Truck Racing

2026 24 Heures Camions

Name: 2026 24 Heures Camions
Start: 2026-09-26
End: 2026-09-27
Location: permanent circuit

Le Mans, Sarthe, France2026-09-26 to 2026-09-27

About This Event

Held on the Circuit Bugatti since 1981 — a weekend of European and French truck racing championships with 5-tonne racing trucks speed-limited to 160 kph through 11 turns. Four sprint races using reversed-grid formats, plus 200 decorated show trucks on display across the paddock and entertainment areas.

What to Expect

European and French truck racing championships with 5-tonne racing trucks competing across four sprint races
Reversed-grid format for races 2 and 4 creates overtaking through Ford Chicane and Dunlop Bridge sections
Super pole qualifying shootout determines top 10 grid positions for opening race
200 decorated show trucks displayed throughout paddock separate from racing competition
Free entry for visitors under 16 when accompanied by adult

Best Way to Experience It

Bugatti hairpin section running parallel to main circuit concentrates overtaking under hard braking
Arrive via tramway line T1 from Le Mans station to avoid on-site parking congestion

Good to Know

Circuit Bugatti located 8 kilometers from Le Mans city center with hotel availability
September brings early autumn temperatures around 21°C daytime, 11°C evenings
Glass bottles prohibited; only plastic bottles without caps permitted in grandstands

Is This Event Right For You?

Best fit if you enjoy championship racing — hosts FIA European, French, and British Truck Racing Championship rounds, four sprint races across weekend with reversed-grid formats, 4.185km Bugatti Circuit incorporating iconic Dunlop Bridge and Ford Chicane sections.
Best fit if you value family-friendly events — officially billed as "true family event" with free entry for under-16s, €40-52 weekend tickets (ACO members discount), 80,000+ attendees create accessible motorsport atmosphere without premium pricing barriers.
Best fit if you like festival environments — 200 decorated trucks on display separate from racing competition, kids zones, fairground attractions, truck exhibitions combine motorsport with entertainment festival beyond trackside viewing.
Not ideal if you prefer endurance racing — despite "24 Heures" name, event features multiple sprint races (not 24-hour endurance), trucks speed-limited to 160kph, format emphasizes close racing over stamina testing, no overnight competition.

Cost Breakdown

Tickets are sold for specific event dates and ticket types on the official site; official pages also list grandstand, general admission, parking and camping options. No exact prices are invented here—check the organiser's ticketing page for current fares.

2026 24 Heures Camions

About This Event

What to Expect

Is This Event Right For You?

Cost Breakdown

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