1000 Km @ Le Mans

[Fax]

Guys,
I almost hate to ask this but, from looking at the pics...was anyone there besides you.
Fax

[smokie]

Attendance was sparse, to say the least. Grandstands were open and free to use, and, despite the weather, still had plenty of room available. One of the luxuries was being able to take your car inside the track (which you can also do at pre-q) so that you can drive from vantage point to vantage point. The main car park for this was a square behind the champagne tent area. Driving around was easy due to lack of pedestrians!

I wouldn't like to guess how many were there, and whether it was a financial success...

[Gilles]

Attendance was sparse, to say the least. Grandstands were open and free to use, and, despite the weather, still had plenty of room available. One of the luxuries was being able to take your car inside the track (which you can also do at pre-q) so that you can drive from vantage point to vantage point. The main car park for this was a square behind the champagne tent area. Driving around was easy due to lack of pedestrians!

I wouldn't like to guess how many were there, and whether it was a financial success...

Between 10 000 and 17 000 people according to media

[Fax]

I just can't for the life of me understand why with the exception of the 24 Hours, sportscar racing in Europe just doesn't seem to draw very well.  Here in North America at a Grand-Am series race you can probably count the number of spectators on one hand but the ALMS draws large crowds at every venue.  The ALMS gets quite a bit of press over here though.
John

[hgb]

Maybe the lack of spectators was due to the time of year. I talked to more than just one who said that a race at LM in November would be a stupid idea.

[Steve Pyro]

Maybe the lack of spectators was due to the time of year. I talked to more than just one who said that a race at LM in November would be a stupid idea.

I agree, most people tend to hibernate this time of year and the only thing that seems to be in peoples heads is whether they can afford to buy the new Action Man with the real hair, gripping hands and realistic genitalia for little Jason for Christmas.

I would have dearly wanted to go but (40th birthday aside) the thought of rain, cold and wind tended to dampen the urge to make the journey.

Also, I would think the majority on non CA / ACO members that go to Le Mans in June for the 'crack' didn't even know this event was on.

[smokie]

I reckon you've hit the nail on the head there Steve - not enough publicity. If they'd advertised it, say, at the June event, there may have been more there.

[Gilles]

But in last June, most of details wer'nt ready for an official release.....

BTW now we have to concentrate on the next race... With LM, LM Classic and Le Mans Series it gonna be a long, long summer in Europe  

[Robbo SPS]

But in last June, most of details wer'nt ready for an official release.....

BTW now we have to concentrate on the next race... With LM, LM Classic and Le Mans Series it gonna be a long, long summer in Europe  

Yeah, but Warm , Sunny and Not Raining , Cold , miserable .....