2005 Le Mans Endurance Series schedule

Test 1 - April 1-2
Official 24hr test at Paul Ricard, France

Race 1 - April 16-17
1000km Circuit de Spa Francorchamps, Spa, Belgium

Race 2 - July 9-10
1000km Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Italy

Race 3 - August 12-13
1000km Silverstone Circuit Northampton, Great Britain

Race 4 - September 3-4
1000km Nurburgring, Nurburg, Germany

Race 5 - November 4-6
1000 mile Istanbul, Turkey*

* Subject to FIA World Council approval
Eurosport International will broadcast a highlights programme the Tuesday after each race.

What is LMES?
The Le Mans Endurance Series was first announced in June 2003 at the Le Mans 24 hours. The Series, which consists of four 1000 km races, is intended to re-establish endurance racing as one of the top motor racing disciplines. The promoters who are fully aware of the heritage of endurance racing are intent on recreating the environment of the former great races when drivers and manufacturers were competing with each other with full respect for the sport and sportsmanship. The dual aims of LMES, personified by the Le Mans 24 Hours, are exceptional performance and the promotion of team spirit.