Model Cars - CLM

CLM (Chazel – Le Man) is a French motorsport team known for its participation in endurance racing events, particularly in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. CLM is often associated with the Chazel Sport racing team, which has competed in various categories, including LMP (Le Mans Prototype) events, and has had a presence in prestigious endurance races such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the European Le Mans Series (ELMS).

Chazel Sport was founded in 1993 by Jean-Paul Chazel. The team quickly became known in the world of endurance racing, with a focus on Le Mans Prototype (LMP) racing. In particular, the team has been known for its work with privateer teams and its involvement in major endurance racing events like the 24 Hours of Le Mans. CLM has typically competed in the LMP2 and LMP1 classes, which feature highly specialized prototype race cars designed specifically for endurance racing. These classes are crucial in events like the 24 Hours of Le Mans, where speed, durability, and strategy are key to success.

CLM has had various levels of success in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, one of the most prestigious endurance races in the world. The team has been part of the competitive LMP2 and LMP1 fields, regularly facing off against other privateer and factory-backed teams. Although CLM’s participation has often been in the context of smaller or independent teams, they have still contributed to the rich tradition of the race, with notable performances in several editions of Le Mans. The team's approach often involves innovative engineering and race-specific modifications that make their cars competitive, especially when going up against larger, factory-backed teams in endurance racing.