What happens, when and where?

[Storer]

For a LeMans novice is there a place (web site) that gives an idea of what happens in and around the circuit/town over the race weekend.

It would be nice to go armed with more info than I currently have (sod all)!!!

[Troubleatmill]

CLUBARNAGE.COM

Download the guide.
Listen to Radio Le Mans 91.2FM

Hope this helps.


Note - The 2013 guide still needs a couple of updates - should be done in the next couple of weeks. But the 2012 guide should get you going for now.

Also have a look at Beermountain.com

Edited by Troubleatmill on Saturday 20th April 22:43

[vincegail]

Both Club Arnage and BeerMountain are good sites. Also take a look here: http://www.ten-tenths.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1...

But don't try to do everything and to watch everything. Le Mans is a very big circuit and it's impossible to do it all at once. Just do several things this year, and a few other the next. (yes you'll be back)

[gt6]

Storer what day are you arriving, plenty happens in the week before the race, and on friday plenty of things to do like the Classic British Welcome, and the pit walk.

[Printertosh]

The official website is much better than it used to be for showing times and events:
http://www.24h-lemans.com/en/program/program.html

[Storer]

Thanks for those sites. I will check them out.

Arrive late Wednesday so should have a bit of time to see a few things.

[GlennC]

It may seem you have a lot of time because you are arriving Wednesday, but you really won't. Time to prioritise what you want to do.

[gt6]

take care on wednesday evening there is a tendency to overdo it a little and then Thursday ends up starting rather late, Suggest that you take things as they happen but plan for friday to do the CBW, the pit walk and the Parade

[vincegail]

CBW = Classic British Welcome in the village of Saint Saturnin. Indeed a recommendation!

[Great Dane]

Sunday 16th June:
14:30 - 19:00: Administrative Checks and Scrutineering
(Le Mans City Centre - Place de la République)

Monday 17th June:
10:00 - 18:00: Administrative Checks and Scrutineering
(Le Mans City Centre - Place de la République)

Tuesday 18th June:
17:00 - 18.30: Drivers’ Autograph Session
(Pit Lane)

Wednesday 19th June:
16:00 - 20:00: 24 Heures du Mans Free practice
20:30 - 21:30: Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Free practice
22:00 - 24:00: 24 Heures du Mans Qualifying 1
20:00: Concerts Sharon & Tracy - Puggy

Thursday 20th June:
16:00 - 17:00: Le Mans Legends Qualifying
17:30 - 18:30: Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Qualifying
19:00 - 21:00: 24 Heures du Mans Qualifying 2
22:00 - 24:00: 24 Heures du Mans Qualifying 3
20:00: Concerts Jack & Lumber - Asaf Avida

Friday 21st June:
10:00 - 20:00: Pit Walk and “track discovery”
17:30 - 19:30: Drivers' parade
(Le Mans City Centre)

Saturday 22nd June:
09.00 - 09:45: 24 Heures du Mans Warm-Up
10:05 - 10:50: Le Mans Legends Race
11:15 - 12:00: Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Race
14:22: Beginning of starting procedure
15:00: Start of the 81st 24 Heures du Mans
20:00: Concerts Dallas Frasca -The Earth Wind & Fire Experience

Sunday 23rd June:
15:00: Finish of the 81st 24 Heures du Mans

Disclaimer: Please check these timings for yourself as I cannot accept any responsibility for errors or changes.

[Great Dane]

Unfortunately I think it is unlikely that Stephen is making his guide this year.... taking his A levels and working for Dailysportscar.com - so you will need to get your background race info elsewhere...

I am planning to put my own spotters guide up on this site once we are back from Spa WEC and the Nurburgring 24 stunden...

[burriana]

Helpful summary there Great Dane. Thanks

[Great Dane]

burriana said:

Helpful summary there Great Dane. Thanks

Did you want a copy of my guide (once it is ready) I use pdf files

[BluePorky944]

Hi, Forget that listed stuff, try this instead....

Friday morning 10am - go to the Mulsanne staright by car and have some fun
Friday lunch/pm go to the Classic Welcome for grub, sun and fun - see http://www.classicbw.org/?ln=UK
Friday pm/night head into lemans town for beer, fun and a great atmosphere by tram

Rest of weekend just have fun and enjoy the scenery...............oh and some race going on by all accounts
www.lemansclub.com is a good source of info - cheers

[DS240]

Looking at the program, I like the idea of the passenger rides, but they are damn expensive, especially on the Saturday.

It would be a great experience though so close to the race start.

Maybe another year.

It isn't very clear either whether that buys you just 1 lap or you'd be taken around a couple of times.

[Troubleatmill]

1 lap. It is clear to me.

I'm debating it.

[GlennC]

I did the fast lap last year in the prototype on the Wednesday & all I can say is Go for it!

It is a brilliant experience & you hit around 245km/hr (in the prototype) down Indianapolis, the drivers don't hang around.

It is a bit pricey, but actually cheaper than last year & they feed you canapes & champagne

[James_N]

DS240 said:

Looking at the program, I like the idea of the passenger rides, but they are damn expensive, especially on the Saturday.

Where is the info on this?

Cheers

[GlennC]

James_N said:

Where is the info on this?

Cheers

http://www.lemansdriver.fr/autos/bapteme-grand-circuit-des-24-heures-du-mans.html

The staff are really helpful if you have any questions.

[Slomo_uk]

^^^^^ WOW