220 000 spectators in 2002 of which nearly a half were foreigners : the most popular race in the world. Le Mans Classic is the unique rendez-vous for the nostalgic of the 24 Hhours of Le Mans. There 's only one rule in order to participate in the race : that is to have participated in the race between 1923 and 1975. Here is a view of one of the paddocks.