Every year, there are some famous or well known names on the starting grid of LE MANS...

#79  Jean-Louis RICCI, who is from the direct family of the famous French cosmetic company NINA RICCI. He will run this year with his son Romano on the #79 PORSCHE

#57  Mike HEZEMANS, grandson of Matthieu who ran in 56 (PORSCHE) and son of Toine who ran in 70, 73, 75, 76, 77 & 78 (ALFA ROMEO, BMW & PORSCHE)

#63  Justin BELL, son of Derek who won five times (75, 81, 82, 86, 87)

#53  Anthony BELTOISE, son of Jean-Pierre who ran 13 times between 63 and 79 (RENE BONNET, MATRA, INALTERA & RONDEAU).

#16  Sébastien BOURDAIS, son of Patrick who ran in 93 (SAUBER), 94 (ALPA), 95 (CALLAWAY) and 96 & 97 (PORSCHE).

#11  David BRABHAM, the youngest son of Sir Jack and brother of Gary and Geoff, who win in 93 but never come back.

#53  David DONOHUE, son of Mark who came with FORD in 66 and 67, and FERRARI in 71

#17  Philippe GACHE, son of Daniel who ran a CHEVRON in 78

#33  Ralf KELLENERS, son of Helmut who came in 69 (FORD), 70 (FERRARI) and 80 (PORSCHE)

#81  Michel LIGONNET, son of René who came in 68 (MOYNET), 72 (LOLA with the win in 2 litres class) and 73 (PORSCHE)

#23  The KAGEYAMA Bros. will ran on the #22 PANOZ . It is the first time that they will run together at Le Mans. Their best results is 3rd for Masahiko in 98 (NISSAN) and 10th for Masami (NISSAN)

#60  Mario KONRAD will manage his father Franz (# 60 PORSCHE)

#75  Gunnar JEANNETTE (# 75 PORSCHE) is managed by his father !!!