Entry Information Mustang Challenge Le Mans Invitational

Mustang Challenge Le Mans Invitational is a single event, standalone, outside of any championship.

Entry Eligibility:

Entry into Mustang Challenge Le Mans Invitational is done by car. Any team or owner with a Mustang Dark Horse R racecar is eligible to enter their car in the Mustang Challenge Le Mans Invitational. A driver can be declared at a later date, who is subject to the driver eligibility requirements below. 

Entries are separated into two different categories:

IMSA Mustang Challenge Competitor Le Mans Event Entries :
  • Entries who have entered IMSA Mustang Challenge (2024 full or partial season entry, or 2025 full season entry) are eligible for this package, with a discounted entry fee as well as vehicle logistics subsidy by Ford. 
Single Le Mans Event Entries :
  • Entries with a Mustang Dark Horse R race car who were not entered in IMSA Mustang Challenge 2024 full or partial season, or who are not entered in IMSA Mustang Challenge 2025 full season.
  • Entries who have received a new allocation to receive a Mustang Dark Horse R – conditional on entry into Mustang Challenge Le Mans Invitational

Driver Eligibility:

U.S. Drivers with a national license issued by IMSA, INDYCAR, NASCAR, NHRA, SCCA or USAC: The national ASN of USA, ACCUS, will issue a “letter of no objection” in order to compete, which will accompany your national license. No additional steps are required from you in order to be cleared as a driver for the Mustang Challenge Le Mans Invitational race.
 
Outside of USA (or current FIA Int. License holders): Drivers must have an FIA Int. License D or higher, with a permanent authorization to participate in national competitions of other ASNs or a letter of authorization from their local FIA recognized ASN to participate, in order to compete in the Mustang Challenge Le Mans Invitational race.

Logistics:

IMSA Mustang Challenge Competitor Le Mans Event Entries :
  • Included in the entry fee is round trip vehicle shipping, along with a small space allowance for spare parts and equipment. It is expected additional equipment may be needed by teams, and the series logistics partner will help coordinate team support equipment shipments at the team’s expense with the most economical ways considered (shared containers for equipment, vessel / sea-freight)
     
Damaged Vehicles post-event: 
  • Vehicles will be required to roll on all 4 wheels for transportation reasons on the return trip
  • In the event a vehicle does not meet the conditions imposed by the carrier(s) involved in the vehicle transportation, we will ensure the logistics provider has prepared a contingency plan for returning these vehicles to the US
  • Return transportation of the damaged vehicle that is outside of the planned process (i.e. heavily damaged vehicle shipped back to US in container) will be at the expense of the entrant. 

Single Le Mans Event Entries  
  • No logistics support is provided, and teams/competitors are responsible for making all arrangements for delivery to and from the track for this race. If you are in need of logistics support, the selected logistics provider’s contact information will be shared at a later time. 
                                    
Entry Type Entry Fee Logistics Support Driver Licensing Hospitality Tickets (VIP) Event Credentials Paddock Tent Space
IMSA MC Racer DISCOUNTED YES IMSA license + Letter of no Objection 2 8 YES
Le Mans Only FULL NO FIA D 2 8 YES

Event Format & Sporting Regulations:

The Mustang Challenge Le Mans Invitational will consist of 5 sessions on track, each session is 45 minutes in length:
  • 2 Practices (45 min each)
  • 1 Qualifying (45 min)
  • 2 Races (45 min each)
The sporting and technical regulations will resemble IMSA Mustang Challenge, with some procedural updates that are specific to and/or required by ACO, which will be shared at a later time.

Timing and Schedule :

While ACO is still determining the event schedule, we expect the following plan :
  • Monday, June 9 : Teams arrive to the track
  • Tuesday, June 10 : Driver and Team Manager briefings
  • Wednesday, June 11 : First track activity
  • Saturday, June 14 : Final race
  • Sunday, June 14 : Eligible vehicles and equipment prepared for return freight
     

Paddock Overview:

  • Mustang Challenge Le Mans Invitational will be paddocked in either the BLUE or RED support paddock below, which is just south of the start/finish line and 24h Paddock. Specific location will be determinded by ACO as we draw closer to the event.
  • The paddock will consist of two lines of tenting on opposing sides of the paddock, facing each other.

Administration : 

Oreca is the organizer of the Mustang Challenge Le Mans Invitational, overseeing administrative and sporting topics. The race will be sanctioned by ACO and FFSA. ACO, FFSA and/or FIA will regulate driver eligibility. Oreca will lead communications with teams and drivers directly.
 

Tires :

  • Ford is actively reviewing tire options for Mustang Challenge Le Mans Invitational to ensure the tire selected has been evaluated for durability and safety, based on the unique conditions presented by Circuit de la Sarthe. 
  • Tire sales and service will be provided on-site at Le Mans, and due to session length of 45 minutes per session (including practice and qualifying), it will be recommended that teams use a new tire set per session.
  • Further pricing and details will be provided at a later time. 
     

Fuel :

ACO required fuel will be provided on-site by Total Energies. Current 2024 pricing is approximately $16/gal ($4.05/Liter) – either 50L drums delivered to teams, or a fueling station (TBC as we near closer to the race), pricing is subject to change for 2025. Final pricing will be provided at a later time.
 

Spare Parts :

A spare parts truck will be available trackside in the paddock, providing a limited number of spare parts to competitors, in a similar format to IMSA Mustang Challenge. Additional details on the spare parts program will be provided at a later date. 
               

Travel / Lodging Guidance :

Oreca recommends Revolugo, a French travel agency, based in Paris, specialized in motorsport events, and official travel supplier for 24h Le Mans & FIA World Endurance Championship.
Revolugo can assist you with hotels, flights, transfer and rental cars.
 


Ruben Neyssen
Head of Motorsport Series
Phone: +33 (0) 776 97 90 75
Email: contact@revolugo.com
Website: www.revolugo.com

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Contacts

Ford Performance    

Scott Bartlett
Global Sports Car Marketing Manager
Phone: +1 678 633 7077

ORECA Events        

Emelie Carlswärd
Mustang Challenge Le Mans Manager
Phone: +46 708 357 336
Email: ecarlsward.ext@oreca.fr