[LM24] Le Mans 2021 21/22 August - Who Is Going?

[GT6]

I assume that those vouchers are from an agency rather than the ACO themselves, my tickets are with the ACO direct so presume they will still be valid, however i suspect i will have to pay another years aco membership. Oh well as long as i get my tickets i will have to accept the cost.

[ATLFalconsFAN]

Good news on our side of the pond. President Biden announcing today that there will be enough vaccines for every adult American by the end of May.

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/03...-to-boost-supp

[ATLFalconsFAN]

Racer reporting August now too (with fans!): https://racer.com/2021/03/02/le-mans...uamOa-e9oYNO9M

[Anyopenroad]

Originally Posted by GT6

I assume that those vouchers are from an agency rather than the ACO themselves

No, direct from ACO. Bought my tickets direct and the credit note is also from ACO.

[Simmi]

Originally Posted by Anyopenroad

Just checked the credit note I got for the 2020 race and it says:

"This voucher is valid from 18/08/2020 and until May 31st, 2021 for 2021 24 HEURES DU MANS tickets of same type, category and price as initially booked and pending on availability. It can also be used as a deposit for another product with a higher price. Failing to use your credit note before its valid period, you will be fully refunded from June 1st, 2021."

You'd imagine if they can get this new date firmed up then they could look to put tickets on sale before the end of May. The question is whether they try to limit the numbers at this stage.

[S griffin]

At least it won't be as late as last year and there is a better chance of people attending. Hopefully they can get everything sorted once everyone knows what's going with regards to travel and the like

[GT6]

Originally Posted by Anyopenroad

No, direct from ACO. Bought my tickets direct and the credit note is also from ACO.

Interesting, i never got any credit note from them just a tickets will be rolled over email.

[Anyopenroad]

Originally Posted by GT6

Interesting, i never got any credit note from them just a tickets will be rolled over email.

I’ve delayed, cancelled, refunded and rolled over so many tickets in the last year that it’s a blur. I decided to bail on LM 2020 when the village idea was announced and I believe that’s when I took the offered option for a credit note.

Did you wait until the final ‘no spectators’ announcement? If so, that might explain why you weren’t given the credit note option.

[Simmi]

Originally Posted by Anyopenroad

I’ve delayed, cancelled, refunded and rolled over so many tickets in the last year that it’s a blur. I decided to bail on LM 2020 when the village idea was announced and I believe that’s when I took the offered option for a credit note.

Did you wait until the final ‘no spectators’ announcement? If so, that might explain why you weren’t given the credit note option.

I held on to my tickets and was still offered the credit note. I think the difference is ordering online vs with the tourist office.

So I'm in the same position as you. Albeit it's not super clear to me how to redeem this online when tickets do go on sale.

[Truckosaurus]

If it does take place in August and there are international travel restrictions, there could be an opportunity or someone to run a 'Le Mans in the UK' event where we all go and camp up in a field and watch on a giant screen whilst drinking beer and burning sausages on a bbq.

[Anyopenroad]

Originally Posted by Truckosaurus

If it does take place in August and there are international travel restrictions, there could be an opportunity or someone to run a 'Le Mans in the UK' event where we all go and camp up in a field and watch on a giant screen whilst drinking beer and burning sausages on a bbq.

That's a really good idea .

[Aysedasi]

Better than watching at home, for sure....

[Le Vieux]

And maybe we could persudae a few people to bring 50 plus cars and race them round and round for a day....

[Peter Mallett]

Just been reading a rather depressing report about the situation in France. It seems that contrary to what is being seen as relatively relaxed approaches to lock downs, there is a likelihood of a nationwide lock down in the next week or two. This is due to the increased cases of the virus in many major hubs including Paris, Nice, Dunkirk etc.

If the stories are to be believed then any form of gathering is highly unlikely before Autumn at the earliest. The article is behind a paywall unfortunately.

[Gerard C]

The last info from "our" musk dated 2nd March 2021 states that there are a lot of discussions, blah, blah, blah between ministries and so on. Some are very satisfied to be talking while the others are listening and understanding.

At the moment, only professionals and/or assimilated and some school groups are allowed to practice and not subject to lockdown or curfew.
Nothing about the amateurs, if my understanding is correct, we're supposed to have a lockdown during weekends till next communication.
Other specs I dont understand refer to 5km around home, one hour in total and once a day.

As to the health situation, apart from a lot of people being fed up with this mess, I'd more likely rely on Peter's infos for instance rather than what is dispatched through our independent media…
My source as to sports in general: https://www.ffsa.org/Pages/Actus/202...e-karting.aspx just scroll down and find "un tableau explicatif". Clear, isn't it?
Hope this is not the wrong thread.

[Kpy]

New dates confirmed August 21/22

https://www.24h-lemans.com/en/news/t...ust-2021-54867

[Mike E]

Confirmed delayed until 21/22 August.

'Details on ticketing will be released by the end of April.

We are eager for spectators to attend the race this year and are taking all health precautions to ensure a safe event.'

[LC2guy]

Move to August Confirmed.

http://www.dailysportscar.com/2021/0...22-august.html

[Kpy]

Originally Posted by Kpy

New dates confirmed August 21/22

https://www.24h-lemans.com/en/news/t...ust-2021-54867

Pierre Fillon, President of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest: “Although it was a tough decision to make, it is the right one. Holding the 24 Hours of Le Mans behind closed doors for the second year running would be unthinkable. We are therefore doing all we can to avoid that happening and to give competitors a clear view of the whole season. We are working very hard to put on a safe event, with all the necessary health precautions in place. This year’s race promises to be another thriller as the new Hypercar class makes its debut.”

[Aysedasi]

Fillon refers to holding it for a second year huis clos as 'unthinkable'.......

Edit. Sorry, didn't see your post Christopher......

[GT6]

Yep just had the ACO email. oh well at least we know for certain

[Mal]

Definitely the right decision in the circumstances.

Presumably this is in consultation with the French government and is based on their plan for potential dates restriction will be lifted.

[Aysedasi]

Originally Posted by GT6

Yep just had the ACO email. oh well at least we know for certain

I don't think we actually know for certain yet Simon. The ACO clearly doesn't want to (and probably can't afford to) run the event behind closed doors again, but a lot needs to happen in the next five months to achieve that certainty. I see that the email says

'...when there will be a chance of spectators being able to attend the race...'

I know you'll tell me I'm being pessimistic, but we've been up and down on this now for a year or more and the situation right now is actually no more certain than it was this time last year, IMO.

[GT6]

Well new dates do not appear to clash with the silverstone classic, which is good as i intend being driven/driving around the circuit for the triumph stag anniversary parade. I know things may still change but lets hope all goes well

[Aysedasi]

I'd like to think there's a decent chance of that one happening!