[12] In the second practice session, Griffith heavily crashed his Aston Martin into the sandbank at Tertre Rouge, but team manager John Wyer managed to swap in the spare car without the officials noticing.

As a rule of thumb the closer the campsite is to the start/finish straight the more expensive it will be. Tertre Rouge Set inside the circuit perimeter to the East of the start/finish straight with views down onto the track at the start of the Mulsanne Straight. A Le Mans star of the future, Phil Hill drove one of the Cunninghams in practice, but not in the race. You are sure to find a few souvenirs to take home from our iconic race!2019 Information - There will be 14 big screens around the circuit, broadcasting non-stop images of the race.This is a major concern for ACO and we ensure waste is sorted before it is collected from the circuit.

2001 information and track graphic courtesy of Panoz Motorsports "You're in fifth gear when you head past the pits on a lap of Le Mans, hitting 175 mph before you hit turn one, the Dunlop Curve.

Apart from the hotels, chateaux, holiday homes and bed & breakfast accommodation, there are also camping areas set aside for race visitors.

Set inside the circuit perimeter to the East of the start/finish straight with views down onto the track at the start of the Mulsanne Straight. These camping areas offer a different way of enjoying the Le Mans 24 Hours: you pitch your tent or park your caravan right within the circuit, for a fully immersive experience at the very heart of the legend.Destination Circuit is the only ACO-approved travel agency for all events exclusively or jointly organised by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest. Expo
Héliliberté will take you on a 10-minute flight (about two laps of the circuit) over the race for €120 per person. on the internet. Others, such as Beauséjour, Tertre Rouge and Maison Blanche, are just a stone’s throw from portions of the circuit dreaded by many a racer. There are a number of waste sorting points and bins around the site – please use them! Radio 24 Hours will broadcast on Test Day on 31 may and during the 24 Hours, non-stop from Sunday 7 – Sunday 14 June.The station also broadcasts live from Scrutineering, announces the classifications and interviews drivers and other team members.An insider’s guide to the race: Who does what, the rules, history and focal points around the circuit. A summary is provided in German and English every hour.

Helicopter boarding on the airfield opposite the side entrance between the ACO grandstand and the Ford chicane.Flights available from the time the race starts until the finish, and on reservation at other times.There is a full range of sales outlets at the circuit including, of course, the 24 Hours of Le Mans Official Store at the museum and in the village, plus an array of stalls set up between the grandstands and plenty of mobile vendors.

For the 8th year running, we are working with ECOCUP to reduce plastic waste with our reusable cup scheme.Pets are allowed within the Circuit enclosure, campsites and car parks, provided they are kept on a leash (category 1 dogs are not permitted).
Pitch Size – 35m2 Not Numbered Walk to race start/finish: 25-30 mins £CALL. Maison Blanche …

Destination Circuit can also organise full “event packages” for individuals and groups, including air or rail travel, car rental, local transport arrangements, admission tickets, meals, guides, concierge service and more.Tél: + 33 (0)2 43 200 700 / Fax: + 33 (0)2 43 200 770Radio 24 Heures broadcasts the circuit commentary on 91.5 FM as well as over the circuit sound system. To ensure a pleasant experience for everyone, Automobile Club de l’Ouest asks everyone to remain responsible and courteous. Tertre Rouge is an extremely sought after camping location at Le Mans.

The interactive map shows restaurants, car parks, grandstands, first-aid points, big screens, shuttle bus stops, pedestrian entrances, stores, etc...A guide to the key spots: Mulsanne Straight, Mulsanne Corner, Dunlop Curve, etc... Before you arrive: How to get to the race, last-minute ticket purchases, accommodation, travel times, etc. Find the nearest shuttle.Getting around the circuit will be a breeze with the geolocation function.App available from the Why not get a bird’s eye view of the event?

However, they are not permitted inside buildings.

There are always exceptions, but that is the general rule. It is a 25 minute walk to the start/finish area and well served for the tram into town of Le Mans. Some of them are served by a shuttle service to the grandstands, the Race Village or the funfair.Some of the camping areas bear iconic names such as Mulsanne or Arnage.

There is a mixture of hard standing and grass for camping.

For many being in the heart of the action is key to their Le Mans experience and the campsites around the circuit are the ideal places to be based.