image courtesy of Fabrice Pluchet
I'm not much of a racing fan, although I really do enjoy reading about cars. One of the few things I can be bothered to pay attention to is Le Mans - the famous 24 hour endurance race that takes place in Le Mans, France every year in June. It has been going on since 1923 and has a wonderful history. The excitement of Le Mans was captured wonderfully in a Steve McQueen film by the same name. Interestingly, diesel vehicles from Audi have won for the past several years - something many Americans would find mystifying. I can't help being fascinatined with cars for a number of reasons. One being that I love the lines of elegantly designed vehicles. There is an art to creating a shape that is both pleasing to the eye and the wind tunnel. I think in general, I appreciate passionate, competitive pursuits. That intersection of art and science intrigues me to no end in many fields. I love seeing how the desire to do things better is channeled by teams of talented, creative, brilliant individuals.
Note: This post was motivated by watching the "Le Mans 2007 Official Film", the 3rd or 4th DVD on Le Mans I've seen. The producers create a 2-hour review of the race each year, which reveals a great deal of the racing, the technology, the hard work and the excitement of the event.
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