#14 & #20 for 919 Porsche's at Le Mans...any significance in these numbers?

[Tilikum Turbo]

I can't seem to figure out if these were chosen by Porsche for some reason, or if they were left over numbers.

[Noah930]

Well, Al Holbert's Lowenbrau 962 wore #14 in IMSA, and the #20 was made famous by Steve McQueen in the movie Le Mans. Other than that, I can't recall any real (not Hollywood) Porsche/Le Mans history to those two specific numbers. They weren't worn by any Porsches that won Le Mans overall, if that's what you're asking.

[gamin]

I think Mark Webber is in #20 919.

[gamin]

Should add that #14 is the other 919. Don't remember drivers.

[Jim Richards]

Porsche's return to the top level of prototype racing in "2014," perhaps?

[petrolhead611]

Porsche this year obvously anticipating a 1 2 finish, with 20 in first place followed by 14

[petrolhead611]

What a photo oppurtunity!

[gorthar]

Originally Posted by Jim Richards

Porsche's return to the top level of prototype racing in "2014," perhaps?

Exactly.

[Tilikum Turbo]

Originally Posted by Jim Richards

Porsche's return to the top level of prototype racing in "2014," perhaps?

I believe that works rather well! That get's my vote.

I sure hope they finish #20...#14

Watching the first practice session, Toyota and Audi right now are running rather tight...Porsche has to find some extra speed to within I believe at least within 1/2 to 3/4's of a second to be competitive for the race.

Good stuff!

[OffCamber00]

Originally Posted by Tilikum Turbo

Watching the first practice session, Toyota and Audi right now are running rather tight...Porsche has to find some extra speed to within I believe at least within 1/2 to 3/4's of a second to be competitive for the race.

Good stuff!

Neel Jani just threw down a sub 3:24 lap. WOOHOO. I guess the sand bags have been removed

[OffCamber00]

Brendan Hartley - 3:23.1 !!!!!!!!!!!!! HOT DAMN

[Baz]

Originally Posted by OffCamber00

Neel Jani just threw down a sub 3:24 lap. WOOHOO. I guess the sand bags have been removed

Thanks for the updates, Mat!

Please continue to keep us updated. Very exciting!!!!!

https://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/video/le-mans-24-minutes-neel-203455744.html

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[GH85Carrera]

Thanks for that BAS.

[Baz]

You're welcome, Glen.

Maybe the mods can modify the thread title and make this the "official" LeMans thread?

I've cleared my entire weekend schedule for this race!