Sorry to start a quiet Sunday morning with so much noise.

On 14 June 1970, Porsche claimed the first of what would become 16 overall victories in the world’s most prestigious endurance race, the Le Mans 24 Hours. After precisely 4,607.811 kilometres -or 343 laps- Hans Herrmann and Richard Atwood were first across the finishing line in the legendary Porsche 917 KH from Porsche Salzburg, which bore the starting number 23. From 10 to 11 July 2010, Porsche will be celebrating this motor sports anniversary by taking part in the “Le Mans Classic”, an event which is held every two years. In six classes covering model years 1923 to 1979, around 400 historic racing cars will gather to relive their old racing triumphs once more. Among them will be some of the overall winners from the Porsche Museum, leading an anniversary parade on the race track. Many famous drivers including Hans Herrmann and Richard Attwood will be taking part.
(photo courtesy Porsche)

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