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“It was almost too good to be true. I remember waking up Monday morning at a hotel in Paris and looking at the newspaper, and thinking, ‘Holy F-bomb, this did happen.’” That was American sports car…
American sports car racing legend Patrick Long vividly recalled his disbelief and excitement upon winning on debut at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2004 alongside Jorg Bergmeister and Sascha Maassen in Paris. The Petersen White Lightning Racing off-road team achieved a remarkable victory at Le Mans in their first attempt, with support from driver Mike Petersen and racer Dale White. The team’s transition from off-road racing to pavement circuits with a Porsche 911 GT3-RS was a bold move that paid off. The unique blend of off-road racers and Porsche experts from the factory in Stuttgart, overseen by renowned figure Roland Kussmaul, contributed to the team’s success. The organization’s high intensity, focus, and caliber, combined with a close-knit family dynamic, were key factors in their victory at the prestigious race.
