The American Le Mans Series is a forum where some of the top race car drivers in the world compete on some of the most demanding racetracks in North America. Based on the famed 24 Hours of Le Mans, this series is the pinnacle of Sports Car racing and is equivalent to Major League Baseball. Drivers compete in open-cockpit , closed wheel prototype cars-similar to the historic Can-Am series. Using engines from heralded names like Ferrari, Porsche, Audi, Ford and Nissan as well as specialty builders like Judd and Cosworth, cars see speeds in excess of 200 mph. The Le Mans Prototype (LMP) class is divided into two, with the LMP1 car weighing 900kg and producing about 700 horsepower. The LMP2 car weighs only 675kg and produces slightly less horsepower. The American Le Mans Series is sportscar racing at its finest and features races ranging in length from 3 hours to 12 hours with multiple drivers and pit stops. The formula is very exciting for the fans and viewing audiences alike.

The American Le Mans Series visits race tracks across the United States and Canada and is focused on reviving some of the most historic and popular sports car races from the sport’s illustrious past. The series consists of ten races across North America including the historic 51st running of the 12 Hours at Sebring as well as the 10 hour Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta. The American Le Mans Series is the feature event at all of the race tracks visited.

The American Le Mans Series is televised throughout North America and worldwide. In North America, television coverage will come from CBS, NBC and SPEED Channel The series is also televised globally on Eurosport. Event programs, local and national newspaper and magazine coverage as well as various internet sites also add valuable exposure to the American Le Mans Series.