Journalist Daniel Golson is heading to the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the first time, with Genesis as his host. While the race dates back to 1923 and has featured a dizzying array of machines, Golson uses the occasion to pose a simple question to readers: which car that has ever started a Le Mans run is your favorite, and why?
His own choice lands on the Mercedes‑CLK LM, the race‑spec version of the CLK GTR that competed in the late‑1990s GT1 era. The CLK LM dominated the FIA GT championship, winning every race it entered, but both entries retired at the 1998 Le Mans. Its successor, the CLR, became infamous after flipping airborne three times in 1999. Despite the setbacks, Golson admires the car’s striking silhouette and the way Mercedes blended its brand cues into an unconventional shape.
Golson notes that the CLK family also enjoys a strong presence in racing video games, adding to its appeal. He invites fans to share their own Le Mans favorites in the comments, promising to compile a roundup of the most compelling responses later this week.
