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31 May 2008, 01:13 (Ref:2215670) | #1 | ||
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First Timers to LM24 Seeking Advice
My girlfriend and I are headed to the race for the first time this year. We are coming all the way from Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. I've read through the Club Arnage guide (which is excellent), but I still have some questions. If anyone can help us answer these, it would be appreciated. We have grandstand tickets, Row A, Leonard (20).
Can we bring food and beverage into the track/grandstand or do we have to buy it there? We have parking passes for the Rouge lot. I know these are not reserved, but do they sell more passes than spots? What time do we need to arrive to be guaranteed a parking space? We are planning to be at the track for the entire race, but we are not camping. A friend who drives in the Le Mans Classic said he rents a cot in a big tent for sleeping. Is this normally offered at LM24, too? Or can we bring a sleeping bag and stretch out in the grandstands? Is sleeping in the car really not allowed? Any other tips for first timers? Thanks in advance. |
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31 May 2008, 06:35 (Ref:2215725) | #3 | ||
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no issues with parking, you will have a spot even if getting out to go to Arnage or Mulsanne during the race might be difficult if someone is barbecuing in front of you...
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31 May 2008, 10:27 (Ref:2215827) | #5 | ||
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[quote=thebear]Should be no problem bringing it in but don't expect to find ice for sale at a local 7-11.
Don't? DO! We allways go for a few bags of ice in one of the big supermarché's or Carrefours. I'd advice you to go to the fish area,buy yourselves a coolingbag and then put one of these bags of ice in it so you'll have nicely chilled food and drinks. And you'll really be craving for something cool at Le Mans when everything is as usuall(hot). Last edited by GTfour; 31 May 2008 at 10:32. |
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Actually we don't by ice anymore,we bring our own freezers,but still,buying ice when at Le Mans with just basic campinggear or no campinggear at all,is the way to keep your suplies cool.
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31 May 2008, 11:10 (Ref:2215843) | #7 | ||
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I've slept in the car in the Rouge section most years i've gone, except for last year when I decided to stay up all night for the first time. I'm not going to be trying to sleep in the car this year, its very suffocating in the summer heat. There is a pub across the road frequented by many a hard-drinking Brit, its generally very noisy until ~3am.
The spaces at Rouge are reserved so you don't have to worry about them overselling. There is a lot op traffic on raceday so get there early Saturday/Friday night. |
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Getting into town will also be a lot easier this year if you don't have a car, the new tram system is fully operational and has a couple of stops in the Tetre Rouge area. Also there are shuttle buses operating throughout the race to take you to Arnage/Indianapolis and Mulsanne corner, both unmissable parts of the circuit.
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Hi atmow - always good to welcome newbies to Le Mans - but be warned, it's highly addictive!
At the risk of repeating what others have said already, I've added my thoughts to your questions too. I also have a first-timers page on my site - I wrote it a few years ago but much of it is still applicable.... Ayse's Tips for First-Timers Quote:
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When do the parking lots close?
Can you get in if you arrive at friday around 19? |
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If yuo've got the required parking ticket on your windscreen, you should be able to get in at any time. But you may have to work hard to find a space..... Friday shouldn't be a problem.
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