The festival spirit of Le Mans rolls into Silverstone on Friday 13th to Sunday 15th August, when the Le Mans Endurance Series (LMES) will be making it’s only UK appearance of 2004 at the home of British Motor Racing.
The six hour, 1000km endurance race will run through Saturday afternoon and into the evening (14:00 – 20:00hrs), providing a festival of motorsport that’s not to be missed. While the endurance race will be the highlight of the weekend, fans can expect a feast of high octane entertainment over an action packed three days. In addition to the LMES, the hugely popular British GT and F3 championships will provide high-speed thrills on the world famous Grand Prix circuit.
Fans will be particularly keen to keep an eye on the F3 series which has often been the proving ground for a number of F1 drivers, including the legendary Ayrton Senna and British hero Jenson Button.
The festival atmosphere kicks off on the Friday evening when Silverstone will create a truly unique experience for fans by providing them with the opportunity to camp in the centre of the Northamptonshire based circuit during the race weekend. Additional entertainment and a licensed bar will also help to recreate the mood of Le Mans. No other race weekend at Silverstone in the 2004 calendar offers camping on the inside of the circuit, so pre-booking is advised to avoid disappointment. The on-track action will continue throughout the weekend, and race-goers will also enjoy free access to the paddock and centre of the circuit, giving them the opportunity to rub shoulders with a number of famous names from the world of motorsport, including former British Grand Prix winner Johnny Herbert and Allan McNish.
In addition to the Le Mans Endurance Race and the British F3-GT championships, fans will also be treated to some fantastic wheel-to-wheel racing in the fiercely contested Classic Endurance, Formula Palmer Audi and Formula Ford support races. Andrew Waller, Managing Director of Silverstone Motorsport commented:
“Following a fantastic British Grand Prix, Silverstone is at its best and we’re now looking forward to welcoming the Le Mans Endurance Series to the Home of British Motor Racing. There’s a special atmosphere about the place at the moment and the mixture of the Le Mans endurance race, the F3-GT Championship and overnight camping in the centre of the circuit will provide another memorable weekend for everyone involved”.
Friday admission is free of charge, while advance tickets are available at £13.50 (Saturday) and £9 (Sunday).
A three day pass - available at £18 - offers a saving of £4.50 per person. Children aged 15 and under go free* and prices include roving seating in any of the available grandstands. To book tickets for the LMES weekend at Silverstone, or for further information, visit silverstonemotorsport.co.uk, or contact the ticket hotline on 08704 588 262.
Tickets will also be available at the main gate on the day. Prices: Advance Ticket Price On the Day Price Camping Friday Free Free £5 per person** Saturday £13.50 £15 £5 per person Sunday £9 £10 N/A Weekend ticket £18 £20 N/A Children under 15* Free Free Free * Child grandstand seating must be booked at the time of ticket purchase. ** Camping only available after 6pm.
