REXEL · Course Race⏱ 3h31

The Le Mans Karting International – Alain Prost circuit in Le Mans hosted a gruelling 3h30 endurance race on 23 September 2026, with 13 teams taking the start on the 980-metre Piste Alain Prost B. At the end of 210 minutes of racing, it was LES RATS DES SABLES (kart #11) who claimed victory with 171 laps completed, one lap clear of LES NON VENDEEN (170 laps) and two laps ahead of LES SABLEUX (169 laps). A fourth place went to SGXV CITY, also on 169 laps but 14.751 seconds behind LES SABLEUX after a tight battle to the flag.

Looking beyond the raw standings, the pace analysis reveals a far more nuanced picture. SGXV CITY produced the fastest median race pace of the entire field — a remarkable 57.579 s per lap — yet crossed the line in 4th position. Their 16 pit stops were matched by most rivals, but the pace advantage was not converted into a result, underlining how critical timing and traffic management are in long-distance karting. Similarly, LA ROCHE PILOTAGE (kart #2) posted the 2nd best pure pace (median 58.564 s) and FONTENAY CITY BRONX (kart #74) the 3rd best (58.718 s), yet finished 7th and 9th respectively — a clear illustration that raw speed alone does not win endurance races on the Alain Prost track.

The most striking strategic performance of the day belonged to LES NON VENDEEN. Despite recording the slowest median pace in the analysed field (1:01.617 s, 13th in pure pace), they secured 2nd place overall. With 16 pit stops and a consistency standard deviation of 2.84 s, their result is built entirely on exemplary pit stop execution and lap count management — a textbook endurance strategy. Conversely, FONTENAY CITY BRONX, 3rd in pure pace, could only manage 9th place, losing ground over the course of their stints despite strong individual lap times.

In terms of regularity, MONTAIGU LA DIGUE set themselves apart with the lowest standard deviation of the field at just 2.22 s — the most consistent team across their timed laps. Despite finishing 11th, their mechanical and driving discipline was clear. LES SABLEUX (3rd overall) combined a solid 4th-best pace (59.137 s median) with good regularity (2.65 s), making them one of the most well-rounded teams of the day.

The fastest lap of the race was set by SAINT GILLES PILOTAGE (kart #47) with a time of 1:03.996, ahead of winner LES RATS DES SABLES who clocked a best lap of 1:04.243. SAINT GILLES PILOTAGE ultimately finished 13th, 32.933 seconds behind LES HERBIERS CITY on the same lap count of 160.

Winners LES RATS DES SABLES completed 17 pit stops — one more than most competitors — while sustaining the 6th best median pace (59.959 s). Their victory demonstrates that in endurance karting at Le Mans, combining solid pace with disciplined pit stop management and clean laps throughout 210 minutes remains the surest path to the top step.

Key takeaways for teams: Pure speed is not enough — SGXV CITY, LA ROCHE PILOTAGE, and FONTENAY CITY BRONX all had faster median pace than the winner yet finished lower. On the Alain Prost B circuit, strategic pit stop timing, lap count optimisation, and sustained regularity over the full 3h30 proved decisive. Teams aiming to convert pace into results should focus on minimising time lost in the pits and maintaining consistent lap times across every stint.