Andy Evans, owner of the Scandia Team running the Ferrari prototypes, along with Roberto Muller (ex-CEO of Reebok) bought control of the American IMSA organisation, and the changes led to the resignation of a number of the board members and the formation of a breakaway series by the USRRC. Official results Statistics Pole Position - Pierluigi Martini, #8 Joest Racing - 3:46.682 Fastest Lap - Eric van de Poele, #17 Racing For Belgium / Team Scandia - 3:46.958 Distance - 4814.4 km Average Speed - 200.6 km/h Highest Trap Speed — Courage C36 - 332 km/h (race) Attendance - 168000 Notes References Spurring, Quentin (2014) Le Mans 1990-99 Sherborne, Dorset: Evro Publishing Laban, Brian (2001) Le Mans 24 Hours London: Virgin Books External links Racing Sports Cars – Le Mans 24 Hours 1996 entries, results, technical detail, photo gallery. Retrieved 10 July 2016. Le Mans History – Le Mans History, hour-by-hour (incl. pictures, YouTube links). Retrieved 10 July 2016. Formula 2 – Le Mans 1995 results & reserve entries. Retrieved 10 July 2016. Motorsport Magazine – Motorsport Magazine archive. Retrieved 10 July 2016. You-Tube – 40-minute review of the 1996 race. Retrieved 10 July 2016. Le Mans 24 Hours of Le Mans 24 Hours of Le Mans races