"We felt that the 24-hour format was becoming too mainstream..."

LE MANS—The organizers of the 24 Hours of Le Mans have announced that the iconic endurance race will now be extended to 48 hours. The decision comes after much deliberation and the conclusion that 72 hours would simply be too long.

Pierre Fillon, President of the Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO), explained the rationale behind the extension. "We felt that the 24-hour format was becoming too mainstream," Fillon stated. "We considered pushing it to 72 hours, but then we realized that even the most die-hard fans would struggle to watch such a long race. So, we settled on 48 hours—long enough to be a challenge but still very humanly possible to watch."

This bold move has garnered mixed reactions from the racing community. Legendary driver Jack LeManiac voiced his enthusiastic support, saying, "This is the best thing to happen to motorsports since the invention of the wheel! A 48-hour race will test our limits in ways we've never imagined. I’ve already started training to stay awake for two days straight by drinking nothing but espresso and eating raw kale."

On the other hand, some are questioning the practicality of such a grueling race. Team manager and strategist Otto Von Tireburn expressed his concerns. "We barely manage to keep the cars and drivers in one piece for 24 hours. Doubling that time? We'll need an army of mechanics and probably a few miracle workers. Maybe even some stimulants, if you know what I mean."

Long time motorsport fan, Rex Speedworth responded with confusion, "What? They made it longer?"

The 48 Hours of Le Mans is set to debut, promising to push the boundaries of endurance racing further than ever before. As the racing world prepares for this unprecedented challenge, one thing is certain: If you were worried about having to watch three straight days or racing, don't worry, it's only two.