1924 24 Hours of Le Mans - AbsoluteAstronomy.com

The 1924 24 Hours of Le Mans was the 2nd Grand Prix of Endurance

24 Hours of Le Mans

The 24 Hours of Le Mans is the world's oldest sports car race in endurance racing, held annually since near the town of Le Mans, France. Commonly known as the Grand Prix of Endurance and Efficiency, race teams have to balance speed against the cars' ability to run for 24 hours without sustaining...

, and took place on June 14 and 15 1924.

Official results

Pos	Class	No	Team	Drivers	Chassis	Engine	Lap
1	3.0	8	United Kingdom Duff & Aldington	Canada Capt. John F. Duff John Duff John Francis Duff was a Canadian racecar driver who won many races and has been inducted in the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame. He was one of only two Canadians who raced and won on England’s famous Brooklands Motor Course. The other, Kay Petre, is already an honoured member of the CMHF... United Kingdom Frank Clement Frank Clement (racing driver) Frank Clement was a British racing driver who, along with Canadian John Duff, won the 1924 24 Hours of Le Mans. Part of the "Bentley Boys", Clement was recruited by W.O. Bentley as a test driver for Bentley Motors. He was chosen by the company to drive in the inaugural 24 Hours of Le Mans in ...	Bentley 3 Litre Bentley 3 Litre The 3 Litre was the sports car that put Bentley on the automotive map. It was a large car compared to the tiny, lightweight Bugattis then dominating racing, but its innovative technology and strength made up for its weight... Sport	Bentley Bentley Bentley Motors Limited is a British manufacturer of automobiles founded on 18 January 1919 by Walter Owen Bentley known as W.O. Bentley or just "W O". Bentley had been previously known for his range of rotary aero-engines in World War I, the most famous being the Bentley BR1 as used in later... 3.0L I4	120
2	5.0	6	No Team Name	Early Modern France Henri Stoffel Early Modern France Édouard Brisson	Lorraine-Dietrich Lorraine-Dietrich Lorraine-Dietrich was a French automobile and aircraft engine manufacturer from 1896 until 1935, created when railway locomotive manufacturer Société Lorraine des Anciens Etablissments de Dietrich and Cie branched into the manufacture of automobiles... B3-6	Lorraine-Dietrich Lorraine-Dietrich Lorraine-Dietrich was a French automobile and aircraft engine manufacturer from 1896 until 1935, created when railway locomotive manufacturer Société Lorraine des Anciens Etablissments de Dietrich and Cie branched into the manufacture of automobiles... 3.5L I6	119
3	5.0	5	No Team Name	Early Modern France Gérard de Courcelles Gérard de Courcelles Gérard de Courcelles was a French racing driver who won the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the French Lorraine-Dietrich automobile company, along with teammate André Rossignol. Previously, De Courcelles had driven cyclecars in Grands Prix, but was eventually hired by Lorraine-Dietrich to enter the... Early Modern France André Rossignol André Rossignol André Rossignol was a French racing driver who became the first driver to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans twice, winning in consecutive years. Rossignol was a driver for the French Lorraine-Dietrich automobile company, and had been on their driving team since the inaugural Le Mans in...	Lorraine-Dietrich Lorraine-Dietrich Lorraine-Dietrich was a French automobile and aircraft engine manufacturer from 1896 until 1935, created when railway locomotive manufacturer Société Lorraine des Anciens Etablissments de Dietrich and Cie branched into the manufacture of automobiles... B3-6	Lorraine-Dietrich Lorraine-Dietrich Lorraine-Dietrich was a French automobile and aircraft engine manufacturer from 1896 until 1935, created when railway locomotive manufacturer Société Lorraine des Anciens Etablissments de Dietrich and Cie branched into the manufacture of automobiles... 3.5L I6	119
4	2.0	31	No Team Name	Early Modern France André Pisard Early Modern France "Chavée"	Chenard et Walcker Chenard-Walcker Chenard-Walcker, also known as Chenard & Walcker and Chenard et Walcker was a French automobile manufacturer, from 1900 to 1946. The factory was at first in Asnières-sur-Seine moving to Gennevilliers in 1906.-History:...	Chenard et Walcker Chenard-Walcker Chenard-Walcker, also known as Chenard & Walcker and Chenard et Walcker was a French automobile manufacturer, from 1900 to 1946. The factory was at first in Asnières-sur-Seine moving to Gennevilliers in 1906.-History:... 2.0L I4	111
5	2.0	30	No Team Name	Early Modern France Christian Dauvergne Spain Manso de Zuñiga	Chenard et Walcker Chenard-Walcker Chenard-Walcker, also known as Chenard & Walcker and Chenard et Walcker was a French automobile manufacturer, from 1900 to 1946. The factory was at first in Asnières-sur-Seine moving to Gennevilliers in 1906.-History:...	Chenard et Walcker Chenard-Walcker Chenard-Walcker, also known as Chenard & Walcker and Chenard et Walcker was a French automobile manufacturer, from 1900 to 1946. The factory was at first in Asnières-sur-Seine moving to Gennevilliers in 1906.-History:... 2.0L I4	108
6	2.0	17	No Team Name	Early Modern France Gaston Delalande Early Modern France Georges Guignard	Rolland-Pilain Rolland-Pilain Rolland-Pilain was a French car maker founded 1905 in Tours by François Rolland and Emile Pilain.The Rolland-Pilain cars pioneered many innovative solutions despite very limited financial resources. One such feature was hydraulic brakes... C23	Rolland-Pilain Rolland-Pilain Rolland-Pilain was a French car maker founded 1905 in Tours by François Rolland and Emile Pilain.The Rolland-Pilain cars pioneered many innovative solutions despite very limited financial resources. One such feature was hydraulic brakes... 2.0L I4	106
7	3.0	15	No Team Name	Early Modern France Eugéne Verpault Early Modern France Marcel Delabarre	Brasier Brasier Brasier was the successor of the early French Richard-Brasier automobile maker that had been in business since 1902. The name of the make was simplified to Brasier when Georges Richard left in 1905 to found Unic. Before World War I, several twin, four and six-cylinder models were offered... TB4	Brasier Brasier Brasier was the successor of the early French Richard-Brasier automobile maker that had been in business since 1902. The name of the make was simplified to Brasier when Georges Richard left in 1905 to found Unic. Before World War I, several twin, four and six-cylinder models were offered... 2.1L I4	106
8	3.0	16	No Team Name	Early Modern France "Migeot" Early Modern France Léopold Jougoet	Brasier Brasier Brasier was the successor of the early French Richard-Brasier automobile maker that had been in business since 1902. The name of the make was simplified to Brasier when Georges Richard left in 1905 to found Unic. Before World War I, several twin, four and six-cylinder models were offered... TB4	Brasier Brasier Brasier was the successor of the early French Richard-Brasier automobile maker that had been in business since 1902. The name of the make was simplified to Brasier when Georges Richard left in 1905 to found Unic. Before World War I, several twin, four and six-cylinder models were offered... 2.1L I4	104
9	2.0	19	No Team Name	Early Modern France Louis Sire Early Modern France Louis Tremel	Rolland-Pilain Rolland-Pilain Rolland-Pilain was a French car maker founded 1905 in Tours by François Rolland and Emile Pilain.The Rolland-Pilain cars pioneered many innovative solutions despite very limited financial resources. One such feature was hydraulic brakes... C23	Rolland-Pilain Rolland-Pilain Rolland-Pilain was a French car maker founded 1905 in Tours by François Rolland and Emile Pilain.The Rolland-Pilain cars pioneered many innovative solutions despite very limited financial resources. One such feature was hydraulic brakes... 2.0L I4	104
10	2.0	28	No Team Name	Belgium Raymond de Tornaco Early Modern France Francis Barthelemy	Bignan	Bignan 2.0L I4	102
11	1.1	51	No Team Name	Early Modern France Fernand Gabriel Early Modern France Henri Lapierre	Ariés 8-10 CV	Ariés 1.1L I4	91
12	1.1	46	Early Modern France Société des Automobiles a Refroidissements par Air (S.A.R.A.)	Early Modern France André Marandet Early Modern France Louis Francois	S.A.R.A.	S.A.R.A. 1.1L I4	89
13	1.1	50	No Team Name	Early Modern France Louis Rigal Early Modern France Roger Delano	Ariés 8-10 CV	Ariés 1.1L I4	89
14	1.1	52	No Team Name	Early Modern France Maurice Boutmy Early Modern France Jérôme Marcandanti	Amilcar Amilcar The Amilcar was a French automobile manufactured from 1921 to 1940.The first offering was a small cyclecar; designed by Jules Salomon and Edmond Moyet, it bore a striking resemblance to the pre-war Le Zèbre. Next was the 903cc CC, which was available in two further versions; the CS was a sport... CV	Amilcar Amilcar The Amilcar was a French automobile manufactured from 1921 to 1940.The first offering was a small cyclecar; designed by Jules Salomon and Edmond Moyet, it bore a striking resemblance to the pre-war Le Zèbre. Next was the 903cc CC, which was available in two further versions; the CS was a sport... 1.0L I4	87

Not Classified

Pos	Class	No	Team	Drivers	Chassis	Engine	Lap
15	1.5	38	No Team Name	Early Modern France Pierre Bacqueyrisses Early Modern France Georges Delaroche	Chenard et Walcker Chenard-Walcker Chenard-Walcker, also known as Chenard & Walcker and Chenard et Walcker was a French automobile manufacturer, from 1900 to 1946. The factory was at first in Asnières-sur-Seine moving to Gennevilliers in 1906.-History:...	Chenard et Walcker Chenard-Walcker Chenard-Walcker, also known as Chenard & Walcker and Chenard et Walcker was a French automobile manufacturer, from 1900 to 1946. The factory was at first in Asnières-sur-Seine moving to Gennevilliers in 1906.-History:... 1.5L I4	?
16	1.5	40	No Team Name	Early Modern France Raoul Roret Early Modern France Bruno Calise	Alba Alba (1913 automobile) The Alba was a French car made by Constructions Métallurgiques, Usines Alba, Suresnes, Seine between 1913 and 1928.The car was offered with a choice of 4 cylinder engines including a side valve of 1172 cc made by S.C.A.P., a 1476 cc overhead valve by S.C.A.P., and a 1994 cc Altos...	Alba Alba (1913 automobile) The Alba was a French car made by Constructions Métallurgiques, Usines Alba, Suresnes, Seine between 1913 and 1928.The car was offered with a choice of 4 cylinder engines including a side valve of 1172 cc made by S.C.A.P., a 1476 cc overhead valve by S.C.A.P., and a 1994 cc Altos... 1.5L I4	?

Did Not Finish

Pos	Class	No	Team	Drivers	Chassis	Engine	Lap
17	5.0	4	No Team Name	Early Modern France Robert Bloch Robert Bloch (racing driver) Robert Bloch is a French racing driver who, along with André Rossignol, won the 1926 24 Hours of Le Mans for French manufacturer Lorraine-Dietrich. Robert Bloch had been part of Lorraine-Dietrich's racing team since the inaugural 24 Hours of Le Mans in , finishing the event, but struggled to... Early Modern France "Stalter"	Lorraine-Dietrich Lorraine-Dietrich Lorraine-Dietrich was a French automobile and aircraft engine manufacturer from 1896 until 1935, created when railway locomotive manufacturer Société Lorraine des Anciens Etablissments de Dietrich and Cie branched into the manufacture of automobiles... B3-6	Lorraine-Dietrich Lorraine-Dietrich Lorraine-Dietrich was a French automobile and aircraft engine manufacturer from 1896 until 1935, created when railway locomotive manufacturer Société Lorraine des Anciens Etablissments de Dietrich and Cie branched into the manufacture of automobiles... 3.5L I6	112
18	2.0	29	No Team Name	Early Modern France René Marie Early Modern France Henri Springuel	Bignan	Bignan 2.0L I4	88
19	1.5	37	No Team Name	Early Modern France Raymond Glaszmann Early Modern France Robert Sénéchal	Chenard et Walcker Chenard-Walcker Chenard-Walcker, also known as Chenard & Walcker and Chenard et Walcker was a French automobile manufacturer, from 1900 to 1946. The factory was at first in Asnières-sur-Seine moving to Gennevilliers in 1906.-History:...	Chenard et Walcker Chenard-Walcker Chenard-Walcker, also known as Chenard & Walcker and Chenard et Walcker was a French automobile manufacturer, from 1900 to 1946. The factory was at first in Asnières-sur-Seine moving to Gennevilliers in 1906.-History:... 1.5L I4	83
20	1.1	45	Early Modern France Société des Automobiles a Refroidissements par Air (S.A.R.A.)	Early Modern France Lucien Erb Early Modern France Léon Fabert	S.A.R.A. ATS	S.A.R.A. 1.1L I4	82
21	1.1	47	Early Modern France Société des Automobiles a Refroidissements par Air (S.A.R.A.)	Early Modern France Jules de Ségovia Early Modern France "Alcain"	S.A.R.A. ATS	S.A.R.A. 1.1L I4	80
22	3.0	7	No Team Name	Early Modern France Charles Flohot Early Modern France Robert Laly	Ariés 3-Litre	Ariés 3.0L I4	64
23	2.0	20	No Team Name	Early Modern France Gérard Marinie Early Modern France Antoine Dubreil	Rolland-Pilain C23	Rolland-Pilain 2.0L I4	60
24	2.0	32	No Team Name	Early Modern France Louis Henry Early Modern France Jean Vaurez	G.R.P.	G.R.P. 1.7L I4	59
25	1.5	43	No Team Name	Early Modern France Charles Drouin Early Modern France Louis Balart	Corre La Licorne	Corre 1.5L I4	58
26	2.0	27	No Team Name	Early Modern France Jean Dourianou Early Modern France Pierre Malleveau	Georges Irat 4A/3	Georges Irat 2.0L I4	42
27	2.0	23	No Team Name	Belgium Charles Montier Early Modern France Albert Ouriou	Montier Spéciale (Ford Model T Ford Model T The Ford Model T is an automobile that was produced by Henry Ford's Ford Motor Company from September 1908 to May 1927... )	Montier 2.0L I4	40
28	5.0	3	No Team Name	Early Modern France André Lagache André Lagache André Lagache was a French racing driver who, along with René Léonard, won the very first 24 Hours of Le Mans in . Lagache was an engineer at automobile manufacturer Chenard et Walcker, and was chosen to drive their "Sport" model in the inaugural 24 Hours of Le Mans... Early Modern France René Léonard René Léonard René Léonard was a French racing driver who, along with André Lagache, won the inaugural running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in . Lagache and Léonard were both engineers for the Chenard et Walcker automobile company, and were chosen to drive one of the three entries in the endurance event...	Chenard et Walcker Chenard-Walcker Chenard-Walcker, also known as Chenard & Walcker and Chenard et Walcker was a French automobile manufacturer, from 1900 to 1946. The factory was at first in Asnières-sur-Seine moving to Gennevilliers in 1906.-History:...	Chenard et Walcker Chenard-Walcker Chenard-Walcker, also known as Chenard & Walcker and Chenard et Walcker was a French automobile manufacturer, from 1900 to 1946. The factory was at first in Asnières-sur-Seine moving to Gennevilliers in 1906.-History:... 3.9L I8	26
29	1.1	49	No Team Name	Early Modern France Charles Follot Early Modern France Fernand Casellini	Majola	Majola 1.1L I4	22
30	2.0	18	No Team Name	Early Modern France Jean de Marguenat Early Modern France René Gaudin	Rolland-Pilain C23	Rolland-Pilain 2.0L I4	18
31	1.1	48	No Team Name	Early Modern France André Morel Early Modern France Marius Mestivier	Amilcar Amilcar The Amilcar was a French automobile manufactured from 1921 to 1940.The first offering was a small cyclecar; designed by Jules Salomon and Edmond Moyet, it bore a striking resemblance to the pre-war Le Zèbre. Next was the 903cc CC, which was available in two further versions; the CS was a sport... CGS	Amilcar Amilcar The Amilcar was a French automobile manufactured from 1921 to 1940.The first offering was a small cyclecar; designed by Jules Salomon and Edmond Moyet, it bore a striking resemblance to the pre-war Le Zèbre. Next was the 903cc CC, which was available in two further versions; the CS was a sport... 1.1L I4	13
32	1.5	33	No Team Name	Early Modern France Louis Chenard Early Modern France E. Chenard	Louis Chenard	Louis Chenard 1.5L I4	13
33	2.0	25	No Team Name	Early Modern France Marcel Mongin Early Modern France Roland Coty	Oméga Six	Oméga 2.0L I6	11
34	3.0	11	No Team Name	Early Modern France Jérôme Le Dure Early Modern France Jean Matthys	Bignan	Bignan 3.0L I6	10
35	2.0	24	No Team Name	Early Modern France Jacques Margueritte Early Modern France Louis Bonne	Oméga Six	Oméga 2.0L I6	9
36	3.0	10	No Team Name	Early Modern France Jean Martin Early Modern France Philippe de Marne	Bignan	Bignan 3.0L I6	8
37	3.0	9	No Team Name	Early Modern France Raoul Bachmann Early Modern France Fernand Bachmann	Chenard et Walcker Chenard-Walcker Chenard-Walcker, also known as Chenard & Walcker and Chenard et Walcker was a French automobile manufacturer, from 1900 to 1946. The factory was at first in Asnières-sur-Seine moving to Gennevilliers in 1906.-History:... Sport	Chenard et Walcker Chenard-Walcker Chenard-Walcker, also known as Chenard & Walcker and Chenard et Walcker was a French automobile manufacturer, from 1900 to 1946. The factory was at first in Asnières-sur-Seine moving to Gennevilliers in 1906.-History:... 3.0L I4	6
38	1.5	44	No Team Name	Early Modern France Joseph Paul Early Modern France Fernand Vallon	Corre La Licorne	Corre 1.5L I4	5
39	1.5	42	No Team Name	Early Modern France Albert Colomb Early Modern France W. Lestienne	Corre La Licorne	Corre 1.5L I4	3

Statistics

Fastest Lap - #3 André Lagache/René Léonard - 9:19
Distance - 2077.34 km
Average Speed - 86.555 km/h

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