"Their cars are the most sophisticated in the world," Beck said, "and their drivers are some of the most talented in a world. In a nutshell, that's what makes one of their races an experience of a lifetime." During an American Le Mans Series race -- like the Utah Grand Prix on Sunday at Miller Motorsports Park -- four classes of cars are on the track at the same time. Two drivers alternate during most races, although three team up for endurance races.Unlike most racing series, Le Mans races are decided by the amount of distance covered in a fixed amount of time. NASCAR, by contrast, is a race to see who can cover a distance in the least amount of time. The standard time for an ALMS race is two hours and 45 minutes. The car leading at that point is the winner. "These are the most unbelievable cars on the planet," said John Gardner of Miller Motorsports Park. "It's very cool stuff -- wall-to-wall action. Like Disneyland." All indicators point to increasing interest in the ALMS. Last year, about 800,000 fans attended 10 races -- a 6-percent increase from 2007. So far this year, television ratings are up 3 percent for races in Sebring, Fla., St. Petersburg, Fla., and Long Beach, Calif.
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