God the ACO is getting restrictive!

[lowdrag]

I think the first time I was in the pits at Le Mans was 1969. Later, as a member of the press, it became noticable how we were being more and more required to have security checks, letters from editors requiring passes, etc. Here though is the final nail in the coffin received today from the ACO. This is taken from the actual press release:-:-

For the next test day and the “24 Hours” week, the wearing of overalls will be COMPULSORY in the pit lane (plus the accreditive bib which gives access to this area)

However, please note that the simple wearing of overalls will not systematically give access to the pit lane and only the Press and Communication Department may decide to whom an accreditive bib is to be granted.

NB:
The overalls must meet the following criteria:
- Each person accredited for the pit lane must procure this garment which will not be supplied by the ACO.
- These overalls must offer a real degree of protection: anything from a minimum of 100% cotton (flame-proof) to a greater degree of protection against fire (Norm N°8856 2000).
- This garment, plain and light coloured (white, beige, light grey), must not bear any publicity, logos, brand-names, etc.

Failure to respect any of these criteria may lead to the withdrawal of this pit lane accreditation.


Now what with the weather etc. this is going to be a real nightmare! Are the ACO going to supply us with showers afterwards?

[vette_1978]

I just saw this link on the LM website and considered trying to blag myself an accreditation. Then saw this bit about overalls and saying they had to be flame-proof and thought better of it.