Le Mans 2013: Tom Kristensen Cements Legacy with Ninth Victory at Event

Danish race car driver Tom Kristensen helped Audi win the 2013 "24 Hours of Le Mans" on Sunday, further cementing his legacy as one of the greatest drivers in the sport's history.Driving the No. 2 Audi R18 e-tron quattro, Kristensen shared the top step of the podium with teammates Allan McNish of Scotland and Loic Duval of France. It was McNish's third victory at Le Mans and a career-fulfilling first for Duval, but Kristensen, winning his record ninth running of the race, deserves the greatest recognition for that achievement.The race, colloquially known as the grand prix of endurance and efficiency, is really just that: an event that tries a driver's mind just as much as his body. Winning takes not just technical proficiency but mental dis...

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