Le Mans Hotshot Crosley

Crosley was an auto company based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Most people don't realize that it had a racing history associated with its short production run.

A Crosley Hotshot raced against the sports cars from Europe and won the first sports car race at Sebring. It's true, read the story here.

Encouraged by the Hotshot's victory at Sebring two enthusiasts decided that Crosley should prepare a car for the 24 Hours at Le Mans. Powel Crosley Jr. was hesitant about the project until he realized that the Le Mans organization was open to the idea. At that point it was game on. Read that story here.