24 Hours of Le Mans

Le Mans news bits - Chairman of Audi will be starter of the race.

The honorary starter this year will be Dr. Martin Winterkorn, the Chairman of the Audi AG Board will be the honorary starter: he will lower the French flag to unleash the field in the 73rd Le Mans 24 Hours.

© Audi - Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG, starts the 12 hours of Sebring.

Week 23, will be a week of testing at the Bugatti circuit. Apart from the time devoted to the installation of the different structures and getting the various circuits ready, the week between the Test Day and start of the 24-Hour week will provide the teams with opportunities to test on the Bugatti circuit.

Manufacturers too will be able to use it to introduce potential clients and enthusiasts to their products. These sessions are open to the public: entrance costs 3 euros (free for ACO members and 24-Hour ticket holders).

TGV for Le Mans - The ACO has decided to hire a TGV so that certain spectators from the Parisian region do not have to leave the circuit at around 20h00. The train will depart at 23h59 and a shuttle service will bring people from the circuit to the Le Mans station from 23h00 onwards. Thus, they can attend the build-up and then see the thrilling battle during the opening hours of the race and enjoy the special ambience as night falls. After a problem-free trip to the station they can relax and 56 minutes later they will arrive at Paris-Montparnasse. The SSP ACO is looking after this service; it is not available from the SNCF. Ticket prices: 65 euros in second class and 89 euros in first.

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