The "Place de la République" will host Le Mans scrutineering.

Each year, the administrative and technical inspection process (scrutineering) for 24 Hours of Le Mans attracts a large crowd who have the chance to get near the cars and drivers. Refurbishment of the Place des Jacobins is ongoing, so it will be the Place de la Republique that will welcome this year's competitors to the third round of the FIA World Endurance Championship​​, as announced by the ACO.

Since the first race in 1923, the location of scrutineering has moved around. First in the center of Le Mans, then inside the circuit in the 60s and early 70s. In 1976 it returned to the city centre, at the "Quinconce des Jacobins", as it had been in the 50s, then in the past two years it has gone up a level to the Place des Jacobins.

The schedule of Scrutineering 2010 and 2011 was acclaimed by spectators at Le Mans, it will be renewed for the 80th edition. The first competitor will open the proceedings on Sunday, 10th June at 14:30 for a busy afternoon ending at 19:00. The process will continue on Monday, 11th June from 10:00 to 18:00.
 

Dave Davies