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Huge celebration planned for the June endurance race
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A number of unique special events, planned to celebrate the Centenary of the of Le Mans 24 Hour race, have been revealed including a one-off exhibition, which will open its doors at the 24 Hours of Le Mans Museum on Thursday June 1. It will bring together over 60 legendary cars that have competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in one place for the first and last time.
On Friday June 2, scrutineering gets underway at Place de la République in central Le Mans. It continues on Saturday, followed by an evening event that will include a ceremony in honour of the volunteers, track marshals and local authority agents who help make the 24 Hours of Le Mans possible, plus a parade along Avenue du Général Leclerc.
A special open track day will take place on Tuesday June 6 where fans will have the chance to visit the garages and watch the Pit Stop Challenge, back for its second year to showcase the mechanics’ skills. At the end of the day, many of the drivers will be out to meet the public at an autograph session in the town centre. Wednesday sees the Porsche Carrera Cup, Ferrari Challenge and the first rounds of free practice and qualifying. There will also be a huge display of classic cars in Le Mans town centre.
Friday is all about the fans, when the drivers’ parade will wind its way through Le Mans from 2pm. After that, the track will be open to the public, offering spectators a chance to walk, cycle or scoot the iconic circuit.
Before the start of the race on Saturday a parade of cars and drivers will take place. At 4pm, the world’s biggest endu
