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Back from Le Mans....most fun race I've been to! Some things I learned on my trip....
1. Strangely, the track-favorite of the locals are the Corvettes. The Europeans absolutely loved them. Louder than anything else on the track. Actually, any American muscle car was garnering huge attention. The Ford display at the track was constantly packed....and there wasn't a GT there. It was just Mustangs, but everybody loved them.
2. The track food is amazing. Steak sandwiches on a baguette, loaded with fries on top. 9.50 Euro. Puts anything at American tracks to shame. If you like Churros, you can't walk 100 yards without finding somebody selling churros. ha!
3. Be prepared to walk miles each day. Good shoes and raingear. It will rain throughout the week. It can be absolutely clear, and then raining 20 minutes later.
4. Camping is absolutely the way to go. Once you're in the track, you really don't want to leave. The Antares tram can take you into town for the parade, or take you to Carrefour for snacks or whatever. There are high-end campsites available. A hotel would be too much of a pain.
5. The drivers parade is one of the most fun parts of the week. Get there 2 hours early to get a good spot.
6. Actually, get wherever you want to be a couple hours early.
7. A small folding stepstool that can be attached to your backpack is a lifesaver. If you want to see the action, you have to be above everybody else.
8. The official souvenirs are the most modestly priced. Everybody that sells stuff asks crazy prices.
Pics to follow tomorrow.....
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-mike
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