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No. Never worn them. I've watched from pretty much everywhere, both legal and not so. Far, near and very near..... I've never felt the need for ear protection anywhere, even back when the cars were much louder than they are these days.
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21 Feb 2023, 15:28 (Ref:4144381) | #852 | ||
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But you do have radio headphones i think andrew,
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22 Feb 2023, 09:16 (Ref:4144474) | #854 | |
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Well a lot of people would be lost without Radio Le Mans. And some people can kill two birds with one stone by listening to them on their headphones
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22 Feb 2023, 11:31 (Ref:4144495) | #855 | ||
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i usually have my headphones on listening to the race but often with one ear pad clear of my ear to listen to those around me and also hear the glorious sound of the cars i hve travelled hundreds of miles to hear.
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22 Feb 2023, 12:03 (Ref:4144498) | #856 | ||
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Do prefer the quieter sound near Ford/Motul Chicane and the acceleration as cars cross the line. Prefer bass sounds- although do remember a week with very little hearing after 3 loud concerts at Hammersmith Odeon in 5 days or so yoiu van have too much bass.
The higher pitched noise further up the straight especially at night when the noise just bounces around off all the concrete did get a bit much for me after 30 minutes or so. Driving up there for early Saturday Parade laps at Classic (3 plus a extra start finish straight) at Classic in 2018 was brilliant though - quite a few more V8s and V12s than modern field. |
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Having fun with a slight change to our group, 3 weeks to sort one and then another pops up.
For GE tickets (WE and practice verses GE full week). Is the wisdom for Friday pm that track (trcak walk etc) and stands etc pretty much open to all (including locals with no tickets) for parades and fireworks etc. A no roof GS would be good then - just like for the Patrouille de France. But that the pretty much overcrowded normally pitwalk requires a full week ticket for access? |
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22 Feb 2023, 12:47 (Ref:4144506) | #860 | ||
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Can understand restrictions to pitwalk on Friday
but can't see GS and concrete terrace opposite straight/pits etc getting as packed on Friday evening as couple of hours or so before the race on Saturday. Plus you'd expect town to be let in for 100 years anniversary? Also if you can walk track and that includes Mulsanne car shows etc I can't see how access to track can be restricted on Friday pm? Although track must close 7.30pm? before parades etc and clearing crowds out into non-ticketed stands easier than sending them back to Porsche curves and Mulsanne corner etc. Have 5 full week tickets plus one with Wed, Thurs & WE tickets and not sure rying to contact ACO and swapping around is worth it? |
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No, I don't think I'd expect that....
I doubt if it will bear fruit. I had cause to ask about a swap a few weeks back and was met with a point blank 'We're completely sold out, we have nothing to swap with' response. |
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23 Feb 2023, 14:20 (Ref:4144655) | #862 | ||
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The one thing I love about IMSA is the open access with only one ticket. All of these restrictions based on what ticket you bought is ridiculous.
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23 Feb 2023, 14:28 (Ref:4144658) | #864 | ||
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Everything except for the camping and infield parking, but they do have free parking available outside the infield. Access to any location on the track and the paddock area is included in the general admission pass.
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So if your campsite is within the GE zone and you have a non friday ticket you could have problems, Get there thursday or earlier and leave the circuit and you can not get back in until Saturday. Or stay in the circuit illegally.
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Lots of terms derive from English and European horsey terms.
Nothing like English horse race meetings for multiple classes and enclosure distinctions. |
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Just for comparison, the Petit Le Mans has over 150,000 spectators and the track is only 2.54 miles around. Fan density is never a problem there. Not all fans at any track flock to the paddock area at the same time. Even at the Petit, when they have the pre-race grid walk, many will stay away in order to avoid the crowds. Seems to be self-regulating. Fan participation is the hallmark of American Le Mans. |
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24 Feb 2023, 15:22 (Ref:4144796) | #871 | ||
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Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to compare Le Mans with the Petit. Just pointing out that the ticketing system is much better at the US tracks. Far less confusing.
Here's an areal shot of RA that I love: I have to admit, that RA is my "home" track and I love going there. Just can't beat the intimacy of the track. It has a ton of personality for such a small track. |
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24 Feb 2023, 15:29 (Ref:4144798) | #872 | |
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To be fair Le Mans hasn't really been all that complicated in recent years. GE got you a good amount of access (Test Day all track sessions and race. Tues autograph session. Pitlane on Friday. You can go in the paddock most of the time. Also any grandstand you want outside of the race day).
It's just for this year the ACO's head fell off slightly and they decided to make it a bit more complicated. And in the case of the Friday stuff it's not been adequately explained a) what is happening and b) how ticketing will work/be enforced. Most likely because they didn't quite know the answer to any of those questions. |
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For years I've thought about making the pilgrimage to Le Mans Meca, but this year has discouraged me to do so. For now, it's IMSA based Daytona, Sebring, Watkins Glen and the Petit Le Mans. It's been pretty much my staple for a couple of decades now. Don't always make it to all but several are just manditory. |
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25 Feb 2023, 08:58 (Ref:4144849) | #875 | ||
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If it’s mainly safety related then can’t see change in 2024 apart from more parking as this could be a traffic/parking disaster this year.
Revenue from GSs down as manufacturers freebee packages. GE and everything sold early bird so expect this to be more limited. Pushing camping away allows for bigger trade village and going forward a few years - premium camping sites closer in with EV charging options. Fan zones further out just mean more control over beer and food. Hope it doesn’t really backfire after 2024 when manufacturers and fan interest starts to wain. |
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