The video below isn't a minute-by-minute account of everything that happened at the 2014 Le Mans Classic. Rather it's a round up of everything that comprises the event, from the racing to the classic car clubs to the shopping. If you want an authentic taste of the competition, see
this onboard
from a Porsche 906 at the last Classic.
Done? Excellent, then we can continue with this year's event. Very early on there's a clue as to the kind of characters you find over the weekend; could Yves Henri Menuteau look any more like a French racing driver?
Anyway, the video perfectly captures the enthusiasm of everyone in attendance, particularly this year battling through some atrocious conditions. In all 8,500 classic car owners made the journey and the grids typically contained 75 cars each. It really is an absolute treat for classic fans, and you may just spot some handy Harris wheelwork a couple of minutes in. With two years until the next one, we're counting down the days.