[LM24] La Sarthe/Arnage Track and Other Changes

[GT6]

i am sure the area will be open for the main event and the classic and then they will start to landscape it with grass trees etc together with disabled access to meet modern regulations

[batmobile]

I was explained that they began to sow in the camping area especially in the left side in the video but it is not actually significative.

[Le Vieux]

Originally Posted by GT6

i am sure the area will be open for the main event and the classic and then they will start to landscape it with grass trees etc together with disabled access to meet modern regulations

Better access for the disabled is long overdue - at least at Arnage/Indianapolis. I'd like to think that they already have something in place. The French are a long way behind the UK when it comes to providing facilities for the disabled.

Grass grows very quickly at this time of year - my lawn is living proof! I would expect there to be plenty of grass in eight weeks time if they've already seeded the area.

[GT6]

The problem is really that those area's are only used 2/3 times a year so expensive changes were always going to be low on the priority list, but as the whole area is being re done then even french more lax regulations will insist disabled access is included. It should be easier for everyone with the demise of those steep banks and dodgy steps

[Richard117]

The Indianapolis/Arnage area wasn't my favourite spot, been there only once. But I think it looks much better now. It looks like it's easier to take photo's now.

[Le Vieux]

Originally Posted by GT6

The problem is really that those area's are only used 2/3 times a year so expensive changes were always going to be low on the priority list, but as the whole area is being re done then even french more lax regulations will insist disabled access is included. It should be easier for everyone with the demise of those steep banks and dodgy steps

Dodgy isn't the word. I've caused untold chaos in recent years by making my way slowly down those steps thanks to my arthritic limbs and holding up all those behind me.

[GT6]

Yep we have always had problems getting my friend up to the top of the bank with his disability but usually make it with help of the people around. So a decent ramp/slow incline will be welcome

[Victor_RO]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CgZJJ-oW8AArCkB.jpg:large

SAFER barrier installed on the outside of the first left in the Porsche Curves. Considering the very limited run-off there, this is probably the very best option (considering how well this type of barrier works on superspeedways).

[PascaLM]

Originally Posted by Victor_RO

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CgZJJ-oW8AArCkB.jpg:large

SAFER barrier installed on the outside of the first left in the Porsche Curves. Considering the very limited run-off there, this is probably the very best option (considering how well this type of barrier works on superspeedways).

Fine. This picture makes me think about the JJ Lehto's shunt in 1999.

[Adam43]

Good stuff.

[otisdog]

Any new pics?

[Aysedasi]

We'll need to get Eric, our roving Le Mans reporter out there again with his camera!

[GT6]

After his weekend in Spa i suspect his wife has him doing a few chores

[Aysedasi]

Quite right too!

[batmobile]

Originally Posted by GT6

After his weekend in Spa i suspect his wife has him doing a few chores

Yes Simon for sure:
sweeping floors, ironing, doing washing up, housework in the fact!

[GT6]

[Simmi]

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So new asphalt runoff just where I predicted, *right side* of Indianapolis .

Has Arnage asphalt been extended a bit as well, or are my eyes deceiving me?

[Aysedasi]

Here's a link to that shot and two others.....

https://www.facebook.com/24heuresdum...53838470142912

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Thanks.

[GT6]

Well in 5 weeks we will know what it looks like on the ground, will make a trip there on either wednesday or thursday.

[Simmi]

The organisers are making out like this has improved the viewing so we'll see. Very intrigued to see what it's like.

Might be a bit like Tertre Rouge? Where changes hurt the character of the circuit but improved viewing.

[Adam43]

Originally Posted by Aysedasi

Here's a link to that shot and two others.....

https://www.facebook.com/24heuresdum...53838470142912

I like the chequered flag in the middle of the roundabout. Nice touch.

Although obviously this is the worst thing ever.

[PascaLM]

Originally Posted by Chiana

So new asphalt runoff just where I predicted, *right side* of Indianapolis .

Has Arnage asphalt been extended a bit as well, or are my eyes deceiving me?

There was already asphalt at Indianapolis. It's just larger now. Even though a driver is not punished by a gravel trap, he loses time after having gone off. And less gravel on the track means less punctures for others.

[Victor_RO]

Originally Posted by Chiana

So new asphalt runoff just where I predicted, *right side* of Indianapolis .

That much asphalt still isn't going to stop an out-of-control car going into Indianapolis, plus the banking still means that a car going off there will be briefly airborne. The run-off distance is still the same, time will still be lost and cars will still crash there. We're still going to see cars going off there, but as Pascal said, we won't see cars with punctures after driving through gravel that rejoining cars dump all over the track.

Let's consider the positive bit about this change: the spectator viewing area does look to have been extended all the way to the right-hander before Indianapolis.