Le mans 24hr 2023

christopher reeves · Sep 16, 2022

Hi Everybody!
So next year is the big one at le mans and i think with all the new hypercar entries and 100 year shenanigens that are likely to be going on its time for me to go see my first live le mans.

My questions are to any veterans out there who have gone or planning to go next year, what package companies have you used to book with? and is there any that you think i should stay away from? or is it best to simply book right on the le mans official website?

Thanks for any help in advance.

trichens · Sep 16, 2022

That depends very much on how many days you are going for, and if you need some sort of accomodation at or near the circuit.
You can forget about getting a hotel anywhere near the circuit though.

If you have your own tent then I'd recommend booking tickets directly through the website. If you become a member of the ACO you can get a bit of a discount on the tickets and can buy tickets before they go on general release.

I'd like to go to 2023 but not sure if I can get a week or even weekend "pass" but will be looking to go to 2024 when the GTE class is supposed to be replaced by GT3 - or a version thereof.

christopher reeves · Sep 18, 2022

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trichens said:
That depends very much on how many days you are going for, and if you need some sort of accomodation at or near the circuit.
You can forget about getting a hotel anywhere near the circuit though.

If you have your own tent then I'd recommend booking tickets directly through the website. If you become a member of the ACO you can get a bit of a discount on the tickets and can buy tickets before they go on general release.

I'd like to go to 2023 but not sure if I can get a week or even weekend "pass" but will be looking to go to 2024 when the GTE class is supposed to be replaced by GT3 - or a version thereof.

Thanks for your advice, I was planning on camping at the circuit hopefully down at arnage. What's the week or weekend pass?
I was thinking go for Thursday to Sunday night so I could catch the parade on Friday in town and enjoy Sunday without having to leave straight after the race. Also do you know if it accessible to cycle to different parts of the circuit or is a shuttle bus the best way?
Thanks.

trichens · Sep 18, 2022

Week or weekend "pass" from the wife!

I'd take a folding bicycle or electric scooter if you can recharge it.
Shuttle buses don't go very far before you have to get off and queue for the next one in my experience... and the queues can be long.
This year on Sunday one of the buses on the Maison Blanche to Porsche Curves broke down in the moring so the other bus was packed.
Maison Blanche to Mulsanne Corner is three buses so if you have to queue and travel three times that could easily take 90 minutes.

This year the track was open to all on Friday afternoon - with a ticket - so you could cycle around the complete circuit. I'm not sure if that's the first time this has been available.

Eric Rowland · Sep 23, 2022

Andy Kettler · Sep 23, 2022

Eric Rowland said:

Official very high res. pics if anyone is interested:

World premiere in Los Angeles: BMW M Motorsport unveils the BMW M Hybrid V8 in its race livery and announces 2023 IMSA season drivers.

The BMW M Hybrid V8 has arrived in North America and was presented to the public in its racing colours for the first time at a launch event at the Petersen Museum in Los Angeles (USA).

www.press.bmwgroup.com

alexSchmurtz · Oct 4, 2022

Official teaser is out:

trichens · Oct 4, 2022

Didn't think that I'd be able to make 2023 but it might be possible if I'm prepared to make a detour... 1000 km extra to drive down to near Bergerac and then back to Le Mans - and then 1000km again for the reverse trip after the race...

Plus the 1300km each way to Bergerac from Hull...
That's around 4600km... or close to 3000 miles
Ummm...

trichens · Oct 13, 2022

Tickets for Le Mans 2023 will be going on sale on Friday 21st October - I'm not sure if that's the members early purchase offer. In the past members get the chance to buy tickets a week or two before they become generally available.

Also I have found accomodation close to the circuit... seven nights for four persons is priced at £14037
That's £500 per person per night

I'm going to give that a miss...

christopher reeves · Oct 15, 2022

trichens said:
Didn't think that I'd be able to make 2023 but it might be possible if I'm prepared to make a detour... 1000 km extra to drive down to near Bergerac and then back to Le Mans - and then 1000km again for the reverse trip after the race...

Plus the 1300km each way to Bergerac from Hull...
That's around 4600km... or close to 3000 miles
Ummm...

Thats a hell of a roadtrip!

christopher reeves · Oct 15, 2022

trichens said:
Tickets for Le Mans 2023 will be going on sale on Friday 21st October - I'm not sure if that's the members early purchase offer. In the past members get the chance to buy tickets a week or two before they become generally available.

Also I have found accomodation close to the circuit... seven nights for four persons is priced at £14037
That's £500 per person per night
I'm going to give that a miss...

yeah think i might too! maybe get a comfy fold up bed for the tent. the tickets going on sale on that date coincide with payday! Also been looking at recent tests for the various hypercars and the engines sound great the cadillac has a nice tone. Its gonna be epic having a proper top class again, Looking forward to daytona so we can get the season going and see how the different engine strategies play out.

trichens · Oct 24, 2022

Well it looks like Le Mans 2023 might be on for me

"Other Half" is going to fly down to Bergerac the week before the race and I'll drive down after the weekend for a short holiday, and then we drive back.
Everyone happy....

Got a SUV so rear seats down and sleep in the back with an airbed methinks...
Too old for camping...

christopher reeves · Oct 25, 2022

trichens said:
Well it looks like Le Mans 2023 might be on for me
"Other Half" is going to fly down to Bergerac the week before the race and I'll drive down after the weekend for a short holiday, and then we drive back.
Everyone happy....

Got a SUV so rear seats down and sleep in the back with an airbed methinks...
Too old for camping...

That sounds like a cunning plan!
Im currently trying to talk my brother into coming, he's a bit whipped with his missus!
to be honest i can't wait to see and hear those cars go by.

Andy Kettler · Oct 30, 2022

Ferrari Reveals 499P for Prototype Racing Return – Sportscar365

Italian manufacturer presents LMH car for historic top-level sports car racing return...

sportscar365.com

christopher reeves · Oct 31, 2022

I did have a watch of the new ferrari hypercar and the gt3 going round imola yesterday it has a nice grunt to it!

christopher reeves · Nov 12, 2022

So i bought my ticket today for the whole week including june 6 test day early ticket price was 94 euros cant wait, now to get a tent and a nice fold up bed!

Eric Rowland · Jan 24, 2023

Andy Kettler said:
Ferrari Reveals 499P for Prototype Racing Return – Sportscar365

Italian manufacturer presents LMH car for historic top-level sports car racing return...

sportscar365.com

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christopher reeves · Jan 24, 2023

https://motorsports.nbcsports.com/2023/01/22/starting-lineup-61st-rolex-24-at-daytona-2023-meyer-shank-racing-gtp-prototype-imsa-2023/

Qualifying highlights for this weekends Rolex Daytona 24 lmdh are last out on track acura Porsche Cadillac and BMW I'll be pulling an all nighter to watch, shame Kevin estre isn't in the lmdh Porsche but I'm assuming he's in their wec programme.

christopher reeves · Jan 24, 2023

Eric Rowland said:

https://motorsports.nbcsports.com/2...3-meyer-shank-racing-gtp-prototype-imsa-2023/
Qualifying highlights for this weekends Rolex Daytona 24 lmdh are last out on track acura Porsche Cadillac and BMW I'll be pulling an all nighter to watch, shame Kevin estre isn't in the lmdh Porsche but I'm assuming he's in their wec programme.

Ruttman98 · Jan 24, 2023

Eric Rowland said:

(In a northern Italian accent

"It's a Fart-arri."

Newest entrant from Modena was painful to hear but at least they toned down the shark fin. Overall look is not bad and I like the livery and retro roundel.

I am excited for the new season and more head to head competition from a variety of OEMs, but yesteryears' racers were more exciting and pleasaing visually and aurally.