Classic Le Mans WHEN??
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Sorry, no Le Mans Classic this year ! 1 year on 2, next LM Classic in 2006!
This year is LM Story (3-4 september 2005) on Bugatti Track
more info on ACO Site here [url]www.lemans.org/univers_sport/calendrier/index_gb.html[/url]
This year is LM Story (3-4 september 2005) on Bugatti Track
more info on ACO Site here [url]www.lemans.org/univers_sport/calendrier/index_gb.html[/url]
There is no Classic Le Mans this year it only runs every two years. I'm unsure what dates it is next year but make sure you book the time off and go. I went last year and the site of seven original GT40's piling into Tetre Rouge at Dusk is special. The only thing I would say is that it was very quiet in comparison to the 24hrs, so the atmosphere is different, not worse just different and as much as I love the 24hrs every year the variety of cars at the classic is breathtaking!!!! Heartily recommended!!
Provisional Dates from the ACO are 7,8 & 9 July 2006.
See following taken from ACO website:
Hope this helps!
:
Monday 14 february 2005
3rd LE MANS CLASSIC : 7-8-9 JULY 2006
The 3rd Le Mans Classic will be held on 7-8-9 july 2006 on the long Le Mans 24 Hours circuit, which be closed from afternoon onward.
2002 - The first Le Mans Classic welcomed 305 cars driven by almost 1000 drivers on the long Le Mans circuit and 2000 cars from a wide range of clubs set up home on the Bugatti track. There were Concours for the clubs. The village shops, boutiques and bars were open and an auction was held, all of which provided the 30 000 spectators present with a marvellous spectacle. The event was awarded the Grand Prix du Jury’ at the International Automobile Festival and was often described as the ‘Automobile event of the Year 2002’ in the media.
2004 – The second Le Mans Classic largely exceeded its objectives. This time there were some 396 cars racing on the long circuit in the hands of over 1000 drivers including six former Le Mans 24-Hour winners. The Bugatti track was invaded by over 4000 cars from different clubs. During the auction a spectacular European record was set when the star of the sale went for 3.8 million euros. Five manufacturers took advantage of Le Mans Classic to give their models their first public presentation.
2005 - The first Le Mans Classic Japan adopting the same principles as Le Mans Classic (name and concept) will take place on the Mines circuit 28-29-30 October 2005. Le Mans Classic Japan will be held biennially in alternate years with Le Mans Classic and the winners of each grid will be automatically selected for the following Le Mans Classic.
2006 - The 3rdLe Mans classic will be held on 7-8-9 July 2006
What’s new in 2006?
The eligibility period has been extended to 1979.
This will allow the following cars to take part:
BMW M1s as this vehicle was entered for Le Mans for the first time in 1979 and it symbolised BMW’s return to endurance racing.
The legendary roar of the Ferrari 512 BBs will be heard again on Les Hunaudières. These cars raced at Le Mans for the first time in 1978 and really began to make an impact the following year in the Sarthe and Daytona 24-Hour events. In 1980, the 512 BB was lightened, improved aerodynamically, found a few extra horsepower and scored some good results in the Le Mans 24 Hours with 10th place overall plus an IMSA Category victory. The 512 BB’s best performance in the Sarthe came in 1981 when one finished 5th overall.
1979 was also the year when Porsche scored its first win since the legendary 917’s success in 1971 thanks to the famous 935 coupe.
The event will now be a real 3-day affair, as the circuit will be closed from Friday afternoon onwards. This will give the different grids more practice time.
Description : A Retrospective of one of the legendary motor races in the world.
The biggest European assembly of historic cars.
The initiators : The A.C.O, creator and organiser of the Le Mans 24 Hours, and Peter Automobile, promoter of motor car events.
The date : 7-8-9 July 2006
The competition : 396 cars (+ 72 reserves), whose common feature is to have taken part in the Le Mans 24 Hours between 1923 and 1979, will be divided into 6 grids according to their period. In keeping with tradition the start will be given at 16h00 on Saturday afternoon and the chequered flag will be hung out at 16h00 on Sunday. Cars will take up their positions on a dummy Le Mans type grid before the formation lap. As a 24-Hour event would be a bit too strenuous for historic cars the drivers will race day and night with three heats for the various grids. As usual drivers will form teams made up of cars from each one of the grids.
Clubs : An assembly under the auspices of the FFVE and the FIVA. The makes’ clubs will be privileged guests at Le Mans
Automobilia : Tents and shops will house automobilia specialists and artists
Auction : The auction – cars and automobilia – will be organised by Christie’s
See following taken from ACO website:
Hope this helps!
: Monday 14 february 2005
3rd LE MANS CLASSIC : 7-8-9 JULY 2006
The 3rd Le Mans Classic will be held on 7-8-9 july 2006 on the long Le Mans 24 Hours circuit, which be closed from afternoon onward.
2002 - The first Le Mans Classic welcomed 305 cars driven by almost 1000 drivers on the long Le Mans circuit and 2000 cars from a wide range of clubs set up home on the Bugatti track. There were Concours for the clubs. The village shops, boutiques and bars were open and an auction was held, all of which provided the 30 000 spectators present with a marvellous spectacle. The event was awarded the Grand Prix du Jury’ at the International Automobile Festival and was often described as the ‘Automobile event of the Year 2002’ in the media.
2004 – The second Le Mans Classic largely exceeded its objectives. This time there were some 396 cars racing on the long circuit in the hands of over 1000 drivers including six former Le Mans 24-Hour winners. The Bugatti track was invaded by over 4000 cars from different clubs. During the auction a spectacular European record was set when the star of the sale went for 3.8 million euros. Five manufacturers took advantage of Le Mans Classic to give their models their first public presentation.
2005 - The first Le Mans Classic Japan adopting the same principles as Le Mans Classic (name and concept) will take place on the Mines circuit 28-29-30 October 2005. Le Mans Classic Japan will be held biennially in alternate years with Le Mans Classic and the winners of each grid will be automatically selected for the following Le Mans Classic.
2006 - The 3rdLe Mans classic will be held on 7-8-9 July 2006
What’s new in 2006?
The eligibility period has been extended to 1979.
This will allow the following cars to take part:
BMW M1s as this vehicle was entered for Le Mans for the first time in 1979 and it symbolised BMW’s return to endurance racing.
The legendary roar of the Ferrari 512 BBs will be heard again on Les Hunaudières. These cars raced at Le Mans for the first time in 1978 and really began to make an impact the following year in the Sarthe and Daytona 24-Hour events. In 1980, the 512 BB was lightened, improved aerodynamically, found a few extra horsepower and scored some good results in the Le Mans 24 Hours with 10th place overall plus an IMSA Category victory. The 512 BB’s best performance in the Sarthe came in 1981 when one finished 5th overall.
1979 was also the year when Porsche scored its first win since the legendary 917’s success in 1971 thanks to the famous 935 coupe.
The event will now be a real 3-day affair, as the circuit will be closed from Friday afternoon onwards. This will give the different grids more practice time.
Description : A Retrospective of one of the legendary motor races in the world.
The biggest European assembly of historic cars.
The initiators : The A.C.O, creator and organiser of the Le Mans 24 Hours, and Peter Automobile, promoter of motor car events.
The date : 7-8-9 July 2006
The competition : 396 cars (+ 72 reserves), whose common feature is to have taken part in the Le Mans 24 Hours between 1923 and 1979, will be divided into 6 grids according to their period. In keeping with tradition the start will be given at 16h00 on Saturday afternoon and the chequered flag will be hung out at 16h00 on Sunday. Cars will take up their positions on a dummy Le Mans type grid before the formation lap. As a 24-Hour event would be a bit too strenuous for historic cars the drivers will race day and night with three heats for the various grids. As usual drivers will form teams made up of cars from each one of the grids.
Clubs : An assembly under the auspices of the FFVE and the FIVA. The makes’ clubs will be privileged guests at Le Mans
Automobilia : Tents and shops will house automobilia specialists and artists
Auction : The auction – cars and automobilia – will be organised by Christie’s
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