Video: Le Mans 2013: 90 years of the famous 24 hour race The Le Mans 24 Hours race takes place this Saturday and Sunday, June 22 and 23. It's 90 years since the first race was held, but the 2013 event - the 81st running - promises to be as thrilling as ever. We will have a live TV stream and regular reports from our man at Le Mans so you won't miss out on the action.