Nurburgring 24 Hours

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Yo u r e s s e n t i a l g u i d e
to Le Mans 2011
G o and exp eri ence G T rac i ng at
the b est race track in t he worl d!
Nur burg ri ng 24 H our s
23rd - 26th June 2011
• Exclusive trackside camping
• From £209.00 per person (based on two people in a car)
Including channel crossings, four nights camping, general entrance ticket,
including access to the paddock, grid walk and all open grandstands
To book or for more information please call us now on
0844 873 0203
www.traveldestinations.co.uk
Contents
Welcome
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Before you leave home and driving in France
03
Routes to the circuit from the channel ports
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Equipment check-list and must-take items
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On-Circuit camping description and directions
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Off-Circuit camping and accommodation description and directions
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The Travel Destinations trackside campsite at Porsche Curves
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The Travel Destinations Flexotel Village at Antares Sud
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Friday at Le Mans
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Circuit and campsites map
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Grandstands map
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Points of interest map
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Bars and restaurants
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Useful local information
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Where to watch the action
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2011 race schedule
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Le Mans 2011 Challengers
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Teams and car entry list
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Le Mans 24 Hours previous winners
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Car comparisons
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Dailysportscar.com join forces with Travel Destinations
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Behind the scenes with Radio Le Mans at the 2010 Le Mans 24 Hours
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On-Circuit assistance helpline
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Emergency telephone numbers
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Welcome to the Travel Destinations essential guide to Le Mans
24 Hours 2011
Travel Destinations is the UK’s leading tour operator for the Le Mans 24 Hours race and Le Mans
Classic. We are committed to provide you, our highly valued customers, with the very best customer
service and peace of mind with the government backed financial security for your booking with
our ABTA, ATOL and AITO membership. For the third year running we will be providing a unique
dedicated on-circuit customer assistance helpline (see page 46) and have again produced our ever
popular ‘Your essential guide to Le Mans’.
In this guide we have included everything from how to get to the circuit from the channel ports
and our own personal recommendations of where to eat and drink, to the best viewing places
during the race and a week in the life of Radio Le Mans.
For those customers that are joining us at either our private campsite at Porsche Curves or our
private Flexotel Village at Antares Sud, you will find some very important information on pages
19-25, including a map of how to get there, and full details of everything that will be on offer to
you during your stay with us.
The Travel Destinations team will be at the circuit throughout the race week, so if you should see
any of us on your travels, please do come and introduce yourself, as we would be delighted to
meet you. However if we don’t see you at the circuit, we look forward to making your booking for
either the 24 Hours race or Le Mans Classic in 2012.
We all really hope that you have a great time at this year’s race.
From all the team at Travel Destinations.
www.lemansrace.com
Before you leave home and driving in France
A little time spent planning your visit to Le Mans before you leave the UK will help make your
journey to and from the circuit a really enjoyable part of your Le Mans experience.
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We have suggested some routes from the most common channel ports in the following pages,
but a map of Normandy (Michelin 513) will also be useful.
Apart from the obvious thing of driving on the right, driving in France is little different from driving
in the UK. In fact the reduced traffic on many roads can make driving in France a lot more pleasurable.
As with all substantial road journeys it is wise to check your vehicle before you leave. Oil, water, tyres
and lights should all be checked before you leave home. As well as all your car documents, you will
need to keep with you in the car a high visibility vest and a warning triangle should you break down.
It is also compulsory to adjust or deflect your headlights once across the channel. Spare light bulbs
should also be carried. If your car does not have an EU registration plate, then a GB sticker should be
displayed on the rear of your car. A first aid kit and fire extinguisher are recommended items.
It is very important that you observe the speed limits in France. The Gendarmes (police) will be out
in force across Le Mans weekend and on the spot fines will be issued for all traffic offences.
Please be aware it is against the law to carry, transport or use radar detection devices in your car.
Failure to comply could result in a hefty (€1,500) on the spot fine and potential confiscation of the
device and/or car!
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Routes to the circuit from the channel ports
On the following pages we have provided broad outlines of the quickest and easiest routes from
the most common French ports to the circuit at Le Mans, which we hope you will find helpful.
Also listed is the approximate cost in Euros of the road tolls and the journey times.
Please note we still recommend that you take a good map with you!
If you have a Satellite Navigation system, please keep in mind that French postcodes represent
an area rather than a specific address. You will either need the GPS co-ordinates or select a
specific destination within your system. We recommend that you use the GPS co-ordinates.
If you cannot input GPS co-ordinates into your Sat Nav system you will need to use a
combination of your Sat Nav, a map and the information within this guide. For postcode
only systems the relevant postcode for the circuit is 72100.
The GPS co-ordinates for the main entrance to the circuit are North 47.95627; East 0.20743
Ferry Port
Calais
Dieppe
Le Havre
Caen
Cherbourg
Saint Malo
Roscoff
Zeebrugge
Total Distance km (m)
440 (274)
287 (178)
257 (157)
190 (118)
300 (186)
237 (147)
380 (235)
550 (345)
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Road Tolls
€27.70
€20.40
€25.40
€14.30
€14.30
€10.90
€10.90
€27.90
Driving Times
>4.5hrs
>3.0hrs
>2.5hrs
>2.5hrs
>3.5hrs
>2.5hrs
>4.5hrs
>5.5hrs
From Calais Ferry Terminal / Eurotunnel Terminal
Leaving the Ferry Terminal
• From the ferry terminal take the exit road towards the A16/E402
• Join A16/E402 for 110km (signposted for Boulogne and Rouen)
• As you approach Abbeville exit at Junction 23 from A16 onto A28/E402 for 100km
(Le Treport, Rouen, Le Havre)
• As you approach Rouen the road number changes from the A28 to N28
• Continue through Rouen following signs for Le Mans or Caen
• Stay on the N28 going through the Tunnel de la Grand Mare
• Continue, on the main road N28/N338/A13/E46 until you find signs again for the E402
• As you approach Bourg-Achard take the new junction from A13 onto A28/E402
for 180km
• At the end of the A28 Motorway follow signs to Paris & Tours, joining the A11 Motorway
You are now approaching Le Mans
• Continue on A11 Motorway before leaving at the 1st exit signposted to Tours (A28)
• Join the A28 in the direction of Tours
• Exit the A28 at junction 23, signposted to Le Mans Centre, Orleans and Tours
• Continue through the Peage/toll booths (price will depend on which route you
have taken)
• At the roundabout take the 4th exit and join the N23 in the direction of Tours,
Angers and Lavalle
You are now approaching the circuit
• Stay on the N23 and take the exit towards Le Mans-Pontlieue - signposted
Circuit Des 24 Heures
• At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit and follow signs for Tours/Chartres/Orléans
• Take the immediate 1st exit after about 200 metres
• At the traffic lights turn right (the main entrance is in front of you)
• The grandstands are now on your left hand side
From Le Havre Ferry Terminal
• From the ferry terminal take the N15 for 7km
• Turn onto the A131/E05 for 18km
• Leave the A131/E05 and turn onto the N182 to cross the River Seine
• Join the A131/E05 for 16km
• Join the A13/E05/E46 for 16km
• Leave the A13 at junction 25 joining the A28/E402 for 170km
• At the end of the A28 Motorway follow signs to Paris and Tours, joining the
A11 Motorway
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From Le Havre Ferry Terminal (cont)
• Continue through the Peage/toll booths (price will depend on which route you have taken)
Angers and Lavalle
• Stay on the N23 and take the exit towards Le Mans-Pontlieue - signposted Circuit
Des 24 Heures
From Dieppe Ferry Terminal
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• From the ferry terminal take the exit road for approx 8km
• Turn left joining the D915 for 37km (Arques-la-Bataille, Les Grandes-Ventes
and Pommereval)
• Turn right joining the A28/E402
• As you approach Abbeville, exit at Junction 23 from A16 onto A28/E402 for 100km
(Le Treport, Rouen, Le Havre)
• As you approach Bourg-Achard take the new junction from A13 onto A28/E402 for 180km
• At the roundabout take the 4th exit and join the N23 in the direction of Tours, Angers
and Lavalle
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From Dieppe Ferry Terminal (cont)
Des 24 Heures
From Caen Ferry Terminal
• From the ferry terminal take the D84 then D514 for 7km
• Close to Benouville, continue along the D514 towards Ranville
• Join the D515
• Take the Périphérique-Est exit towardA13/Alençon
• Merge onto N814
• Take exit 13-Porte d'Espagne toward Alençon/Le Mans/Falaise and turn right onto the
N158 for 80km
• Join the A88 to Le Mans
• At the end of the A88 join the A28 towards Le Mans (120km)
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• At the roundabout take the 4th exit and join the N23 in the direction of Tours, Angers
and Lavalle
have taken)
Angers and Lavalle
Des 24 Heures
From Cherbourg Ferry Terminal
• From the ferry terminal take the exit road N132 which merges into the N13/E46
for 120km towards Caen
• Join the N814, Peripherique-Sud, for 12km
• Exit junction 13 from N814, and turn right onto the N158 for 80km
• Join the A88 to Le Mans
• At the end of the A88 join the A28 towards Le Mans (120km)
• Continue through the peage/toll booths (price will depend on which route you have taken)
• At the roundabout take the 4th exit and join the N23 in the direction of Tours, Angers and
Lavalle
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Des 24 Heures
From Saint Malo Ferry Terminal
• From the ferry terminal follow the direction to Rennes on the N137
• Approaching Rennes turn left onto the N136
• Exit junction 1 from N136, and turn left onto the N157 for 40km towards Le Mans
• West of Laval join the A81/E50 for 95km towards Le Mans
• Approaching Le Mans; Exit from A81/E50 onto A11/E501 towards Le Mans Ouest
Exit junction 9 from A11/E501 onto N226
• Take N23r (in effect a continuation of the N226)
• Stay on the N23 and go past the Aerodrome on your right hand side
• Remain on the N23 and after the exit for Le Mans-Pontlieue take the immediate 1st exit
after about 200 metres - signposted Circuit Des 24 Heures
• At the traffic lights (the main entrance is in front of you) turn right
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From Roscoff Ferry Terminal
• From the ferry terminal take the D58 for 24km
• Approaching Morlaix turn left onto the N12/E50 for 185km towards Rennes.
• Approaching Rennes turn left onto the N136
• Exit junction 1 from N136, and turn left onto the N157 for 40km towards Le Mans
• West of Laval join the A81/E50 for 95km towards Le Mans
• Approaching Le Mans; Exit from A81/E50 onto A11/E501 towards Le Mans Ouest
Exit junction 9 from A11/E501 onto N226
• Take N23r (in effect a continuation of the N226)
• Stay on the N23 and go past the Aerodrome on your right hand side
• Remain on the N23 and after the exit for Le Mans-Pontlieue take the immediate
1st exit after about 200 metres - signposted Circuit Des 24 Heures
• At the traffic lights (the main entrance is in front of you) turn right
There is nothing worse than your
car or motorbike breaking down
whilst you are in France.
Brit Assist are on hand with a fully
equipped mobile workshop
throughout Le Mans, with both
English and French speaking ex
RAC and AA mechanics.
Call out fee €60.00 for up to one
hour, plus parts if required.
Recovery rates on request.
For more information please contact
Norman on:
Tel: France
0033 (0) 6 24 98 83 43
Brit Assist Limited
Breakdown Assistance rescue and Vehicle recovery
www.britassist.com
Tel: UK
0044 (0) 7739 734318
Email:[email protected]
From Zeebrugge Ferry Terminal
• From the ferry terminal take the N31 towards Brugge
• After about 18km bear right on to the N397
• Exit N397 and join the E40 Oostende/Calais/Veurne
• Join A16 towards Calais/Veurne for about 110km
• Join A16/E402 for 110km (signposted for Boulogne and Rouen)
• As you approach Abbeville exit at Junction 23 from A16 onto A28/E402 for
100km (Le Treport, Rouen, Le Havre)
• As you approach Bourg-Achard take the new junction from A13 onto A28/E402
for 180km
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have taken)
Angers and Lavalle
Des 24 Heures
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Free p en, t-shir t, b ag & of f icial
programme with eve r y tick e t
23rd - 25th September 2011
Race & paddock tickets from £25.00 per person
Channel crossings, accommodation, race & paddock
tickets from only £265.00 per person
To book or for more information please call us now on
0844 873 0203
www.sixhoursofspa.co.uk
Equipment check-list and must-take items
Below we have listed an ‘equipment check-list’ to try and help you remember those essential
items to make your trip to Le Mans as enjoyable and comfortable as possible. In addition,
please take an open mind, a good sense of humour and a relaxed attitude to all that goes on
around you!
Important Items:
• Passport (you won’t get very far
without this)
• Breakdown cover
• Channel crossing tickets
• Warning triangle
• General enclosure race tickets
(one per person)
• Headlight deflectors
• Grandstand seat tickets (Tribune)
• Camping permit
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• High visibility vest
• Spare bulbs
Camping items:
• Car parking pass (only if you’re not
camping on-circuit)
• Tent (or whatever you plan to sleep in)
• Driving licence and vehicle registration
documents
• Airbed or sleeping mat
• Vehicle/personal travel insurance
and EHIC card
• GB badge/sticker
(If no EU registration plate)
• Money (Euros and a credit card is best)
• Maps (Michelin 513 map of Normandy
is useful)
• Mobile phone and car charger
• FM Radio to listen to Radio Le Mans
91.2FM
• Sleeping bag
• Ear plugs/defenders (if you want to
get some sleep)
• Mallet and tent pegs (take spares)
• Appropriate clothing (it does rain
sometimes and can also get very hot
- be prepared for all weathers)
• Folding chairs and a table
• A torch
• Sunscreen and hat
• Towel and wash bag
• Camera and batteries/charger (and
film if required)
• First Aid kit
• Rucksack to carry your daily
requirements around with you
• Bottle opener and corkscrew
• Spare set of car keys
• Food and drink (not just beer!)
• Jump leads
• Toilet paper and wet wipes!
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• Cooking equipment and matches
• Eating utensils and water carrier
On-Circuit camping
The majority of the 235,000 spectators that attend the Le Mans 24 Hours choose to camp at the
circuit. To do this you will need to be in possession of at least one camping permit per vehicle.
This will usually entitle you to a 7 x 5 metres plot (unless otherwise specified) and you will
need to park your vehicle and camp within this area.
All of the campsites are colour-coded so as you approach the circuit follow the appropriate
coloured signs. You will need to display your camping permit in your windscreen to gain
access to your chosen campsite.
The ACO (Automobile Club De L’Ouest) do make changes to some of the campsites every
year, so even Le Mans veterans can get caught out. Below is a brief guide to some of the
on-circuit campsites.
The campsites:
Beausejour is an increasingly popular campsite, located in the centre of the circuit just off
the Chemin aux Boeufs roundabout. The campsite has two pitch sizes with the standard
35sqm and 105sqm. All have access to showers and toilets but the camping plots are not
numbered. The campsite now has a viewing area near to the Porsche Curves.
(GPS: North 47.9364; East 0.2155)
Blue Sud & Blue Nord are both now numbered campsites with toilet facilities. Blue Nord has
showers, but unfortunately Blue Sud doesn’t. Both are located just outside of the circuit
opposite Maison Blanche. Blue Nord is the larger of the two areas and is nearest to the airfield.
Both campsites offer a relaxed atmosphere and good access in to and away from the circuit.
(GPS: North 47.9448; East 0.2076)
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On-Circuit camping (cont)
Expo is a small campsite located across the road from the main entrance and museum
at the north end of the circuit. Although the campsite doesn’t have numbered pitches
there are usually sufficient toilets and showers for everyone. Uniquely there are a number
of old cattle sheds within Expo that provide shade from the sun and some protection
from the rain.
(GPS: North 47.9592; East 0.2069)
Houx has traditionally been one of the most popular campsites at the circuit. Centrally located
just a 10 minute walk from the village, the site is protected by pine trees often creating a more
relaxed environment. The campsite has numbered pitches as well as a brick built shower and
toilet block. Houx is unique in providing access to electricity, although adaptors and long
extension leads are required.
(GPS: North 47.9525; East 0.2191)
Houx Annexe has changed in recent years with the new football stadium reducing its size
dramatically. Located centrally, just to the east of Houx, the Annexe now has numbered pitches
to go with the usual showers and toilets. Maybe the largest plus point for Houx Annexe now is
that it is adjacent to the tram terminal, making it very easy to get in to Le Mans town.
(GPS: North 47.9562; East 0.2202)
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Karting Nord has become popular in recent years and has taken on some of the crowd
displaced from Houx Annexe. The campsite is located adjacent to the circuit and the go-kart
track inside the circuit so can never be described as quiet. However it has numbered pitches,
showers and toilets and even a campsite café.
(GPS: North 47.9404; East 0.2143)
Maison Blanche has become the favourite campsite of many Le Mans veterans. Located
adjacent to the track opposite Karting Nord, the campsite is unique in that it has a tarmac
roadway allowing access to the grassy camping plots. The site is now numbered and has a
brick built toilet block as well as the usual showers and toilets. Although the entrance suffers
from traffic at peak times, the campsite is one of the closest to the village and the numerous
grandstands.
(GPS: North 47.9448; East 0.2076)
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On-Circuit camping (cont)
Tertre Rouge campsite has become a favourite for those that like to be trackside but prefer
a more relaxed atmosphere in a smaller campsite. With unreserved pitches there is a bonus
to arriving early, particularly if you want a view of the track from your tent. The site has its own
showers and toilets. Never a quiet campsite but its location is ideal for the Dunlop Bridge
and the Esses as well as access to the tram in to town.
(GPS: North 47.9624; East 0.2224)
Arnage campsite is a large, mostly flat rectangular field, located away from the main village
area (approximately 60 minute walk). On the south side there are trees which provide some
shade from the midday sun. With unreserved pitches there is a bonus to arriving early.
Facilities are minimal although there is a portacabin shower and toilet block.
(GPS: North 47.9210; East 0.2159)
Mulsanne campsite is relatively small and located at the far end of the Mulsanne straight,
a long way from the main village area and grandstands. The campsite has good ground and
lots of trees for some respite from the sun or rain. Again this site has unreserved pitches and
so the earliest arrivals are able to get closest to the track. There are portacabin showers
and toilets.
(GPS: North 47.9131, East 0.2424)
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Off-Circuit camping and accommodation
Château d’Eporcé
Guests at the Château d'Eporcé campsite enjoy superb, secure camping facilities in a relaxed
atmosphere. Overlooked by the chateau itself the camping areas offer unrestricted space
and permanent shower and toilet facilities. Breakfast is served every morning in the chateau
courtyard and a coach transfer will take guests the 30 minutes to and from the circuit on
race days. For those who have also booked evening meals, circuit tours and tent hire further
details will be provided at the on-site reception.
(GPS: North 48.0456; East 0.0332)
Château Rive Sarthe
Accommodation at the Château Rive Sarthe is also about 30 minutes south of the circuit.
Located next to the river the accommodation is in a secluded setting amongst the pine trees.
Breakfast is provided for everyone in the Château dining room.
(GPS: North 47.8233; East 0.0887)
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Off-Circuit camping and accommodation (cont)
Le Pont Romaine Camping
The campsite Le Pont Romaine has been Le Mans’ best kept secret (until now). This is a private
campsite and although there are no transfers available, the location is just 6 miles to the east
of the circuit. Le Pont Romaine offers 70 large pitches with access to electricity and hot and
cold showers. Set in 2.4 hectares there is plenty of space for tents and small motorhomes or
caravans, with access to a heated outdoor swimming pool available.
(GPS: North 47.9906; East 0.2321)
Relais des Cailleres
Relais des Cailleres is a brand new off-circuit camping option, located in beautiful countryside
close to the village of Saint Pavace just 20 minutes north of the circuit.
(GPS: North 48.0437; East 0.1908)
Novotel Le Mans Est
The newly refurbished 3 star Novotel Le Mans is located just 10 minutes by tram from the
24 Hours circuit and only 15 minutes from the centre of town. Hotel facilities include 94
air-conditioned en-suite rooms, restaurant, bar, secure private car park, and an outdoor
swimming pool and terrace.
(GPS: North 47.9906; East 0.2320)
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Le M ans is coming to you!
As an official agent of the Le Mans Series we are pleased to
be able to offer all our customers a special ticket offer to
attend the race at Silverstone:
Weekend General Entrance Ticket (Including Paddock &
Grandstand Access) just £25.00 per person.
To book this and other exclusive ticket & hospitality offers
visit our website or call our reservation team.
0844 873 0203
www.lemansrace.com
A very warm welcome to those of you that have chosen to stay at the Travel Destinations
trackside campsite, located at Porsche Curves. We hope that you enjoy your stay and have
a fantastic time at the 2011 Le Mans 24 Hours.
Directions
The Travel Destinations campsite is located on the outside of the circuit at Porsche Curves.
Please see the map and directions on the next page. If you are using satellite navigation
use the following GPS co-ordinates which will bring you to the entrance of the campsite.
(GPS: North 47.9357; East 0.2101)
Camping check-in
• Upon arrival you will be welcomed at the entrance to the campsite and checked
in by a member of staff.
• Everyone will be issued with a Travel Destinations wristband.
• To speed up the process it is essential that you;
• display your Travel Destinations Porsche Curves camping permit in the
windscreen of your car.
• After check-in you will be shown to your camping plot(s).
• Please remember the size of camping plots are 7x5 metres to include your
tent and vehicle.
Further information
There is a fantastic viewing bank at the rear of your campsite at Porsche Curves, so you are
really on top of the action. We are only five minutes walk from the free shuttle stop at
Porsche Curves roundabout which means that you are able to get to Mulsanne and Arnage
corners in no time at all. Additionally there are two circuit trains that stop right by the campsite
entrance, one takes you up to Maison Blanche, where you can get another circuit train to the
main entrance and the other one takes you towards Technoparc on the inside of the circuit.
If you do want to walk, then the circuit village and grandstands are only about 20 minutes
away and Arnage village is about 30 minutes.
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To/from Paris and
the Channel Ports
N23
Le Mans
City Centre
Entrance to Main Circuit,
Paddock and Grandstands
Aerodrome
Directions
• Approaching on the N23 take the exit
towards Le Mans-Pontlieue signposted Circuit Des 24 Heures
• At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
and follow signs for Tours/Chartres/
Orléans and follow road
• Take the immediate 1st exit after about
200 metres
• At the traffic lights turn right (the main
entrance is in front of you)
• The grandstands are now on your left
hand side
• Stay on this road until you reach a
roundabout
• At the roundabout take the third exit
on to the D92 and turn immediately
right in to the Travel Destinations
campsite at Porsche Curves clearly visible from the flags and signs!
Circuit
D139
Arnage Village
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D92
Further information (cont)
We are delighted to be able to confirm that in addition to 24 hours security and the private
showers and toilets, there will also be:
• An 80sqm marquee.
• A large screen TV showing race action and the Canadian Grand Prix.
• Radio coverage of the race, courtesy of our friends at Radio Le Mans.
• Friday night Steak Grill (SOLD OUT!) - if you have purchased a Steak Grill meal you will find
your voucher included in your ticket pack.
• A pay bar offering beer, wine and soft drinks.
• Bacon sandwiches will be available for purchase each morning (Thurs-Mon 07:00 - 10:00 hrs).
• ‘Hot snacks’ will be available to purchase each evening ( Thurs-Sun 19:00 - 22:00 hrs.)
Bar and food prices
Pint of beer
Bottle of wine
Soft drinks
Tea & coffee
€4.00
€6.00
€1.00
€1.00
Bacon sandwich
Burger
French fries
€3.00
€3.00
€2.00
In addition to coverage of the 24 Hours race we will be showing the following on the
TV in the marquee:
Canadian Grand Prix
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal, 10th-12th June 2011
Live race action from 18.00hrs on Sunday 12th June (race starts at 19.00hrs)
Friday and Saturday practice and qualifying will also be shown subject to demand
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Things to observe to ensure everyone has a great time
Please:
• Do come and visit the bar and enjoy a drink at a reasonable price (see above).
• Do wear your wristband at all times.
• Do enjoy a BBQ - Le Mans just isn’t the same without it!
• Do consider other campers - when you want to go to watch the racing in the middle of the
night, please keep in mind that others may want to sleep!
• Do be careful - guy ropes from tents make good trip wires!
Please:
• Don’t invite visitors on to the campsite. Remember that you are paying for 24 hours security.
No unauthorised people will be allowed on to the campsite.
• Don’t remove your wristband otherwise you will not be able to regain access to the campsite.
• Don’t park on the roadways within the campsite. There should be ample space on your
allocated pitch, and the roadways are there to make access easy in case of an emergency.
• Don’t litter - bin bags will be supplied and there will be regular collections, so please try and
keep the site clean and tidy.
We are delighted to be able to welcome all of our customers at the brand new Travel
Destinations Flexotel Village located at Antares Sud. We hope that you have a fantastic
experience and that you have great time at Le Mans 24 Hours 2011.
Directions
The Travel Destinations Flexotel Village is located in the middle of the circuit at Antares Sud,
just a short walk from the main village area and the tram stop. Please see the map and directions
on the next page. If you are using satellite navigation use the following GPS co-ordinates which
will bring you to the entrance of the campsite.
(GPS: North 47.9347; East 0.2204)
Flexotel check-in
• Upon arrival you will be welcomed at the entrance to the village and checked in by a
member of staff. You will be provided with a room key, a Travel Destinations wristband
and shown to your room.
• To speed up the process it is essential that you;
• display your Travel Destinations Antares Sud permit in the windscreen of your car.
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Further information
Situated in the centre of the circuit, next to the tram stop and opposite Houx Annexe,
the Flexotel Village is ideally located for all the action on the track as well as enabling easy
access to the main town of Le Mans. The main village and the grandstands are only a 15 minute
walk away, although the closest viewing point is at the fantastic Tertre Rouge corner, which will
only take about 10 minutes to walk to. From the main entrance at the village you will be able
to access the free bus service which will take you to the furthest points away, Mulsanne and
Arnage. There are also a number of ‘road trains’ that operate around the circuit, with the
No.7 train (as per 2010) starting from outside Antares.
We are delighted to be able to confirm that in addition to 24 hours security and the private
showers and toilets, there will also be a marquee on-site where we will be offering:
• A private pay bar (serving beer, wine and soft drinks)
• Breakfast, available to purchase (free range bacon baguettes, toast, tea, coffee and fresh juice)
• A large screen TV showing live race coverage and radio commentary from Radio Le Mans
and the Canadian Grand Prix
www.lemansrace.com
To/from Paris and
the Channel Ports
N23
Directions
Football stadium
& car parks
Circuit
• From Alencon (North of Le Mans) continue on the
A28 Motorway in the direction of Le Mans.
• At the end of the A28 Motorway follow signs to
Paris and Tours, joining the A11 Motorway.
• Continue on A11 Motorway before leaving at the
1st exit signposted to Tours (A28).
• Join the A28 in the direction of Tours.
• Exit the A28 at junction 23, signposted to Le Mans
Centre, Orleans and Tours.
• Continue through the Peage/toll booths (price will
depend on which route you have taken).
• At the roundabout take the 4th exit and join the
N23 in the direction of Tours, Angers and Lavalle.
• Exit the N23 at the exit for the D338 signposted to
Mulsanne and Tours. (Now on map above)
• At the roundabout take the 1st exit (right)
signposted to Les Hunaudieres.
• At the immediate next roundabout take the 2nd
exit, and then turn immediately right and then
right again.
• Continue under the bridge and follow the road
(Chemin aux Boeufs) until you reach a roundabout
(about ½ a mile) where you will see the Antares
tram stop. Go straight over this roundabout and
the Flexotel Village will be on your left hand side
- clearly visible from the flags!
(GPS: North 47.9547; East 0.2204)
Things to observe to ensure everyone has a great time
Please:
• Do come and visit the bar and enjoy a drink at a reasonable price. (See below).
• Do wear your Travel Destinations wristband at all times.
• Do consider other guests - when you want to go to watch the racing in the middle of the night,
please keep in mind that others may want to sleep!
• Do park your car in the allocated space next to your room.
• Do take care of your Flexotel room - any damage caused will unfortunately be charged.
Please:
• Don’t invite visitors in to the village. Remember that you are paying for 24 hours security.
No unauthorised people will be allowed in to the Flexotel Village.
• Don’t remove your wristband otherwise you will not be able to regain access to the village.
• Don’t park on the road ways within the village. There should be ample space next to your room,
and the roadways are there to make access easy in case of an emergency.
• Don’t litter - bin bags will be supplied and there will be regular collections, so please try and
keep the village clean and tidy.
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Bar and food prices
Orange Juice
Apple Juice
Carrot Juice
Peroni Bottled Beer
Merlot Red Wine Glass
Sauvignon Blanc Glass
Lanson Champagne Bottle
Bottled Spring Water
Coca-Cola and 7-Up
€ 3.00
€ 3.00
€ 3.00
€ 3.00
€ 3.00
€ 3.00
€ 40.00
€ 1.00
€ 1.00
Toast & French Jam
Free range Bacon Baguette
Salted Nobby's Nuts
Kettle Chips Various Flavours
Clipper Fair Trade Everyday Tea
Clipper Fair Trade Green Tea
Clipper Fair Trade Coffee
Bar Opening Hours:
Breakfast
Thursday to Monday
07.30hrs – 11.00hrs
Bar
Wednesday to Sunday
12.00hrs until late*
*subject to demand
www.lemansrace.com
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
2.00
4.00
1.00
1.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
Friday at Le Mans
Open Pit Lane
Friday is a ‘rest day’ for the teams and drivers and so the organisers (ACO) open the pit lane
to allow all the spectators to get as close as possible to the cars and to see the garages.
Unfortunately, all viewing is from behind a fence, but unless you’re a driver or team mechanic
you won’t get any closer to the cars at Le Mans than this!
The Pit Lane is open from 10am to 8pm on Friday.
The Drivers Parade
One of the highlights of the build up to the main event is the Drivers Parade (Parade des Pilots).
It takes place on Friday evening between 6pm and 8pm in the centre Le Mans town.
All the drivers ‘parade’ around in historic open top cars as over 100,000 spectators and fans line
the streets of Le Mans city centre and enjoy this festival atmosphere. Additionally there are the
usual race team girls and marching bands to keep you entertained, and this provides a great
opportunity to get drivers autographs.
But be warned, this parade is hugely popular and very busy. Do not even consider going by
car - instead take the tram and enjoy a beer or two after the parade has finished.
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Classic British Welcome, Saint Saturnin
As a proud sponsor and supporter we are delighted to be associated with the
CLASSIC BRITISH WELCOME 10th EDITION 2011.
This year on Friday 10th June 2011 from 9am to 6pm at Saint Saturnin, they will welcome
E-type Jaguars to celebrate their 50th Anniversary!
Why not pop in and take a stroll around the wonderful car displays, enjoy some local
refreshments and cuisine, take in the live music and generally relax for a few hours amongst
some like minded enthusiasts! And the great thing is it’s FREE entry and parking!
The guest of honour this year will be Le Mans veteran Andy Wallace and Le Mans legend
Henri Pescarolo.
(GPS: North 48.06496; East 0. 1635)
The circuit and campsites
N23
Paris, Channel
Ports
K
Tram Line
J
M
A
To Le Mans
1
N
I
L
Esses
H
16
2
6
D
Dunlop Bridge
D92
7
3
Dunlop Chicane
5
Main Entrance
17
4
15
26
E
Dunlop Curve
Grandstands
(see details)
8
13
10
B
9
12
Ford Chicane
C
14
11
N23
Angers - Nantes
Porsche Curves
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Hunaudières (camping)
Tertre Rouge (camping)
Rouge (parking)
Expo (camping)
Vert (parking)
Houx Annexe (camping)
Houx (camping)
Blanc (parking)
Bleu (parking)
Bleu Nord (camping)
www.lemansrace.com
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12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Héronnière (parking)
Bleu Sud (camping)
Maison Blanche (camping)
Travel Destinations campsite at Porsche Curves
Karting Nord (camping)
Travel Destinations Flexotel Village
Karting Sud (parking)
Beauséjour (camping)
Arnage (camping)
Mulsanne (camping)
Arnage
N
Mulsanne Straight
Mulsanne Corner
G
Tours
F
20
Indianapolis Straight
18
Indianapolis
27
19
Arnage Corner
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
Antares
Rotonde - Race day ticket office
Aerodrome
Hippodrome
Karting Circuit Alain Prost
Golf Course
Supermarket
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
McDonalds
Leroy Merlin - DIY store
Retail Park
Decathlon (Sports/Camping store)
Antares Tram Stop
Guetteloupe Tram Stop
Football Stadium
Grandstands
Museum
T4
Main Entrance
Dunlop Bridge
T5
T12
T16
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Paddock
T19
T20
T34
T21
T22
Grandstands, names and numbers
T23
www.lemansrace.com
T23
T22
T21
T20
T19
T16
T12
T5
T4
T34
La Sarthe
Wollek
Tavano
Leonard
Lagache
Sommer
Benoist
Dunlop
Panorama
Paddock
Points of interest
N
N23
Tram Line
Football
Stadium
Paris
Tertre Rouge
Cafe/Bar
Tram Stop
Le Mans
Tram Stop
Free Shuttle
Bus Stop
Big Screen
Viewing Bank
Tertre Rouge
East Entrance
Stage/Concerts
Village Area
Champagne & Beer Tents
Restaurants
ATM’s machine
Dunlop Bridge
Big Screen
Main Entrance
+ Museum
Rotonde Race Day
Ticket Office
Grandstands
(See detail)
Big Screens
Big Screen
Aerodrome
Angers - Nantes
N23
Big Wheel
D139
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Bars and restaurants in Le Mans
Whilst there are many eating and drinking options at the circuit, at some point you may want some
decent food and a change of scenery! With the ultra-efficient tram service from the track to the city
centre, getting to the best bars and restaurants the city has to offer has never been easier. After many
visits to Le Mans both during and outside of the events we have found a few favourite ‘haunts’ of our
own - some have not been quite what we expected so we are only listing the most reputable!!
Bars:
Café du Tertre Rouge - a famous trackside bar located on the outside of the circuit at the corner
of Tertre Rouge and beginning of the Mulsanne straight. Route de Tour.
Le Stan - a jazz bar/lounge that opens till late, in the city centre. 2 Place de l’Eperon.
L’Endroit - a small, chic bar with great music and a chilled atmosphere, in the city centre.
42 Rue des Ponts Neufs.
Union Jack Bar - an English pub serving English, Welsh, Scottish and Irish beer, in the city centre.
32 Rue du Dr Leroy.
Restaurants:
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Auberge des Hunaudieres - a famous trackside family owned restaurant located directly on the
Mulsanne straight serving regional and French cuisine. Although during the race this isn’t the
easiest place to get to we highly recommend it and reservations are advisable.
Route de Tour 72230, Tel 02 43 84 98 14
Taj Mahal - the best Indian restaurant in town, in the city centre, just off the Place de la Republique.
20 Rue du Cornet, Tel 02 43 24 54 87
Maitre Kanter - a very popular seafood restaurant in the city centre. Reservations are recommended.
7 Place des Jacobins, Tel 02 43 28 04 06
Le Grenier a Sel - a gastronomic restaurant in the city centre opposite Le Stan jazz bar.
26 Place de l’Eperon, Tel 02 43 23 26 30
Pizza Mao - An excellent Italian restaurant located in the city centre opposite L’Endroit bar.
(they will even bring pizza to L’Endroit if you can’t tear yourself away from the bar).
45 Rue des Ponts Neufs
Dominute Pizza - Great take away pizzas at excellent prices, located close to the city centre.
1 Avenue du Generale Gaulle, Tel 02 43 87 03 03
Restaurant du Midi - a local restaurant located close to Chateau d’Eporce serving excellent
local cuisine, lunch can be recommended. Domfront-en-Champagne 72240, Tel 02 43 205 603
Restaurant la Grange - a traditional family run French brasserie, serving excellent French classics
located just on the outskirts of Arnage village.
240 Route Nationale, 72230 Arnage, Tel 02 43 21 11 93
www.lemansrace.com
Useful local information
You never know what you need until you don’t
have it! Hopefully some of the information below
will be of use during your visit to Le Mans.
Local Taxis
Radio Taxi Le Mans: +33 (0) 2 43 24 92 92
Taxis Station Gare: +33 (0) 2 43 24 99 99
Le Mans Taxi Radio: +33 (0) 2 43 82 07 07
Bus Service
A bus service from the circuit to the town centre
runs during the race weekend:
From Saturday 08:30hrs to Sunday 18:30hrs there
is a continuous bus service every 10-15 minutes.
Tickets are available on the bus.
Trams
The nearest stations that go to the centre of
Le Mans are either Antares or Guetteloupe,
located close to Tertre Rouge corner.
Radio Le Mans
The race would not be the same without live
commentary and entertainment from
John Hindhaugh and the Radio Le Mans team,
so don’t forget to take a small radio with you
and tune in at 91.2 FM.
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Circuit shuttles and trains
There are a number of free buses/circuit trains
that run around the circuit during the race.
The bus to Mulsanne and Arnage runs at regular
intervals from the main entrance close to the
museum and from outside Beausejour campsite
from early Saturday morning until the end of
the race.
There are also several circuit trains to help you
get around the circuit that run on Wednesday &
Thursday afternoon through to midnight and
Saturday and Sunday. Note: they do not operate
on Friday at all.
The routes are Maison Blanche to the Museum;
Porsche Curves to Maison Blanche; Porsche
Curves to the top of Karting Nord; Antares to
the Karting Nord tunnel; and from the Karting
Nord tunnel to the Village.
Where to watch the action
Even if you have a grandstand seat for the weekend we always recommend that you move
around and view the racing from different areas around the circuit. This will enable you to get
some great photos and experience the racing at its best. Below is a guide to some of the best
viewing points around the circuit (clockwise from the start line):
The Start/Finish Straight: Although this area is dominated by the grandstands, if you don’t
have a seat, it is still possible to view the race from the concrete steps in front of the stands.
The steps act as free seating throughout the race, but expect this area to be very crowded both
for the start and the chequered flag. Once the race has finished there is access on to the circuit
here for the trophy presentations.
The Dunlop Bridge: Always a favourite for photographers as the chicane here usually provides
some good race action. The most popular areas are either in front of the grandstand on the
outside of the track or on the opposite side at the bottom of the hill.
Tertre Rouge: This area has been altered a lot in recent years and is now much more spectator
friendly. Large grass slopes now provide good track views both at the Esses and the corner itself.
This viewpoint marks the end of the areas accessible with a General Enclosure race ticket but
it is well worth the walk. There is now a large screen that you can also watch the action on from
this corner.
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Mulsanne Straight: Viewing along the Mulsanne Straight is now prohibited; however it is possible
to get close to the action at the Auberge des Hunaudieres and Shanghai des 24 Heures restaurants
or the Hotel Arbor near the 1st and 2nd chicanes. Access to these areas is only by car and expect
to pay for parking and to have a restricted view usually through high fencing.
Mulsanne Corner: At the bottom of the straight the braking zone at the Mulsanne Corner never
fails to provide some great race action, particularly at night. Expect to pay for parking here now,
or alternatively catch the free bus from either the main entrance or from the Porsche Curves
roundabout.
Arnage Corner: If you only get to one corner of the circuit then make sure it is here, as the 90
degree right hander almost guarantees action. If you make it here for dawn or dusk then you will
be well rewarded but anytime is always a good time. Much like the Mulsanne corner there is now
a charge for parking, so it is worth using the free bus transfer from the main entrance or from the
Porsche Curves roundabout.
Porsche Curves: Always referred to as the drivers’ favourite part of the circuit due to the speed and
accuracy required to negotiate the Porsche Curves. The public viewing area behind our private
campsite gives excellent views of the sweeping curves and almost down to the Arnage corner.
There is also now a new viewing area inside the curves accessed through the Beausejour campsite.
Ford Chicane: Close up views are possible from this complex as the cars accelerate towards the
Start/Finish Straight. If you don’t have a stand ticket then the best views are obtained either from
in front of the stand or from the grass banking near the Maison Blanche campsite.
www.lemansrace.com
2011 race schedule
Sunday 5th June
14:30hrs - 19.00hrs Administrative checks and scrutineering (Place des Jacobins)
Monday 6th June
09:30hrs - 17:30hrs Administrative checks and scrutineering (Place des Jacobins)
Tuesday 7th June
10:00hrs Team managers’ briefing for the 24 Heures du Mans
11:00hrs Drivers’ briefing for the 24 Heures du Mans
17:00hrs Drivers’ Autograph sessions for the 24 Heures du Mans
Wednesday 8th June
09 :00 - 12:00 Administrative Checks and Scrutineering
11:00hrs Drivers’briefing Challenge Ferrari Trofeo Pirelli
16:00hrs - 20:00hrs Free practice sessions for the 24 Heures du Mans
20:30hrs - 21:30hrs Free practice sessions Challenge Ferrari Trofeo Pirelli
21:00hrs - 24:00hrs Concert on the stage near the Dunlop Bridge (Raphael and Sarah Bessie)
22:00hrs - 24:00hrs Qualifying practice sessions 24 Heures du Mans
Thursday 9th June
09:00hrs - 12:00hrs Administrative checks and scrutineering
14:00hrs Drivers’ Briefing: Le Mans Legends
16:00hrs - 17:00hrs Qualifying Practice sessions Le Mans Legends
17:30hrs - 18:30hrs Qualifying Practice Sessions Challenge Ferrari Trofeo Pirelli
19:00hrs - 21:00hrs Qualifying practice sessions for the 24 Heures du Mans
21:00hrs - 24:00hrs Concert on the stage near the Dunlop Bridge (Julian Peretta and Mia Wallas)
21:15hrs - 21:35hrs Exhibition Le Mans for the future
22:00hrs - 24:00hrs Qualifying practice sessions for the 24 Heures du Mans
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Friday 10th June
10:00hrs - 20:00hrs Open pit lane
18:00hrs - 20:00hrs Drivers' parade in the city centre
Saturday 11th June
09.00hrs - 09:45hrs Warm-up for 24 Heures du Mans
10:05hrs - 10:50hrs Race Le Mans Legends
11:15 - 12:00 Race Challenge Ferrari Trophée Pirelli
12:10 - 12:30 Exhibition Le Mans for the future
14:22hrs Starting procedures for the 24 Heures du Mans
15:00hrs Start of the 79th race of the 24 Heures du Mans
21:00hrs - 24:00hrs Concert on the stage near the Dunlop Bridge (Razorlight and Concrete Knives)
Sunday 12th June
15:00hrs End of the 79th race of the 24 Heures du Mans
Le Mans 2011 Challengers
The 2011 LMP1 cars have smaller less powerful engines than last year; but they’ll still be impressive
and dramatic. Audi, Peugeot and Aston Martin all field new prototypes. The very rapid Audi R18 and
all new Peugeot 908 are turbo diesels but the so far unproven Aston Martin AMR-One stays with a
petrol engine, forgoing the popular V12 for a 2 litre turbocharged straight 6. The factory cars all
feature the mandated ‘Shark’ fins on their engine covers, a measure designed to reduce the risk of
cars becoming airborne in an accident.
Toyota return to Le Mans with a V8 engine in the consistent Rebellion Lolas. Honda also return with
the Highcroft HPD (this is an upgraded version of last year’s dominant LMP2 car). Fame isn’t just
for factories at Le Mans and few are better known here than Henri Pescarolo who returns after an
enforced absence with the team (and car) that bears his name. Jacques Nicolet saved the Pescarolo
name and features another Le Mans legend with his own team; Oak Racing, featuring the iconic
Gulf livery on their pair of Pescarolo LMP1s.
Oreca could also be a real contender. Their car is a power restricted 2010 Peugeot 908 HDI FAP, a car
which beat the factory Peugeots and Audis this year at Sebring. If this turns into a race of attrition it
could feature strongly.
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LMP1 Audi Sport North America - Audi R18 TDI
LMP2 Signatech Nissan - Oreca 03 Nissan
There are big changes too in the LMP2 class with radically different ‘cost capped’ regulations
bringing production engines inside cheaper chassis. The ACO have also decided that each car must
feature at least one amateur ranked driver on their roster. However, this formula hasn’t been entirely
successful so far with the 4.5 litre Zytek Nissan powered cars enjoying a clear advantage over their
4 litre Judd BMW and HPD 2.8 V6 Twin Turbo engined rivals.
2011 sees Oreca 03s with Nissan and Judd engines which, because the basic design is carried over
from an older LMP1 car need not fit the Shark Fin. Confusingly the new Lolas do fit the fin, and
although the Level 5 Coupe isn’t a 2011 car the team has also opted to fit the fin.
British team Greaves Motrorsport use an older Zytek design which qualifies as a cost capped car
with all the trimmings as the factory have undertaken to build a car to the same design for any
customer that asks. Oak Racing’s Pescarolos are re-engined 2010 designs and thus get more weight
and less power from their Judd BMWs, as are the pair of HPDs, both run by crack British outfits
Strakka Racing (who took the class crown here last year) and RML (who won the Le Mans Series
class last year).
www.lemansrace.com
There is no GT1 this year and GT2 has been re-named as GTE and then further split between
professional and amateur sub-classes.
The GTE Pro class features 2011 specification cars with all professional driver line-ups. The pull of
Le Mans has ensured that the days of near total domination by Porsche and Ferrari are gone; however,
both are represented by very strong teams here. Porsche are the defending champions and
Felbermayer Proton are back with a pair of 997 GT3 RSRs. Other Porsche entries from IMSA Performance,
Prospeed and ALMS favourites Flying Lizards, will also jockey for position.
Ferrari’s new 458 makes its Le Mans debut in teams from AF Corse, Hankook Farnbacher,
JMW Motorsport and newcomers Luxury Racing. The new 458 has already had success in the Le Mans
Series at Paul Ricard earlier this season. BMW will be looking for success from their factory entered
M3s that have already taken the honours at Sebring but will have to beat not only the Porsches &
Ferraris but also a competitive pair of Pratt & Miller prepped Corvettes.
Jota Sport fly the flag for Aston Martin in this class with their brand new Vantage. They’ll be battling
for best of the Brits against JMW and the pair of brand new Lotus Evoras entered by the new
Jet Alliance team.
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GTE Pro Luxury Racing Ferrari 458 Italia
GTE Am Robertson Racing - Ford GT Doran
Finally there is the new GTE Am category. The cars have to be at least one year old and the team
must feature at least one non-pro amongst their driver line up.
A quartet of Ferrari 430s are joined by a trio of Porsche 997s, all from teams with race, championship
and class winning form at Le Mans and elsewhere. They are joined by some welcome variety with
a Larbre Team ex-factory Corvette, Robertson Racing’s sonorous Ford GT and a Gulf liveried
Aston Martin Vantage.
Graham Goodwin
www.dailysportscar.com
Teams and cars entry list
No.
Country
Team
Car
DEU
DEU
DEU
CHE
FRA
FRA
FRA
FRA
CHE
CHE
FRA
FRA
USA
PRT
FRA
GBR
GBR
Audi Sport Team Joest
Audi Sport Team Joest
Audi Sport North America
Hope Racing
Peugeot Sport Total
Peugeot Sport Total
Team Peugeot Total
Team Oreca Matmut
Rebellion Racing
Rebellion Racing
Oak Racing
Pescarolo Team
Highcroft Racing
Quifel - ASM Team
Oak Racing
Aston Martin Racing
Aston Martin Racing
Audi R18 TDI
Audi R18 TDI
Audi R18 TDI
Oreca Swiss HY Tech-Hybrid
Peugeot 908
Peugeot 908
Peugeot 908
Peugeot 908 HDI-FAP
Lola B 10/60 Coupe -Toyota
Lola B 10/60 Coupe -Toyota
Oak Pescarolo - Judd
Pescarolo - Judd
Honda Performance Development ARX - 01e
Zytek 09 SC
Aston Martin AMR - One
Aston Martin AMR - One
FRA
USA
FRA
GBR
ARG
CHE
GBR
GBR
FRA
FRA
FRA
Signatech Nissan
Level 5 Motorsports
Oak Racing
RML
Pecom Racing
Race Performance
Greaves Motorsport
Strakka Racing
Extreme Limited AM Paris
Team Oreca Matmut
Oak Racing
Oreca 03 - Nissan
Lola Coupe - Honda Performance Development
Oak Pescarolo - Judd BMW
Honda Performance Development ARX 01 D
Lola B11/40 - Judd BMW
Oreca 03 - Judd BMW
Zytek Nissan
Honda Performance Development ARX 01 D
Norma M200P - Judd BMW
Oreca 03-NISSAN
LMP1
1
2
3
5
7
8
9
10
12
13
15
16
19
20
24
007
009
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LMP2
26
33
35
36
39
40
41
42
44
48
49
LMP1 Pescarolo Team - Pescarolo Judd
www.lemansrace.com
LMP2 Greaves Motor Sport - Zytek Nissan
Teams and cars entry list
No.
Country
Team
Car
ITA
DEU
DEU
FRA
FRA
AUT
AUT
GBR
ITA
USA
USA
BEL
FRA
DEU
GBR
USA
DEU
DEU
AF Corse
BMW Motorsport
BMW Motorsport
Luxury Racing
Luxury Racing
Lotus Jet Alliance
Lotus Jet Alliance
JMW Motorsport
AF Corse
Corvette Racing
Corvette Racing
Prospeed Competition
IMSA Performance Matmut
Team Felbermayr - Proton
JOTA
Flying Lizard Motorsports
Team Felbermayr - Proton
Hankook - Team Farnbacher
Ferrari 458 Italia
BMW M3
BMW M3
Ferrari 458 Italia
Ferrari 458 Italia
Lotus Evora
Lotus Evora
Ferrari 458 Italia
Ferrari 458 Italia
Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1
Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1
PORSCHE 911 RSR (997)
Aston Martin Vantage
Porsche 911 RSR (997)
Ferrari 458 Italia
FRA
USA
ARE
ITA
GBR
DEU
USA
FRA
USA
MCO
Larbre Competition
Krohn Racing
Gulf AMR Middle East
AF Corse
CRS Racing
Proton Competition
Robertson Racing
Larbre Competition
Flying Lizard Motorsports
JMB Racing
Corvette C6-ZR1
Ferrari F430
Aston Martin Vantage
Ferrari F430
Ferrari F430
Ford GT-Doran
Ferrari F430
LMGTE Pro
51
55
56
58
59
64
65
66
71
73
74
75
76
77
79
80
88
89
LMGTE Am
50
57
60
61
62
63
68
70
81
83
GTE Pro BMW Motorsport - BMW M3
GTE Am Gulf AMR Middle East - Aston Martin Vantage
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Le Mans 24 Hours previous winners
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2010
9
Mike ROCKENFELLER (GER) / Timo BERNHARD (GER) / Romain DUMAS (FRA)
Audi R15 TDI Plus
2009
9
David BRABHAM (AUS) / Marc GENE (ESP) / Alexander WURZ (AUT)
Peugeot 908 Hdi-FAP
2008
2
Rinaldo CAPELLO (ITA) / Tom KRISTENSEN (DEN) / Allan McNISH (GBR)
Audi R10 TDI
2007
1
Frank BIELA (GER) / Emanuele PIRRO (ITA) / Marco WERNER (GER)
Audi R10 TDI
2006
8
Frank BIELA (GER) / Emanuele PIRRO (ITA) / Marco WERNER (GER)
Audi R10 TDI
2005
3
Tom KRISTENSEN (DEN) / J.J. LEHTO (FIN) / Marco WERNER (GER)
Audi R8
2004
5
Seiji ARA (JAP) / Rinaldo CAPELLO (ITA) / Tom KRISTENSEN (DEN)
Audi R8
2003
7
Rinaldo CAPELLO (ITA) / Tom KRISTENSEN (DEN) / Guy SMITH (GBR)
Bentley EXP Speed 8
2002
1
Frank BIELA (GER) / Tom KRISTENSEN (DEN) / Emanuele PIRRO (ITA)
Audi R8
2001
1
Audi R8
2000
8
Audi R8
1999
15
Yannick DALMAS (FRA) / Pierluigi MARTINI (ITA) / Joachim WINKELHOCK (GER) BMW V12 LMR
1998
26
Laurent AIELLO (FRA) / Allan McNISH (GBR) / Stephane ORTELLI (FRA)
1997
7
Michele ALBORETO (ITA) / Stefan JOHANSSON (SWE) / Tom KRISTENSEN (DEN) TWR Porsche WSC95
1996
7
Davy JONES (USA) / Manuel REUTER (GER) / Alexander WURZ (AUT)
Joest Porsche WSC95
1995
59
Yannick DALMAS (FRA) / J.J. LEHTO (FIN) / Masanori SEKIYA (JAP)
McLaren F1 GTR
1994
36
Mauro BALDI (ITA) / Yannick DALMAS (FRA) / Hurley HAYWOOD (USA)
Dauer Porsche 962LM
1993
3
Christophe BOUCHUT (FRA) / Geoff BRABHAM (AUS) / Eric HELARY (FRA)
Peugeot 905B
1992
1
Mark BLUNDELL (GBR) / Yannick DALMAS (FRA) / Derek WARWICK (GBR)
Peugeot 905
1991
55
Bertrand GACHOT (BEL) / Johnny HERBERT (GBR) / Volker WEIDLER (GER)
Mazda 787B
1990
3
Martin BRUNDLE (GBR) / Price COBB (USA) / John NIELSEN (DEN)
Jaguar XJR-12
1989
63
Stanley DICKENS (SWE) / Jochen MASS (GER) / Manuel REUTER (GER)
Sauber Mercedes C9
1988
2
Johnny DUMFRIES (SCO) / Jan LAMMERS (HOL) / Andy WALLACE (GBR)
Jaguar XJR-9LM
1987
17
Derek BELL (GBR) / Al HOLBERT (USA) / Hans-Joachim STUCK (GER)
Porsche 962C
1986
1
Derek BELL (GBR) / Al HOLBERT (USA) / Hans-Joachim STUCK (GER)
Porsche 962C
1985
7
Paolo BARILLA (ITA) / Klaus LUDWIG (GER) / John "WINTER" (GER)
Porsche 956B
1984
7
Klaus LUDWIG (GER) / Henri PESCAROLO (FRA)
Porsche 956B
1983
3
Hurley HAYWOOD (USA) / Al HOLBERT (USA) / Vern SCHUPPAN (AUS)
Porsche 956
1982
1
Derek BELL (GBR) / Jacky ICKX (BEL)
Porsche 956
1981
11
Porsche 936/81
1980
16
Jean-Pierre JAUSSAUD (FRA) / Jean RONDEAU (FRA)
Rondeau 379B - Ford
1979
41
Klaus LUDWIG (GER) / Bill WHITTINGTON (USA) / Don WHITTINGTON (USA)
Porsche 935-K3
1978
2
Jean-Pierre JAUSSAUD (FRA) / Didier PIRONI (FRA)
Alpine A442B - Renault
1977
4
Jurgen BARTH (GER) / Hurley HAYWOOD (USA) / Jacky ICKX (BEL)
Porsche 936
1976
20
Jacky ICKX (BEL) / Gijs van LENNEP (HOL)
Porsche 936
1975
11
Mirage GR8 - Ford
1974
7
Gerard LARROUSSE (FRA) / Henri PESCAROLO (FRA)
Matra-Simca MS670B
1973
11
Gerard LARROUSSE (FRA) / Henri PESCAROLO (FRA)
Matra-Simca MS670B
1972
15
Graham HILL (GBR) / Henri PESCAROLO (FRA)
Matra-Simca MS670
1971
22
Gijs van LENNEP (HOL) / Helmut MARKO (AUT)
Porsche 917K
1970
23
Richard ATTWOOD (GBR) / Hans HERMANN (GER)
Porsche 917K
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Jacky ICKX (BEL) / Jackie OLIVER (GBR)
Lucien BIANCHI (BEL) / Pedro RODRIGUEZ (MEX)
A.J. FOYT Jr. (USA) / Dan GURNEY (USA)
Chris AMON (NZL) / Bruce McLAREN (NZL)
Masten GREGORY (USA) / Jochen RINDT (AUT)
Jean GUICHET (FRA) / Nino VACCARELLA (ITA)
Lorenzo BANDINI (ITA) / Ludovico SCARFIOTTI (ITA)
Olivier GENDEBIEN (BEL) / Phil HILL (USA)
Paul FRERE (BEL) / Olivier GENDEBIEN (BEL)
Roy SALVADORI (GBR) / Carroll SHELBY (USA)
Ivor BUEB (GBR) / Ron FLOCKHART (GBR)
Ron FLOCKHART (GBR) / Ninian SANDERSON (GBR)
Ivor BUEB (GBR) / Mike HAWTHORN (GBR)
Jose Froilan GONZALEZ (ARG) / Maurice TRINTIGNANT (FRA)
Duncan HAMILTON (GBR) / Tony ROLT (GBR)
Hermann LANG (GER) / Fritz RIESS (GER)
Peter WALKER (GBR) / Peter WHITEHEAD (GBR)
Jean-Louis ROSIER (FRA) / Louis ROSIER (FRA)
Luigi CHINETTI (ITA) / Lord SELSDON (GBR)
1948 No race due to WWII & rebuilding work
Pierre VEYRON (FRA) / Jean-Pierre WIMILLE (FRA)
Eugene CHABOUD (FRA) / Jean TREMOULET (FRA)
Robert BENOIST (FRA) / Jean-Pierre WIMILLE (FRA)
Race cancelled due to strike action
Luis FONTES (ARG) / John HINDMARSH (GBR)
Luigi CHINETTI (ITA) / Philippe ETANCELIN (FRA)
Tazio NUVOLARI (ITA) / Raymond SOMMER (ITA)
Luigi CHINETTI (ITA) / Raymond SOMMER (FRA)
Tim BIRKIN (GBR) / Earl HOWE (GBR)
Woolf BARNATO (GBR) / Glen KIDSTON (GBR)
Woolf BARNATO (GBR) / Tim BIRKIN (GBR)
Woolf BARNATO (GBR) / Bernard RUBIN (GBR)
John BENJAFIELD (GBR) / Sammy DAVIS (GBR)
Robert BLOCH (FRA) / Andre ROSSIGNOL (FRA)
Gerard de COURCELLES (FRA) / Andre ROSSIGNOL (FRA)
Frank CLEMENT (GBR) / John DUFF (GBR)
Andre LAGACHE (FRA) / Rene LEONARD (FRA)
Ford GT40
Ford GT40
Ford GT Mk4
Ford GT Mk2
Ferrari 275LM
Ferrari 275P
Ferrari 250P
Ferrari 330LM
Ferrari 250TR 61
Ferrari 250TR 59/60
Aston Martin DBR1
Ferrari 250TR
Jaguar D-type
Jaguar D-type
Jaguar D-type
Ferrari 375 Plus
Jaguar C-type XK120C
Mercedes-Benz 300SL
Jaguar C-type XK120C
Talbot-Lago T26C-GS
Ferrari 166MM
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Bugatti T57C
Delahaye 135 S
Bugatti T57G
Lagonda M45R Rapide
Alfa Romeo 8C-2300
Alfa Romeo 8C-2300
Alfa Romeo 8C-2300
Alfa Romeo 8C-2300
Bentley Speed 6
Bentley Speed 6
Bentley 4.4
Bentley 3-litre Sport
La Lorraine-Dietrich B3-6
La Lorraine-Dietrich B3-6
Bentley 3-litre Sport
Chenard & Walcker Sport
Car Comparisons
Le Mans Prototype
Category
Top Speed
Horsepower
Sports car
165-210 mph (four classes)
650-700
Fuel
Diesel, unleaded 98 octane E10,
cellulosic E85 (all street legal)
isobutanol, hybrid
0-100mph
3.2 seconds
Gearbox
Six-speed sequential paddle shift
Maximum Race Length
Wheelbase
24 hours
108-120 inches
Tyres
Racing slicks (ungrooved); grooved in rain
Weight (min)
1,985 lbs (900kg)
Brakes
No spec. (typically 4-pistoncarbon)
Height (max)
40 inches (103cm)
Chassis
Carbon fibre monocoque
Width (max)
78.74 inches (200cm)
Suspension
No spec. (typically pushrod with
double wishbones)
Engine
Up to 3.2 litres
(normally aspirated);
3.7 litres turbocharged
Traction Control
Yes (fuel/spark); brake intervention
not permitted
Category
Top Speed
Horsepower
Open wheel
225mph
900
Fuel
Unleaded racing gasoline (Euro 98)
0-100mph
Less than three seconds
Gearbox
Semiautomatic with four to seven fw gears
Maximum Race Length
Wheelbase
200 miles
120-130 inches
Tyres
Weight (min)
1,411 lbs (640kg) with driver
Brakes
6 piston carbon
Height (max)
37.4 inches (95cm)
Chassis
Width (max)
70.9 inches (180cm)
Suspension
Multi-link
Engine
2.4 litre V8
Traction Control
Not permitted
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Formula 1
Indy Car Series
Category
Top Speed
Horsepower
Open wheel
230 mph
Approx 650
Fuel
Ethanol
0-100mph
4.2 secs
Gearbox
Six-speed paddle shift
Maximum Race Length
Wheelbase
500 miles
122 inches
Tyres
Weight (min)
Brakes
Height (max)
1,565 lbs on ovals;
1,630 lbs on road courses
38 inches (96.5cm)
Chassis
4 piston carbon (ovals); 6 piston steel
(road courses)
Width (max)
78.5 inches (199.4cm)
Suspension
Pushrod with multilink
Engine
3.5 litre V8
Traction Control
Not permitted
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Nascar
Category
Top Speed
Horsepower
Stock car
200mph
Approx 850
Fuel
E15
0-100mph
4-5 secs
Gearbox
Manual four or five speed
Maximum Race Length
Wheelbase
600 miles
110 inches
Tyres
Racing slicks (ungrooved)
Weight (min)
3,450 lbs (564.89kg)
Brakes
4-piston carbon
Height (max)
53.5 inches (135.89cm)
Chassis
Steel tubing with integral roll cage
Width (max)
74 inches (187.96cm)
Suspension
Front and rear – independent coil springs,
upper and lower A arms
Engine
5.7 litre V8
Traction Control
Not permitted
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Eve Hewitt, Managing Director, Radio Show Limited
Friday
It has been a frantic few weeks leading up to this
race. Even though we’re expecting it, it seems
to come at us in a rush every year. There is so
much to do – book accommodation, make sure
the team know when to come and what to
bring with them, get
clothing made, apply
for the radio licence,
book the technicals,
sell the sponsorship,
sort out passes,
internet, isdn and
telephone lines,
pre-record features
and links.
Our advance team
heads out today with
the rest of the team following on Tuesday.
We can’t have commentators running around
getting in the way when we are trying to get
set up!!
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Saturday
At the track. As usual we have no passes at all
and won’t get any until Tuesday morning.
However, these days they are used to us and we
are able to talk our way in to allow us to get in
so we can start rigging. All the radio kit, the
transmitter and the computers we use to run
the station has to go up 5 floors.
Sunday
John and I head to scrutineering in town. As usual
we can’t park anywhere near so I circle while he
runs in to record what he can. When he comes
out he looks flustered. He tells me he’s just been
asked for his autograph by a man wearing a John
Hindhaugh T shirt. That would freak me out too!
Monday
More scrutineering so I drop John and head
into the track to check on progress with motor
home passes and the technical team’s rig in.
Great progress on the latter at least. Just as well
we have had Jim here early as Bob, our technical
guru, is only arriving today having been tied up
doing his stuff for BTCC. I finally manage to pick
up passes and make up packs for staff ready for
tomorrow. Then off to catch up with sponsors in
the paddock and set up some interviews with
key people.
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Bob and Carl work all day dragging cables and
emerge tired and filthy but we are ready to go
live. There’s always a sense of relief when I tune
in the car radio and hear Radio Le Mans playing
out. The team starts to arrive. I’m sure some
people don’t realise
that they all have
other jobs away from
Radio Le Mans
– TV producers (2),
policeman, masseur,
writers, traffic
announcer
and business owner.
Wednesday
Early meeting for
the whole team.
It’s a quick briefing but not easy: a cross between
herding cats and trying to calm a classroom full
of excited 5-year-old schoolboys. I let everyone
know who is doing what and then head out to
do the facilities check which involves the pit
team testing the radio mics and us checking all
the links to London and to the transmitter for
the radio service here at the track.
John decides to start today’s live session from
the pitlane. A bit like a much less frantic Brundle
F1 pitwalk. A gentle stroll up and down chatting
to whoever happens to be around. I just love the
access it’s possible to get in sportscar racing!
Thursday
Another early meeting with the whole team.
John gives the broadcast team some notes
about yesterday’s output. It’s normal for
everyone to be a bit rusty but actually yesterday
was a pretty good day. There’s a special project
for Charles Dressing and Bruce Jones today:
head out to the paddock to look at the
Group C cars. Bruce needs to take a tranquilizer
with him in case Charles really gets over excited!
Night practice is always one of the most exciting
parts of the week. It’s when you first start to feel
as if the race is really close. But it’s a very long
day with everyone having been in early and
no-one getting away until the early hours of
the morning. I chase up the motorhome passes.
No idea what the issue is.
Friday
No work for the broadcast team today in terms
of recording or live content. Time for them to
run around the Village buying model cars and
merchandise. There’s also time for them to visit
the Travel Destinations/Radio Le Mans campsite.
They promised me they’d only have one beer.
When I catch up with them later there are signs
of higher consumption levels than that. In the
meantime I chase (again) our motorhome
passes. Still no luck. It’s possible I may have to
shout at someone tomorrow (in French).
Saturday
We are up at about 6am to get into the circuit.
We’ll need to check equipment early this
morning but I know we can leave the tech
team to get on with that. It makes for a very
long day having everyone in so early but with
the new pass system and the amount of time
it takes to get into the circuit it’s unavoidable.
Nearly the start of the race and the balcony
in our tribune begins to fill up. This always
happens, but we need to try to keep it clear
because if too many people lean over, the
commentators can’t see the cars coming round
for the start. I’m sure plenty of people cry at
the end of the race – fatigue, elation,
disappointment, relief all contribute to the
heightened emotion of the closing stages.
But for me it’s the start of the race that makes
me come over all unnecessary. I think it’s
because it’s the culmination of so much work.
The buzz of the crowd’s anticipation and the
then roar from the cars and the fans is such a
huge thrill. My eyes fill and I have to pretend
to sneeze to cover it up (that’s blown that
excuse for future years).
Over the next 24 hours there’s really not much
rest to be had at all. John does about 14 hours
of live race coverage but in our down time
we’re in meetings, seeing clients, dealing with
whatever issues come up and trying to snatch
some sleep. The amazing Paul Truswell stays
in the booth for the whole thing. He’s our
statistician and his predictions are always worth
listening to. I spend my time keeping an eye on
the webstream, looking after the twitter and
facebook outputs and answering queries from
fans online (as well as controlling who goes
down to the studio).
Sunday
The race comes to its climax. NOT the result
we’d expected but a great one nonetheless.
We say our thanks on air: sponsors, partners,
the ACO, Travel Destinations and all the fans.
When the show ends we still have several
hours of work ahead of us. Packing up is tiring
and dirty work and I don’t envy the parts of
that that Carl and Bob have to do after such a
long day. John and I head off to pack up the
TV compound which we use for storage.
I get the team to bring back their kits and
then release them to go and get washed and
rested or wind down however they want.
One thing I always do after Le Mans each year
is download the whole race to listen to in
the car.
I miss so much when I’m running around that
I lose the thread of it, it’s like jumping forward
60 pages in a really complicated novel,
or missing the second day of a Test match.
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Sure you can catch up but you want to go back
and find out how you got to where you are.
And the weekend ends. It’s hard work; it’s dirty
work. Sometimes it’s very very frustrating work.
But it’s also incredibly exciting, great fun and,
when you hear the feedback from the fans,
extraordinarily rewarding.
Does it drive me mad sometimes? Yes.
Would I swap it for a proper job?
Never in a million years.
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