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Le Mans, France
\nJuly 8\u20139, 2006<\/p>\n

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The Alfa Romeo 33TT12 of Nicolas Comar and Philippe Rambeaud. Photo: Thierry Lesparre<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

<\/p>\n

\"Bamford<\/a>
Bamford takes a short cut in his Ferrari Daytona LM. Photo: Peter Collins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

<\/p>\n

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Gareth Burnett in the Ruston Chevron B8 is chased by an Alpine and a gaggle of sports racers at the start. Photo: Peter Collins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\"The<\/a>
The Alfa Romeo T3312 of Marc Devis. Photo: Thierry Lesparre<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

<\/p>\n

\"Pescarolo<\/a>
Pescarolo and Andruet\u00d5s Inaltera at dusk.
Photo: Thierry Lesparre<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

<\/p>\n

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The Chambon Maserati 300S crests the rise before Tertre Rouge.
Photo: Peter Collins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Dodge Charger of Pierson Schwartz Donovan rumbles into the pits. Photo: Peter Collins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\"Start<\/a>
Start of Plateau 1 for cars 1923-1939. Photo: Peter Collins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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