In 2008, American Le Mans is celebrating its tenth year of racing. Founded in 1999 by Dr. Don Panoz, The American Le Mans series features long-distance races ranging from two hours and 45 minutes to 12 hours. While American Le Mans is affiliated with the official Le Mans series, the historic 24-hour race does not appear on the American Le Mans schedule. Each American Le Mans race produces four separate class winners, and one overall winner. Because of the emphasis on endurance, there are two drivers per racecar, and sometimes more for longer races. The cars are in the sports car series, and compete on temporary and permanent road courses across the United States and Canada.

Series:	American Le Mans
Category:	Sports Car
Course Type:	Road
Approximate Race Length:	3,100 miles
Top Speed:	165-210 mph (4 classes)
Fuel:	Diesel or unleaded 98 octane racing gasoline-ethanol mix
0-60 mph:	Know the answer? Let us know!
0-100 mph:	3.2 secs
Horsepower:	450-700 (4 classes)
Traction Control:	Yes (fuel / spark only); Brake intervention not permitted
Engine:	6-liter; 4-liter for turbocharged or supercharged
Gearbox:	Six-speed with sequential paddle shift
Tires:	Racing slicks (ungrooved); grooved for rain, Manufacturers include Michelin, Yokohama, Kumho, Dunlop, Hankook and Falken (the last two new for 2008)
Wheelbase:	108" to 120"
Chassis:	Carbon fiber monocoque
Brakes:	No spec.; typically 4-piston carbon
Suspension:	No spec.; typically pushrod with double wishbones
Min. Weights:	1,985 lbs. for E10 powered cars (without driver)
Max Height:	40"
Max Width:	78.74"
Geographic Scope:	United States, Canada
Driver Change:	Yes
Annual Cost Per Car:	Know the answer? Let us know!
Vehicle Manufacturers:	Acura, Aston Martin, BMW, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ferrari, Ford, Honda, Mercedes, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Toyota

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