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LM24: A Mad Scramble at Scrutineering
Written by: Marshall Pruett   
06/11/2007 - 07:00 PM
Le Mans, France
 
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Scrutineering is an old tradition for the Le Mans 24 hours. Held in the town's center, a massive number of fans come out to see the new cars, listen to the public driver interviews, and to have a beer with friends as the week of events, culminating in the race itself, are kicked off.

The new Peugeot Sport team held the majority of the crowd's interests-the patriotic effort touched almost everyone as people pushed and forced their way to get a close up shot of the cars. The Corvette Racing team also made a strong showing, wearing special Corvette-themed Hawaiian shirts that had fans asking where they could buy their own.

As much of an event as it is, Scrutineering isn't so much an event to cover as a news source, but more of an experience to feel and digest.

Here are few photos in a Scrutineering Gallery to enjoy and to get a feel for the attractions of the day. There's also a Pit Lane Gallery of the track and handful of interesting cars that stayed at the track with an eye to visit Scrutineering on Tuesday.

Click HERE to view the Scrutineering Gallery
Click HERE to view the Pit Lane Gallery

More tomorrow from Le Mans in our 2nd "Postcard From Le Mans."


24 Hours of LeMans Guide - Click HERE
LeMans Photo Gallery - Click HERE
24 Hours of LeMans News - Click HERE
Race Day on FOX Podcast - Click HERE




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