Le mans on the fly

[t1grm]

I haven’t made any plans to go to Le Mans this year (or any other year for that matter) but since I live in Brussels I am a relatively short driving distance away so I was wondering. If I made a decision on the Thursday or Friday to come down could I park and get in? Can I buy tickets on the gate? Would I be able to park anywhere? Camping is not an issue I’d sleep in the car (I’d be coming solo). Would I get moved on by the police if I parked up somewhere and slept in the car? I know it’s all a bit last minute and I should organize things better but the situation is I may be unexpectedly free that weekend and quite fancy having a blast down there. I don’t mind a bit of discomfort and inconvenience as a penalty for my lack of planning but don’t want a totally wasted journey. Is it doable?

[olly]

We normally drive dowwn on Friday night/Saturday morning & pull into one of the many car parks when it opens on Saturday morning (can't remember if they open at 7 or 8). It's supposed to just be a car park, but a lot of people put up tents between the cars. Last time we went (2002) it was 100Francs to get in & you can leave the car park & re enter again, as long as you don't throw the sticker away !

You can buy track tickets on the gate as you enter the curcuit too !

We're planning on going, but don't know what car we're taking yet, so haven't booked anything. Doing it all last minute makes it more fun somehow !

[rob.e]

t1grm said:

I haven’t made any plans to go to Le Mans this year (or any other year for that matter) but since I live in Brussels I am a relatively short driving distance away so I was wondering. If I made a decision on the Thursday or Friday to come down could I park and get in? Can I buy tickets on the gate? Would I be able to park anywhere? Camping is not an issue I’d sleep in the car (I’d be coming solo). Would I get moved on by the police if I parked up somewhere and slept in the car? I know it’s all a bit last minute and I should organize things better but the situation is I may be unexpectedly free that weekend and quite fancy having a blast down there. I don’t mind a bit of discomfort and inconvenience as a penalty for my lack of planning but don’t want a totally wasted journey. Is it doable?

Always lots of cars parked on the roads leading up to the circuit so no problem parking there. You can also get into an official car park without a pass - you just pay when you go in. Tickets are available on the door but normally only for general entry - ie you prob won't get a grandstand seat.

I did it without any planning in '02. Lots of fun despite the rain