24h Le Mans
This year’s city centre procession on Saturday 6 June is going to be bigger and better than ever. Now in its fourth year, the procession organised by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest in conjunction with Le Mans city council has a revised route. The new route offers 12 vantage points for spectators and more chances to see the magnificent cars, which will complete three laps instead of two.
Nineteen of the 62 cars entered for the 94th 24 Hours Of Le Mans — Hypercar, LMP2s and LMGT3s — will parade through the streets of Le Mans at 3 p.m., accompanied by safety cars, a vintage car and a trophy car — some 30 vehicles in all.
Spectators will be able to admire the race cars in the hour-long procession and enjoy the accompanying festivities. The route is dotted with special viewing areas, each with a commentator. Screens on Quai Louis Blanc and Place de l’Eperon will relay images. The procession will leave from avenue Paderborn, under orders from ACO Race Control. After three laps of the route, they will return to a parc fermé set up on Place des Jacobins before being transported to the circuit.
As in previous years, it will not be possible to cross the road during the procession.
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More than 130 safety officers will line the route: 65 race marshals, 48 other volunteers and 21 security staff. Add to these 28 first responders and 6 emergency vehicles. After the procession, a tribute to the volunteers that make the event possible will take place on Place du Jet d’Eau. The ceremony will include awards, a group photo and words of thanks from the ACO President and the major of Le Mans to the people who contribute to the 24 Hours of Le Mans beyond the circuit.
Hypercar:
LMP2:
LMGT3:
