24hr Le Mans vs Le Mans Classic

[Miner49er]

Who’s done both?

I’ve only ever done the main 24hr event, but missed out this year and it looks doubtful if I’m going to be able to attend next year either.

I am free the weekend of the Classic in July.

Now, here’s my problem - I absolutely love the 24hr event; the drive down, the atmosphere, the company, the sheer amount of ‘other things’ going on around the circuit and in the City. My Le Mans group will be attending the 24hr as usual so won’t be attending the Classic a month later. I’m also really keen to use my 205 GTI for the Classic, but trying to convince anyone to accompany me in a ‘non-air-conditioned, tin-foil death-trap’ (their words) in the middle of the summer might also prove difficult... I do run the risk of being Billy No-Mates for the trip!

So, is the Classic still worth doing?

Cheers.

[Miner49er]

@delta0
Were you in the red one? A chap on 205GTIDrivers has written a really nice report on his recent trip.

@Storer
If, like me, you were unable to attend the 24hr next year, would the Classic be worth doing or would you just not bother?

[Miner49er]

Thanks for taking the time to respond guys - it's much appreciated.

General consensus seems to be that it's well worth doing.

The ACO Tribune with the extra facilities - is this only available to ACO members? I'm guessing it's the tribune above the pit lane garages?

Which campsites are open and are the toilet and showers facilities as per the 24hr?

Does Radio Le Mans broadcast for the event?

Thanks again all.

[Miner49er]

The Leaper said:

To answer some of your questions:

The ACO tribune is available to anyone, not just ACO members, although the ACO do give members preference when booking seats.

The ACO tribune is not above the pits garages. It is opposite them, so you get an excellent view of the pits action, although this is also the case with other tribunes in the pits straight.

RLM have not been in operation at previous editions of Le Classic LM.

R.

Thanks The Leaper.

I've just looked at a map and see the ACO Tribune is T18. I never realised it had its own bars, showers and toilets!

Only asked about RLM, as people have mentioned big gaps between races and the time it takes some classes to complete a lap.

Do the races run 3:00pm to 3:00pm?

[Miner49er]

Thanks very much guys.

My mind is made up and will book tickets through ACO when they are released in November. I'll try and become a member, but remember the last time I tried, it seemed such a faff, that I gave up in the end.

Hadn't even considered searching for videos on YouTube to watch, so that gives me something to look forward to at work this week.

Regarding owners clubs displaying cars on the Friday; I'm not a member of any which take part. Are they generally French clubs? Any suggestions who might be happy for my 205 to be included?

Thanks for all the feedback so far.