2026 Classic & Radio Le Mans
Discussion
I'm trying to find out what coverage of the 2026 CLM Radio LM were providing but didn't have much luck on their website, I don't really do social media either so couldn't see a way to contact them via e-mail (the contact us page says its closed)
Does anyone know?
Last time I went in '23 I think only certain races were covered and as I didn't have an FM headset I tried listening on my phone on the web, the lag was so bad it wasn't really worth it. Is it worthwhile getting an FM headset of some sort to take with me this year?
I was hoping Peter Auto/the ACO would have all day coverage like you get at other events with those little over the ear headsets you get but as I skipped the last event I don't know if this has changed?
The same goes for the big screens, last time I went they didn't follow the action during the sessions, it was more about clips of action with plenty of sponsor ads in-between, has this changed? I'd love to be able to follow the action all the time.
Mags
Does anyone know?
Last time I went in '23 I think only certain races were covered and as I didn't have an FM headset I tried listening on my phone on the web, the lag was so bad it wasn't really worth it. Is it worthwhile getting an FM headset of some sort to take with me this year?
I was hoping Peter Auto/the ACO would have all day coverage like you get at other events with those little over the ear headsets you get but as I skipped the last event I don't know if this has changed?
The same goes for the big screens, last time I went they didn't follow the action during the sessions, it was more about clips of action with plenty of sponsor ads in-between, has this changed? I'd love to be able to follow the action all the time.
Mags
I don’t think there is any RLM coverage during classic, but could be out of date with that.
They have made it sound hard enough to finance and resource just for the main event.
I guess it isn’t the same also in terms of commentating for the 24hr race. I personally view any ‘race’ at the classic as a bit irrelevant and treat it more as a moving display.
They have made it sound hard enough to finance and resource just for the main event.
I guess it isn’t the same also in terms of commentating for the 24hr race. I personally view any ‘race’ at the classic as a bit irrelevant and treat it more as a moving display.
There definitely is some RLM coverage at the classic as I tried to listen a few years ago, I think it was only the final race sessions on the Sunday, they have replays on the website: https://radiolemans.co/category/historic-racing/le...
I found their Fb page and messaged there - looks like they'll be running a YouTube commentary (link on their website), but there's an agreement with a French radio station to provide radio commentary.
...so either brush up on your French very quickly, or suffer the bandwidth/download headache of a video stream that'll probably keep buffering.
...so either brush up on your French very quickly, or suffer the bandwidth/download headache of a video stream that'll probably keep buffering.
Off the topic, but as someone who has lived here for 25 years this might be of use to you all - if you are coming to Le Mans for the Classic, that is.
Today we started the day at 21C and this afternoon it is expected to peak at 37C. Then things get worse with up to 39C is expected Nothing under 27C minimum until when showers are expected (if any!) But the race weekend (red warnings in this area) from Thursday 02/07/26 it is a minimum of 16C at break of day and 29C during the day right through the weekend. Believe me, I feel very sorry with you who have old cars, and have experienced times like these before. My MK V11ended up at the roadside, my XKSS just about made it but the 1961 E-type did an about turn one mile from the circuit.It ain't fun, believe me.
Let's hope the forecast changes, and the very best of luck to you all.
Today we started the day at 21C and this afternoon it is expected to peak at 37C. Then things get worse with up to 39C is expected Nothing under 27C minimum until when showers are expected (if any!) But the race weekend (red warnings in this area) from Thursday 02/07/26 it is a minimum of 16C at break of day and 29C during the day right through the weekend. Believe me, I feel very sorry with you who have old cars, and have experienced times like these before. My MK V11ended up at the roadside, my XKSS just about made it but the 1961 E-type did an about turn one mile from the circuit.It ain't fun, believe me.
Let's hope the forecast changes, and the very best of luck to you all.
Thanks lowdrag - that's useful to know.
Out of interest (as a first timer), how many spectator spots are among trees, vs those that are out in the open? Given I've read that there's no access to the whole of the Mulsanne...
(and as a side question - are ticks an issue in that area of France, i.e. am I better off with long trousers despite the heat when venturing away from the grandstands?)
Out of interest (as a first timer), how many spectator spots are among trees, vs those that are out in the open? Given I've read that there's no access to the whole of the Mulsanne...
(and as a side question - are ticks an issue in that area of France, i.e. am I better off with long trousers despite the heat when venturing away from the grandstands?)
If it is that hot a tree will only help so much, I was down near Mulsanne for my time and it was so hot it made it uncomfortable, ruined my experience sadly, awful at night too, especially in a tent.
This is the price you pay for having events inland in mid summer, and it would stop me going again as you can never bank on normal British weather.
I wild maybe look at the start area, there are plenty of stands there, but you will pay a price obviously, the ticketing is confusing (I found it so_, I apparently bought tickets for there but had no idea, a total waste of money.
The whole event is very French as you might expect.
This is the price you pay for having events inland in mid summer, and it would stop me going again as you can never bank on normal British weather.
I wild maybe look at the start area, there are plenty of stands there, but you will pay a price obviously, the ticketing is confusing (I found it so_, I apparently bought tickets for there but had no idea, a total waste of money.
The whole event is very French as you might expect.
Tics can be a danger, and I know it. I caught Lyme disease here some years back but luckily I only had it for a couple of months before i was treated and cured. Yet a few months later a visit to the doctor found two more in my armpits, but this time not ones that carried Lyme disease. Camping sites at Le Mans are all cropped and I wouldn't think that Lyme disease is a danger really.I researched the illness and found that it was only discovered in Canada in the 1980's and can be fatal. Long trousers are advisable and tucked in socks as well, but that depends where you are camping. If in long grass beware, but the ACO usually cut all camping areas before people arrive.On the race days, 3/4/5 July, the forecast has only changed a bit, now giving morning/afternoon 16/29 for the period. And we haven't had rain for weeks.
PS Our temperature gauge shows 41C outside and, even with a little aircon running indoors 25C. Full aircon makes the house very habitable and down to 23C. Even the pool (70 cu metres) is at 29C. Unless you have power plugs on your site (like Houx) I don't see you sleeping much!
PPS there are few trees at all on the camping sites now, all having been (believe it!) cut down by the bikers years ago to give heat during the 24 Hours bike event. They were even seen waving their chain saws about on the sites!
PS Our temperature gauge shows 41C outside and, even with a little aircon running indoors 25C. Full aircon makes the house very habitable and down to 23C. Even the pool (70 cu metres) is at 29C. Unless you have power plugs on your site (like Houx) I don't see you sleeping much!
PPS there are few trees at all on the camping sites now, all having been (believe it!) cut down by the bikers years ago to give heat during the 24 Hours bike event. They were even seen waving their chain saws about on the sites!
Edited by lowdrag on Sunday 21st June 14:52
I will admit I am not well travelled, I am not a traveller so this is not a great start to offer.
Simply put I did not enjoy the place, the track or the atmosphere. The route, the ferry were fine, the weather was crazy hot which ruined it all, hardly a mood booster.
The French are a unique race in my view, very proud, very well, French, most people will know what I mean I hope, nothing bad just very French.
Simply put I did not enjoy the place, the track or the atmosphere. The route, the ferry were fine, the weather was crazy hot which ruined it all, hardly a mood booster.
The French are a unique race in my view, very proud, very well, French, most people will know what I mean I hope, nothing bad just very French.
Bringing you up to date (because the forecast changes a lot) rounding things off , from today Monday 22nd June, the guide is 26C at night and 40C daytime from today to Friday, Here it is 10am (UK time) and it is already 30C at 11am French time. Thursday there is risk of storms and wind gusting at 25 mph, which for a time will reduce the maximum temperature to 30C. I really do not expect this to be very accurate, since for the Moto GP in May they forecast no rain but anyway we had short torrential showers. You may have rain, and there again you may not. Those who were here in 2008 will remember the entrance tunnels being flooded and camping sites waterlogged.
So there it is - for what it is worth. The forecasts here change a lot from day to day. The week leading up to the races should be cloudless, 17C at night and 30C in the daytime. Friday to Monday more of the same. Just keep an eye out out for thunderstorms on Thursday next week.
So there it is - for what it is worth. The forecasts here change a lot from day to day. The week leading up to the races should be cloudless, 17C at night and 30C in the daytime. Friday to Monday more of the same. Just keep an eye out out for thunderstorms on Thursday next week.
And if you can sleep at night in your tents, please remember to roll up your jeans/shorts and use them as a pillow. The pie-keys are well known for wandering round at night, slashing open the tents, and vanishing with your worldly goods. Camping Blue had a lot of trouble with the didicoys a few years back.
Further to my post last Friday about Radio Le Mans and Peter Auto, I'm told that not all the races are promoted by the same people, so if one promotor has a deal for commentary, it may be that another doesn't and therefore there is no commentary for their races. It sounds farcical, but such is the fragmentation of historic motor racing these days and this is a side-effect.
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