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Old 30 Nov 2014, 15:19 (Ref:3480249)   #1
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Is it worth it for a Paddock pass?

I'm just wondering whether it's worth in getting a Paddock pass. As I'm there all week and camping in EPINETTES as well. If someone could post on here the advantages of getting a Paddock pass that would be grateful. As I do really want to get one but don't really want to waste my money.
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Old 30 Nov 2014, 15:25 (Ref:3480253)   #2
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Well to be honest, no you can get into the paddock earlier in the week and on friday so spend the money on something else instead, like some good stuff to bring to the saturday meet.
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Old 30 Nov 2014, 17:42 (Ref:3480330)   #3
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Never had one. They cost a pretty penny, don't they?
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Old 30 Nov 2014, 18:06 (Ref:3480338)   #4
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They are not cheap even with your ACO discount they are over Euro 100
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Old 30 Nov 2014, 18:48 (Ref:3480365)   #5
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Is it being sold seperatly from pitlane???? Combination costs over €450. If so does it give acces to the 'secret tunnel' halfway the pitstraight?
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Old 30 Nov 2014, 19:12 (Ref:3480379)   #6
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Is it being sold seperatly from pitlane???? Combination costs over €450. If so does it give acces to the 'secret tunnel' halfway the pitstraight?
What secret tunnel? Where is this?
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Old 30 Nov 2014, 19:48 (Ref:3480390)   #7
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not sure either, only know the one at the start of the pit straight that always smells of wee
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Old 30 Nov 2014, 20:04 (Ref:3480397)   #8
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What secret tunnel? Where is this?
It's lokated on one side (finish) of the ACO GS and leeds you under the track straight into the paddock.
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Old 30 Nov 2014, 20:51 (Ref:3480429)   #9
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yeah, it's not worth it. if you're desperate to get into the paddock then head to the silverstone wec and elms rounds in april, you can get a good idea of what you'd be paying for...
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Old 30 Nov 2014, 20:53 (Ref:3480432)   #10
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It's lokated on one side (finish) of the ACO GS and leeds you under the track straight into the paddock.
well that is something i did not know about, proving that even after 30 years you can still find something new
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Old 30 Nov 2014, 21:08 (Ref:3480453)   #11
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well that is something i did not know about, proving that even after 30 years you can still find something new
And that is what makes LM so special.
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And in 6 months time we will all be there again
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Old 30 Nov 2014, 21:42 (Ref:3480474)   #13
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There is a second tunnel running along the length of the pit lane, its accessed through the paddock tunnel. Not sure what its used for.
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Old 30 Nov 2014, 22:25 (Ref:3480489)   #14
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Again I know nothing about that one either Sam, anyone else know more about it?
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There is a second tunnel running along the length of the pit lane, its accessed through the paddock tunnel. Not sure what its used for.
Intriguing. Urbex meets Le Mans via Subterranean La Sarthe.

What more bits of hidden Le Mans are there to be discovered?
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Old 30 Nov 2014, 22:58 (Ref:3480507)   #16
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Intriguing. Urbex meets Le Mans via Subterranean La Sarthe.

What more bits of hidden Le Mans are there to be discovered?
I so want to find some hidden Le Mans places! Are we able to get into the Support paddock by the way?
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No it's not worth it. During the week, except a few hours before and during track action, there are multiple ways to get in the pitlane and paddock for free
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I will actually pony up for a pitwalk + T34 pass for 2015... hoping it is actually worth it. Might be a one-time thing, but I think I have to do it at least once.
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It's lokated on one side (finish) of the ACO GS and leeds you under the track straight into the paddock.
Never heard of it. Are you sure??
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I will actually pony up for a pitwalk + T34 pass for 2015... hoping it is actually worth it. Might be a one-time thing, but I think I have to do it at least once.
t34 is where the cool kids sit anyway i think in your shoes it's not a bad thing - like you say, got to do it at least once so you've done it. for a first time visitor i think it's more something you need to figure out if you actually want from the le mans experience.

not being allowed in the paddock is frustrating if you're a circuit regular, but then again because there's so much going on outside the paddock then you don't really register it as a place you wish you were. if that makes sense.

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If you're there early enough, you can wander the paddock - if not the pitlane. We had a good mosey around there on the Tuesday this year.....
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If you're there early enough, you can wander the paddock - if not the pitlane. We had a good mosey around there on the Tuesday this year.....
I was there on Tuesday this year. Got about 55 drivers autographs in the paddock. Including Patrick Dempsey.

Really looking forward to next year.
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Never heard of it. Are you sure??
100% when I became a ACO member last year I was lucky enough to be invited for a VIP tour during the race and walked through this tunnel. Even had the opportunitie to look arround in the UFO right in the hart of racecontrol.
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Well, you really do learn something...... every 29 years.......
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100% when I became a ACO member last year I was lucky enough to be invited for a VIP tour during the race and walked through this tunnel. Even had the opportunitie to look arround in the UFO right in the hart of racecontrol.
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