The Fans, Crazy Atmosphere And Cool Cars At The 24 Hours Of Le Mans (UPDATED)

We're live at the Circuit de la Sarthe for the exciting, brutal and atmospheric Le Mans 24 Hours. Here's what's going on away from the track action. We'll be updating every few hours, so stay tuned!
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The Fans, Crazy Atmosphere And Cool Cars At The 24 Hours Of Le Mans (UPDATED)

We’re live at Le Mans after driving down from London with Audi and Nissan (check out their cars on Alex and Matt’s Instagram pages).

The reason for our trip is simple: experience everything from the world’s best racing event, with cameras and beers at the ready.

We’ll take as many pics as possible over the next two days and will upload everything atmospherey right here. That might include pics of Stag parties, hot cars, food and drunk fans, so buckle up and experience Le Mans from our eyes.

Three hours before the race, crowds assemble at the best vantage points
Three hours before the race, crowds assemble at the best vantage points
There are numerous beer tents and more than enough English fans to drink them dry
There are numerous beer tents and more than enough English fans to drink…
The best way to get around the track is on little motorbikes like these
The best way to get around the track is on little motorbikes like these
Manufacturers have massive stands to show off their race cars, road cars and one-offs
Manufacturers have massive stands to show off their race cars, road cars…
Audi's is one of the biggest. Because Audi
Audi's is one of the biggest. Because Audi
Alex was granted access to the pit area before the race. You can see mechanics making the final adjustments
Alex was granted access to the pit area before the race. You can see…
Thousands of fans with special passes get close to the cars for pics
Thousands of fans with special passes get close to the cars for pics
These kids just came back from a seriously cool parade lap!
These kids just came back from a seriously cool parade lap!
Just a few of the thousands of spectators here at Circuit de la Sarthe
Just a few of the thousands of spectators here at Circuit de la Sarthe
Cleaning up the circuit before the start!
Cleaning up the circuit before the start!
Interesting choice of attire...
Interesting choice of attire...
Looks like the Police Nationale are expecting a riot!
Looks like the Police Nationale are expecting a riot!
More lads on micro bikes. The best way to travel around through the crowds, surely
More lads on micro bikes. The best way to travel around through the crowds…
This was Alex's vantage point for the start of the race - Tetre Rouge
This was Alex's vantage point for the start of the race - Tetre Rouge
I met up with a mate of mine who showed me his new ride...
I met up with a mate of mine who showed me his new ride...
It's easily the coolest car here - E34 525d with loud speaker, light strip and water spray for the rear tyres (to cool them down, obviously...)
It's easily the coolest car here - E34 525d with loud speaker, light strip…
Alex wandered into a camp site to spend time with fans. Tents include cookers, fridges, TVs, audio equipment and LOTS of booze
Alex wandered into a camp site to spend time with fans. Tents include…
When someone falls asleep, rules dictate that the glorious game of Buckaroo commences
When someone falls asleep, rules dictate that the glorious game of…
With Le Mans cloaked in darkness, a great thing to do is to go up on the big wheel, which costs only 7 euros
With Le Mans cloaked in darkness, a great thing to do is to go up on the…
The views from up there are spectacular and you get around three rotations of the wheel lasting around 8 minutes
The views from up there are spectacular and you get around three rotations…
Catching some Zs...
Catching some Zs...
Need more bottles...
Need more bottles...

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