Le Mans Classic attracts 8,500 club members with their classic cars over the weekend. Some 200 exhibitors will be displaying their automobile-related wares while 1,000 drivers take to the track cheered on by 110,000 spectators. Le Mans Classic is a treat for petrolheads, especially endurance racing lovers. There are races for eight different classes on the main Circuit de la Sarthe, with the paddocks set around the Bugatti track.

 Classes 6 (1972–81) and 1 (1923–1939) will be just behind the pits with other classes not far away. Classes 7 (Group C) and 8 (Jaguar Classic Heritage) are nearer the village.

The club area is divided into four zones:

Zone 1 goes from the south of the paddock to the Karting circuit. Aston Martin, Alfa Romeo, BMW, Maserati and Porsche are to be found here.  

Zone 2 covers the paddock, the village and the area around the “Chemin aux Boeufs” This area houses Austin Healy, Chevrolet, Datsun, Ford, Lotus and Club Venturi, among others.

Zone 3 stretches from the Chapel corner round to the beginning of the “Chemin aux Boeufs”. Many mixed marque clubs will be here, as well as AC, Dodge, Marcos and Mazda.

Zone 4 is on the outside of the Bugatti, from the pit straight to Tertre Rouge. Citroën, DB, Delage, Matra, Peugeot and Talbot will be here.

Attractions include the travelling Porsche museum, Artcurial sale, a Ferrari 250 GTE museum, a BMW exhibition and the FFVE (vintage car club) exhibition.

Once you’ve got your tickets, don’t forget to download the useful map and exhibitor lists.

Photo: Le Mans Classic is a friendly event featuring a series of classic car races and exhibitions. To vintage car owners, admirers and drivers, it is serious fun!