For most, the 24 hours of Le Mans is considered to be the greatest long-distance classic in the history of motor sports. The first race was held in May, 1923 and won by a 2-litre Chenard & Walcker from Asnières in France. Part of the appeal is the expectation. It is a 24-hour grind to the finish, one that the drivers have been preparing for 12 months beforehand. Take advantage of the Le Mans hospitality option to make your experience beyond comparison. Our group has a special area reserved where meals and drinks are served throughout the race. Drivers taking part in the 24 hours of Le Mans race and special guests are invited to speak during the 24 hours, so it is ideal for relaxing and regrouping.

Now in its final stages of transformation the new layout of the Le Mans Village has received mixed reactions. The diehards say it has lost character but progress is unstoppable and most visitors are very impressed by the new and spacious spectator area, its shops, food stalls and restaurants. Some of us remember the original pit balcony – that had character! It was fun to be up there but occasionally someone leaned over a bit too far and fell into the pitlane below.

Everyone, whether they’ve been going to the race for twenty years or just two years, has stories and anecdotes about their 24-hour adventures. The event readily lends itself to incident on and off the track and with every passing year the stories grow. Some are true, most are partly true and some complete fiction but no-one knows which are which and as long as the retelling is humourous no-one really cares.

 

 



The campsites are ideal breeding grounds for fun. With the tent erected and supplies safely stowed it’s time for the party to begin. BBQs are lit, bottles opened and the music and commentary from Radio Le Mans provides the entertainment. Similarly, in Le Mans itself and the towns and villages within a 40 mile radius everywhere is fully booked and everyone is anticipating an excellent weekend’s racing.

 

Scrutineering and the driver parade through the streets of Le Mans attract enormous crowds. On Wednesday and Thursday evening the track is teeming with spectators getting their first view of the cars on track as they practice and qualify in the late afternoon light and again in the dark. Friday is a free day with no track action – time to regroup, chill out and restock the larders. Saturday starts with a superb historic race followed by track displays and demonstrations. Then it’s time for the race build-up and there’s nothing quite like the atmosphere around the circuit in the couple of hours before 1600h

 


 




You can reserve spaces for practice days and for the race weekend itself. Whichever you choose you will be well looked after by teams  staff, enjoy excellent catering and bar facilities and get to parts of the track usually not available to spectators. There will be a photographer on hand to record it for you, race simulators and guided tours to some of the most spectacular vantage points on the circuit.


Le Mans 24 Hours


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* Fri Jun 12th to Mon Jun 15th
* Tour #9069A
* Breakfast daily
* Airport transfers
* Le Mans transfers Sat & Sun
* Welcome dinner
* Optional Le Mans hospitality
* Optional Arnage Excursion
* GPT Le Mans gift package
* Hospitality desk
* On-site GPT representative
* Taxes & service included
* Le Mans tour itinerary