Thanks a bunch guys, you've all been quite helpful. I got an e-mail from Rail Europe saying exactly what Gilles said about not needing reservations between Le Mans and Tours, so that's good to know. Also found the SETRAM Web site by accident and I see that they're offering bus service from the track to the city until 6 p.m. on Sunday, which should work out perfect. No worries!

Hope to meet some of you there! (I'll try to find the party at 9 p.m. Saturday) Stop me if you see me ... I'll be wearing a shirt that says "Race Elkhart Lake."

E. from Wis.

Greetings!

This will be my first time at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. I'm coming from Wisconsin, USA (about an hour northwest of Road America, so you know where I spend most of my summers!). I've found the maps and info on this forum to be very useful so far. I had a couple other questions ...

I'm staying in Tours. I'm planning (well, hoping) on arriving at the track as early as possible on Saturday. Anyone know what the train situation is like headed to Tours after the race? I already have a Rail Pass; should I also make a reservation?

I'm bringing two cameras; one digital and one film. Is there a place at or near the track where I can buy extra film if I need it? (This shouldn't be an issue, but you never know.)

I may have misread this, so please correct me if I'm wrong, but I seem to recall reading something on the Le Mans Web site about bus service from the track to the city on Sunday, but the buses stopped some time before the end of the race. If that's true, what's the best way to get back to the city (or more specifically, the train station) after the race?

Other than that, I think I'm good to go. My tickets finally arrived today (at least I think so; I got a note from the post office saying I have something waiting that was sent via registered mail, so that has to be it). I'm very much looking forward to the trace. This is gonna be memorable, that's for sure.

Thanks for your help! Look forward to seeing you all there!
-- Eric from Wisconsin