Corvette celebrates 50 years of racing at Le Mans

 

A bevy of 'Vettes

A bevy of Vettes line up at Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway as a part of the 50th year anniversary celebration of the Corvette racing at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Photo by Dave R. Johnson.

SALINA, California — In 1960 Corvette made its first appearance at the famed 24 hours of Le Mans and came out as a class winner and was eighth overall.

This weekend at Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway as a part of the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) Cheverolet will celebrate that 50th anniversary of the American muscle car that has this year will saddle up for the 50th year of competition at the storied track.

As a part of the celebration there will be a special display of cars and drivers from the last 50 years will also be on hand to reminisce on the history of the car at Le Mans — and most certainly also at Laguna Seca. For complete coverage of 50th anniversary of the Corvette racing at Le Mans see this article in Sports Car Digets.

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