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LE MANS: 24 Greatest Le Mans Drivers of All-Time: 15-19
Written by: Marshall Pruett   
06/12/2008
Le Mans, France
 
A. J. Foyt has won in every form of racing including at Le Mans in 1967. (Photo: allamericanracer.com) » More Photos

Rank: 19
Driver: A.J. Foyt
Notable Le Mans 24 Hour Accomplishments: 1 time winner. Ford GT40 1967.
Thoughts: where do we start? One of the greatest all-round drivers ever to live. His sole Le Mans win isn't indicative of the man's peerless talent; wins at Daytona in Stockars, sportscars, wins at Indy, and a win at Le Mans helped usher the Texan into every motorsports Hall of Fame worthy being inducted into.

Pedro Rodriguez took a Ford GT40 to victory for the second year in a row in 1968. (Photo: viewimages.com) » More Photos

Rank: 18
Driver: Pedro Rodriguez
Notable Le Mans 24 Hour Accomplishments: 1 time winner. Ford GT40 1968.
Thoughts: Like Foyt, Rodriquez was a consummate all-rounder of his era. F1, sportscars, CanAm...and made his name in prototypes with his Le Mans win and his two championships piloting the fearsome Porsche 917's. The Mexican driver was cruelly taken long before he'd achieved all he was capable of in motor racing.

Luigi Chinetti is a three time winner, twice in an Audi and once in a Ferrari. (Photo: hemmings.com) » More Photos

Rank: 17
Driver: Luigi Chinetti
Notable Le Mans 24 Hour Accomplishments: 3 time winner. Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 32/34, Ferrari 166MM 49.
Thoughts: Progressing
from the ranks of Alfa mechanic to 3-time Le Mans winner for Alfa, the Italian wielded the headstrong 8C 2300 for two wins, and later the iconic 166M Ferrari.

Five time Le Mans Winner Emanuele Pirro last won in an Audi R10 in 2007. (Photo: americanlemans.com) » More Photos

Rank: 16
Driver: Emanuele Pirro
Notable Le Mans 24 Hour Accomplishments: 5 time winner. Audi R8 00/01/02, Audi R10 06/07
Thoughts: One of the most popular drivers in modern sportscar racing, Pirro's easy personality and driving style have blended perfectly with Audi's sportscar programs. Known for his spirited drives and perfect integration with his teammates, the Italian likely has one more Le Mans win in him before calling it a day. Sportscar racing will lose a great ambassador when he hangs up his helmet.

Ivor Bueb took victories in 1955 and 1957. (Photo: 500race.org) » More Photos

Rank: 15
Driver: Ivor Bueb
Notable Le Mans 24 Hour Accomplishments: 2 time winner. Jaguar D-Type 55/57.
Thoughts: Paired with British star Mike Hawthorn in 1955 and Ron Flockhart in 1957, England's Ivor Bueb became synonymous with Jaguar and the D-Type after first winning in the factory entry, and later in an ex-factory car fielded by Ecurie Ecosse.
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