Radio Le Mans
Encyclopedia
Radio Le Mans is the English language
radio
service for the 24 Hours of Le Mans
race.
It first broadcast at the 1987 24 Hours of Le Mans
.
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the station quickly found favour with the tens of thousands of English-speaking fans at the race. The early years provided for only a very rudimentary service, no pit reports and a music loop played overnight.
Throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s the station evolved adding new features like the 'Mad' Friday Campsite Tour in 1989. This show, conceived and presented by a newcomer, John Hindhaugh, was to prove almost as popular as the race coverage, and propelled Hindhaugh, with his distinctive North-Eastern accent and irreverent attitude, to a similar status with the fans as the commentary team. Resident sportscar expert Paul Truswell, famed for remaining standing at his microphone throughout the 24 hours (and more) has been ever-present on the Radio Le Mans commentary team since 1988.
Haymarket Publications, publishers of Autosport
had been involved almost from the start. At first only giving ad pages which were then "sold on" by Radio Le Mans to raise funds. When Studio 6 and Landon Brown, the first operators of the service stepped aside, Haymarket took over the running of the service, and remained in control until 2005.
Radio Le Mans has been available to listeners at the circuit every year since 1987. In 1997 it began streaming on the internet
.
From 2004 to 2006 the service was also available to digital satellite listeners, as it was carried on the Globecast Radio channel on the Sky Digital (UK & Ireland)
platform in the UK. Globecast Radio also carried coverage of the American Le Mans Series
. Globecast Radio ceased broadcasting in January 2007.
Since 2006 the service has been run by Radio Show Ltd., RSL was formed specifically to ensure the continuation of Radio Le Mans when Haymarket declined to renew their contract with the ACO. The website www.radiolemans.com now runs a sportscar and automotive audio stream all year which includes live coverage of other races from around the world, including those of the American Le Mans Series
, Le Mans Series
, Nurburgring 24
and Britcar 24
. In addition there is an extensive, free archive of all of the Radio Show Limited broadcasts.
New ways to listen to the Radio Le Mans coverage of the 24 hours are being added. In 2008 the service was added to the Kangaroo TV system at Le Mans, and in 2009 Radio Le Mans made its debut on Sirius satellite radio
in the US and Canada.
, Le Mans Series
, Nürburgring 24 hour race, and Silverstone 24 hour race. There is also coverage of other motorsport events, car tests, and motorsport magazine shows.
In August 2009, a sister channel called RLM Extra was launched to allow for web streaming of two events simultaneously. This launched with coverage of the 2CV 24 hours from Snetterton, while the main channel ran coverage of the ALMS from Mid Ohio.
race in 1998, John Hindhaugh and other members of the Radio Le Mans team has provided commentary of every round of the American Le Mans Series
.
In the year 2000, the team also covered two European Le Mans Series races, at Silverstone and the Nurburgring, and the Race of 1000 Years held in Adelaide, Australia.
The service, known as the American Le Mans Radio Network, is not only streamed on the internet but also carried on the Sirius satellite radio
& XM satellite radio
service, usually on XM144 Sport Nation.
The service is also broadcast at each track on 454 MHz, and occasionally also carried on local AM and FM stations.
The ALMS axed its radio service at the end of 2010, although Radio Le Mans continues to cover the races at Sebring and Petit Le Mans which are also part of the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup.
, starting with the second round of the championship at Monza
in Italy
.
As with the American Le Mans Series
the coverage was streamed on the internet, and at the Nürburgring
and Silverstone
it was also available locally on AM or FM frequencies.
In 2009 the opening round at Barcelona was again missed, due to a date clash with the American Le Mans Series, however coverage resumed at Spa-Francorchamps for the second round of the series.
In 2010 all rounds of the championship were covered live, as was the ILMC race in China.
The following year saw the first English-language commentary of the race, however unlike the Le Mans commentary this did not run for the full 24 hours but stopped for six hours during the night. That year the race itself stopped for a time during the night as thick fog caused a red flag period.
The Nürburgring 24 hours was successful enough that it has been repeated in 2008 and 2009, but using the same format of covering the first ten, and final eight hours of the race, rather than the full 24 hours. However, in 2010 the entire race was broadcasted live with John Hindhaugh, Paul Truswell and Graham Goodwin pulling out almost an 24-hour live shift. Same was repeated in 2011, with Jim Roller joining the commentary trio once again.
Unlike the Le Mans Series race at the Nürburgring, coverage of the Nürburgring 24 hours is not simulcast on fm, so is only available online.
English language
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radio
Radio
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service for the 24 Hours of Le Mans
24 Hours of Le Mans
The 24 Hours of Le Mans is the world's oldest sports car race in endurance racing, held annually since near the town of Le Mans, France. Commonly known as the Grand Prix of Endurance and Efficiency, race teams have to balance speed against the cars' ability to run for 24 hours without sustaining...
race.
It first broadcast at the 1987 24 Hours of Le Mans
1987 24 Hours of Le Mans
The 1987 24 Hours of Le Mans was the 55th Grand Prix of Endurance, and took place on June 13 and 14 1987. It was also the fifth round of the 1987 World Sports-Prototype Championship.-Track alterations:...
.
History
Although the Public Address commentary was broadcast on local ('special event') radio in 1986, it was primarily in French. The first English language appearance of Radio Le Mans was in 1987 headed by a sportscar and radio enthusiast, Harry Turner, backed by Jim Tanner and Chris Crewe-Smith, founders of TTC radio. Backed by Silk CutSilk Cut
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Jaguar
Jaguar
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the station quickly found favour with the tens of thousands of English-speaking fans at the race. The early years provided for only a very rudimentary service, no pit reports and a music loop played overnight.
Throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s the station evolved adding new features like the 'Mad' Friday Campsite Tour in 1989. This show, conceived and presented by a newcomer, John Hindhaugh, was to prove almost as popular as the race coverage, and propelled Hindhaugh, with his distinctive North-Eastern accent and irreverent attitude, to a similar status with the fans as the commentary team. Resident sportscar expert Paul Truswell, famed for remaining standing at his microphone throughout the 24 hours (and more) has been ever-present on the Radio Le Mans commentary team since 1988.
Haymarket Publications, publishers of Autosport
Autosport
Autosport is a weekly magazine covering motorsport, published in the United Kingdom every Thursday by Haymarket Consumer Media. It was first published on 25 August 1950 by Gregor Grant, immediately prior to the Silverstone International Trophy meeting of that year...
had been involved almost from the start. At first only giving ad pages which were then "sold on" by Radio Le Mans to raise funds. When Studio 6 and Landon Brown, the first operators of the service stepped aside, Haymarket took over the running of the service, and remained in control until 2005.
Radio Le Mans has been available to listeners at the circuit every year since 1987. In 1997 it began streaming on the internet
Internet
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.
From 2004 to 2006 the service was also available to digital satellite listeners, as it was carried on the Globecast Radio channel on the Sky Digital (UK & Ireland)
Sky Digital (UK & Ireland)
Sky is the brand name for British Sky Broadcasting's digital satellite television and radio service, transmitted from SES Astra satellites located at 28.2° east and Eutelsat's Eurobird 1 satellite at 28.5°E. The service was originally launched as Sky Digital, distinguishing it from the original...
platform in the UK. Globecast Radio also carried coverage of the American Le Mans Series
American Le Mans Series
The American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón is a sports car racing series based in the United States and Canada. It consists of a series of endurance and sprint races, and was created in the spirit of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Teams compete in one of five classes: LMP1, LMP2 and LMPC...
. Globecast Radio ceased broadcasting in January 2007.
Since 2006 the service has been run by Radio Show Ltd., RSL was formed specifically to ensure the continuation of Radio Le Mans when Haymarket declined to renew their contract with the ACO. The website www.radiolemans.com now runs a sportscar and automotive audio stream all year which includes live coverage of other races from around the world, including those of the American Le Mans Series
American Le Mans Series
The American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón is a sports car racing series based in the United States and Canada. It consists of a series of endurance and sprint races, and was created in the spirit of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Teams compete in one of five classes: LMP1, LMP2 and LMPC...
, Le Mans Series
Le Mans Series
The Le Mans Series is a European sports car racing endurance series based around the 24 Hours of Le Mans race and run by the Automobile Club de l'Ouest . The series was originally named the Le Mans Endurance Series, but changed its name prior to the 2006 season...
, Nurburgring 24
24 Hours Nürburgring
The 24 Hours Nürburgring is a touring car and GT endurance racing event on the Nürburgring Nordschleife . With a lap length of over , it allows the participation of more than 200 cars, and over 700 drivers.-Overview:...
and Britcar 24
24 Hours Nürburgring
The 24 Hours Nürburgring is a touring car and GT endurance racing event on the Nürburgring Nordschleife . With a lap length of over , it allows the participation of more than 200 cars, and over 700 drivers.-Overview:...
. In addition there is an extensive, free archive of all of the Radio Show Limited broadcasts.
New ways to listen to the Radio Le Mans coverage of the 24 hours are being added. In 2008 the service was added to the Kangaroo TV system at Le Mans, and in 2009 Radio Le Mans made its debut on Sirius satellite radio
Sirius Satellite Radio
Sirius Satellite Radio is a satellite radio service operating in North America, owned by Sirius XM Radio.Headquartered in New York City, with smaller studios in Los Angeles and Memphis, Sirius was officially launched on July 1, 2002 and currently provides 69 streams of music and 65 streams of...
in the US and Canada.
Le Mans 24 Hour Presenters & Commentators
| Year | Commentators / Presenters / Reporters |
|---|---|
| 1986 | Public address commentators (French) plus Bob Constanduros |
| 1987 | Neville Hay, Richard Hay, Bob Constanduros |
| 1988 | Neville Hay, Ian Titchmarsh, Paul Truswell, Janice Minton, Andy Smith |
| 1989 | Ian Titchmarsh, Paul Truswell, John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh is a sports commentator and broadcaster from Sunderland, England.He is most closely associated with Radio Le Mans, where he debuted in 1989, however his voice can also be heard on motorsport commentary on Eurosport, ITV, Motors TV, Mobil 1 The Grid, XM Satellite Radio and the video... , Steve Ancsell, Joe Saward, Bob Constanduros, Janice Minton |
| 1990 | Ian Titchmarsh, Paul Truswell, John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh is a sports commentator and broadcaster from Sunderland, England.He is most closely associated with Radio Le Mans, where he debuted in 1989, however his voice can also be heard on motorsport commentary on Eurosport, ITV, Motors TV, Mobil 1 The Grid, XM Satellite Radio and the video... , Janice Minton, Martin Haven Martin Haven Martin Haven is a freelance British motorsport commentator, who lives in Royal Leamington Spa. He is the Eurosport commentator for the World Touring Car Championship.... |
| 1991 | Ian Titchmarsh, Paul Truswell, Steve Ancsell, Martin Haven Martin Haven Martin Haven is a freelance British motorsport commentator, who lives in Royal Leamington Spa. He is the Eurosport commentator for the World Touring Car Championship.... , Simon Maurice |
| 1992 | Paul Truswell, John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh is a sports commentator and broadcaster from Sunderland, England.He is most closely associated with Radio Le Mans, where he debuted in 1989, however his voice can also be heard on motorsport commentary on Eurosport, ITV, Motors TV, Mobil 1 The Grid, XM Satellite Radio and the video... , Bob Constanduros, Steve Ancsell, Martin Haven Martin Haven Martin Haven is a freelance British motorsport commentator, who lives in Royal Leamington Spa. He is the Eurosport commentator for the World Touring Car Championship.... |
| 1993 | Ian Titchmarsh, Paul Truswell, John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh is a sports commentator and broadcaster from Sunderland, England.He is most closely associated with Radio Le Mans, where he debuted in 1989, however his voice can also be heard on motorsport commentary on Eurosport, ITV, Motors TV, Mobil 1 The Grid, XM Satellite Radio and the video... , Steve Ancsell, Janice Minton, Bob Constanduros, James Allen, Martin Haven Martin Haven Martin Haven is a freelance British motorsport commentator, who lives in Royal Leamington Spa. He is the Eurosport commentator for the World Touring Car Championship.... |
| 1994 | Ian Titchmarsh, Paul Truswell, John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh is a sports commentator and broadcaster from Sunderland, England.He is most closely associated with Radio Le Mans, where he debuted in 1989, however his voice can also be heard on motorsport commentary on Eurosport, ITV, Motors TV, Mobil 1 The Grid, XM Satellite Radio and the video... , Steve Ancsell, Bob Constanduros, Harry Turner |
| 1995 | Ian Titchmarsh, Paul Truswell, John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh is a sports commentator and broadcaster from Sunderland, England.He is most closely associated with Radio Le Mans, where he debuted in 1989, however his voice can also be heard on motorsport commentary on Eurosport, ITV, Motors TV, Mobil 1 The Grid, XM Satellite Radio and the video... , Steve Ancsell, Harry Turner, Graham Tyler, Richard Riley |
| 1996 | Paul Truswell, John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh is a sports commentator and broadcaster from Sunderland, England.He is most closely associated with Radio Le Mans, where he debuted in 1989, however his voice can also be heard on motorsport commentary on Eurosport, ITV, Motors TV, Mobil 1 The Grid, XM Satellite Radio and the video... |
| 1997 | Ian Titchmarsh, Paul Truswell, John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh is a sports commentator and broadcaster from Sunderland, England.He is most closely associated with Radio Le Mans, where he debuted in 1989, however his voice can also be heard on motorsport commentary on Eurosport, ITV, Motors TV, Mobil 1 The Grid, XM Satellite Radio and the video... , Steve Ancsell |
| 1998 | Ian Titchmarsh, Paul Truswell, John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh is a sports commentator and broadcaster from Sunderland, England.He is most closely associated with Radio Le Mans, where he debuted in 1989, however his voice can also be heard on motorsport commentary on Eurosport, ITV, Motors TV, Mobil 1 The Grid, XM Satellite Radio and the video... , Steve Ancsell |
| 1999 | Paul Truswell, John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh is a sports commentator and broadcaster from Sunderland, England.He is most closely associated with Radio Le Mans, where he debuted in 1989, however his voice can also be heard on motorsport commentary on Eurosport, ITV, Motors TV, Mobil 1 The Grid, XM Satellite Radio and the video... |
| 2000 | Paul Truswell, John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh is a sports commentator and broadcaster from Sunderland, England.He is most closely associated with Radio Le Mans, where he debuted in 1989, however his voice can also be heard on motorsport commentary on Eurosport, ITV, Motors TV, Mobil 1 The Grid, XM Satellite Radio and the video... |
| 2001 | Paul Truswell, John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh is a sports commentator and broadcaster from Sunderland, England.He is most closely associated with Radio Le Mans, where he debuted in 1989, however his voice can also be heard on motorsport commentary on Eurosport, ITV, Motors TV, Mobil 1 The Grid, XM Satellite Radio and the video... |
| 2002 | Paul Truswell, John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh is a sports commentator and broadcaster from Sunderland, England.He is most closely associated with Radio Le Mans, where he debuted in 1989, however his voice can also be heard on motorsport commentary on Eurosport, ITV, Motors TV, Mobil 1 The Grid, XM Satellite Radio and the video... , Alan Hyde Alan Hyde Alan Hyde is a radio broadcaster and producer who owns the broadcasting company, Studio 22. He is most famous for his work in motorsport journalism, particularly the British Touring Car Championship. He has worked as on air contributor and producer of The Ultimate Late Show Live with Ian Collins... |
| 2003 | Paul Truswell, John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh is a sports commentator and broadcaster from Sunderland, England.He is most closely associated with Radio Le Mans, where he debuted in 1989, however his voice can also be heard on motorsport commentary on Eurosport, ITV, Motors TV, Mobil 1 The Grid, XM Satellite Radio and the video... |
| 2004 | Paul Truswell, John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh is a sports commentator and broadcaster from Sunderland, England.He is most closely associated with Radio Le Mans, where he debuted in 1989, however his voice can also be heard on motorsport commentary on Eurosport, ITV, Motors TV, Mobil 1 The Grid, XM Satellite Radio and the video... |
| 2005 | John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh is a sports commentator and broadcaster from Sunderland, England.He is most closely associated with Radio Le Mans, where he debuted in 1989, however his voice can also be heard on motorsport commentary on Eurosport, ITV, Motors TV, Mobil 1 The Grid, XM Satellite Radio and the video... , Gary Champion, Holly Samos Holly Samos Holly Samos is a radio researcher and presenter. A former member of Chris Evans's Zoo Squad, she was the Formula 1 pit lane reporter for BBC Radio 5 Live until the end of the 2010 season.... , Alan Hyde Alan Hyde Alan Hyde is a radio broadcaster and producer who owns the broadcasting company, Studio 22. He is most famous for his work in motorsport journalism, particularly the British Touring Car Championship. He has worked as on air contributor and producer of The Ultimate Late Show Live with Ian Collins... , Charles Dressing, Paul Truswell, Johnny Mowlem Johnny Mowlem Johnny Mowlem Johnny Mowlem Johnny Mowlem (born 12 February 1969, is a British racing driver. He has won class victories in both the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring, and has earned class podiums at major sports car races, including the Le Mans 24 hours and the 1000 km Nürburgring.... , Neville Hay, Joe Bradley, Graham Tyler, Henry Hope-Frost and Lucy Nell |
| 2006 | John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh is a sports commentator and broadcaster from Sunderland, England.He is most closely associated with Radio Le Mans, where he debuted in 1989, however his voice can also be heard on motorsport commentary on Eurosport, ITV, Motors TV, Mobil 1 The Grid, XM Satellite Radio and the video... , Paul Truswell, Jim Roller, Gary Champion, Alan Hyde Alan Hyde Alan Hyde is a radio broadcaster and producer who owns the broadcasting company, Studio 22. He is most famous for his work in motorsport journalism, particularly the British Touring Car Championship. He has worked as on air contributor and producer of The Ultimate Late Show Live with Ian Collins... , Graham Tyler, Joe Bradley |
| 2007 | John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh is a sports commentator and broadcaster from Sunderland, England.He is most closely associated with Radio Le Mans, where he debuted in 1989, however his voice can also be heard on motorsport commentary on Eurosport, ITV, Motors TV, Mobil 1 The Grid, XM Satellite Radio and the video... , Paul Truswell, Jim Roller, Charles Dressing, Gary Champion, Bruce Jones, Graham Tyler, Nick Daman, Henry Hope-Frost |
| 2008 | John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh is a sports commentator and broadcaster from Sunderland, England.He is most closely associated with Radio Le Mans, where he debuted in 1989, however his voice can also be heard on motorsport commentary on Eurosport, ITV, Motors TV, Mobil 1 The Grid, XM Satellite Radio and the video... , Paul Truswell, Jim Roller, Charles Dressing, Graham Tyler, Joe Bradley, Bruce Jones, Nick Daman, Bob Constanduros, Paul Tarsey |
| 2009 | John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh is a sports commentator and broadcaster from Sunderland, England.He is most closely associated with Radio Le Mans, where he debuted in 1989, however his voice can also be heard on motorsport commentary on Eurosport, ITV, Motors TV, Mobil 1 The Grid, XM Satellite Radio and the video... , Paul Truswell, Jim Roller, Charles Dressing, Graham Tyler, Joe Bradley, Bruce Jones, Nick Daman, Paul Tarsey, Johnny Mowlem Johnny Mowlem Johnny Mowlem Johnny Mowlem Johnny Mowlem (born 12 February 1969, is a British racing driver. He has won class victories in both the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring, and has earned class podiums at major sports car races, including the Le Mans 24 hours and the 1000 km Nürburgring.... . |
| 2010 | John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh is a sports commentator and broadcaster from Sunderland, England.He is most closely associated with Radio Le Mans, where he debuted in 1989, however his voice can also be heard on motorsport commentary on Eurosport, ITV, Motors TV, Mobil 1 The Grid, XM Satellite Radio and the video... , Paul Truswell, Jim Roller, Charles Dressing, Graham Tyler, Joe Bradley, Bruce Jones, Nick Daman, Paul Tarsey, Jonathan Palmer. |
| 2011 | John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh is a sports commentator and broadcaster from Sunderland, England.He is most closely associated with Radio Le Mans, where he debuted in 1989, however his voice can also be heard on motorsport commentary on Eurosport, ITV, Motors TV, Mobil 1 The Grid, XM Satellite Radio and the video... , Paul Truswell, Jim Roller, Charles Dressing, Graham Tyler, Joe Bradley, Bruce Jones, Nick Daman, Paul Tarsey, Jonathan Palmer. |
Other Race Coverage
Radio Show Limited, the people behind Radio Le Mans, also provide internet radio commentary on every round of the American Le Mans SeriesAmerican Le Mans Series
The American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón is a sports car racing series based in the United States and Canada. It consists of a series of endurance and sprint races, and was created in the spirit of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Teams compete in one of five classes: LMP1, LMP2 and LMPC...
, Le Mans Series
Le Mans Series
The Le Mans Series is a European sports car racing endurance series based around the 24 Hours of Le Mans race and run by the Automobile Club de l'Ouest . The series was originally named the Le Mans Endurance Series, but changed its name prior to the 2006 season...
, Nürburgring 24 hour race, and Silverstone 24 hour race. There is also coverage of other motorsport events, car tests, and motorsport magazine shows.
In August 2009, a sister channel called RLM Extra was launched to allow for web streaming of two events simultaneously. This launched with coverage of the 2CV 24 hours from Snetterton, while the main channel ran coverage of the ALMS from Mid Ohio.
American Le Mans Series Radio
Since the first Petit Le MansPetit Le Mans
The Petit Le Mans is a sports car endurance race held annually at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Georgia, USA. It uses the rules established for the 24 hours of Le Mans by the Automobile Club de l'Ouest , which are slightly modified if necessary, mainly to allow additional cars to compete.The race was...
race in 1998, John Hindhaugh and other members of the Radio Le Mans team has provided commentary of every round of the American Le Mans Series
American Le Mans Series
The American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón is a sports car racing series based in the United States and Canada. It consists of a series of endurance and sprint races, and was created in the spirit of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Teams compete in one of five classes: LMP1, LMP2 and LMPC...
.
In the year 2000, the team also covered two European Le Mans Series races, at Silverstone and the Nurburgring, and the Race of 1000 Years held in Adelaide, Australia.
The service, known as the American Le Mans Radio Network, is not only streamed on the internet but also carried on the Sirius satellite radio
Sirius Satellite Radio
Sirius Satellite Radio is a satellite radio service operating in North America, owned by Sirius XM Radio.Headquartered in New York City, with smaller studios in Los Angeles and Memphis, Sirius was officially launched on July 1, 2002 and currently provides 69 streams of music and 65 streams of...
& XM satellite radio
XM Satellite Radio
XM Satellite Radio is one of two satellite radio services in the United States and Canada, operated by Sirius XM Radio. It provides pay-for-service radio, analogous to cable television. Its service includes 73 different music channels, 39 news, sports, talk and entertainment channels, 21 regional...
service, usually on XM144 Sport Nation.
The service is also broadcast at each track on 454 MHz, and occasionally also carried on local AM and FM stations.
The ALMS axed its radio service at the end of 2010, although Radio Le Mans continues to cover the races at Sebring and Petit Le Mans which are also part of the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup.
ALMS Commentators and reporters
| Year | Commentators | Reporters |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 (Sebring & Petit Le Mans covered only) | John Hindhaugh, Jeremy Shaw | Jamie Howe, Rick de Bruhl |
| 2010 | John Hindhaugh, Jeremy Shaw, Greg Creamer (Mid Ohio only) | Jamie Howe, Graham Tyler (Sebring only), Greg Creamer, Nick Daman (Petit Le Mans only) |
| 2009 | John Hindhaugh, Jeremy Shaw | Jamie Howe, Graham Tyler, Greg Creamer |
| 2008 | John Hindhaugh, Jeremy Shaw | Lindy Thackston, Nick Daman, Graham Tyler, Jamie Howe, Kelli Stavast |
| 2007 | John Hindhaugh, Greg Creamer (Laguna Seca only) | Jamie Howe, Jeremy Shaw, Graham Tyler, Jim Martin, Bernadette Sanicola |
| 2006 | John Hindhaugh | Graham Tyler, Jamie Howe, Jeremy Shaw, Doug Kelly |
| 2005 | John Hindhaugh | Graham Tyler, Doug Kelly, Bill Adam, Joe Bradley |
| 2004 | John Hindhaugh | |
| 2003 | John Hindhaugh | |
| 2002 | John Hindhaugh | Joe Bradley, Jim Martyn |
| 2001 | John Hindhaugh | Joe Bradley, Jim Martyn |
| 2000 | John Hindhaugh (not Adelaide) | Jim Martyn, Joe Bradley, Jim Roller, Charles Dressing |
Le Mans Series & ILMC Radio Coverage
In 2008 Radio Le Mans began live coverage of the Le Mans SeriesLe Mans Series
The Le Mans Series is a European sports car racing endurance series based around the 24 Hours of Le Mans race and run by the Automobile Club de l'Ouest . The series was originally named the Le Mans Endurance Series, but changed its name prior to the 2006 season...
, starting with the second round of the championship at Monza
Monza
Monza is a city and comune on the river Lambro, a tributary of the Po, in the Lombardy region of Italy some 15 km north-northeast of Milan. It is the capital of the Province of Monza and Brianza. It is best known for its Grand Prix motor racing circuit, the Autodromo Nazionale Monza.On June...
in Italy
Italy
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.
As with the American Le Mans Series
American Le Mans Series
The American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón is a sports car racing series based in the United States and Canada. It consists of a series of endurance and sprint races, and was created in the spirit of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Teams compete in one of five classes: LMP1, LMP2 and LMPC...
the coverage was streamed on the internet, and at the Nürburgring
Nürburgring
The Nürburgring is a motorsport complex around the village of Nürburg, Germany. It features a modern Grand Prix race track built in 1984, and a much longer old North loop track which was built in the 1920s around the village and medieval castle of Nürburg in the Eifel mountains. It is located about...
and Silverstone
Silverstone Circuit
Silverstone Circuit is an English motor racing circuit next to the Northamptonshire villages of Silverstone and Whittlebury. The circuit straddles the Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire border, with the current main circuit entry on the Buckinghamshire side...
it was also available locally on AM or FM frequencies.
In 2009 the opening round at Barcelona was again missed, due to a date clash with the American Le Mans Series, however coverage resumed at Spa-Francorchamps for the second round of the series.
In 2010 all rounds of the championship were covered live, as was the ILMC race in China.
ILMC & Le Mans Series Commentators and Reporters
| Year | Commentators | Reporters |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh is a sports commentator and broadcaster from Sunderland, England.He is most closely associated with Radio Le Mans, where he debuted in 1989, however his voice can also be heard on motorsport commentary on Eurosport, ITV, Motors TV, Mobil 1 The Grid, XM Satellite Radio and the video... , Graham Goodwin, Martin Haven (Nürburgring only), Ian Titchmarsh (Silverstone practice and qualifying only) |
Nick Daman, Graham Tyler, Joe Bradley (Silverstone only) |
| 2009 | John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh is a sports commentator and broadcaster from Sunderland, England.He is most closely associated with Radio Le Mans, where he debuted in 1989, however his voice can also be heard on motorsport commentary on Eurosport, ITV, Motors TV, Mobil 1 The Grid, XM Satellite Radio and the video... , Graham Goodwin |
Nick Daman, Graham Tyler |
| 2010 | John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh is a sports commentator and broadcaster from Sunderland, England.He is most closely associated with Radio Le Mans, where he debuted in 1989, however his voice can also be heard on motorsport commentary on Eurosport, ITV, Motors TV, Mobil 1 The Grid, XM Satellite Radio and the video... , Graham Goodwin, Graham Tyler |
Nick Daman, Graham Tyler |
| 2011 | John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh is a sports commentator and broadcaster from Sunderland, England.He is most closely associated with Radio Le Mans, where he debuted in 1989, however his voice can also be heard on motorsport commentary on Eurosport, ITV, Motors TV, Mobil 1 The Grid, XM Satellite Radio and the video... , Graham Goodwin, Graham Tyler (Le Castellet), Paul Truswell (Silverstone), Martin Haven (Silverstone, Petit Le Mans), Nick Daman (Petit Le Mans) |
Nick Daman (Spa, Imola, Silverstone), Graham Tyler (Le Castellet), Jamie Howe (Sebring), Rick de Bruhl (Sebring) |
Nürburgring 24 hours Radio Coverage
Radio Le Mans first covered the Nürburgring 24 hours race as part of its Le Mans 24 hour coverage in 2006 (the races ran on the same dates that year).The following year saw the first English-language commentary of the race, however unlike the Le Mans commentary this did not run for the full 24 hours but stopped for six hours during the night. That year the race itself stopped for a time during the night as thick fog caused a red flag period.
The Nürburgring 24 hours was successful enough that it has been repeated in 2008 and 2009, but using the same format of covering the first ten, and final eight hours of the race, rather than the full 24 hours. However, in 2010 the entire race was broadcasted live with John Hindhaugh, Paul Truswell and Graham Goodwin pulling out almost an 24-hour live shift. Same was repeated in 2011, with Jim Roller joining the commentary trio once again.
Unlike the Le Mans Series race at the Nürburgring, coverage of the Nürburgring 24 hours is not simulcast on fm, so is only available online.
Nürburgring 24 hours Commentators
| Year | Commentators |
|---|---|
| 2007 | John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh is a sports commentator and broadcaster from Sunderland, England.He is most closely associated with Radio Le Mans, where he debuted in 1989, however his voice can also be heard on motorsport commentary on Eurosport, ITV, Motors TV, Mobil 1 The Grid, XM Satellite Radio and the video... , Graham Goodwin, Jim Roller |
| 2008 | John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh is a sports commentator and broadcaster from Sunderland, England.He is most closely associated with Radio Le Mans, where he debuted in 1989, however his voice can also be heard on motorsport commentary on Eurosport, ITV, Motors TV, Mobil 1 The Grid, XM Satellite Radio and the video... , Paul Truswell, Graham Goodwin, Johannes Gauglica |
| 2009 | John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh is a sports commentator and broadcaster from Sunderland, England.He is most closely associated with Radio Le Mans, where he debuted in 1989, however his voice can also be heard on motorsport commentary on Eurosport, ITV, Motors TV, Mobil 1 The Grid, XM Satellite Radio and the video... , Paul Truswell, Graham Goodwin |
| 2010 | John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh is a sports commentator and broadcaster from Sunderland, England.He is most closely associated with Radio Le Mans, where he debuted in 1989, however his voice can also be heard on motorsport commentary on Eurosport, ITV, Motors TV, Mobil 1 The Grid, XM Satellite Radio and the video... , Paul Truswell, Graham Goodwin |
| 2011 | John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh John Hindhaugh is a sports commentator and broadcaster from Sunderland, England.He is most closely associated with Radio Le Mans, where he debuted in 1989, however his voice can also be heard on motorsport commentary on Eurosport, ITV, Motors TV, Mobil 1 The Grid, XM Satellite Radio and the video... , Paul Truswell, Graham Goodwin, Jim Roller |