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Not so much down to the noise / idiot factor, but possibly for ruining the view up towards the bridge - although will be interested to see where exactly they end up locating it. Logic would suggest in the large flat area near where the music stage has been the last few years, which possibly might not end up causing too much devastation. In any case, given the all-too-frequent presence of the police helicopter over my bit of South London it might be a bit rich for me to complain about the neighbourhood going to the dogs. |
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That's where it always used to be situated and I agree, it will hopefully remain in the vicinity of the bridge rather than migrating too far down towards the Tertre Rouge grandstand (which is the location pinpointed on the map).
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How many good viewing places are there apart from the grandstands?
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Numerous, from Maison Blanche all the way to Tertre Rouge, then there's the Porsche Curves enclosure, Arnage (the best of all, in my opinion), and Mulsanne. The grandstands along the pit straight are great for the start and finish (and if you feel the need of a little protection from the elements), but for much of they race they remain almost empty.
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My particular favourite is the the bit over looking the Foret Esses which if you get the location right can give you a decent view from the Dunlop Bridge down to Tertre Rouge. That said, with 24 hours to play with you've got the scope to wander round and discover a wealth of hidden gems where you can glimpse cars in different and unexpected ways. Time plays a role too - there's something brilliant about seeing the tail lights fade as they blast away down the Mulsanne in the small hours when you can have the further reaches of the Tertre Rouge enclosure all to yourself. |
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Cool, thanks guys. Me and my brother have general admission tickets booked, and a Houx Annexe camping pass.
I'm glad there's plenty of places because we like to roam around and of course with a 24Hr race it gives plenty of opportunity for that. Never been to Le Mans before, really really REALLY looking forward to it!!! |
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The funfair has been moving around for years now and for the past couple there has been very little of the old rides and stalls left. The concerts are scheduled for this year again but no idea of who will be performing. The track has changed considerably since the last time the Funfair was out beyond the dunlop bridge and there will not be much room for the concert and the funfair so we will have to wait and see.
Tertre Rouge campsite stretches along the track and the grandstand is still there so where the big wheel will be situated will be interesting, perhaps the concert could be moved elsewhere particularly if they are expecting a big turnout. I have enjoyed tertre rouge campsite for ten years now and would prefer it not to be to close to the funfair but if it is we will have to live with it. |
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it looks like i'll be there! Camped out in the media centre and a hotel in the town (cant remember the name, but it was really cheap)
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everyone has places they go back to year after year, I always try to watch a few hours in the late evening at arnarge, but do spend the majority of the time between the dunlop bridge and tertre rouge great views, a big screen and close to our campsite. Plan your 24 hours carefully and visit as much as possible you will then find your favorite places, I would suggest for your first year that you make sure that you are on the start/finish straight for 3.00pm on saturday but after that try and walk/drive/get bus to all the viewing points.
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Hello all,
I am traveling across the pond with my girlfriend for my first ever Le Mans. We will be coming in via TGV from Paris on Friday and setting up camp at Houx. I have read the fantastic CA guide, it is truly a wealth of information. Does anyone have any tips for a first-timer? -Joel |
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Try to get to the campsite as soon as possible friday night (mad friday is not the time to be walking through with huge amounts of luggage (tents etc) and cabs will be very wary of going anywhere near the roundabouts. Try to do the pit walk on friday afternoon and the drivers parade on Friday night, and use the trams to get back. You will enjoy yourselves but remember the race is only part of Le mans the experience is so much more. |
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Thanks all... based on my flight schedule (arriving in Paris on Thursday morning) it might make more sense to try and arrive in Le Mans by Friday afternoon, so we have more time to get everything set up around our pitch and pick up supplies from Carrefour. Then we will have time for exploring/festivities on Friday evening.
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Friday is a bit late .. so try to arrive as soon as possible
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Well my tour operator has come up trumps with my Grandstand seat, as Im going with my dad they've got me seats in T19 Lagache, I've never sat opposite the pits before only up the end in Wimille.
Any one give me a clue what its like apart from being awesome? |
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I've been in Lagache a couple of times (migrated a few races back after many years in Leonard). You're almost dead centre along the pit lane, feels like you're very much in the thick of the action. Very easy to follow pitstops, you won't miss a thing that happens in the pitlane. A couple of things that may, or may not, be negatives - you're almost equidistant to the giant screens at each end of the pits straight, which means a good view of neither, and the noise reverberating off the tin roof can become wearing after a time (although decibel levels have reduced over the last few years, so perhaps no longer an issue). Overall, I'd say it's a perfect choice for your Dad's first visit to Le Mans! |
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