After leading the early stage of the race, the No.11 Kawasaki is passed by the Suzuki No1. What followed was an intense struggle. At 17:46, Vincent Philippe took command of the race at the expense of Freddy Foray.

1st EWC : Kawasaki n°11
1st Superstock : Suzuki n°50
1st Open : Metiss n°45
Fastest Lap : 1:38.876 (Kawasaki n°11)

17:02 : First official retirement: Yamaha n°9.
17:09 : Less than a second between Freddy Foray (Kawasaki n°11) and Vincent Philippe (Suzuki n°1)
17:18 : Fall for Stéphane Gaufreteau (Kawasaki n°85) at la Chapelle.
17:26 : Vincent Philippe challenges Freddy Foray, but does not pass.
17:32 : Vincent Philippe (Suzuki n°1) fait un écart de trajectoire au Garage Vert. Il perd le contact avec Freddy Foray (Kawasaki n°11).
17:39 : Retirement of Suzuki n°72.
17:46 : Vincent Philippe (Suzuki n°1) takes the lead !
17:51 : Pit stop for Suzuki n°1. Kawasaki n°11 re-takes lead.
17:55 : Fall for Peter Polesso (MV Agusta n°17) at 'Virage du Raccordement'.
17:57 : Fall for Vincent Houssin (Suzuki n°27) at la Chapelle.

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Photo : CIRCUIT BUGATTI (LE MANS, FRANCE), 24 HEURES MOTO, 24 HEURES MOTO, 8 SEPTEMBRE 2012.