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« on: November 07, 2004, 11:39:44 am » |
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What do you all consider the best "tribune" at the LeMans 24H track... Pics from the "Stand" would be nice  I heard Maison Blanche Stand is very nice?!? |
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« Last Edit: November 07, 2004, 08:36:46 pm by Erw »
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« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2004, 07:19:26 pm » |
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It depends what you want really. If you just want somewhere to rest your weary legs/get a few minutes kip then any will do. Those along the start/finish straight will give you good views of the build up before the race, and of course the start and finish of the race itself.
Any stand opposite the pits has to have merit as you can see the goings on in the pit garages during the race. Very atmospheric in the night hours of the race in particular.
For me the ACO stand is the best of the bunch (now 2 grandstands - presumably due to the popularity). Views of the pits as stated above, also lower priced food and drink compared to the rest of the circuit, and (this is the best bit) clean and well maintained toilet and shower facilities.
In addition you can sit under the stand in the shade if it's really hot and enjoy a beer whilst checking the numerous timing screens and live footage of the race to keep an eye on what's going on on the track. Similarly if the weather is sh*t it is a great refuge.
For my money it's the best benefit of ACO membership.
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« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2004, 12:35:16 pm » |
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Picture taken from Tribune 'Sommer' Good view from here |
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« Reply #3 on: November 08, 2004, 01:19:25 pm » |
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Now that's what I call a view.
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« Reply #4 on: November 08, 2004, 10:35:46 pm » |
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Now that's what I call a view.
Oooh my god its a nice view......  Any views from Maison Blanche stand? , need it to confince my brother to come  |
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« Reply #5 on: November 13, 2004, 10:49:57 pm » |
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Now that's what I call a view.
Oooh my god its a nice view...... Any views from Maison Blanche stand? , need it to confince my brother to come Please  |
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« Reply #6 on: November 13, 2004, 11:30:52 pm » |
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Any views from Maison Blanche stand? , need it to confince my brother to come MB view ?  |
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« Reply #7 on: November 13, 2004, 11:32:22 pm » |
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Any views from Maison Blanche stand? , need it to confince my brother to come MB view ? Is this the view from the stand on the track? |
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« Reply #8 on: November 13, 2004, 11:33:56 pm » |
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quite simple Erw, you look at the arses of all cars at the start, nice viewing of pit-entrance  |
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« Reply #9 on: November 13, 2004, 11:35:23 pm » |
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quite simple Erw, you look at the arses of all cars at the start, nice viewing of pit-entrance I want to show my brother how the stand is, i want him to come with me you see |
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« Reply #10 on: November 14, 2004, 12:21:56 am » |
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dunno any link with pic, but if you look at the finish of the Michel Vaillant movie, the grandstand is in the rear  |
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« Reply #11 on: November 14, 2004, 10:43:22 am » |
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Okay, enough of the kidding around Here's a couple of photos I took at the LM 2004 Pre Qualifying weekend from the grandstand over the pits. This one shows a view back down the start / finish straight towards the Ford Chicane. That's Maison Blanche stand in the top left of the photo. This stand gives a limited view of the start / finish action and the pre-race flim-flam but is good for the Ford Chicane / pit entrance. |
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« Reply #12 on: November 14, 2004, 10:48:58 am » |
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If i was going for any i would choose a stand, it would be up by the Dunlop chicanes, with a view just as the carsb were heaving up the home straight and out of the pits.
Usually a god place for glowing discs, spinning cars and last ditch over takes !!
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« Reply #13 on: November 14, 2004, 11:13:18 am » |
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..........and panning around to the right, again from the over-pit grandstand, this one is of the ACO grandstand.
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« Reply #14 on: November 15, 2004, 02:40:32 am » |
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I've always enjoyed the view from Tribune Raymond Sommer. I've never actually had a pass of my own but my good friend Nik (brother of Ricardo) has very gracioulsy allowed me to use his during the 22nd & 23rd hours of the event several times and I have some very memorable moments from being up there. In 1998 I was sitting with a group of Germans when they began to chatter in a very excited manner and one leaned forward to me and said "Toyota is kaput" or something to that effect.
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