LM24 Le Mans Grandstands - Page 2

**Aysedasi** · 1 Jul 2012, 20:12 (Ref:3100612)

Fair enough Simon, no you don't need them, as such. Best way though for individuals to test whether they want a seat or not is to use the GS's during practice on Wed and Thurs when they're completely free.....

spectre200 · 1 Jul 2012, 20:13 (Ref:3100613)

I haven't had a GS ticket since '99, so I'm a bit out of touch. I hear that you can still move around within your grandstand once they empty out, but back in the old days you could use your GS ticket in other grandstands too, at quieter times. This was well before barcode readers (remember the contre-marques?) but is it still possible? If so, I could see myself getting one next year.

CTD · 1 Jul 2012, 20:15 (Ref:3100614)

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Originally Posted by Aysedasi

Fair enough Simon, no you don't need them, as such. Best way though for individuals to test whether they want a seat or not is to use the GS's during practice on Wed and Thurs when they're completely free.....

Precisely!

**Aysedasi** · 1 Jul 2012, 21:22 (Ref:3100641)

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Originally Posted by spectre200

I haven't had a GS ticket since '99, so I'm a bit out of touch. I hear that you can still move around within your grandstand once they empty out, but back in the old days you could use your GS ticket in other grandstands too, at quieter times. This was well before barcode readers (remember the contre-marques?) but is it still possible? If so, I could see myself getting one next year.

Generally not. Although you may be able to sneak in another stand. Contremarques are still used.

CTD · 1 Jul 2012, 21:29 (Ref:3100642)

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Originally Posted by Aysedasi

Generally not. Although you may be able to sneak in another stand. Contremarques are still used.

It wouldn't be hard to gain access to the Stand next to the ACO (to the right, when seated). You just had to go to the toilet, and forget to make a left turn when going back

Mal · 2 Jul 2012, 17:01 (Ref:3100982)

Our group is about 50/50 split on whether to get Grandstand tickets or not. We have tried Lagache - but most of the time we go to T34 and nearly always we are at the bottom end near the start / finish line which gives a great view of the podium.

It is a shame you dont get paddock access anymore, but it does giver some decent loos and sometime member of the group have blagged their way into the hospitality areas for free food and wine!

I was wondering about trying Maison Blanche as it is closest to our campsite and therefore I may find we use it more.

Has anyone had experience of this stand and does anyone know if it has a view of a big screen - I think it did this year?

**Aysedasi** · 2 Jul 2012, 19:33 (Ref:3101018)

It's a great view from there Mal. I sat in there in 92 and during qualifying the last 3 years. I can't remember seeing a screen there though.....

**batmobile** · 2 Jul 2012, 20:22 (Ref:3101045)

Look at this plan, there is one: http://www.lemans.org/wpphpFichiers/..._situation.pdf

Justin Moran · 2 Jul 2012, 20:40 (Ref:3101053)

I've sat in "La Sarthe" or Maison blanche as you know it, T19 Lagache and T13 Wimille, All have their pluses and minuses. I liked Wimille due to the big screen opposite and the fact you are opposite the pit exit as they accelerate away up towards the Dunlop Bridge. T19 was great for watching the pit action, but its somewhat restricted due to the glass and pit wall boxes all the teams use now, unless you climb higher later on when its quiet. La Sarthe or Maison Blanche gives a great view as they power off up the start finish after the slow chicanes, I last sat there in 2007 so I cant remember if there was a screen then but I dont think so. But I see from batmobiles map there is now. I still love to walk round to Tertre Rouge and the Curves when I can but its nice to sit and rest up a while.

Simmi · 3 Jul 2012, 08:58 (Ref:3101191)

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Originally Posted by batmobile

Look at this plan, there is one: http://www.lemans.org/wpphpFichiers/..._situation.pdf

Nice of them to put in a big screen solely for the VIP stands along Raccordement and not one where the public could use one like the Esses.

Mal · 5 Jul 2012, 13:09 (Ref:3102401)

Well I have taken the plunge and booked T23 La Sarthe (Ford Chicane), seats for 2013

CTD · 5 Jul 2012, 13:18 (Ref:3102403)

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Originally Posted by Mal

Well I have taken the plunge and booked T23 La Sarthe (Ford Chicane), seats for 2013

Way to go Mal!

wewantourdarbyback · 9 Jul 2012, 20:21 (Ref:3104330)

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Originally Posted by Simmi

Nice of them to put in a big screen solely for the VIP stands along Raccordement and not one where the public could use one like the Esses.

This anger is going to sustain you all year.

Simmi · 19 Nov 2012, 16:39 (Ref:3168604)

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Originally Posted by Mal

Well I have taken the plunge and booked T23 La Sarthe (Ford Chicane), seats for 2013

Just revisited the thread. We'll be in La Sarthe somewhere too Mal come the race. Seems great to me given the largely unobstructed view of the track for photos, and a big screen across the way.

Views of the pit-in for the early stops and a view of a pretty deceptive/underrated section of track in terms of its toughness.

Will be a lot more relaxing not having to worry about getting back to the track in really good time for the finish. The last two we've arrived back from the far side of the circuit and just hoped for the best somewhere towards the end of the pit straight.

CTD · 19 Nov 2012, 20:51 (Ref:3168732)

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Originally Posted by Simmi

Just revisited the thread. We'll be in La Sarthe somewhere too Mal come the race. Seems great to me given the largely unobstructed view of the track for photos, and a big screen across the way.

Views of the pit-in for the early stops and a view of a pretty deceptive/underrated section of track in terms of its toughness.

Will be a lot more relaxing not having to worry about getting back to the track in really good time for the finish. The last two we've arrived back from the far side of the circuit and just hoped for the best somewhere towards the end of the pit straight.

Whats the price for those seats?

Simmi · 19 Nov 2012, 21:03 (Ref:3168740)

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Originally Posted by CTD

Whats the price for those seats?

We booked through an agent so probably paid a bit over the odds. Would be interesting to know how much so. They are invoiced as £109 each.

**Bentley03** · 19 Nov 2012, 22:13 (Ref:3168781)

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Originally Posted by Simmi

We booked through an agent so probably paid a bit over the odds. Would be interesting to know how much so. They are invoiced as £109 each.

Face value is 90 euros. There is still availability if anyone wants to book direct through the ACO ticket office.

The view is excellent, but be aware that the seats are bench style with no seat backs.

**Aysedasi** · 19 Nov 2012, 22:13 (Ref:3168783)

What's that, about 20% mark-up?

Edit - You beat me to it James - but I was pretty well spot on.

CTD · 20 Nov 2012, 06:22 (Ref:3168917)

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Originally Posted by Bentley03

Face value is 90 euros. There is still availability if anyone wants to book direct through the ACO ticket office.

The view is excellent, but be aware that the seats are bench style with no seat backs.

That's pretty good value!
Although I think Kpy ruined me with the ACO seats

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I'm in doubt wether i should by a seat above the pits (and miss the view into the pit and big screens) or buy a seat at the "good" site of the track

**Bentley03** · 20 Nov 2012, 06:31 (Ref:3168918)

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Originally Posted by Aysedasi

What's that, about 20% mark-up?

Edit - You beat me to it James - but I was pretty well spot on.

My maths isn't the best, but by the time you've converted into GBP and added enough to get to approx £109, I reckon the mark up is more like 45%.

Lorenzo S · 20 Nov 2012, 07:57 (Ref:3168930)

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Originally Posted by CTD

...I'm in doubt wether i should by a seat above the pits (and miss the view into the pit and big screens) or buy a seat at the "good" site of the track

If you look closely at the grandstand map, there is a screen next to T22 which is only viewable from the pits grandstand. It may be difficult to see from the far end, but the start/finish-line end should be no problem.

wewantourdarbyback · 20 Nov 2012, 15:19 (Ref:3169069)

It's going to be interesting to discover how big a difference having a base for night/race start makes to the weekend.

**Aysedasi** · 20 Nov 2012, 21:09 (Ref:3169171)

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Originally Posted by Bentley03

My maths isn't the best, but by the time you've converted into GBP and added enough to get to approx £109, I reckon the mark up is more like 45%.

In all that self-congratulation, I forgot one was Euros and the other was pounds.......

**Aysedasi** · 20 Nov 2012, 21:10 (Ref:3169173)

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Originally Posted by Lorenzo S

If you look closely at the grandstand map, there is a screen next to T22 which is only viewable from the pits grandstand. It may be difficult to see from the far end, but the start/finish-line end should be no problem.

Yep, I can confirm that.

Simmi · 20 Nov 2012, 21:37 (Ref:3169186)

Looks like T23 (Ford Chicane) is now officially called Raccordement.

Am I right in thinking you could order a tribune ticket and then pick it up from outside the circuit upon arrival? Same as a GE ticket?

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