In this episode of Evening With a Legend, Bobby Rahal, renowned for his IndyCar accomplishments, takes center stage. Rahal shares his stories and reflections on his experiences at the 24 Hours of Le Mans during the 1980s. Despite endurance racing not being his primary focus, Rahal's versatility and adaptability shine through as he narrates his journey, starting from sports car racing roots and his partnership with Bob Garretson. Rahal elaborates on his experiences driving the 935 Porsche, his challenges at Le Mans with the March GTP car, and the influences it had on his career. The conversation concludes with insights into Rahal's ongoing passion for motorsport and aspirations to return to Le Mans as a team owner.

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00:00 Introduction to Evening With A Legend

01:29 Bobby Rahal's Early Racing Career

02:58 First Experiences at Le Mans

05:47 Racing with Garretson Enterprises

07:32 Challenges and Triumphs at Le Mans

14:29 Driving the Porsche 935

17:54 Switching to the March Group C Car

21:51 Daytona and Sebring Successes

23:49 Comparing Indy Cars and GTP Prototypes

25:30 Challenges and Disappointments at Le Mans

27:34 Reflections on Racing and Missed Opportunities

29:36 Lessons from Le Mans

31:26 Crowd Questions and Personal Stories

37:47 Final Thoughts and Future Aspirations

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