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Feb 2022
51m 36s

The Most Exciting 24 Hours In Sports

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The Le Mans 24-Hour Race is not just one of the most famous auto races in the world, it’s one of the most famous sporting events-- period. What makes Le Mans so special? Why is it often referred to as the “most thrilling 24 hours in motorsports?” Today on Past Gas, how Le Mans became an icon in Europe, Hollywood, and beyond.

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