2012 was the 50th running of the race which had begun as a three - hour duration sports car race in 1962. (en.wikipedia.org)
The fans of sports car racing are not so much fans of the drivers or race teams, they are fans of the cars. (corvetteblogger.com)
Here is a comprehensive list of links that will help you follow all the action as well as answer the most pressing question for sports car racing fans? (corvetteblogger.com)