Skip to the 1m 35s mark in the video below (after you’ve watched the whole thing through, of course): it’s difficult not to raise an eyebrow and allow a wry smile to creep into the corner of your mouth upon seeing a near 90-strong grid hurtle towards you at full pelt.
We experienced much the same last year at the Dubai 24hrs, as you can see. And the 2013 race is now just around the corner.