Wednesday 25 May 2011

Le Mans 24h: Schedule of events


The city of Le Mans prepares to live to the soundtrack of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. A full programme of exciting events awaits spectators of the greatest endurance race in the world.

Practical Information : access to the circuit ; tickets ; maps of the circuit

Sunday 5th June
14h30 – 18h50 : Scrutineering
In the city centre of Le Mans, Place des Jacobins. A chance to see cars and drivers close-up. Entry free.

Monday 6th June
09h30 – 17h30 : Scrutineering

Place des Jacobins. Entry free..

Tuesday 7th June
17h00 – 18h00 : Autograph Session
Sucessful last year, autograph sessions return in 2011. It takes place in the pit lane. Access is free to holders of « enceinte générale » tickets
22h00 – 00h00 : Showing of the film Le Mans
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the film's release, the Automobile Club de l'Ouest and CBS/Paramount Home Entertainment present the film in full. Rendezvous in the centre of pit straight. Access free to all holders of « enceinte générale » tickets.

Wednesday 8th June
16h00 – 20h00 : Free Practice
24 Hours of Le Mans (Entry List)
20h30 – 21h30 : Free Practice Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli
21h00 – 00h00 : Concerts

Raphaël and Sarah Bessie are on la scène near the Dunlop bridge, on the outfield of the circuit. Access open to all holders of « enceinte générale » tickets.
22h00 – 00h00 : Essais Qualificatifs 24 Heures du Mans (Liste des engagés)

Thursday 9th June
16h00 – 17h00 : Qualifying Le Mans Legend
17h30 – 18h30 : Qualifying Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli
19h00 – 21h00 : Qualifying for 24 Hours of Le Mans (Entry list)
21h00 – 00h00 : Concerts

Julian Peretta and Mia Wallas are on la scène near the Dunlop bridge, on the outfield of the circuit. Access open to holders of « enceinte générale » tickets.
21h15 – 21h35 : Demonstration 'Le Mans towards the future'
22h00 – 00h00 : Qualifying 24 Hours of Le Mans (Entry List)

Friday 10th June
10h00 – 20h00 : Pit Walk.

Pit lane open all day to see final preparations of the teams. Access open to all holders of « enceinte générale » tickets.
18h00 – 20h00 : Drivers Parade
Celebrate of the heros of Le Mans in a festive style. Spectators come from all over France, but also British, Dutch, Germans, Danes, Italians, Spanish, and even a few Americans and Japonese… The event takes place in the city centre of Le Mans. Free access.

Saturday 11th June
09h00 – 09h45 : Warm-Up for 24 Hours of Le Mans (Entry List)
10h05 – 10h50 : Race Le Mans Legend
11h15 – 12h00 : Race Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli
12h10 – 12h30 : Demonstration 'Le Mans towards the future'
14h22 – 15h00 : Start procedure begins for 24 Hours of Le Mans
15h00 : Start of 79th 24 Hours of Le Mans (Entry list)
21h00 – 24h00 : Concerts

Razorlight and Concrete Knives on la scène stage near the Dunlop bridge, on the outfield of the circuit. Access open to all holders of « enceinte générale » tickets.

Sunday 12th June
15h00 : Finish of 79th 24 Hours of Le Mans (Entry List)

Julien Hergault

lemans.org

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