Photos from the 2012 Petit Le Mans.
The factory prototypes may have been conspicuously absent, but the 2012 Petit Le Mans provided no less of a spectacle than years past. Record crowds, a hugely competitive GT class and a very successful outing for the Nissan Deltawing in its second race ever against the backdrop of Road Atlanta made for a very exciting race. Drive Cult friend Daryl Jiles (I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: best NASCAR name ever) was there to take in the action.
A group of GTE cars battle into turns 10a and 10b at dusk. Photo by Daryl Jiles
NIssan's Deltawing had an extraordinarily successful outing, finishing fifth overall. Photo by Daryl Jiles
The Extreme Speed Ferrari 458GTs sported a special chrome livery for Petit. Apparently it helped since they won! Photo b
Photo by Daryl Jiles
Rebellion racing made the trip across the pond and went on to win overall. Photo by Daryl Jiles
The GTE Vipers have been getting more and more competitive throughout the season. Expect them to be a force next season.
Photo by Daryl Jiles
As always, there's plenty of interesting metal in the Road Atlanta infield too. Photo by Daryl Jiles
Photo by Daryl Jiles
Photo by Daryl Jiles
...and because it's so cool, here's one more shot of the Deltawing. Photo by Daryl Jiles