I had same mail last 2 weeks back, rang them up and got an outside cabin of which they had several available ,but had to pay more ,

I am sure some of the spectator growth is down to folk skipping the main event in preferance for classic . I know of a couple of groups who much prefer the calssics more relaxed atmosphere . And some of this exodus  prompted by the more unruly behaviour of the last 2-3+years. (lets not start that debate though!)

 They did'nt say they wouldn't be entering again they said they wouldn't enter as they  have been there and seen it and spoken to their friends of thier experiances , and would rather do other events (revival ,optic2000, etc) Just because they were not on the track does opinion of someone who hasn't competed not count ... I  can't play football myself but know a bad game when i see one .
Anyways are they alone in this ? it would seem so !! Which is a good thing because like just about everyone I know it was a belter !

Comments come  from a driver who has raced the support races for the 24hours in the past and many classic rallys tours and races , and several of their friends/ competitors. Format may be the same but the event is larger so guess mey be more agrgo with pits etc and getting  to the line . Having witnessed an overly  agressive display through the club parking by the driver of  no 23 dodge charger to get to the line ,that there is a problem with spectators and fast moving racecars trying to get through. The dodge appeared to be a classic example of fastest in the pits not all that on track.

Share your sentiments ,,,,,but, if you have shipped your priceless racer around the world at not incinsiderable expense  to spend more time sitting in the collecting box than the circuit you may be a bit miffed . Don't want to see anyone put off attending as the show has been so very  good so far.

I have been told that a fair number of drivers were not impressed with the delays the queing in the pits  etc  Thought it was far to much grief for a 45 minute run and will not  returning for another Le Mans Classic. Anybody else heard such feedback ?

Anyone know if the bgw or something similar planned for the classic weekend ?

Ta

Past years at the main event  I have paid ta the gate to park at Arnage .This had been stopped for this years event and was  pre booked parking only only (resulting in two empty car parks ). Does anyone know if this is the case for classic? Or if any of the carparks are avialable without booking?

ta

If you have got paddock passes please see below . New one on me  guess my period 'god save the queen tee shirt' might not cut the mustard this year (from classic web site dress code section ))


But beware…

To come into the paddocks, everybody has to abide by a dresscode; meaning that tracksuits, shorts and for sure bare-chested will be rejected, even with the right Paddock pass.

Am I paranoid ? or did anyone else find the policing somewhat overpoweriing this year. Felt Arnage was spoilt on Friday little going on and not at all freindly atmosphere. Even the kids on push bikes pulling wheelies got a rollocking from John Darm and his mates.