The first thing to do when you are a guest of a major competitor at the most exciting motor race in the world, is to proceed directly to the hospitality tent.

On the way, you may see some racing cars. Some of which may bear omens as to the result.

At the track, vintage cars from Le Mans’ past are completing a few laps.  Here is a Bentley.

And some more.

The crowds are beginning to build as the parade of vintage cars continues.

A light haze of exhaust forms over the starting grid.

There’s still time to enjoy some of the hospitality, which some might call excessive.  My father enjoying some delicious free wine.

The author also enjoying some free red wine, and some fine food.