1966 Le Mans 24 Hours

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:24_Hours_of_Le_Mans
gptkbp:attendance approximately 250,000
gptkbp:average_speed 125.391 mph
gptkbp:broadcasts Television coverage by ABC
gptkbp:date 1966-06-18
gptkbp:driver gptkb:Ken_Miles
gptkb:Bruce_Mc_Laren
gptkb:Denny_Hulme
gptkb:Chris_Amon
gptkbp:duration 24 hours
gptkbp:engine_type 38 cars classified
55 cars entered
gptkbp:event_type gptkb:Racing
gptkbp:historical_impact Significant in automotive racing history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1966 Le Mans 24 Hours
gptkbp:legacy Inspiration for the film ' Ford v Ferrari'
gptkbp:location gptkb:Le_Mans,_France
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Ford
gptkb:Ferrari
gptkbp:next_event gptkb:1967_Le_Mans_24_Hours
gptkbp:notable_case Ferrari's strategy involved multiple cars
Mechanical failures affected several teams
Ken Miles' car was involved in a controversial finish
gptkbp:notable_event Ford's first overall win at Le Mans
gptkbp:notable_feature Controversial finish with a photo finish
First race with the new Ford GT40 Mk II
gptkbp:number_of_races 3,000 miles
gptkbp:pit_stops Multiple pit stops for refueling and tire changes
gptkbp:previous_event 1965 Le Mans 24 Hours
gptkbp:record 3:30.8
gptkbp:significance Part of the Ford vs Ferrari rivalry
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:Goodyear
gptkb:Shell
gptkbp:team gptkb:Shelby_American
gptkbp:third_place gptkb:Ferrari_275_P2
gptkb:Ferrari_330_P3
gptkbp:weather_conditions Clear skies
gptkbp:winner gptkb:Nissan
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Nissan
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4