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Bentley 3 Litre Sport Celebrates Centenary With Historic Return To Le Mans
One hundred years ago, John Duff embarked on a journey from Brooklands Circuit to Le Mans in the Bentley 3 Litre Sport. Alongside teammate Frank Clement, they triumphed in the 24-hour endurance race, marking Bentley's first victory. Today, this historic journey is being re-enacted with the same car to celebrate its centenary.
In collaboration with the Automobile Club de L’Ouest (ACO), Vintage Bentley will drive the 1924 Bentley 3 Litre Sport from Brooklands to Le Mans. The journey will commence at Brooklands Circuit and traverse through Boulogne, Berck, Dieppe, Rouen, Evreux, Mortagne, and Mamers before reaching Le Mans.
This significant return will culminate with the Bentley 3 Litre Sport leading the procession at the end of Saturday's scrutineering session. The car will navigate through the streets of Le Mans City Centre before being displayed at the 24 Hours of Le Mans Museum starting from 9th June.
The Bentley 3 Litre Sport will feature prominently during the Le Mans race weekend from 14th to 16th June. Further details about its participation will be announced soon. Vintage Bentley, a specialist in W.O Bentleys with over 25 years of experience, is proud to support ACO in these celebrations.
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Event Details
The departure event at Brooklands Circuit on Thursday 6th June 2024 includes:
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 11:00am – 11:30am | Arrival via Campbell Gate |
| 11:30am | Welcome by Allan Winn, Vice President of Brooklands Museum followed by photograph opportunities |
| 12:30pm | Optional lunch at Brooklands (to be settled by individuals) |
| 3:00pm | Le Grand Départ – wave off the car on its journey to Le Mans |
Le Mans Procession Route
The procession on Saturday 8th June from 15:30 to 16:45 will cover a 2.1-kilometre loop starting from Quai Louis Blanc at the foot of the Roman wall on the river Sarthe. The route includes rue Gambetta, Place de la République, Boulevard René Levasseur, and Place des Jacobins.
This extended route allows more spectators to admire endurance racing stars such as the Ferrari 499P and BMW M Hybrid V8 Art Car.
For further details or to register your attendance at Brooklands, please contact Gabriella Pink, Marketing and Events Executive at [email protected]. Additional imagery is available upon request.
Stay updated with the journey and future announcements by following @vintagebentleyheritage on social media using #FollowTheJourney.
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