Panoz secures historic Le Mans victory 20 years ago
Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 12:20 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Twenty years ago, American constructor Panoz achieved its only victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans with a Team LNT-run Esperante GT2. This victory remains one of the most unlikely successes in modern racing history, highlighting Panoz's legacy in endurance racing. The team’s performance captured the attention of motorsport fans worldwide, cementing Panoz's place in Le Mans history. The anniversary of this win serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of endurance racing.
- •Panoz's Esperante GT2 won 24 Hours of Le Mans 20 years ago.
- •The victory marked Panoz's only Le Mans win.
- •Team LNT was responsible for the race effort.
- •The win is considered an unlikely success in modern motorsports.
- •Anniversary highlights Panoz's impact on endurance racing.
- 12:20 PMRacer — When a Panoz conquered the world at Le Mans
"20 years ago, fan-favorite American constructor Panoz scored its one and only victory at the 24 Hours with a Team LNT-run Esperante GT2 in one of the most unlikely victories of the modern era.
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