LICENCE TO LE MANS?

Showing Soon On Dave

The story of Lord Paul Drayson`s quest to race at the 24 Hours of Le Mans will be shown on Dave - the home of witty banter - from the end of  August, 2009.

The 12-part series follows the now British Science Minister, as he tries to overturn a rule banning drivers who have sight in only one eye from the world`s most famous race. He also wants to prove racing cars can be both fast and green.

Lord Drayson stepped down from his position as the Defence Procurement Minister to pursue his dream of racing at Le Mans. After coming second in the British GT Championship, alongside hot young talent Jonny Cocker, they then headed stateside. In a biofuel-powered Aston Martin Vantage GT2 car, wearing race number 007 (of course), the duo took on the prestigious and hugely competitive regulars in the American Le Mans Series, completing an 11-race season which criss-crossed the United States.

The Drayson/Barwell team had a year of highs and lows, both on the track and off it. Will Lord Drayson`s campaign bring about the rule change he`s been battling for?

The 12-part series begins on Dave at 18:30 on Sunday 23 August, and will be repeated.

Following episodes will be shown on consecutive Sundays.