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Lotus 11

The car at Crystal Palace, June 7th 1965
Photo by Ferret Fotographics, 01453 543243


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2002 Race Report
posted by John Gray - 01/09/2002

The chance of a lifetime, to be able to race the Eleven on the famous 'Circuit de Sarthe', a dream come true!

RACE REPORT - LE MANS CLASSIC (SEPTEMBER 2002)
A chance of a lifetime, to be able to race the Eleven on the famous 'Circuit de Sarthe',
a dream come true!

The Eleven raced here both day and night. Co-driver Don Hands and myself are very fortunate to have been able to race in such a beautiful car on this truly fabulous, evocative circuit.
Our thanks go to the organisers, Patrick and Sylvia Peter of SAVH for a wonderful opportunity.

Dicing with a Porsche on entry to the Dunlop Chicane.

Entering the Dunlop Chicane at speed.
(Above photos by Jean-Eric Descombes, www.sportmeca.com)

Don Hands at speed after the Porsche Curves.

Don Hands entering the Ford Chicane before the pits.

Don Hands, close up on the Ford Chicane.

Don Hands getting into the Eleven after sprinting across the famous Sarthe track. The race featured the 'LeMans' start for each grid.

How does one so big get into a car so small!! (Apologies Don!)


To see more photos from the event and order prints, go the Maison Blanche website. (Above photos by Rick Wilson, Maison Blanche)