On Saturday 6 June, the 250 attendees in the "En route vers les 120 ans" ("On the Road to 120 Years") rally, organised by Club ACO, were among the first to step through the doors of the new M24 – Motorsport Museum and deemed it a must-see!

<h3>&quot;This museum is on another level&quot;</h3>

The tone is set the moment you step into the museum as the 3D effect in the reception area makes an immediate impression.&nbsp;It&#39;s magnificent, said one member.&nbsp;The completely redesigned scenography, spanning 8,600 m&sup2; of exhibition space surpasses&nbsp;expectations: all the members surveyed agree on the immersive nature of the experience, and this, by far, is the point most consistently&nbsp;mentioned in their feedback.

This museum is on another level! said a fellow club member. This is no longer the little museum at Le Mans. I understand the international appeal intended by the ACO, added another. The pride is palpable: We&#39;re proud. It&#39;s beautiful and everything is intended!

<h3>Endurance racing and much more</h3>

More than 120 authentic, fully functional vehicles housed at the M24 &ndash; Motorsport Museum trace the history of motor racing from the 19th century to the present day, including&nbsp;endurance prototypes (naturally)&nbsp;but also Formula 1 single-seaters, rally cars, IndyCars&nbsp;and racing motorcycles. While Club ACO members are experts on the 24 Hours of Le Mans, it was this&nbsp;undeniable highlighting of&nbsp;other motorsport disciplines that truly surprised &mdash; and won over &mdash; the members. For example, the Porsche 959 that won the 1986 Dakar Rally, Lewis Hamilton&rsquo;s Mercedes W09, the Mazda 787B&nbsp;and S&eacute;bastien Loeb&rsquo;s Xsara WRC.

It&#39;s great to open things up to other cars and championships&nbsp;beyond&nbsp;endurance racing,&nbsp;agrees one member. It opens your mind to see other types of cars!&nbsp;shared a member after visiting the IndyCar area. The former added:&nbsp;I know the history of the 24 Hours well, so I didn&#39;t learn much from that part, but I discovered a huge amount about IndyCar, for example. I had never seen cars from other disciplines up close like that before.&nbsp;There truly is something for everyone at the&nbsp;M24 &ndash; Motorsport Museum.

<h3>Ideas for what&#39;s next</h3>

Club ACO&nbsp;members have no shortage of thoughts on how to&nbsp;enhance&nbsp;the experience even more. Two ideas came up repeatedly: a room dedicated to local racing legend Jean Rondeau and the chance to climb aboard the cars on display (requested with a wink)! Long-standing members particularly appreciated the area dedicated to Henri Pescarolo.

The visit concluded with a pleasant cocktail reception hosted by Club ACO.

Temporary exhibitions will be hosted by the museum on a regular basis to&nbsp;enrich the visitor experience, featuring exceptional loans from manufacturers and international institutions, giving visitors all the more&nbsp;reason to plan a&nbsp;return visit!

Until Sunday, 14 June 14, the M24 &ndash; Motorsport Museum is accessible from the circuit (enter via the Museum gate&nbsp;between the North Tunnel and the Goodyear Grandstands, and to return to the circuit, exit via the esplanade towards the North Entrance). 

Admission is free for holders of Week or Weekend passes. Holders of Test Day or Session&nbsp;passes&nbsp;receive a reduced rate of &euro;15 instead of &euro;20. 

As a reminder, for the rest of the year, your first visit remains free upon presentation of your Club ACO card and a valid form of identification! Your&nbsp;special rate for subsequent visits is&nbsp;&euro;10.

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2026 24 Hours of Le Mans – Club ACO members blown away by new museum!

On Sunday, June 7, 2026, the La Chapelle Club Facility opened its doors for the Le Mans 24 Hours Test Day. It welcomed its first ACO Members, who discovered a redesigned space packed with a wide range of activities!

<h3>Play, Drive, and Challenge Yourself</h3>

This year, a dedicated activities area has been set up at the heart of the hospitality club, featuring two activities perfectly in tune with the spirit of the venue. First up is a giant puzzle: a 3m x 1.5m, 722-piece reproduction of the official 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours poster. A collective challenge that takes on a whole new dimension when pieced together by fellow racing enthusiasts, all while overlooking the Bugatti circuit. Right next to it, a human-sized &quot;Guess Who?&quot; game, Le Mans 24 Hours style, features 24 male and female drivers, ranging from contemporary figures to racing legends. A volunteer is on hand daily to run both games and assist members.

Over at the Espace Comptoir (Counter Area), a high-end simulator offers 10-minute sessions on the Le Mans track using the game Le Mans Ultimate. With three car categories, force feedback, vibrations, seat haptics, a racing steering wheel, and a curved screen, the experience is stunningly realistic.

In the center of the space, a large wooden #CLUBACO sign is on display, allowing ACO Members to snap a photo and take home a souvenir of their time at the R&eacute;ceptif de La Chapelle!

<h3>Golden Tickets</h3>

This is the other big novelty of this year&rsquo;s edition, and it could drop at any moment. From Tuesday to Sunday, Golden Tickets are up for grabs at both Club hospitality venues&mdash;La Chapelle and Georges Durand. The concept is simple: when purchasing your meal, you might find one slipped into your order*. The prizes are far from ordinary: a behind-the-scenes tour of L&#39;&Eacute;quipe&#39;s TV production, exclusive access to Scrutineering on Friday, catered meals, exclusive merchandise, and more. One golden ticket, and your day is elevated to a whole new level! *Subject to signing the official game rules when collecting the prize.

<h3>Partner Booths</h3>

Throughout the week, various partner booths will be bringing the hospitality club to life:

<ul>
	<li>Sunday, June 7 (10 am &ndash; 5 pm): Libra booth</li>
	<li>Wednesday, June 10 (2 pm &ndash; 4 pm): Le Rouge Fran&ccedil;ais booth</li>
	<li>Wednesday, June 10 (4:30 pm &ndash; 6:30 pm): La Sabl&eacute;sienne booth</li>
	<li>Thursday, June 11 (10 am &ndash; 12 pm): Libra booth</li>
	<li>Thursday, June 11 (3 pm &ndash; 5 pm): Le Rouge Fran&ccedil;ais booth</li>
	<li>Friday, June 12 (10 am &ndash; 12 pm): Le Rouge Fran&ccedil;ais booth</li>
	<li>Friday, June 12 (5 pm &ndash; 7 pm): La Sabl&eacute;sienne booth</li>
	<li>Saturday, June 13 (10 am &ndash; 12 pm): Libra booth</li>
</ul>

<h3>See Also</h3>

&gt;&gt; <a href="https://account.lemans.org/en/" target="_blank">GET MY ACCESS TO CLUB FACILITIES</a> &lt;&lt;

&gt;&gt;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lemans.org/en/news/aco/club-aco-2026-club-facilities-all-you-need-to-know-before-you-arrive-60621" target="_blank">2026 Club Facilities: all you need to know before you arrive</a> &lt;&lt;

&gt;&gt;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lemans.org/en/news/aco/club-aco-la-chapelle-club-facility-redesigned-for-2026-60619" target="_blank">La Chapelle Club Facility redesigned for 2026</a> &lt;&lt;

The La Chapelle Club Facility is accessible to ACO Members holding an online reserved access, upon presentation of the connected wristband provided upon arrival.

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Club ACO – A packed programme of activities at the La Chapelle Club Facility

We have completely reworked La Chapelle Club Facilities to improve the user experience. Members who come every year will certainly notice the difference!

<h3>New entrance, more space</h3>

The first very noticeable change is the entrance. It is no longer on the left. We have erected a new reception area down on the right beyond the Goodyear footbridge. The change makes a big difference to the space inside the suite, which is our aim: to give members more elbow room!

&nbsp;

<h3>A trackside village square&nbsp;</h3>

The reception area leads on to a little square, with access to three distinct areas, depending on how you&rsquo;re feeling:

<ul>
	<li>Le Comptoir: a covered bar-style area with places to sit and stand. Ideal for a quick break before you head back to the track.</li>
	<li>La Guinguette:&nbsp;a marquee with poseur tables and stools. The place to have a drink in a relaxed atmosphere.</li>
	<li>La Table:&nbsp;the restaurant. For when you want to take your time.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

<h3>New areas that make all the difference</h3>

At the far end, the hillock is more spacious and less steep. You&rsquo;ll be able to sit comfortably with an unrivalled view of Tertre Rouge Corner. If you prefer to follow the live coverage, there&rsquo;s a lounge area with a big screen, and a quiet area for when the excitement gets too much!

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<h3>What hasn&rsquo;t changed!</h3>

The main advantages of La Chapelle are still here: trackside access, and great views from the descent after the footbridge right up to Tertre Rouge. This is one of the circuit&rsquo;s most prized vantage points, and it&rsquo;s reserved for Club ACO members.

<h3>ACTIVITIES TO DISCOVER DURING THE 24 HOURS OF LE MANS</h3>

Throughout the 24 Hours of Le Mans week, enjoy a range of exclusive activities in La Chapelle:

<ul>
	<li>
	Sunday, June 7:

	<ul>
		<li>
		10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Libra stand
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>
	Wednesday, June 10:

	<ul>
		<li>
		10 a.m. to 12 p.m.: ESAT activity
		</li>
		<li>
		2 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Le Rouge Fran&ccedil;ais stand
		</li>
		<li>
		4 p.m.: Afternoon snack with an IME
		</li>
		<li>
		4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.: La Sabl&eacute;sienne stand
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>
	Thursday, June 11:

	<ul>
		<li>
		10 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Libra stand
		</li>
		<li>
		3 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Le Rouge Fran&ccedil;ais stand
		</li>
		<li>
		7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. &ndash; International Members Meet-Up
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>
	Friday, June 12:

	<ul>
		<li>
		10 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Le Rouge Fran&ccedil;ais stand
		</li>
		<li>
		5 p.m. to 7 p.m.: La Sabl&eacute;sienne stand
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>
	Saturday, June 13:

	<ul>
		<li>
		10 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Libra stand
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

 
Don&rsquo;t wait any longer to book your Club Facilities! 
&nbsp;

<a href="https://club.lemans.org/en/checkout/new-membership">&gt; BOOK NOW &lt;</a>

Club Facilities La Chapelle and Georges Durand (all&eacute;e des tribunes) are open on Sunday 7 June, and from Tuesday 9 to Sunday 14 June, with a pre-booked ticket.

Club ACO – La Chapelle Club Facility redesigned for 2026

To celebrate the ACO’s 120th anniversary, Club ACO is hosting 24 Hours of Le Mans watch parties on Saturday Saturday 13 June in New York, Philadelphia and Los Angeles. Local members can look forward to an immersive experience in a venue dedicated to motoring, with live race coverage, entertainment and expert commentary, all in a totally Le Mans-style spirit.

Attendees will be automatically entered for a prize draw to win two tickets to the <a href="https://www.fiawec.com/fr/race/lone-star-le-mans-2026" target="_blank">WEC Lone Star Le Mans</a>&nbsp;4&ndash;6 September, another star event on the WEC calendar.

&nbsp;

<h3>New York: Classic Car Club Manhattan</h3>

&gt;&gt; <a href="https://account.lemans.org/en/?referer=https%3A%2F%2Fclub.lemans.org%2Fen%2Fevent%2Fle-mans-beyond-the-race-classic-car-club-manhattan-new-york-june-13-2026" target="_blank">Register</a> &lt;&lt;

Club ACO members join <a href="https://classiccarclubmanhattan.com/" target="_blank">Classic Car Club Manhattan</a>&nbsp;members in the world-famous NYC club.

Attendees have the whole venue at their disposal: screening room, piano lounge, library, terrace and billiard room from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The 24 Hours of Le Mans live feed will be screened all day.

Drivers and endurance racing experts will be around to chat, or try your hand on a Le Mans simulator as you answer the quiz questions and sip a drink!

&nbsp;

<h3>PhiladelphiA: Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum</h3>

&gt;&gt; <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/24-heures-du-simeone-the-americans-at-le-mans-tickets-1988870105023" target="_blank">Register</a> &lt;&lt;

In Philadelphia, Club ACO has teamed up with the <a href="https://simeonemuseum.org/" target="_blank">Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum</a>&nbsp;to offer members a unique experience &ndash; watching the entire 24 Hours of Le Mans from start to finish.

ACO Members will have access to the Bugatti Room, a private lounge, from 9 a.m. on Saturday 13 June to 11 a.m. on Sunday 14 June.

Come along and watch the race, admire some of the cars that have taken part in the past, enjoy the museum&rsquo;s Demo Days to experience cars as living machines in motion, try your skills on a Le Mans simulator and take advantage of special ACO member rates.

&nbsp;

<h3>Los Angeles: a day at Petersen Automotive Museum</h3>

&gt;&gt; <a href="https://club.lemans.org/fr/event/le-mans-beyond-the-race-petersen-automotive-museum-los-angeles-june-13-2026" target="_blank">Register for breakfast + museum&nbsp;+ parking</a> &lt;&lt;

&gt;&gt; <a href="https://club.lemans.org/fr/event/le-mans-beyond-the-race-petersen-automotive-museum-museum-entrance-and-parking-los-angeles-june-13-2026" target="_blank">Register for museum + parking</a> &lt;&lt;

&gt;&gt; <a href="https://club.lemans.org/fr/event/le-mans-beyond-the-race-petersen-automotive-museum-breakfast-los-angeles-june-13-2026" target="_blank">Register for breakfast only</a> &lt;&lt;

In LA, the monumental <a href="https://www.petersen.org/" target="_blank">Petersen Automotive Museum</a> is the venue for the Club ACO watch party.

The race will be screened in the Bruce Meyer gallery where you can also enjoy special exhibitions and learn about the history of the race.

Breakfast will be served to ACO members before the race start, with opportunity to chat to special guests and Le Mans experts. Then test your newfound knowledge in the quiz!

Club ACO - Three 2026 24 Hours of Le Mans Watch Parties in the USA

Club ACO and Wake Paradise have come together to offer members a leisure activity not far from the circuit in Le Mans.

With warmer weather on the way, now&rsquo;s the time to cool off near the circuit!&nbsp;The aptly-named Wake Paradise in Spay is set in leafy grounds on the river Sarthe. Lounge under the palm trees by the lakeside beach, try the watersports on offer, play beach games or chat with friends over a relaxing drink. This place has everything you could wish for on a sunny day.

Thanks to the partnership, Club ACO members benefit from preferential rates on several activities:

<ul>
	<li>Padel: &euro;30 instead of &euro;48 for a 1.5-hour session (&euro;7.50 instead of &euro;12 per person)</li>
	<li>Watersports cable (kneeboard, waterski, wakeboard, monoski, wakeskate): costs &euro;20 instead of &euro;23 per hour</li>
	<li>More discounts available on site!</li>
</ul>

On presentation of a valid membership card

&gt;&gt;&nbsp;<a href="http://wakeparadise.fr/" target="_blank">See you there!</a> &lt;&lt;

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Club ACO – A new partnership with the Wake Paradise in Spay

Get set for an unforgettable experience at the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps (WEC) on Saturday 9 May 2026! The Belgian chapter of Club ACO has put together an exclusive package, including a gastronomic brunch and admission to the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, for its members.

<h3>Timetable</h3>

<ul>
	<li>10:30 &ndash; meet-up at &quot;Le Formule 1&quot; restaurant (8, route du Circuit, 4970 Stavelot).</li>
	<li>11:00 &ndash; brunch in a full-on motor race atmosphere.</li>
	<li>12:30 &ndash; admission to the Spa circuit.</li>
	<li>14:00 &ndash; start of the race!</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

<h3>Price and Booking</h3>

&euro;150 per person, including brunch and admission ticket.

Booking deadline: 4 May 2026.

Contact: <a href="mailto:club.aco.belgium@gmail.com">club.aco.belgium@gmail.com</a>

Club ACO – special member package available for the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps

The ACO Club, in partnership with Peter Auto, offers its Members a series of special deals to enjoy some of the finest automotive events in France, Belgium, and Spain. These gatherings, dedicated to classic cars and the automotive lifestyle, are accessible under privileged conditions, with preferential rates and, for some, premium hospitality experiences.

<h3>Esp&iacute;ritu de Montju&iuml;c (Spain) &ndash; March 27&ndash;29, 2026</h3>

Immerse yourself in the world of historic racing with <a href="https://www.peterauto.fr/en/events/espiritu-de-montjuic/" target="_blank">Esp&iacute;ritu de Montju&iuml;c</a>, a spectacular event held at the Barcelona-Catalunya circuit.

&gt;&gt; <a href="https://www.lemans.org/fr/evenements-club/offre-club-aco-espiritu-de-montjuic-2026-1097558d-d8cd-4edc-bf87-64d5fdfb9a0c" target="_blank">ACO Members offer</a>&nbsp;&lt;&lt;

&nbsp;

<h3>Tour Auto (France) &ndash; May 3&ndash;4, 2026</h3>

Experience one of the most iconic historic rallies from the inside with the <a href="https://www.peterauto.fr/en/events/tour-auto/" target="_blank">Tour Auto</a>.

&gt;&gt; <a href="https://www.lemans.org/fr/evenements-club/offre-club-aco-tour-auto-2026-5c4c6746-7a85-46a6-b004-af5236a13242" target="_blank">ACO Members Offer</a>&nbsp;&lt;&lt;

&gt;&gt; <a href="https://www.lemans.org/fr/evenements-club/offre-club-aco-tour-auto-2026-hospitalite-d6fc89fa-5fa8-4379-80a3-3cdc27e2428e" target="_blank">Members &amp; Hospitality Offer&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;&lt;&lt;

&nbsp;

<h3>Spa-Classic (Belgium) &ndash; May 22&ndash;24, 2026</h3>

Head to Belgium for <a href="https://www.peterauto.fr/en/events/spa-classic/" target="_blank">Spa-Classic</a>, at the legendary Spa-Francorchamps circuit.

&gt;&gt; <a href="https://www.lemans.org/fr/evenements-club/offre-club-aco-spa-classic-2026-15cc70df-4161-4386-b203-c4f6396177c1" target="_blank">ACO Members Offer</a>&nbsp;&lt;&lt;

&gt;&gt; <a href="https://www.lemans.org/fr/evenements-club/offre-club-aco-spa-classic-2026-hospitalite-850be85c-4650-4883-b29c-6c55bd5392c7" target="_blank">Members &amp; Hospitality Offer</a> &lt;&lt;

&nbsp;

<h3>Grand Prix de l&rsquo;&Acirc;ge d&rsquo;Or (France) &ndash; June 5&ndash;7, 2026</h3>

Relive the history of motorsport with the <a href="http://peterauto.fr/en/events/grand-prix-de-lage-dor/" target="_blank">Grand Prix de l&rsquo;&Acirc;ge d&rsquo;Or</a>, a must-attend event for historic racing enthusiasts.

&gt;&gt; <a href="https://www.lemans.org/fr/evenements-club/offre-club-aco-grand-prix-de-l-age-d-or-2026-ce309200-c399-407a-8103-c99a912429c7" target="_blank">ACO Members Offer</a> &lt;&lt;

&gt;&gt; <a href="https://www.lemans.org/fr/evenements-club/offre-club-aco-grand-prix-de-l-age-d-or-2026-hospitalite-36f50fe5-801c-4a88-b3e4-78edf2c59dc1" target="_blank">Members &amp; Hospitality Offer</a> &lt;&lt;

&nbsp;

<h3>Chantilly Arts &amp; Elegance Richard Mille (France) &ndash; September 13, 2026</h3>

Blending heritage, design, and elegance, <a href="https://www.richardmille.com/events/chantilly-arts-et-elegance" target="_blank">Chantilly Arts &amp; Elegance Richard Mille</a> offers a unique experience combining exceptional cars and refined lifestyle.

&gt;&gt; <a href="https://www.lemans.org/fr/evenements-club/offre-club-aco-chantilly-arts-elegance-richard-mille-2026-8f3850bf-9cce-4ba7-9f73-3f48aa453977" target="_blank">ACO Members Offer</a> &lt;&lt;

&gt;&gt; <a href="https://www.lemans.org/fr/evenements-club/offre-club-aco-chantilly-arts-elegance-richard-mille-2026-hospitalite-636426c0-acb7-42bf-9851-6963be56e6fb" target="_blank">Members &amp; Hospitality Offer</a> &lt;&lt;

&nbsp;

ACO Club – Exclusive offers with Peter Auto to experience the biggest 2026 events!

Attend the European Le Mans Series 4 Hours of Barcelona on 12 April 2026 as a VIP with our top-notch hospitality offer.

&gt;&gt; <a href="https://account.lemans.org/en/" target="_blank">Book your spot</a>&lt;&lt;

&nbsp;

Club ACO offers an exclusive spectator package to enjoy the 4 Hours of Barcelona (Spain), Thursday 9&ndash;Sunday 12 April 2026.

&nbsp;

<h3>Package</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Admission to the VIP area on Sunday 12 April: soundproofed, air-conditioned suite with live coverage of the race on big screens. Private balcony overlooking the pit lane.&nbsp;Open bar (soft drinks, wine, beer and champagne) and gourmet snacks served all day.</li>
	<li>Admission to the grounds from Thursday to Sunday inclusive.</li>
	<li>A paddock pass with Pit Walk and&nbsp;Grid Walk access.</li>
	<li>Access to the LMC and ELMS podium ceremonies.</li>
	<li>A VIP parking space.</li>
	<li>Shuttle service.</li>
</ul>

To be collected from the accreditation centre.&nbsp;

&nbsp;

<h3>Prices</h3>

Sunday: &euro;249

Children under 12 years of age*: &euro;214

*This rate applies to children aged under 12 on the day of the event. Tickets must be booked ahead.

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