24 Heures du Mans - 22:53:00
The first hour was thrilling. Already, the super fast Peugeots have been plagued by the strategic ineptitude that cost them the '08 Le Mans. (My knowledge of the 2008 running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans comes entirely from the documentary Truth in 24, a behind-the-scenes look at the winning Audi team.) Two Peugeots collided: one emerging from the pits was clipped by another entering, and the struck car then proceeded to disintegrate its left rear quarter, leaving debris strewn all over the course as it struggled to complete the eight and a half mile Circuit de la Sarthe and reenter the pit lane.

Also, one of the Aston Martins is sporting the classic pale blue and orange livery of Gulf Oil. Jumpin' Jack Pratt, it is so beautiful!