Did Ford actually beat Ferrari at Le Mans?
Bruce McLaren, Henry Ford II and Chris Amon at the 24 Hours of Le Mans Race, June 1966. Ford Motor Company launched its effort to beat Ferrari at Le Mans in 1964. After two disappointing years when Fords failed even to finish the race, 1966 brought a thrilling 1-2-3 sweep for the American automaker. In 1966, Ford unleashed the 7. V8, a NASCAR-bred powerhouse, in the GT40 Mark II. Delivering around 485 horsepower and massive torque, this engine clinched a historic 1-2-3 finish at Le Mans that year.Factual errors In real life, Enzo Ferrari sold 50% of his company to Fiat S. A. Ford Motor Company’s buyout offer. The famous picture of the three Ford GT40’s crossing the finish line at Le Mans in 1966 has them staggered a few yards from each other, not in a straight nose line.
Who is the greatest Le Mans driver of all time?
Tom Kristensen (born 7 July 1967) is a Danish former racing driver. He holds the record for the most wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans with nine, six of which were consecutive (from 2000 to 2005). Carroll Shelby is the only person to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans as a driver with Aston Martin in 1959, as a manufacturer with the Cobra Daytona Coupe in 1964 and as a team manager in 1966 and 1967 for the Ford GT program.Tom Kristensen has won the 24 Hours of Le Mans nine times, more than any other driver. Tom Kristensen has won the event nine times, more than any other competitor.During his career, he has finished on the podium in his class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, won races and contended for titles in GT3 and junior formula cars, and competed at the highest level in Super GT, Super Formula and the FIA World Endurance Championship.