Feb, 17 2023
What year did they stop doing the rolling start at Le Mans?
The traditional rolling start at the Le Mans 24-hour race was discontinued in 1969. This was due to safety concerns after a major accident on the first lap of the 1968 race. The start of the race was changed to a standing start with the cars lined up on the grid. This allowed for better control over the start and improved safety for the competitors. The rolling start was revived in 2013, but with a different approach. The cars are now held in place by an external system rather than by the drivers. This has resulted in a safer and more controlled start for the race.