The 2001 ELMS at Most was the fifth round of the 2001 European Le Mans Series season. It took place at Autodrom Most, Czech Republic, on August 5, 2001.
The 2001 ELMS at Most was the fifth round of the 2001 European Le Mans Series season. It took place at Autodrom Most, Czech Republic, on August 5, 2001.
Class winners in bold.
† - Car #61 was disqualified for aggressive driving and avoidable contact with another car.
| European Le Mans Series | ||
|---|---|---|
| Previous race: 2001 1000km of Estoril | 2001 season | Next race: 2001 ELMS at Vallelunga |
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