Race day: The 55-car grid lines upPhotograph: Richard White /GuardianThe sharp end: Peugeots line up at the front of the gridPhotograph: GuardianFinal preperation with five minutes to the offPhotograph: Richard White /Guardian
Engines on: The grid clears as drivers wait for the rolling start to beginPhotograph: Richard White /GuardianLine astern: Audi's Allan McNish snapping at the heals of the leading Peugeots on the first lapPhotograph: Richard White /GuardianRacing icon: Sweeping into the Dunlop curvesPhotograph: Richard White /GuardianFans enjoying the spectaclePhotograph: Richard White/GuardianText message: No2 car's pit boardPhotograph: Richard White /GuardianThe bigger picture: Pit crew in action on the No1 carPhotograph: Richard White /GuardianA brief moment of quiet at Dunlop during the nightPhotograph: Richard White /GuardianNight racing presents a unique challenge at Le MansPhotograph: Richard White /GuardianThe fairground overlooks the start-finish straightPhotograph: Richard White/GuardianLighting up time: Speedy Racing's Lola Photograph: Richard White/GuardianFull throttle: Close up with a PeugeotPhotograph: Richard White/GuardianAston Martin's GT1 class winner eases into the leadPhotograph: Richard White /GuardianThe Aston Martin-powered Lola weathers the storm towards the end of the racePhotograph: Richard White /GuardianLast out: Tom Kristensen exits the pits for the final time on the way to his, and Audi's, eighth Le Mans victoryPhotograph: Richard White /GuardianFlag day: Allan McNish, Tom Kristensen and Dindo Capello celebrate a monumental winPhotograph: Richard White/Guardian
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