LM24 La Sarthe/Arnage Track and Other Changes - Page 56

**Bentley03** · 5 Jun 2023, 05:09 (Ref:4159914)

Tested the very splendid new Porsche footbridge yesterday, which is an excellent addition for accessing the infield 'karting' trackside stretches as far as the old karting building.

GT6 · 5 Jun 2023, 06:33 (Ref:4159918)

Will have to give that a try, must admit been a few years since i have been to the karting area

**Bentley03** · 5 Jun 2023, 07:07 (Ref:4159926)

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Originally Posted by GT6

Will have to give that a try, must admit been a few years since i have been to the karting area

It's accessible too, has lifts.

Stop by the Porsche Experience Centre, there were some interesting cars lined up outside yesterday, including a DHL liveried Penske RS Spyder (such a pity the Penske Spyders never crossed The Pond).

**PascaLM** · 5 Jun 2023, 15:42 (Ref:4160045)

The usual road from Arnage to Arnage/Indy area will be closed for 2023
New traffic plan :

https://www.sarthe.fr/sites/default/...AUTO23v2_0.pdf

on Maps :
https://www.google.fr/maps/dir/Bd+des+Italiens,+Le+Mans/Virage+d'Arnage,+Arnage/@47.9161569,0.2041766,5961m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m29!4m28!1m20!1m1!1s0x47e28fad319cbf47:0xf6aa6cab771bc12c!2m2!1d0.2074285!2d47.946098 1!3m4!1m2!1d0.189526!2d47.911296!3s0x47e2902321c17dbd:0xfbe3b7a86cb49ba9!3m4!1m2!1d0.1946621!2d47.89 39846!3s0x47e290450f3e4521:0x75e9ba5c3368bc1d!3m4!1m2!1d0.212368!2d47.8932309!3s0x47e291b2186191a7:0 x8bc5a258c63cb7bf!1m5!1m1!1s0x47e28e2823c58ac3:0x173edc8ce8877cf!2m2!1d0.215958!2d47.92198!3e0?entry =ttu

Mike E · 5 Jun 2023, 16:02 (Ref:4160051)

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Originally Posted by Truckosaurus

Having not seen any pitstop footage, is it too much to hope they do driver changes via the windows in the style of The Dukes of Hazzard? :-)

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Originally Posted by PascaLM

The usual road from Arnage to Arnage/Indy area will be closed for 2023
New traffic plan :

https://www.sarthe.fr/sites/default/...AUTO23v2_0.pdf

Good to know, thanks. Although I usually get lost in the middle of the night down there anyway.

**Adam43** · 10 Jun 2023, 20:18 (Ref:4162039)

Many people using the bigger run-off at Indianapolis.

GT6 · 12 Jun 2023, 14:59 (Ref:4163357)

Did not visit as mucjh of the track as usual due to the heat but the new fan zone at the old stage area was much improved with paved area steps and ramps down rather than gravel/unmade up lose stuff. A big screen loads of food and drink outlets, deck chairs but just one major problem. The loo's were swamped with massive q's and eventually they had to allow ordinary people to use our posh new facilities in tertre rouge campsite, very annoying as it ment no real security at that entry/exit to the site

**PascaLM** · 12 Jun 2023, 22:47 (Ref:4163445)

The access to the old stands of the karting was forbidden this year. It's a shame because the view on the Corvette/karting turn is wonderful there. And I took the new Porsche bridge only for that purpose ! This new installation is practical though.

RL17 · 12 Jun 2023, 22:55 (Ref:4163446)

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Originally Posted by PascaLM

The usual road from Arnage to Arnage/Indy area will be closed for 2023
New traffic plan :

https://www.sarthe.fr/sites/default/...AUTO23v2_0.pdf

on Maps :
https://www.google.fr/maps/dir/Bd+des+Italiens,+Le+Mans/Virage+d'Arnage,+Arnage/@47.9161569,0.2041766,5961m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m29!4m28!1m20!1m1!1s0x47e28fad319cbf47:0xf6aa6cab771bc12c!2m2!1d0.2074285!2d47.946098 1!3m4!1m2!1d0.189526!2d47.911296!3s0x47e2902321c17dbd:0xfbe3b7a86cb49ba9!3m4!1m2!1d0.1946621!2d47.89 39846!3s0x47e290450f3e4521:0x75e9ba5c3368bc1d!3m4!1m2!1d0.212368!2d47.8932309!3s0x47e291b2186191a7:0 x8bc5a258c63cb7bf!1m5!1m1!1s0x47e28e2823c58ac3:0x173edc8ce8877cf!2m2!1d0.215958!2d47.92198!3e0?entry =ttu

Road open fir shuttle buses and certain campsite minibuses- so worked well in some ways

**Adam43** · 12 Jun 2023, 23:40 (Ref:4163450)

That is actually a good idea. Make the shuttle buses a good thing. Have more and give them a dedicated route. Then I’m totally up for it.

RL17 · 13 Jun 2023, 10:53 (Ref:4163498)

New Porsche bridge was good too. Excellent 6ft square murals there on Thursday, with just one missing. Think they must have removed them shortly afterwards.

Concert area behind Dunlop stand greatly enhanced and ACO Chappelle area had much improved capacity - still rammed though

**Aysedasi** · 13 Jun 2023, 12:51 (Ref:4163516)

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Originally Posted by PascaLM

The access to the old stands of the karting was forbidden this year. It's a shame because the view on the Corvette/karting turn is wonderful there. And I took the new Porsche bridge only for that purpose ! This new installation is practical though.

I'm not sure where the old stands were as I've never been over there, but twice we went over the bridge and wandered down and stood on the top of buildings there at the final part of the Curves?

**Bentley03** · 13 Jun 2023, 14:27 (Ref:4163540)

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Originally Posted by Aysedasi

I'm not sure where the old stands were as I've never been over there, but twice we went over the bridge and wandered down and stood on the top of buildings there at the final part of the Curves?

Stands = pits, so if you made it to the somewhat ramshackled derelict building on the outside of the final right hander before the straight leading to the Ford chicane, you were there. Exciting vantage point IMO.

**PascaLM** · 14 Jun 2023, 09:29 (Ref:4163642)

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Originally Posted by Aysedasi

I'm not sure where the old stands were as I've never been over there, but twice we went over the bridge and wandered down and stood on the top of buildings there at the final part of the Curves?

Good spot on the roof of the pits for a nice view to the Corvette curve (ex karting)

S griffin · 14 Jun 2023, 09:32 (Ref:4163643)

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Originally Posted by PascaLM

Good spot on the roof of the pits for a nice view to the Corvette curve (ex karting)

Is there no other places round there you can watch that section of track?

**PascaLM** · 14 Jun 2023, 09:50 (Ref:4163651)

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Originally Posted by S griffin

Is there no other places round there you can watch that section of track?

Accredited photographers can go further to the Porsche curves. Otherwise there are the fences and you are still at the ground level.
The view from this roof is over the fences. Sad it became inaccessible this year. Too much prevention from a huge crowd ?

Coach Ep · 14 Jun 2023, 12:39 (Ref:4163668)

It was in dire condition 10 years ago when I flagged there most recently, as I remember it was already closed for the general public in '13. I'm kinda shocked that structure is still up considering its poor condition and the amount of work the ACO has put into the facility over the last 10 years.

CTD · 16 Jun 2023, 04:17 (Ref:4163936)

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Originally Posted by PascaLM

Good spot on the roof of the pits for a nice view to the Corvette curve (ex karting)

Sad to hear it closed! Was one of my favorite spots

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**Bentley03** · 16 Jun 2023, 04:41 (Ref:4163937)

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Originally Posted by CTD

Sad to hear it closed! Was one of my favorite spots

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Seems it was closed only for the race. I was there on Test Day and I believe Ayse was there for one of the practice sessions.

CTD · 16 Jun 2023, 04:53 (Ref:4163938)

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Originally Posted by Bentley03

Seems it was closed only for the race. I was there on Test Day and I believe Ayse was there for one of the practice sessions.

That could make sense, to avoid an overload and therefore a potential accident.

**Bentley03** · 16 Jun 2023, 05:00 (Ref:4163940)

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Originally Posted by CTD

That could make sense, to avoid an overload and therefore a potential accident.

Yes, health and safety at play, potentially.

dwh43scale · 16 Jun 2023, 05:01 (Ref:4163941)

Sunday morning one or two had gained access when we walked down there. I stuck to shooting through the gate with reasonable results.
New Porsche bridge good and well located - next to it was an ACO bar and viewing area open to all with few takers. Nice view of the cars into the final chicanes

**Bentley03** · 16 Jun 2023, 05:42 (Ref:4163947)

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Originally Posted by dwh43scale

New Porsche bridge good and well located - next to it was an ACO bar and viewing area open to all with few takers. Nice view of the cars into the final chicanes

Annoying, I convinced myself that ACO facility was not open to me and that it was for guests/VIP's invited by the ACO, not ordinary ACO members, because it wasn't promoted in the same way as the Chapelle and Durand facilities. I walked past it several times and would certainly have explored it, had I known. I believe it's been located there for several years.

Next year then...

**PascaLM** · 16 Jun 2023, 08:48 (Ref:4163966)

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Originally Posted by Bentley03

Annoying, I convinced myself that ACO facility was not open to me and that it was for guests/VIP's invited by the ACO, not ordinary ACO members, because it wasn't promoted in the same way as the Chapelle and Durand facilities. I walked past it several times and would certainly have explored it, had I known. I believe it's been located there for several years.

Next year then...

The bar was open on Wednesday, Vincent and I had a drink in the shade while watching the cars from the Porsche bridge to the braking zone. A part of the room was private... and empty.

**Aysedasi** · 16 Jun 2023, 12:02 (Ref:4163986)

We stood in the private bit for a while on Wednesday before they kicked us out - leaving it completely empty.

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