Picture © europeanlemansseries
ELMS - 28/06/2013
A long and difficult race, more than 6 hours of safety cars, many off the track, incredible weather conditions, but at the end of the race, as in 2012, our No. 40 LMP2. Our rookies drivers, the French, Thomas Dagoneau, and the 2 Americans, Rodin Younessi and Matt Downs finish in the 12th position.
2 entries at Le Mans, 2012 and 2013, and 2 times at the arrival of this fantastic race ! This is already a victory for us !
Thomas Dagoneau (driver) : "My childhood dream came true, and I think in a beautiful way! I had an advantage over the U.S. drivers, I'm pretty comfortable driving on wet track. My greatest pride is to have finished for my first entry at Le Mans : it is not given to everyone. I'm already thinking in the back of my head, to a second participation. I thank all my partners to whom I dedicate this race. I also have a thought for the Danish driver.”
Rodin Younessi (driver) : «A picture is worth a thousand words»
"The 24 hours of Le Mans has been one of the most thrilling and testing experiences in my life. I was fortunate enough to have a great team behind me and with their support and unyielding handwork we were able to finish the race in a great position. I am very proud of our results and feel very fortunate and grateful to have experienced the most famous race in MotorSports with the greatest group of dedicated folks all working together for one goal. I had always heard that the race will be an unforgettable experience but I never imagined the true extent of that of the statement until now.”
Matt Downs (driver): "First of all my heart goes out to the friends and family of Allan Simonsen. Le Mans was truly a chance of a lifetime for me. The team did a first class job of preparation before the race and execution during the race. We finished the race with 3 rookies which is a testament to the quality of the entire team including my fellow drivers Thomas and Rodin. Overall the race was a success in every regard. I want to thank my family: Dad & Cathy, Mom, Rick & Erin, Jen, Anthony, Elizabeth & Mike, Luke & Kristi, Alex, and Nate. To the love of my life Lynn, a big thanks for your love and support! Thanks also to one of my biggest supporters Casey Lloyd! To the entire Boutsen-Ginion team, you are a wonderful group of people, thank you for the friendship."
Olivier Lainé (team manager) : «While it was unknown in 2012, this year we knew what to expect. The challenge was enormous by choosing 3 rookies drivers who never raced the Le Mans 24 Hours but the result is there! I want to thank each member of the team and the 3 drivers, Thomas, Rodin and Matt, for the result achieved !"
> 10 days to go before Le Castellet - Le 09/07/2020 à 11:00
> Le Castellet Hosts Bumper 37 Car Grid for Delayed 2020 ELMS Season Opener - Le 07/07/2020 à 17:30
> A first taste of the 4 Hours of Le Castellet - Le 03/07/2020 à 17:28
> The latest 2020 ELMS liveries - Le 03/07/2020 à 11:00
> The 4 Hours of Le Castellet: first round of the 2020 ELMS - Le 01/07/2020 à 15:37