

The tale starts at the very beginning, with the births of Henry Ford and Enzo Ferrari. The latest take on this story is The 24 Hour War, a documentary directed by Nate Adams and Adam Carolla. The tale has been told many times, but the incredible nature of it has gone down in racing history.

Following an abortive attempt to blend popcorn and pasta, the might of the Ford Motor Company decided to take on the elegance of Ferrari for the honour of winning the Le Mans 24 Hour Race. For five years in the 1960's, a titanic duel was fought on the banks of the river Sarthe in northern France.
