Radio Le Mans?
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It's actually one of the most impressive things at the race. The commentary, guests, expert knowledge - all beat the commercial coverage.
Before my first Le Mans, I bought the lightest old-style FM radio, with the longest battery life I could find on Amazon - and it's covered me the whole weekend each year.
Don't bother with DAB, or touchscreen/digital controls. An old manual dial tuner type, and two AA batteries are perfect for the Race.
Before my first Le Mans, I bought the lightest old-style FM radio, with the longest battery life I could find on Amazon - and it's covered me the whole weekend each year.
Don't bother with DAB, or touchscreen/digital controls. An old manual dial tuner type, and two AA batteries are perfect for the Race.
They sell mini radio earpiece sets at the circuit- not the best value for money though a nice souvenier... my 2008 one is one of my favourite things. You really need headphones, open radio is no good except at the campsite
I went to Le Mans in very s
t circumstances, and didn't have a clue what was going on until I bought that little radio. It is one of the best things about Le Mans, its the reason I relish the idea of a trip on my own just to sit listening to it in peace.
Last year thanks to advice on here I downloaded podcasts from the station and had them on for the long drive down, really set the mood, especially paired to a big speaker mounted on the dashboard
I went to Le Mans in very s
t circumstances, and didn't have a clue what was going on until I bought that little radio. It is one of the best things about Le Mans, its the reason I relish the idea of a trip on my own just to sit listening to it in peace.Last year thanks to advice on here I downloaded podcasts from the station and had them on for the long drive down, really set the mood, especially paired to a big speaker mounted on the dashboard
ferrus said:
It's actually one of the most impressive things at the race. The commentary, guests, expert knowledge - all beat the commercial coverage.
Before my first Le Mans, I bought the lightest old-style FM radio, with the longest battery life I could find on Amazon - and it's covered me the whole weekend each year.
Don't bother with DAB, or touchscreen/digital controls. An old manual dial tuner type, and two AA batteries are perfect for the Race.
+1Before my first Le Mans, I bought the lightest old-style FM radio, with the longest battery life I could find on Amazon - and it's covered me the whole weekend each year.
Don't bother with DAB, or touchscreen/digital controls. An old manual dial tuner type, and two AA batteries are perfect for the Race.
i have a tiny sony fm radio with in ear buds and 2 spare AAA's in the rucksac ... makes my solo trip to LM24 each year a real pleasure. the pre race pod casts are also great for the drive down. only 17 days to departure!
RLM is the only way to really keep track of the race. It's that or trying to get mobile data to check online, or wait for the 30s an hour they give the 1930's BBC announcer English commentator on the tannoy.
You can by radios at the circuit...but they tend to be a bit crap and a bit expensive. If you don't bring one with you hit one of the big supermarkets and pick one up for 10-15Euro.
If you're REALLY lucky you might get to hear something like John Hindhaugh learning all about Mobile1 oil - but they hardly ever play it...
You can by radios at the circuit...but they tend to be a bit crap and a bit expensive. If you don't bring one with you hit one of the big supermarkets and pick one up for 10-15Euro.
If you're REALLY lucky you might get to hear something like John Hindhaugh learning all about Mobile1 oil - but they hardly ever play it...
//j17 said:
..If you're REALLY lucky you might get to hear something like John Hindhaugh learning all about Mobile1 oil - but they hardly ever play it...
To be fair most of the infomercials are interesting the first time through and without them RLM would exist.The best bit of the Mobil1 ad was how the chap chuntered on for 10 minutes about how they could make bespoke oils for any race team but then admitted that teams just used the off-the-shelf version which seemed to be burying the lede.
I do miss the days when they played music when there wasn't any track action, as it made the station "the soundtrack of the campsite", but it's a whole different enterprise these days not a once a year hobby.
The race would be a nightmare to follow without RLM and not half as enjoyable.
I love the mix of commentators and style they do it in. It really is a part of the weekend having them accompany you through the race.
I enjoy spotting their pit lane crews and then following them whilst they chip in with their reports.
I like the first time you get close enough to the circuit to pick it up... just builds up the excitement and you get that feeling of ‘oh yeah, I do miss this place’.
I love the mix of commentators and style they do it in. It really is a part of the weekend having them accompany you through the race.
I enjoy spotting their pit lane crews and then following them whilst they chip in with their reports.
I like the first time you get close enough to the circuit to pick it up... just builds up the excitement and you get that feeling of ‘oh yeah, I do miss this place’.
DS240 said:
The race would be a nightmare to follow without RLM and not half as enjoyable.
I love the mix of commentators and style they do it in. It really is a part of the weekend having them accompany you through the race.
I enjoy spotting their pit lane crews and then following them whilst they chip in with their reports.
I like the first time you get close enough to the circuit to pick it up... just builds up the excitement and you get that feeling of ‘oh yeah, I do miss this place’.
Exactly this. Although it is a bit sad on the way home when you lose the signal !I love the mix of commentators and style they do it in. It really is a part of the weekend having them accompany you through the race.
I enjoy spotting their pit lane crews and then following them whilst they chip in with their reports.
I like the first time you get close enough to the circuit to pick it up... just builds up the excitement and you get that feeling of ‘oh yeah, I do miss this place’.
Get yourself a radio you can plug some in ear headphones in so you can always hear whats going on. And as others have said start listening now. Mid week motor sport is every Wednesday night and will really help you get your head into the race and every last part of it. It is super helpful to follow the race when you have all that knowledge before you even arrive at the circuit.
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