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Originally Posted by bella
if anyone can advise the best way to interact with the circuit action beyond the start, the finish and listening to radio le mans i'd be interested to hear. as would the op should he be met with a confused or bored offspring or partner.
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Listening to Radio Le Mans......that is
key, and the reason we all bang on about it. It is nigh on impossible, for those lucky enough to be trackside, to follow the race without it.
Preparation - invest the time in the build up to the race (days, weeks, months) to understand the format of the race, the classes (4 classes, therefore 4 races in one) and which teams are racing in each class. Use Andy Blackmore's spotters guide to help you recognise the cars whilst they are on track. Without this basic knowledge, your ability to follow the race trackside (in any meaningful way) will be greatly diminished.
Interacting with the track - they say variety is the spice of life. Bear that in mind during the race. Yes, the majority choose to spend the start and finish of the race on, or close to, the pit straight. But, there are so many options available to the spectator during the race. Make the most of them. From Maison Blanche to Tertre Rouge, the main spectator enclosure, there are countless different views of the track, both from the outside of the circuit and the inside. Do both, and if you discover a particularly good viewing point, stop for a while and take it in. Then there are the 3 official spectator enclosures away from the main one, Porsche Curves, Arnage and Mulsanne. It's a 24 hour race, so add variety to your viewing experience by taking the time to head away from the main spectator enclosure to discover them.
My point really is this - make the effort and you will be rewarded. What you get out of the race is directly related to what you put into it.
(.......or have I totally misunderstood your question, Bella?)