Classic Le Mans - Hints & Tips

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After a very enjoyable time at the Goodwood Revival in 2009, I have decided to do the Classic after recommendations from people on here.

For a first timer, any hints and tips would be greatly appreciated.

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Thanks sounds like you are in the same "official organiser" boat as me - but with the advantage of having done it before.

Is a hotel very close to the track a must have or are you as well staying some distance away and travelling in when you want to?

Also any idea how a tour/package compares to doing it yourself in terms of cost?

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OK - hotel booked.... bit of a journey to get to the circuit but will be OK.

Next question - race tickets, I have e mailed the ACO for a ticket request form (someone should really show them how to set up a proper on-line ordering service!) but as a back up, is there anywhere else to get tickets (I particularly want to get paddock passes and wonder if the ticket agencies will have bought all these up already).

So now likely to be one of BMW X5 or Merc ML (as load-lugger/support car) plus one of Elise/DB6/Corvette String Ray in our mini-convoy.

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Right - received the following message from aco.

We have only availability in tribunes 19, 20 and 21. The Dunlop is not on sale.
For the campsites, we have only availability in Bleu Nord.

Does this mean I can get paddock passes or not?

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Thanks TL.

Seen that I need to sort out parking - not clear if one ticket covers the whole weekend though!

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Cheers Longers