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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!
The tone is set the moment you step into the museum as the 3D effect in the reception area makes an immediate impression. It's magnificent, said one member. The completely redesigned scenography, spanning 8,600 m² of exhibition space surpasses expectations: all the members surveyed agree on the immersive nature of the experience, and this, by far, is the point most consistently 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're proud. It's beautiful and everything is intended!
More than 120 authentic, fully functional vehicles housed at the M24 – Motorsport Museum trace the history of motor racing from the 19th century to the present day, including endurance prototypes (naturally) but also Formula 1 single-seaters, rally cars, IndyCars and racing motorcycles. While Club ACO members are experts on the 24 Hours of Le Mans, it was this undeniable highlighting of other motorsport disciplines that truly surprised — and won over — the members. For example, the Porsche 959 that won the 1986 Dakar Rally, Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes W09, the Mazda 787B and Sébastien Loeb’s Xsara WRC.
It's great to open things up to other cars and championships beyond endurance racing, agrees one member. It opens your mind to see other types of cars! shared a member after visiting the IndyCar area. The former added: I know the history of the 24 Hours well, so I didn'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. There truly is something for everyone at the M24 – Motorsport Museum.
Club ACO members have no shortage of thoughts on how to enhance 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 enrich the visitor experience, featuring exceptional loans from manufacturers and international institutions, giving visitors all the more reason to plan a return visit!
Until Sunday, 14 June 14, the M24 – Motorsport Museum is accessible from the circuit (enter via the Museum gate 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 passes receive a reduced rate of €15 instead of €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 special rate for subsequent visits is €10.
