OK, thanks so much guys.

Sounds great.

Erik

First, I wish to express my sincere gratitude to all those that have helped me in organizing my trip.  You guys have made a somewhat intimidating solo adventure into a country I have never been much less intimidating.   Now I am looking forward to it even more now what I have a group of folks to find in the Campaigne Bar at 9 on Sat (how big is this freakin' place anyway?)  I am sure they are all Brut's from California, right?    

I have come to the conclusion that viewing the pits in the middle of the night from the grandstands is something I want to pursue and try to make happen.  Do I have to be in the grandstand to do this?  Standing behind the Audi pit at Sebring with all the telemetry, etc was amazing, but because of all the motorhomes down the front stretch, viewing from across the track was nearly impossible.  

Does anyone have a ticket I could buy?  What about borrow for a couple of hours in exchange for a few cold brews?  How do I make this happen?

Perdu, Steve, John, JPChenet, Fran, KPY, RedStu, Chris24, you are the best.  I owe you a round or two!

I just assumed the 2 Lola AERs from Dyson Racing would be competing this year, am I missing something?  They aren't on the entry list are they?

Were they not invited, or chose not to compete, or is there some rule change that does nto allow them to?

Thanks.

Erik

jpchenet,

I arrive in Le Mans at noon on Sat, and leave at 6 PM to go back to Paris (Mont).

Thanks, and I will find you guys, just give me something I can identify you guys with!

Too bad about the viewing, Sebring really was great from that aspect (the end of the back straight in the stands was wild, especially when the turn light went out for about 15 minutes toward the end of the race).  I think we are spoiled here in California venue-wise as Laguna Seca with it's natural elevation is great for viewing, and Sears Point (Infineon) with the improvements is also incredible viewing.

I will 'rough it' with the General Admin.  Will I be able to leave the circuit (proper) and go to some of the public road areas if I want?  I thought I read some posts about buses that would take me out there?

Thanks so much for the advice.

Erik

Stu, my (rookie) mistake.  I arrive and depart from the Le Mans TGV station.  How far is that from the circuit, any idea.  I figured I would leave right after the race, or just before it ended to make it for the 6 pm train to Paris (Montparnasse)?

-Erik

In response to a posting on the ALMS forum, Amazing Randy turned me on to you fine folks at Club Arnage.  I will be in Paris with my wife the Thursday Friday before the race, and have tickets on the train arriving in Montparnasse around noon on Sat, and going back at 6 on Sunday.    Will it be hard to make the 6 o'clock train after the race?

What are my options to and from the track to Montparnasse station?  I have a 36 hour window in our vacation to go, and I couldn't be more excited.  

After 25 years of following IMSA and ALMS, attending the West Coast venues, my father and I attended an incredible Sebring race this year for the first time and my wife was ignorant enough to book travel through France the weekend of the race.  I have to go!  

I would love to link up with some of you that have been before when I get there, not sure how to make that happen?  

I prefer to roam the tracks, is a grandstand ticket even something to consider?   I just plan on my backpack and some essentials (radio, sunblock, rain gear), anything else I should consider?  I figure I can crach under a tree for a few minutes at a time when/if needed.....

I don't have a ticket yet, if I buy online, can I pick up in a 'will call' type system at the circuit?  Anyone done that before?  Is it easy?  What other options do I have?  Can I just buy a ticket when I get there??

Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated.

Erik Schmid