Evening With A Legend: Andrea Robertson

Tonight, we have an opportunity to bring a piece of Le Mans to you, sharing in the Legend of Le Mans with guests from different eras of over 100 years of racing. 

Andrea Robertson, a woman who carved her name into Le Mans history. In 2011, Andrea became the last American woman (to date) to race in the 24 Hours of Le Mans—and more impressively, the first to ever stand on the podium in the race’s 100-year history.

She and her late-husband, David Robertson, along with pro driver David Murry, took on the grueling challenge of Le Mans as privateers, fielding their iconic Ford GT40 against some of the biggest names in endurance racing. With grit, determination, and sheer passion, they defied the odds and made history on one of motorsport’s biggest stages.

How did they do it? What was it like to go wheel-to-wheel against factory-backed giants? And what does Andrea’s success mean for the future of women in endurance racing? That’s what we’re here to find out. 

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00:00 Meet Andrea Robertson: A Trailblazer in Le Mans History
01:45 The Journey Begins: From Drag Racing to Endurance Racing
03:09 The Big Leap: Preparing for the 24 Hours of Le Mans
04:25 Challenges and Triumphs: Competing as Privateers
05:53 Facing the Ultimate Challenge: The 24 Hours of Le Mans
11:50 The Final Push: Competing at Le Mans
22:38 Pit Lane Repairs and Adjustments; Overcoming Shifter Issues
24:38 Challenges of Racing as a Privateer
26:24 Navigating the Track and Competitors
28:44 Achieving a Podium Finish
36:01 Reflections on the Le Mans Experience
41:48 Closing Remarks and Future Plans

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