In a 4 1/2 litre Bentley at full throttle down the Mulsanne Straight, heritage literally reverberates. Meticulous preparation and teamwork has got Katarina to the Le Mans Classic races. Now the action begins.
Out on the track, it’s total focus. Not just in the races themselves but in the rounds of day and night qualifying that precede them. The driver’s job is to goad her Bentley into its best self. All the senses are roused by speed, thunderous sounds, hot smells, and close dicing through the curves. For the true racer, strategy, skill and well-calibrated courage each play their part.
Then the weather stirs the mix. Heavy rain brings another set of tests, especially in a car that so exposes its driver. The steering needs extra-quick reactions as the car slithers through the treacherously slippery corners. On the spray-bound straights, visibility wanes. She’s driving into the unknown. Yet Katarina experiences an epiphany, as she faces down and ultimately delights in the challenge. As ever, this great historic Bentley has richly given of itself, rewarding those who in turn push themselves.
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