Spirit of Le Mans Awards

Since 2001 the Automobile club de l'Ouest has been giving this award yearly to individuals who's work has made a significant contribution to the 24 hours of Le Mans. This year two presentations were made, the first being to Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich Manager of Audisport Competition. Dr Ullrich was chosen this year for his success at Le Mans over the past 8 years, creating one of the most winning est teams in the history of the sport. A second an almost more important Spirit of Le Mans award was given to French journalist Jacques Issautier who is reporting on Le Mans this year for the 58th time, the first being in 1948, only taking a year off due to health conditions. Mr Issautier has spent more then a year, in weeks at his home away from home here at the Circuit De La Sarthe. Each Spirit of Le Mans award winner was presented with a Rolex watch.