Hello, motorsports enthusiasts! Welcome to the another edition of Seven Points with Kobe Lambeth and Kenneth Lee Jr. We will provide a weekly discussion each Wednesday on various topics in motorsports. Most content will focus on NASCAR but other racing series will be discussed as well.
Lambeth is a student at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, who is a Communications major with a concentration in mass media and minor in journalism. He is a contributor to The Podium Finish and RockinghamNow. Lee is a graduate of Tuskegee University with a bachelor's degree in Communications, an alumnus of the NASCAR Diversity Internship Program, and an Associate Producer in Content Development for the Motor Racing Network. 1. Last Sunday’s victory at ISM Raceway gave Kyle Busch his 199th-career win in NASCAR Cup, Xfinity and Trucks competition. As “Rowdy” inches one step closer to getting win No. 200, people are continuing to compare his accomplishments to Richard Petty’s 200 Cup wins. Is it fair to compare Busch and Petty? Lambeth: To be honest, I have been torn over this argument. Last year, I considered Kyle Busch's wins more impressive because he is winning races in a more competitive era. Richard Petty won a good chunk of his races during a time period when he did not have much competition. As I think about the Kyle Busch versus Richard Petty argument more, I actually believe that you cannot compare the two. Yes, Richard Petty won 200 Cup races and Kyle Busch is at 199 wins across the top-3 series in NASCAR. But we must admire and respect each driver for his accomplishments in the given time period. We should not try to discredit one driver over the other, but celebrate that we have had two, great drivers come through the sport. At the end of the day, Kyle Busch and Richard Petty are two names that will be in the record books forever. Lee: As the 200 wins seems more and more possible for Kyle Busch, the argument that has came up is the comparison to the King’s 200 wins that he achieved long ago. It’s easy to pick on the competition Petty had during his day and that’s understandable, but at the same time he can’t pick his competition. I think in terms of making the comparison between the two it’s possible to me just based on the number. It’s very impressive that Kyle Busch has been able to accumulate that many wins across the board. At the end of the day, whether folks like the way he “steals” wins, he’s a really intense competitor and wants to win everything literally. Debate on, but at the end of the day, he’s a Hall of Fame driver and all-time great without question. 2. The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series heads further west this week to Auto Club Speedway. We will get another opportunity to see the 2019 package with aero ducts in action. To avoid setting unreachable expectations, should people avoid making predictions about what we “might” see on track? Lambeth: Absolutely! I learned my lesson from Las Vegas. I will no longer make predictions about the unknown. Although the race at Las Vegas was good, I was left a little disappointed because I expected more. Heading into Fontana, I refuse to speculate about the on-track product. Let's just wait for the race and find out with our own eyes. Lee: The narrative (and allegedly drinking word) package has been what most of us have discussed in the early stages of this season. I think the easiest way for people to avoid having expectations of what the on-track product will be is to just let it happen. I’ve said it time and time again since the offseason. You can speculate all you want but testing conditions is never reflective of racing conditions. 3. ThorSport Racing drivers Myatt Snider, Ben Rhodes, Matt Crafton and Grant Enfinger are set to compete in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge race at Sebring International Raceway with Multimatic Motorsports. The four drivers from the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series will pilot the Ford Mustang GT4. Snider will share the No. 15 with Ben Rhodes, while Crafton and Enfinger pair up in the No. 22. Will extra seat time on the bumpy, Sebring circuit help them when the Trucks visit Canadian Tire Motorsports Park? Lambeth: It is great to see the continuation of commitment by Ford Performance, giving its NASCAR drivers more seat time on road courses. Chase Briscoe was able to win the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at the Charlotte Roval, after getting some extra experience turning left and right with Multimatic Motorsports. As a passionate person about drivers crossing over to multiple disciplines, it is fantastic for some NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series drivers giving the Ford Mustang GT4 a try at Sebring. Lee: Ford Performance has been really good about helping their manufacturer backed drivers improve their road racing program. It will be different for these drivers given the characteristics of Sebring in comparison to CTMP. I think the extra seat time will help them out once the summer hits and we head back to Canada where there has been some great racing. 4. Rookie Felix Rosenqvist displayed a strong drive last weekend on the streets of St. Pete. The Swedish racing driver mixed it up with series veterans throughout the race. After witnessing his drive in St. Pete, how do you think the driver from Chip Ganassi Racing will perform for the rest of the season? Lambeth: Felix Rosenqvist put together a spectacular performance in the first IndyCar race of the season. He lived up to the hype. Like I said before, I believe that he will challenge his teammate Scott Dixon as the top driver at Chip Ganassi Racing. If nothing else, he will push Dixon, the five-time champion, to be a better driver. Lee: Rosenqvist put on a world class show in the season opener. For a driver who has had a ton of hype coming into the season, he’s began to prove himself so far. I think he’ll fair well, having a solid season in the top-10 in points and more than likely is going to be the Rookie of the Year. 5. Formula 1 returns this weekend with the season-opening Australian Grand Prix. What is your biggest hot take heading into the 2019 season? Lambeth: Actually, I have two hot takes as Formula 1 heads to Melbourne, Australia for the first race of the season. First, I think Charles Leclerc is going to score more points than his accomplished teammate Sebastian Vettel. Leclerc is going to be the next superstar in F1. Vettel really struggled with his form during the second half of last year. Will he return to form, after having an entire offseason to reflect? Nevertheless, his young teammate will push him much harder than Kimi Raikkonen ever did. My second hot take: Valtteri Bottas is going to become a world champion. It is not a secret that the Finnish racing driver is under a lot of pressure heading into the new season. Lewis Hamilton outperformed him significantly in 2018. With Esteban Ocon waiting for his next opportunity and George Russell at Williams, Bottas has to perform or he could be replaced at Mercedes. I predict that Bottas will rise to the occasion and challenge teammate Lewis Hamilton in 2019. Bottas will prove everyone wrong by winning multiple races claim the title at the end of the season. Lee: First off, I am incredibly happy that it’s time for the Formula 1 season to get underway as all of the major racing series in the world will now be moving until November. Heading into this new season, I’ve been excited to see if Charles Leclerc becomes the superstar that he seems destined to be in the F1 world. My hot take of the season is that Leclerc will finish in the Top 10 in points this season and really begin to show the world how talented of a racecar driver he actually is. 6. The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship is back in action on Saturday with the Mobil1 Twelve Hours of Sebring. What type of race should we expect? Lambeth: I expect the Mobil1 Twelve Hours of Sebring to be another entertaining endurance race. The battle for the overall win between the DPi manufacturers should be epic. Plus, the battles in LMP2, GTLM and GTD should keep the fans on the edge of their seats. IMSA racing hardly ever disappoints. Lee: Sebring is one of my favorite endurance events in the world! The track is very abrasive and makes each moment count on the race track. I’m expecting battles all around the track this weekend as IMSA takes on the 12-hour event. 7. We are heading into the biggest weekend for Sebring International Raceway since 2012. During that year, the American Le Mans Series and FIA World Endurance Championship ran the 12-hour endurance classic together. However, the WEC is set to run a separate 1000 Miles of Sebring race, starting Friday afternoon, while IMSA will keep the traditional 12-hour race, beginning on Saturday morning. How significant is the upcoming “Super Sebring” weekend for sportscar racing? Lambeth: This is a huge opportunity for IMSA and the WEC, sharing Sebring International Raceway for the weekend. Two well-known series in the sports car racing world are set to put on a great show for the fans. There is more to look forward to this year with the addition of the 1000 Miles of Sebring. It is going to be a great weekend of sports car racing. Lee: I think this will be a cool opportunity for fans to see two series at the same track at the same time. I think this could be huge as two different groups of fans get to collide and see some of the best drivers in the world duke it out. IMSA and the WEC are both world class series and it should be a good one this weekend at Sebring
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Hello, motorsports enthusiasts! Welcome to the another edition of Seven Points with Kobe Lambeth and Kenneth Lee Jr. We will provide a weekly discussion each Wednesday on various topics in motorsports. Most content will focus on NASCAR but other racing series will be discussed as well.
Lambeth is a student at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, who is a Communications major with a concentration in mass media and minor in journalism. He is a contributor to The Podium Finish and RockinghamNow. Lee is a graduate of Tuskegee University with a bachelor's degree in Communications, an alumnus of the NASCAR Diversity Internship Program, and an Associate Producer in Content Development for the Motor Racing Network. 1. The full entry list for the 2019 24 Hours of Le Mans was unveiled last week. As usual, there are entries on the reserve list, in case any of the original teams decide to withdraw from the event. The ACO’s selection process left teams such as United Autosports and Meyer Shank Racing questioning their decision. In your honest opinion, do you think all teams were treated fairly? Lambeth: Although it is hard to determine the fairness of the Le Mans selection process, it appears that the ACO had a different philosophy than most would expect. It was incredibly shocking for them not accepting both LMP2 entries from United Autosports. Considering the team has supported multiple ACO-backed championships worldwide, I cannot believe that both entries did not get accepted. In a way, it seems very disrespectful. On the other hand, I was shocked that the proposed all-female LMP2 driver lineup with sponsor Caterpillar was denied an entry by the ACO. In my opinion, it does not make much sense to turn down a potential team, which could bring more eyes to the twice-around-the-clock French endurance classic. This is a missed opportunity. Lee: As of late, I can say that I have not been too pleased with the decisions made by the ACO. It seems like they’ve made decisions that have done more harm to Le Mans rather than help. It would have been something to see the all-female lineup take on one of the biggest races of the season. I’m still confused why they have denied it for a team of its caliber. I feel like they’ve really made a mistake here. 2. USAC team Clauson-Marshall Racing announced their intentions to attempt the 2019 Indianapolis 500 with driver Pippa Mann. How significant is it for a grassroots racing team to take their program to the Greatest Spectacle in Racing? Lambeth: For the first time, in many years, a grassroots team from the USAC ranks will enter the Indianapolis 500. It is a pleasant surprise to see them partner with Pippa Mann, who suffered the ultimate heartbeat last year, getting bumped from the field of 33. She will have an opportunity to get redemption this year, with a team founded in honor of the late Bryan Clauson. In the future, I would love to see more dirt racing stars get a chance to race at the Brickyard. It is time to bring back the old days of going from dirt to Indianapolis. Lee: It’s always exciting to see new teams enter the Indianapolis 500, let alone having a team try it for the first time. This really could encourage other teams to make an attempt to take on the Brickyard each year! 3. DJR Team Penske swept the weekend in Adelaide. Defending series champion Scott McLaughlin won the both races in the opening weekend of the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship season. How long have you been following the action Down Under? Lambeth: Adelaide Race 2 was the first time I have ever watched a full Supercars race. It was a nice experience to watch it as a casual viewer. During the offseason, I planned to add Supercars to my coverage. I am quite familiar with a few of the drivers from their outings in sports car racing. Also, I have seen various stories and clips from Supercars over the years. It is an intriguing series, so I plan on giving it more attention this year. With the races being on the other side of the world, the start times are really late at night here. Nevertheless, I plan on catching as many Supercars races as possible. I really admired their welcoming, passionate fanbase on Twitter. They really helped me get up to speed, understand the rules and I did not feel like an outsider. Over the next few months, I am looking forward to learning more about the series, in general. Lee: First off, what a weekend for Team Penske capturing a total of three wins this past weekend (NASCAR & V8 Supercars). McLaughlin had a fantastic run on both Friday and Saturday. It was certainly the way you want to start off a brand new season! I can’t say the exact year I started watching, but my interest was sparked during the good days of SPEED channel and that’s how I learned about it. In the last five years, I’ve been really intrigued by this series, especially because of Scott McLaughlin when he started at Garry Rogers Motorsport back in 2012. I would highly encourage folks to try and check out the series if you have the time. 4. What is your hot take heading into the 2019 NTT IndyCar Series season? Lambeth: Chip Ganassi Racing rookie Felix Rosenqvist is going to challenge defending series champion Scott Dixon for the championship. Rosenqvist is a special talent that many people are still unfamiliar with. He is certainly capable of duplicating a historical rookie season, similar to Robert Wickens last year. Dixon will finally have a teammate, who will push the five-time champion to be a better driver. Lee: People may agree with this one: I think Fernando Alonso will finally capture the checkered flag in the Indianapolis 500. I feel like he’s running off a ton of momentum after winning the Rolex 24, earlier this year in January. 5. Who is going to win the Firestone Grand Prix on the streets of St. Pete? Lambeth: I think it's going to come down to the top title contenders from last season, Alexander Rossi and Scott Dixon. However, Rossi will get the season-opening win that got away last year and be victorious on the streets of St. Pete. Lee: I am really excited to see how this season opener will pan out! For the winner of the opening round, I’m going to say Simon Pagenaud will take the Firestone Grand Prix. 6. After the first Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race, with the aero ducts, what are your thoughts from Las Vegas Motor Speedway? Lambeth: By a 1.5-mile track standard, it was a good race which featured closer action than usual. Honestly, I think the aero package was a bit overhyped, leading to some feeling disappointed by the on-track product. However, one race is still not enough to give the package a fair evaluation. In my opinion, we should still get a few more races under our belt before coming up with a conclusion. I think last Sunday's race was a good start, but let's not get carried away and consider it the best thing since sliced bread. Lee: The race at Las Vegas was just as good as you can get at a 1.5-mile track honestly. I feel like I’ll remember this race more than I would have last year’s race in the spring. Of course, going into the weekend, the hype is probably what has left fans quite upset and I can understand why. All-in-all, I thought it was a solid weekend of racing at Las Vegas. 7. Who is going to win this weekend’s Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race at ISM Raceway? Lambeth: It is spring break so I am feeling very happy. As long as he continues driving, I refuse to bet against Kevin Harvick at ISM Raceway. Lee: Slowly but surely, ISM Raceway has become one of my favorite races on the NASCAR schedule. The mile long track that drives similar to a short track has always seemed to put on a good show! This weekend I’m going with Kevin “Happy” Harvick, who has won nine times at ISM Raceway. Hello, motorsports enthusiasts! Welcome to the another edition of Seven Points with Kobe Lambeth and Kenneth Lee Jr. We will provide a weekly discussion each Wednesday on various topics in motorsports. Most content will focus on NASCAR but other racing series will be discussed as well.
Lambeth is a student at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, who is a Communications major with a concentration in mass media and minor in journalism. He is a contributor to The Podium Finish and RockinghamNow. Lee is a graduate of Tuskegee University with a bachelor's degree in Communications, an alumnus of the NASCAR Diversity Internship Program, and an Associate Producer in Content Development for the Motor Racing Network. 1. Keating Motorsports will become the first customer team with support from Ford Performance in the 2019 24 Hours of Le Mans. Representing the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, the No. 85 Ford GT is set to be driven by Ben Keating, Jeroen Bleekemolen and Felipe Fraga in GTE Am. How do you think the Keating entry will perform at Le Mans? Lambeth: After running a factory program with Chip Ganassi Racing for several years, Ford is shifting gears, allowing customers to race the Ford GT. Like years in the past, I expect the Keating entry to be strong. Ben Keating, in particular, continues to improve as a driver year-after-year. For a bronze-rated driver, his performances rival some higher rated drivers. In this year’s Rolex 24 at Daytona, he was racing with a few household names in GT3 racing. When you add the blistering, fast Jeroen Bleekemolen and Brazilian stock car racer Felipe Fraga to the mix, do not be surprised if the No. 85 Ford GT is contending for GTE Am class honors. Lee: While Chip Ganassi has had plenty of success with the factory Ford GT program, it will be interesting to see another team take a go with the machine. Given the talented lineup of Keating, Bleekemolen and Fraga, Keating Motorsports will be one to watch in June. They will definitely have a chance at scoring a podium finish in the GTE Am class at Le Mans. 2. Patricio O’Ward and Harding Steinbrenner Racing have parted ways, prior to the start of the 2019 NTT IndyCar season. What’s your take on the latest development out of the IndyCar paddock? Lambeth: The split between Harding Steinbrenner Racing and Patricio O’Ward is devastating for each party involved and the NTT IndyCar Series, in general. In his IndyCar debut, last season at Sonoma Raceway, O’Ward qualified in the Firestone Fast Six. That is something that simply does not occur without possessing a special talent. Unfortunately, unless something comes together, this late in the game, the 2018 Indy Lights champion will be on the sidelines. However, he does have prize money from his championship season. It will be interesting to see if he can at least pick up a ride for the 2019 Indianapolis 500. O’Ward is potentially a future IndyCar star. The series cannot afford to lose him. Lee: Honestly, you hate to see when deals fall apart like this, especially with St. Petersburg right around the corner. I’m sure going into the offseason, knowing that you have a ride and then it’s taken away so close to the season is probably mentally taxing. O’Ward displayed a spectacular pace last year at Sonoma and turned a few heads. There’s still a lot to unfold from this situation. Surely, later on, more will be explained on why the deal went sour. 3. Many Formula 1 teams are unveiling their 2019 car to the public. We have just over a month until lights out in Melbourne. Heading into the new season, what intrigues you the most? Lambeth: I am curious to find out if the new aero changes will improve the on-track product. It is not a secret that Formula 1 lacks parity. Kimi Raikkonen is the last non-Mercedes, Ferrari or Red Bull driver to win a race. Raikkonen won the 2013 Australian Grand Prix, driving for Lotus. SIX years ago! We will find out if the changes to the front nose, in particular, will affect the racing as the season progresses. Lee: The biggest conversation during the offseason has been the tweaks to the aero package, in an effort to improve the racing. I’m really wondering if the simplification of the aero package will be as groundbreaking as the say it will for this upcoming season. 4. Contact between Jimmie Johnson and Paul Menard ignited the Big One during the Advance Auto Parts Clash. Menard was not pleased with Johnson’s move. Soon, after that, Mother Nature put the nail in the coffin to end the race. Jimmie Johnson was declared the winner after completing a total of 59 laps. What are your thoughts on “the clash” between Johnson and Menard? Lambeth: We already knew that the race could end at any moment, due to incoming rain. Jimmie Johnson made a move to pull out of line, made contact with Paul Menard and the majority of the field wrecked as a result. Honestly, it is just the nature of restrictor plate racing. Sometimes, you get it right. At other times, you get it wrong. At the end of the day, you have every competitor fighting to win a race. Lee: After a eventful day at Daytona, during The Clash, the single-file racing soon turned into a gigantic mess entering turn 3 on Sunday afternoon. The incident between Menard and Johnson was an example of what plate racing has been as of late. After a conga line, Johnson made quite an aggressive move and unfortunately it resulted in a huge pileup. I understand the anger from people, but at the same time, people would have also been angry if it stayed single-file until the end. 5. Big news dropped hours before the ARCA race at Daytona. Menards went from a presenting sponsor to the entitlement sponsor. The series will be known as the “ARCA Menards Series,” effective immediately. How significant is the deal for ARCA moving forward? Lambeth: It is fantastic for ARCA and Menards to grow their partnership together. Having an entitlement sponsor for the foreseeable future is always a good deal. I am interested to see what NASCAR’s plans are for the ARCA Menards Series in 2020 and beyond. Lee: I think it’s huge for Menards to continue to be involved in racing. I am very happy that ARCA was able to make a deal with a brand that has spent a great deal of money in motorsports. A great influx of sponsorship dollars as they continue to move towards the NASCAR ownership phase in 2020. 6. What's so special about nine consecutive days of racing at New Smyrna Speedway? Lambeth: It is certainly a perfect way to begin the racing season if you love stock car racing. Of course, the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East race is always entertaining. But you also get to watch Pro Late Models, Modifieds and Super Late Models, which is something that I do not watch often. It is nice to step outside of my comfort zone and learn new disciplines. Nevertheless, the tradition at New Smyrna is great for all involved. Come out and support your local short tracks! Lee: In the last few years, I’ve spent time during Speedweeks watching the Asphalt World Series and the K&N Series. From the “ground pounders” to the late models, they all manage to put good shows for nine consecutive nights at the famed short track. Honestly, for anyone who has time to be in Daytona during Speedweeks, making a visit to see at least one race at New Smyrna is well worth your time! 7. Name your picks for the remainder of Speedweeks. Lambeth: Jimmie Johnson and Chase Elliott will sweep the Gander RV Duels, officially giving Hendrick Motorsports a 1-2-3-4 start for the Great American Race. I think Brett Moffitt will start his GMS Racing tenure with a victory in the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series season opener, riding the momentum from his 2018 championship season. In the NASCAR Xfinity Series, I believe the No. 8 JR Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro, with Chase Elliott, will drive into victory lane. For the Daytona 500, I am making a bold prediction with back-to-back wins to kick off the 50th anniversary season of Richard Childress Racing. Daniel Hemric is going to finally secure his first NASCAR victory, in the top three divisions, on the biggest stage. Lee: For the Gander RV Duels, my picks are Ryan Blaney and Joey Logano. I feel like the Penske camp has a really good superspeedway program. The Ford Mustangs, as a whole, have a decent amount of pace and I don’t think enough people noticed them during The Clash. For the Truck Series season opener, I’m going to pick Harrison Burton, after he drove a great race last Saturday in the ARCA Menards Series. For the NASCAR Xfinity Series, I think the 2018 series champion Tyler Reddick will win, earning his second-consecutive win in the Daytona season opener. Lastly, the 61st running of the Daytona 500 should be an exciting one. I’m going with Brad Keselowski to earn his first Daytona 500 win this coming Sunday. 1 ‘Twas the night before Le Mans, when all thro’ the paddock,
2 Not an engine was running, not even a Hybrid; 3 The cars sat on the grid in such a beautiful place, 4 In hopes that the green flag would wave and start the historic race; 5 The crews and drivers sound asleep in their beds, 6 As they dreamed of standing on the top step of the podium in their heads; 7 And the teams get ready and the fans prepare, 8 It is time to settle in for a 24 hour sprint race; 9 My alarm clock buzzed and I left my bed in a blur, 10 The world’s greatest race was about to begin at Circuit de la Sarthe. 11 Prototypes at the front and GT’s at the rear, 12 Gives any fan a reason to cheer; 13 The pre-race grid filled with joy, 14 This day is truly better than any childhood toy; 15 All the stars from the FIA WEC, ELMS, Asian LMS, and IMSA came to play, 16 Each individual hoping Le Mans will treat them to a memorable day; 17 Months of preparation and meetings to attend, 18 The teams and fans are anxious for the festivities to begin; 19 Early on a special morning in the gorgeous country of France, 20 All of the drivers beg for Le Mans to give them a chance. 21 The cars are on the grid as everyone is so chill, 22 Sportscar racing fans all over the world are so thrilled; 23 Everyone sits and waits patiently for the command, 24 Drivers in their cars and fans rise from their seats; 25 The command has been said so let’s go racing, 26 LMP1’s the fastest class in the land; 27 All of the factory teams have masterful plans, 28 Toyota and Porsche are set for a fierce battle; 29 Hold your belts tight as it time to rattle, 30 Don’t count out the little ByKolles car. 31 LMP2 a class full of new rules, 32 The winner of this class must make the best of their tools; 33 From Oreca, to Onroak, Dallara, and Riley, 34 All the constructors ready for battle on the world stage; 35 Strong Gibson motor leading the fight, 36 The racing throughout the class should be very tight; 37 GTE with divisions of professional and amateur, 38 All looking to become victorious in diverse pieces of machinery; 39 Aston Martin, Corvette, Ferrari, Ford, and Porsche make up the field, 40 That’s definitely a pretty good deal. 41 The cars have rolled off the grid as the parade lap is underway, 42 The field of 60 are prepared for the grueling challenge; 43 Down the frontstretch they go as the diverse cars fly under the Dunlop bridge, 44 On the way to Tertre Rouge, the danger is real; 45 Over 200 mph down the fast Mulsanne Straight with traffic everywhere, 46 Only braking at the chicanes keep us mentally sane; 47 Prototypes in both categories traveling at their fastest pace, 48 Don’t overdue it as it is a 24 hour race; 49 As they make their way into Indianapolis, 50 We think about the Brickyard, but this is a totally different animal. 51 Headed through Arnage at a high of speed, 52 Oh please, don’t tell me the Porsche Curves are next; 53 Cars roaring through the most treacherous part of the track, 54 How many pairs of underwear should’ve been packed; 55 Time to double up with a 60 car field, 56 Everyone at Circuit de la Sarthe can feel the tension build; 57 Approaching the Ford Chicane and nerves out the window, 58 Let’s get this show on the road for 24 hours of spectacular racing; 59 The green flag is waving and it is time to say goodbye, 60 Happy 24 Hours of Le Mans race day to all, and to all a good night. |