MotoGP - Le Mans, France

MotoGP Le Mans, France.  16– 18 May 08 Tickets from £55 - Packages from £115 plus travel, corporate hospitality and bespoke options... reserve place request callback

With it’s unrivalled history and its location only a couple of hours from the channel ports, Le Mans has to be one of the best introductions to European racing.

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By far the best way to attend this event is to take your own car or bike using one of the channel crossings. The closest major airport is Paris, two to three hours from the track and hotels so, if you
prefer to fly, a hire car will be required.

The race at the legendary Sarthe circuit is always one of the most popular on the
calendar. It is easy to get to and the brand new circuit facilities, ample parking and camping areas means there is a real party atmosphere going on. Le Mans town is no distance and whenever there is a big event at the track everyone gets involved – the locals love it!

The 2007 race was action packed – due largely to inclement weather. Pit stops and accidents were numerous, doing for most of the frontrunners. Chris Vermeulen took to the wet like the proverbial duck and secured his first MotoGP victory from 12th on the grid. Melandri eventually settled for second and the third podium place went to Casey
Stoner, increasing his championship lead to 21 points over rival Rossi.  

Friday 16th May 2008

• Arrive France
• Qualifying and Practice
• Choice of Hotel or camping

Saturday 17th May 2008

• Qualifying and Practice
• Choice of Hotel or camping

Sunday 18th May 2008

• Race Day
• Choice of Hotel or camping

Monday 19th May 2008

• Depart Le Mans

Where is the circuit located?

The Le Mans Circuit is 5kms to the south of Le Mans City and 200kms South-West of Paris.

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Ferry, Hotel and ticket packages.

Our tours include your crossing from Dover to Calais by ferry and three nights in a
choice of hotel or on the campsites at the track. On all tours a weekend ticket is
included giving you access to the car parks and to most of the grandstands too.

The ticket provided with these packages gives you access to all of the public
grandstands at Le Mans, which do become very full during practice and the races. If
you prefer to be sure of your seat we recommend you upgrade to one of the tickets
that provides guaranteed seating.

Travelling by Bike   1 person per bike       2 people per bike    Single supplement

Circuit camping           £145                           £115                     -
Villages                        £249                           £229                     £96
Campanile                   £255                           £235                     £81
St Louis                       £255                            £235                     £84
Sully                            £265                           £245                     £90
Green 7                       £399                           £379                     £130

Travelling by Car      2 people      3 people     4 people       Single supplement

Circuit camping         £145             £125            £115                     -
Villages                      £245             £235            £225                £96
Campanile                 £255             £245            £235                £81
St Louis                     £255             £245            £235                 £84
Sully                          £259             £249            £239                 £90
Green 7                     £399             £379            £369                £130

The Hotels

Villages *

Just north of the Le Mans ringroad
towards Alencon it is a simple, modern
hotel. Bedrooms have shower, wc and
TV. Each room has a double bed and,
above it, a single raised bed. A large car
park is secured by electric gates. There
are restaurants nearby and a large
shopping complex within a few minutes
of the hotel. It is just 20 minutes to the
circuit around the ringroad.

Green 7 *

Prime location was our choice for this
hotel. Within a short walk of the track you
can forget the traffic. Within five minutes
you will be at the track enjoying the
racing to the full without the worry of
driving! This makes for a great base.

Campanile **

The hotel is located just off the N38 in
La Ferte Bernard, 30 miles north east
of Le Mans. It is a sizeable town with
plenty of bars and restaurants. The
hotel has a restaurant and ample parking
and all bedrooms have bathroom TV
and telephone.

Sully ***

The Hotel Sully is in Nogent-le-Rotrou
and just 40 miles north east of Le Mans.
The town centre is just a couple of
minutes walk from the hotel. The hotel
has a bar and restaurant and bedrooms
are very comfortable with bathroom, TV
and telephone. Secure parking is also
available here.

St Louis **

A small traditional hotel just 10 miles south of the circuit in La Suze-sur-Sarthe. Located in the main market place there are shops and bars around and the hotel has a good restaurant with bar and terrace. Bedrooms have bathroom, TV and telephone

Tickets Only

Although Big Rock are able provide tickets to all grandstands, after many years experience, we recommend the following which we consider to provide the very best in viewing.  However, if you have a preferred grandstand, Big Rock is happy to provide these tickets for you subject to availability.

General Admission Only (1-day)

1-Day circuit entrance plus roaming grandstand seat.  Although this ticket does give you access to all of the public grandstands at Le Mans, in our experience it is almost impossible to get in to these stands as they are always full.  Viewing with this pass can therefore be very difficult.  We recommend you choose one of the tickets that provides guaranteed seating.

Price per person £55

General Admission Only (3-day)

3-Day circuit entrance plus roaming grandstand seat.  Although this ticket does give you access to all of the public grandstands at Le Mans, in our experience it is almost impossible to get in to these stands as they are always full.  Viewing with this pass can therefore be very difficult.  We recommend you choose one of the tickets that provides guaranteed seating.

Price per person £65

Privilege Tribune (Highly Recommended)

3-Day circuit entrance with allocated covered grandstand seat at the end of the Start/Finish Straight in front of a giant screen.  This also includes a Saturday Pit Lane walk. Grandstand seats in this stand are numbered.

Price per person £145

Carrefour Tribune NEW!!

3-Day circuit entrance with allocated uncovered grandstand seat at the “La Chapelle” bend in front of a giant screen. This is the cheapest way to get a guaranteed seat. Grandstand seats in this stand are numbered. Grandstand seats in this stand are numbered.

Price per person£105

Timetable

16/17/18 MAY 2008

FRIDAY
9.00 -      9.45    125 cc      Free practice1
10.00 - 11.00     MotoGP   Free practice1
11.15 - 12.15    250 cc      Free practice1
12.25 - 12.50    MotoGP Rookies Cup FP
13.10 - 13.40    125 cc      Qualifying
                                              practice1
13.55 - 14.55    MotoGP    Free practice2
15.10 - 15.55    250 cc      Qualifying
                                               practice1
16.05 - 17.35    MotoGP Rookies Cup  Qualifying Practices
18.00 - 19.30     Meeting the riders
21.00                  Concert   

SATURDAY
  9.00 - 9.45       125 cc         Free practice2
10.00 - 11.00     MotoGP      Free practice3
11.15 - 12.15     250 cc        Free practice2
12.20 - 13.00     Entertainments
13.10 - 13.40     125 cc        Qualifying practice2
13.55 - 14.55     MotoGP      Qualifying practice
15.10 - 15.55     250 cc        Qualifying practice2
16.20 -                MotoGP Rookies Cup  Race
18.00 - 19.30     Meeting the riders
20.00 - 21.30     Mechanical show
21.45                   Concert      

SUNDAY
8.40 -   9.00        125 cc          Warm up
9.10 -   9.30        250 cc          Warm up
9.40 - 10.05        MotoGP       Warm up
10.05 - 10.45     Entertainments
11.00 - 12.00     125 cc          RACE - 24 laps
12.15 - 13.15     250 cc          RACE - 26 laps
14.00 - 14.45     MotoGP        RACE - 28 laps