Quote of the Day: Race at Le Mans Is Long. So Are the Preparations
'For me it's the 200 hours of Le Mans because you start a week before and it never ends.'
JAMES CALADO, a driver in the 24 Hours of LeMans, which starts on Saturday. He says that extended preparation is the key to doing well in the event.
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