Le Mans...Anyone been??

[Blitzen]

Hey guys. I am slowly planning my trip for next year, and I was looking at various sporting events to try and get to, and the Le Mans 24HR is on when I am planning to be there.
I was wondering if anyone has been to this event, and any little tips or things you found out about it?

[Mr Messy]

Not yet, but it is a major goal to.

I've followed the race live on radiolemans and now One HD (champions!) for seven or so years.

For planning tips check out this fan site:

http://www.aysedasi.co.uk

The best one though is the Club Arnage guide - full of handy hints and many hilarious stories by spectators, mechanics and drivers.

http://www.clubarnage.com/caguide/download.html

The Club Arnage guide really is a MUST.

[vwtyp2]

went to the one they had here in Adelaide on new years eve 1999.
the cars are absolutely awesome.
would be fantastic to see them on home turf.

[Mr Messy]

went to the one they had here in Adelaide on new years eve 1999.
the cars are absolutely awesome.
would be fantastic to see them on home turf.

Lucky bugger. My wife bought me a scale model (1:1 of the winning car for my birthday this year.



The Australian GT championship lacks prototypes but they do have Aston Martin DB9RS, Ferrari F430, Porsche GT3 RS/Cup S, Dodge Viper, Lambo Gallardo, Mosler etc etc. They put on a good show too.

[irish_Tim]

Went there for the Frence MotoGP last year, was truly awesome Get the train to Le Mans and a short Taxi ride to the track.. We were staying in Paris so got the TVG (thinks thats the one) high speed train, 340km/hr and just did it as a day trip.. Plenty of places to stay there though... Cost for the Moto GP was EURO $80 for a day pass....

[vwtyp2]

did anyone catch the show on channel 1 on sunday evening on the history of Le Mans?
great viewing

[sir_camel]

Caught thge last 15 mins. looked amazing. VERY keen to go one day.

[Dubdabest]

My sis and her hubby went there some yrs back ... I think the 2nd year Audi R10 won it with diesel engine!!