Welcome to the Jalopnik Weekend Motorsports Roundup, where we let you know what's going on in the world of racing, where you can see it, and where you can talk about it all in one convenient place. Where else would you want to spend your weekend?

This weekend brings us the biggest race in all of motorsport, the . Legendary drivers are made here, and the celebrations themselves are equally legendary.

Travis and I are on our way to Le Mans, and here's a bit of why it's worth the flight from anywhere

But before you turn on your TV, or grab your , or whatever it is you do when you gear up to watch the race, just remember that racing is still dangerous.

You're a motorsports fan and you need to watch Audi, Porsche, and Toyota duke it out at this year's

Just remember that it was at this time last year, that the world lost Danish racing driver .

Danish racing driver Allan Simonsen was killed at the 81st 24 Hours of Le Mans today, after his No.

But in that vein, just remember that , as it will this year.

Le Mans is a tough race, no one ever disputes that. What people sometimes do forget, though, is…

A year on, just remember that it's what Allan .

So get racing.

Circuit de la Sarthe

Le Mans, France

8:30 AM Saturday on FS1 (continues at 4 PM and 6:30 PM on FS2)

Michigan International Speedway

Brooklyn, Michigan

9:30 AM Saturday on FS2

Michigan International Speedway

Brooklyn, Michigan

10:30 AM Saturday on ESPN2

Michigan International Speedway

Brooklyn, Michigan

12:30 PM Saturday on FS2

Michigan International Speedway

Brooklyn, Michigan

1:30 PM Saturday on ESPN

Gateway Motorsports Park

Madison, Illinois

8 PM Saturday on FS1

Circuit de la Sarthe

Le Mans, France

2 AM Sunday on FS1 (continues at 7:30 AM on FS2)

Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya

Montmeló, Catalonia, Spain

7:30 AM Sunday on FS1

Michigan International Speedway

Brooklyn, Michigan

1 PM Sunday on TNT

Bristol Dragway

Bristol, Tennessee

11 PM Sunday on ESPN2