48,192 Now we should see a race develop between the mechanics, 251 00:51:48,233 --> 00:51:49,443 and they will determine 252 00:51:49,485 --> 00:51:52,654 who's going to be the first to go out. 253 00:52:41,620 --> 00:52:44,331 20 is away first. 254 00:52:44,373 --> 00:52:46,625 Delaney now leads Le Mans. 255 00:52:49,336 --> 00:52:51,338 And there goes Stahler, 256 00:52:51,380 --> 00:52:53,215 now in second place. 257 00:53:08,522 --> 00:53:10,023 - No problem. - No problem, yes, yes. 258 00:53:10,065 --> 00:53:11,066 It's nothing! 259 00:53:43,223 --> 00:53:45,559 It's going well, Claude, isn't it? 260 00:53:45,594 --> 00:53:47,060 Oui. I can feel it. 261 00:53:47,102 --> 00:53:48,604 The machine is good. 262 00:53:48,645 --> 00:53:50,397 This might be the year. 263 00:53:50,439 --> 00:53:52,191 Well, let's hope so. 264 00:53:52,232 --> 00:53:53,775 It's a long race. 265 00:53:53,817 --> 00:53:54,902 I know. 266 00:53:54,943 --> 00:53:56,945 Don't think too far ahead. 267 00:53:56,987 --> 00:53:58,113 Lisa? 268 00:53:58,155 --> 00:53:59,198 Yes? 269 00:53:59,239 --> 00:54:00,782 Would you like some coffee? 270 00:54:02,576 --> 00:54:04,661 No, thank you. 271 00:54:07,664 --> 00:54:09,541 Ciao. 272 00:57:20,816 --> 00:57:22,943 What problems have you got out there? 273 00:57:22,985 --> 00:57:25,404 Only thing is, that off the Mulsanne, 274 00:57:25,445 --> 00:57:27,406 in the middle of the road... 275 00:57:29,408 --> 00:57:31,368 ...if you stay a little bit to the right 276 00:57:31,410 --> 00:57:33,579 and watch it when you come up over the hump, 277 00:57:33,620 --> 00:57:35,831 has a little bit of tendency to go this way. 278 00:57:46,425 --> 00:57:49,428 Be a little careful before you go into the cape, 279 00:57:49,469 --> 00:57:51,597 and you can out-brake the Ferrari. 280 00:57:59,438 --> 00:58:01,899 Hey, guys, move it! 281 00:58:19,833 --> 00:58:21,126 All right, Mike... 282 00:58:22,377 --> 00:58:24,379 How long? 283 00:58:55,327 --> 00:58:56,829 Merci. 284 00:59:10,259 --> 00:59:12,261 "Monsieur." 285 00:59:40,789 --> 00:59:42,791 Bon soir, Monsieur Delaney. 286 00:59:42,833 --> 00:59:44,835 Bon soir. 287 00:59:49,506 --> 00:59:50,924 Hello, Mike. 288 00:59:50,966 --> 00:59:52,134 How you doing? 289 00:59:52,217 --> 00:59:54,219 Cheese, please. 290 01:00:27,461 --> 01:00:30,172 Seems to be the only seat left. 291 01:00:30,255 --> 01:00:31,465 May I sit down? 292 01:00:54,822 --> 01:00:56,573 Where are you living now? 293 01:00:56,615 --> 01:00:58,617 In Paris. 294 01:01:04,206 --> 01:01:06,291 I have to watch myself in Paris. 295 01:01:06,333 --> 01:01:07,918 I always get fat there. 296 01:01:13,966 --> 01:01:15,307 I heard you and Erich 297 01:01:15,342 --> 01:01:17,678 had quite a race at the Nurburgring. 298 01:01:17,719 --> 01:01:19,763 Well, he keeps me honest. 299 01:01:21,306 --> 01:01:23,517 Can I, can I get you something? 300 01:01:23,559 --> 01:01:25,060 No, thank you. 301 01:01:36,905 --> 01:01:39,032 Were you hurt badly in the accident? 302 01:01:40,826 --> 01:01:42,244 No. 303 01:01:42,411 --> 01:01:47,749 Was it difficult to get back to racing? 304 01:01:50,961 --> 01:01:53,046 Not really. 305 01:01:55,007 --> 01:01:57,467 But it must have been very difficult for you. 306 01:02:03,974 --> 01:02:05,976 It was, in the beginning. 307 01:02:06,018 --> 01:02:08,562 I'm better now. 308 01:02:12,608 --> 01:02:16,653 I was just wondering... 309 01:02:16,695 --> 01:02:18,906 why you came back here. 310 01:02:28,665 --> 01:02:32,127 For myself. 311 01:04:24,781 --> 01:04:25,991 Delaney's on his way. 312 01:04:26,033 --> 01:04:28,118 Dixie. 313 01:04:28,160 --> 01:04:31,288 Check the rear uprights on 20, 21 and 22. 314 01:04:31,330 --> 01:04:32,664 All right. 315 01:04:38,086 --> 01:04:40,964 It is 5:00 a. m., 316 01:04:41,006 --> 01:04:42,716 the 13th hour of the race, 317 01:04:42,758 --> 01:04:45,886 and the Ferrari-Porsche battle continues unabated 318 01:04:45,928 --> 01:04:49,181 with only 12 seconds separating the two lead cars: 319 01:04:49,223 --> 01:04:52,226 Gulf-Porsche number 20, Ferrari number eight. 320 01:04:52,267 --> 01:04:55,729 As of this moment, 321 01:04:55,771 --> 01:04:58,273 there are 25 cars left in the race. 322 01:04:58,308 --> 01:04:59,441 I shall give you 323 01:04:59,483 --> 01:05:02,194 a precise listing of the most recent abandonments 324 01:05:02,236 --> 01:05:04,112 in a few moments' time. 325 01:05:11,370 --> 01:05:13,372 Watch the handling, Michael. 326 01:05:13,413 --> 01:05:16,792 Just a slight return about the rear uprights. 327 01:05:54,204 --> 01:05:57,040 Here's the second Ferrari team car coming in. 328 01:05:57,124 --> 01:05:59,585 Number seven, piloted by Chris Barnett. 329 01:05:59,626 --> 01:06:02,296 Another driver change should be in order. 330 01:06:13,390 --> 01:06:17,186 Yes, Claude Aurac will take over. 331 01:12:39,610 --> 01:12:43,739 Your attention, please. 332 01:12:43,780 --> 01:12:46,325 There has been an accident. 333 01:12:46,366 --> 01:12:49,161 It involves Ferrari number seven, 334 01:12:49,203 --> 01:12:51,371 Porsche number 20. 335 01:12:51,413 --> 01:12:53,749 Both cars are out of the race. 336 01:12:53,790 --> 01:12:56,835 I shall tell you about the drivers' condition 337 01:12:56,877 --> 01:13:01,131 as soon as I get word from hospital. 338 01:13:22,945 --> 01:13:24,988 This way. 339 01:13:44,925 --> 01:13:47,052 Please sit down there, please. 340 01:14:25,007 --> 01:14:26,008 Yes. 341 01:15:48,131 --> 01:15:51,051 Can you tell us about Aurac? 342 01:15:51,093 --> 01:15:53,178 Do you know if Michael caused the accident? 343 01:15:53,220 --> 01:15:55,013 We just want to ask you... 344 01:16:10,571 --> 01:16:12,197 I don't know. 345 01:16:14,533 --> 01:16:16,118 I don't know 346 01:16:16,160 --> 01:16:18,662 and I don't want to talk about it! 347 01:16:30,340 --> 01:16:32,509 Do you compare this to last year's shunt, 348 01:16:32,551 --> 01:16:34,720 the one in which this lady's husband was killed? 349 01:16:59,119 --> 01:17:02,456 I have just received word from the pit box that Marta Simca... 350 01:17:04,458 --> 01:17:06,960 ...that Marta Simca number 30, 351 01:17:07,002 --> 01:17:09,880 out of the race due to gear box problems. 352 01:17:12,049 --> 01:17:15,093 Just got word from the hospital about Claude. 353 01:17:15,135 --> 01:17:18,180 It's bad, but they say he will pull through. 354 01:17:29,233 --> 01:17:31,318 And Delaney? 355 01:17:31,360 --> 01:17:34,696 Nothing serious, but he's out of the race. 356 01:17:57,886 --> 01:17:59,638 Are you all right, Michael? 357 01:17:59,680 --> 01:18:00,639 I'm fine. 358 01:18:00,681 --> 01:18:01,765 You sure? 359 01:18:01,807 --> 01:18:02,933 Yeah. I'm all right. 360 01:18:02,975 --> 01:18:04,143 Where are we running? 361 01:18:04,184 --> 01:18:05,561 Third and fourth. 362 01:18:11,733 --> 01:18:13,735 Michael, are you all right? 363 01:18:13,777 --> 01:18:15,154 Yeah, I'm okay. 364 01:18:15,195 --> 01:18:16,321 It was a bad shunt. 365 01:18:16,363 --> 01:18:17,990 Yeah. 366 01:18:18,031 --> 01:18:19,199 Where are you running? 367 01:18:19,241 --> 01:18:20,367 Third. 368 01:18:20,409 --> 01:18:22,369 If you try to nail Scaliso 369 01:18:22,411 --> 01:18:24,955 do it down through Maison Blanche. 370 01:18:24,997 --> 01:18:26,915 He doesn't like it there. 371 01:18:26,957 --> 01:18:28,500 Thank you. 372 01:19:21,428 --> 01:19:23,972 Michael, are you all right? 373 01:19:24,014 --> 01:19:25,140 I'm okay. 374 01:19:25,182 --> 01:19:26,308 Are you sure? 375 01:19:26,350 --> 01:19:27,309 No. I'm fine. 376 01:19:27,351 --> 01:19:30,020 Then what happened to the car? 377 01:19:31,855 --> 01:19:32,981 It was my fault. 378 01:19:33,023 --> 01:19:34,399 I made a mistake. 379 01:19:34,441 --> 01:19:37,611 I wrote the car off, David. 380 01:19:42,533 --> 01:19:44,660 David. 381 01:21:41,819 --> 01:21:44,029 This isn't just a thousand-to-one shot. 382 01:21:44,154 --> 01:21:46,949 This is a professional blood sport. 383 01:21:46,990 --> 01:21:49,701 And it can happen to you. 384 01:21:49,743 --> 01:21:52,329 And then it can happen to you again. 385 01:21:58,252 --> 01:22:01,171 When people risk their lives... 386 01:22:01,213 --> 01:22:05,843 shouldn't it be for something very important? 387 01:22:09,096 --> 01:22:10,931 Well, it better be. 388 01:22:10,973 --> 01:22:14,893 But what is so important 389 01:22:14,935 --> 01:22:19,356 about driving faster than anyone else? 390 01:22:23,068 --> 01:22:26,029 A lot of people go through life doing things badly. 391 01:22:26,113 --> 01:22:29,825 Racing's important to men who do it well. 392 01:22:29,867 --> 01:22:33,412 When you're racing it's... 393 01:22:33,453 --> 01:22:35,497 it's life. 394 01:22:35,539 --> 01:22:38,750 Anything that happens before or after... 395 01:22:38,792 --> 01:22:41,628 it's just waiting. 396 01:24:46,003 --> 01:24:48,046 What happened on the Delaney shunt? 397 01:24:48,088 --> 01:24:50,174 There was a problem with the maul, 398 01:24:50,215 --> 01:24:52,050 slower traffic got in the way. 399 01:24:52,134 --> 01:24:53,844 The car is finished? 400 01:24:53,886 --> 01:24:55,053 Yes, the car is finished. 401 01:24:58,724 --> 01:25:01,351 Hey, David, 21's coming in! 402 01:25:01,393 --> 01:25:02,978 Get the jack! 403 01:25:11,069 --> 01:25:12,946 It's a wishbone. 404 01:25:16,200 --> 01:25:17,868 Your attention in the pit area 405 01:25:17,910 --> 01:25:20,329 with the leading car: Gulf-Porsche number 21 406 01:25:20,370 --> 01:25:23,164 is experiencing something other than a routine stop. 407 01:25:23,199 --> 01:25:25,959 From the action of the mechanics, it would appear 408 01:25:26,001 --> 01:25:28,837 that there is a problem with the rear suspension. 409 01:25:45,646 --> 01:25:47,481 Here is the second place car, 410 01:25:47,523 --> 01:25:49,191 Ferrari number eight, 411 01:25:49,233 --> 01:25:50,609 coming in for what should be 412 01:25:50,651 --> 01:25:52,736 its last stop for fuel and driver change. 413 01:25:52,778 --> 01:25:54,488 Erich Stahler will 414 01:25:54,530 --> 01:25:57,032 take over for the final driving session, and no doubt 415 01:25:57,115 --> 01:25:59,034 will resume the lead from Gulf-Porsche number 21 416 01:25:59,117 --> 01:26:01,495 still in the pit. 417 01:26:03,247 --> 01:26:04,790 Too slow. 418 01:26:43,787 --> 01:26:45,831 Stahler's in trouble. 419 01:26:47,374 --> 01:26:50,169 The bonnet's up on Ferrari number eight. 420 01:26:50,210 --> 01:26:51,545 Ladies and gentlemen, 421 01:26:51,587 --> 01:26:54,590 the first and second place cars are in the pits 422 01:26:54,631 --> 01:26:57,050 experiencing mechanical difficulties. 423 01:27:37,341 --> 01:27:39,384 Yeah? 424 01:27:39,426 --> 01:27:40,844 Hello, David. 425 01:27:40,886 --> 01:27:42,638 Are you fit, Michael? 426 01:27:42,679 --> 01:27:44,306 Well, I'm a little stiff... 427 01:27:44,348 --> 01:27:45,641 I say, are you fit? 428 01:27:45,682 --> 01:27:47,559 My knees are sore. 429 01:27:47,601 --> 01:27:49,228 Stahler's Ferrari's in the pits 430 01:27:49,269 --> 01:27:50,437 with ignition problems. 431 01:27:50,479 --> 01:27:51,855 We got 21 in with a broken 432 01:27:51,897 --> 01:27:52,898 rear wishbone. 433 01:27:52,940 --> 01:27:54,817 Dixie's fixing it now. 434 01:27:54,858 --> 01:27:56,109 I want you to replace Ritter. 435 01:27:56,151 --> 01:27:57,236 He's not quick enough. 436 01:27:58,445 --> 01:28:00,113 Excuse me. 437 01:28:25,389 --> 01:28:28,976 Michael, I want you to drive flat-out. 438 01:28:29,059 --> 01:28:31,270 I want Porsche to win Le Mans. 439 01:28:47,411 --> 01:28:51,415 Your attention, please. 440 01:28:51,456 --> 01:28:54,543 Announcing a change of drivers. 441 01:28:54,585 --> 01:28:56,587 Gulf-Porsche number 21 will be driven 442 01:28:56,628 --> 01:29:00,132 by Michael Delaney, replacing Johann Ritter. 443 01:29:00,174 --> 01:29:02,676 Repeat: Gulf-Porsche number 21 444 01:29:02,718 --> 01:29:05,471 will be driven by Michael Delaney, 445 01:29:05,512 --> 01:29:07,723 replacing Johann Ritter. 446 01:29:33,707 --> 01:29:35,584 The car is running good. 447 01:29:35,626 --> 01:29:37,503 Brakes are okay. 448 01:29:49,389 --> 01:29:51,892 Darling, does it really matter? 449 01:29:51,927 --> 01:29:54,359 Yes, it does. 450 01:29:54,394 --> 01:29:57,022 But you were going to quit anyway. 451 01:29:57,064 --> 01:29:59,024 Yeah... 452 01:29:59,066 --> 01:30:01,068 but not this way. 453 01:30:19,419 --> 01:30:20,671 Ladies and gentlemen, 454 01:30:20,712 --> 01:30:23,882 through the Chicane and along the grandstand straight, 455 01:30:23,924 --> 01:30:26,552 here is the new leader, Ferrari number five, 456 01:30:26,593 --> 01:30:27,761 driven by Lugo Abratte, 457 01:30:27,803 --> 01:30:30,389 with only eight minutes remaining 458 01:30:30,430 --> 01:30:32,474 in the 24 hours of Le Mans. 459 01:30:35,435 --> 01:30:38,647 And now, in second place 460 01:30:38,689 --> 01:30:41,400 is Larry Wilson, in Gulf-Porsche number 22. 461 01:34:40,180 --> 01:34:42,683 And now, through the Chicane, 462 01:34:42,724 --> 01:34:44,476 and going into the final lap, 463 01:34:44,518 --> 01:34:46,436 is the Veida Ferrari number five, 464 01:34:46,478 --> 01:34:48,939 driven by Lugo Abratte. 465 01:34:48,981 --> 01:34:51,150 And in second place 466 01:34:51,191 --> 01:34:53,569 is Larry Wilson, in Gulf-Porsche number 22. 467 01:35:12,838 --> 01:35:15,507 And, on the same lap, having made up nine seconds 468 01:35:15,549 --> 01:35:16,842 on the two leaders, 469 01:35:16,884 --> 01:35:19,636 are Ferrari number eight and Porsche number 21, 470 01:35:19,678 --> 01:35:21,388 running third and fourth... 471 01:35:21,430 --> 01:35:23,390 Erich Stahler and Michael Delaney, 472 01:35:23,432 --> 01:35:25,350 pushing their cars to the limit in this, 473 01:35:25,392 --> 01:35:27,019 the most closely contested finish 474 01:35:27,102 --> 01:35:28,854 in the history of Le Mans. 475 01:37:38,734 --> 01:37:40,319 Your attention, please. 476 01:37:40,360 --> 01:37:41,987 I have just received word 477 01:37:42,112 --> 01:37:44,281 that the first place car, Ferrari number five, 478 01:37:44,323 --> 01:37:45,532 driven by Lugo Abratte, 479 01:37:45,574 --> 01:37:47,534 is out of the race with tire trouble. 480 01:37:47,576 --> 01:37:50,162 With only two minutes remaining in the race, 481 01:37:50,204 --> 01:37:52,706 the lead has been taken over by Gulf-Porsche number 22, 482 01:37:52,748 --> 01:37:54,750 driven by Larry Wilson. 483 01:41:03,188 --> 01:41:05,732 Larry Wilson in 22. 484 01:41:05,774 --> 01:41:07,776 Porsche wins Le Mans! 485 01:41:10,988 --> 01:41:14,616 And second, Michael Delaney in Gulf-Porsche number 21. 486 01:41:14,658 --> 01:41:17,578 And third, Ferrari number eight, 487 01:41:17,619 --> 01:41:20,664 driven by Erich Stahler. 488 01:44:02,242 --> 01:44:03,994 Thank you, Michael.