British Truck Racing Championship *BTRC - Join us at Le Mans
26th & 27th September 2026
*2027 Date to be Confirmed
As an approved ACO Agent we are pleased to assist you with any special request. Book Now ; Tickets, Paddock Pass, Grandstands, Hospitality, Camping. No matter how you plan to travel ; Self Drive, Train, Air or Coach Tour we have a 'Select' Flexible Package for you.
Tour Options
Escorted Tour (ECT) Coach Tour Package from London
For the independent traveler ; Circuit transfer with our Coach Tour groups
Escorted Tour (HCT) Hotel with Circuit Transfers
Escorted Tour (A-ES) Arrive by Air / Eurostar to Paris and then TGV to our Le Mans or Chartres hotels
Escorted Tour (SDP) Self Drive Package with Channel Crossing and Circuit Transfers
Weekend Motorsport Coach Tour
2027 - we offer our 3 night Escorted Tour stay based in Historic Chartres or Le Mans Nord Hotel.
Cathedral of Chartres is built on the Eure River and the town celebrates the rich history of life on the river.
Le Mans ; The penultimate meeting of the BTRC is a firm favourite among competitors and spectators alike as it takes the series to the legendary Le Mans in France.
First featuring on the schedule back in 2024, this year marks the third consecutive season that the BTRC has traveled to mainland Europe to take on the challenging Bugatti layout of Circuit de la Sarthe.
Playing its part on what is an epic weekend of truck racing, the BTRC will stage a qualifying session and two races across the Saturday and Sunday.
Also competing over the course of the weekend will be the Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship and French Truck Racing Championship.
Escorted Coach Tour Packages / Itinerary
Tour Reference T-BTRC-LM-3H
Please note some parts of the Tour maybe in our Shuttles or Mini Coach as required. Times are subject to local conditions.
2027 Tour 4 days, 3 night Chartres Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Hotel with breakfast
Departs UK London Victoria Coach Station | Friday 24th September 2027 *DATE TBC | 06:45
Dover Calais return ; Outbound 11:30
Return UK ; Monday 27th September 2027 PO Ferry 13:20 eta London 16.30
Joining the Tour options / EU Travel - Passport Visa details - see below
Return UK Travel from London included
For the Independent Traveler arriving by Air / Train / Self Drive please email your Travel Plans. E-mail: Drop us an email to enquiry@selectmotorracing.com with your requirements.
This Tour offers you the chance to enjoy the Le Mans 'Truck' Racing with the comfort of a Hotel, and by day UK Return.
Day 1 - Friday
UK Travel to Chartres Tour Check In : by 06:15 as we depart London Victoria Coach Station at 06:30 prompt, making our way to Dover for our mid morning Ferry crossing. The 90minute journey will allow you plenty of time for refreshments and any shopping or currency changes.
We depart Calais and continue through France via Rouen where we make a comfort stop. We arrive Chartres early evening in time to refresh before dinner.
Chartres Hotel Hotel Our Chartres Hotel ; all the rooms have modern en suite facilities.
Dinner ; use the many local restaurants close to the hotel.
There is a local Supermarket where you can top up on any provisions you may need for the weekend within walking distance of the hotel.
Hotel breakfast is included on all our tours at set times to allow for early departure.
Circuit Transfers at set times on Saturday and Sunday. Transfer times ; Chartres Hotel(s) are over an Hour (127 km).
Please Note ; Coach Parking is now in the QUEST [ Blue area ].
Day 2 - Saturday
Circuit Transfers - Chartres night return option We depart for the circuit after breakfast, this gives you time to explore the Circuit and enjoy the race build up.
Saturday evening we stay late for the Fireworks. Your Coach / Shuttle departs the Circuit at 22:45 prompt to your Hotel, in time for a few drinks at the bar.
Track Action
08:40 - 09:10 The British Truck Racing Championship, drivers are back on the Bugatti Circuit to put on a show.
09:20 - 09:50 Championnat de France Camions FFSA - free practice
10:00 - 10:35 Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship - Qualifying 1 & 2 & 3
10:25 - 10:45 Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship - Qualifying 2
11:40 - 12:15 Championnat de France Camions FFSA - Qualifying 1 and Superpole
13:25 - 13:40 OFFICIAL PRESENTATION OF THE 24 HEURES CAMIONS
The trucks competing in the Championnat de France Camions FFSA, the Goodyear FIA ETRC and the British Truck Racing Championship line up on the start/finish straight alongside their teams. The commentator introduces all the drivers before La Marseillaise echoes around the Bugatti Circuit.
14:10 - 14:35 Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship - Race 1, first race of the 41st 24 Heures Camions.
15:05 - 15:30 British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC) - Race 1
16:05 - 16:30 Championnat de France Camions FFSA - Race 1
17:05 - 17:30 Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship - Race 2. The Race 2 starting grid is determined by the results of Race 1
18:00 - 18:25 British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC) - Race 2
19:05 - 20:35 TRUCKSHOW PARADE - the parade brings together nearly 250 decorated trucks for a spectacular procession around the circuit, with American trucks and vintage models.
21:30 - 21:55 Championnat de France Camions FFSA - Race 2, unique spectacle under the floodlights of the Bugatti Circuit.
22:15 - 22:30 Fireworks Following the trackside show, a pyrotechnic display is launched by Motul corner.
Day 3 - Sunday
Travel to the Circuit options After breakfast we depart the Hotel to the circuit at 08:00 so you can see the days remaining action.
After the Race Celebrations we depart the circuit at 18:45 and return to our Chartres Hotel to refresh and relax over dinner.
Track Action
09:30 - 09:40 Championnat de France Camions FFSA - Superpole
09:50 - 10:05 Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship - Qualifying 4
10:15 - 10:25 Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship - Qualifying 5
10:30 - 10:35 Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship - Qualifying 6
Final appointment before Race 3: the six fastest drivers from Q5 go head-to-head in the final qualifying session
10:45 - 11:20 British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC) - Qualifying 2
11:25 - 12:20 TruckShow parade After a first impressive appearance the previous day, nearly 250 decorated trucks return to the Bugatti Circuit for another spectacular and festive exhibition.
12:20 - 12:30 On the start/finish straight, DAF showcases its latest innovations and technologies shaping the future of road transport.
13:00 - 13:25 Championnat de France Camions FFSA - Race 3
14:00 - 14:25 Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship - Race 3
14:55 - 15:20 British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC) - Race 3
15:55 - 16:20 Championnat de France Camions FFSA - Race 4
16:55 - 17:20 Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship - Race 4
17:50 - 18:15 British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC) - Race 4
The British drivers go head-to-head one last time to end their competitive weekend on a high note. This final battle !
Day 4 - Monday
Chartres return to UK After an early breakfast the Coach departs to Calais for our early afternoon return sailing.
Our arrival in Dover is approx. 14:00 we arrive back in London Victoria at approx 16:30.
Don't Forget
Saturday evening we stay late for the Fireworks
Upgrade to Team Paddock Hospitality
4* Chartres Hotel upgrade option
Your Holiday Experience:
You would have travelled through France on our 'Road Trip' Adventure Tour
You will have a great Le Mans 'Truck' experience and be pampered by your excellent 'Select Travel Team'.
We know that ALL this will leave you with an appetite to travel with us again with memories to treasure.
At Select Motor Racing we always work to give you the best Motor Racing Holidays - Year after Year.
ESCORTED COACH TOUR PACKAGE
Tour Reference T-BTRC-LM-3H
2027 £SGB - Price per person £ *2027 To be Updated
Single room supplement £35pppn
E-Tickets Race Tickets ; please note you must be able to Download the Circuit App if required
Package includes Coach / Shuttle Travel from London, Hotel with breakfast, Circuit Transfers
Please note ;
Travel Insurance is important, please ensure you have full cover.
Tour Prices are in £SGB per person, B&B in a twin/double room share, enquire for single room supplement.
ALL prices shown are for payment by UK Bank Transfer to our account, other payment options incur a booking fee.
** Due to the UK Pound in the currency market, Final prices will be confirmed before the Event payment due date
Race Tickets ** 2027 prices To be Updated
Weekend General Admission - Grandstands - Paddock - Hospitality extra see above links.
Museum Admission is extra / free entry with your ticket.
No hidden charges ; No London to Dover surcharge - No Circuit Transfer surcharge.
Extras : Race Tickets, Travel Insurance, Flights, Eurostar, Travel to join Tour, Self Drive cost etc.
Joining the Tour
Coach Tour Joining ; Tours start from London Victoria Coach Station.
Travel to London on NationalExpress.com or Megabus.com Click Here We collect enroute to Dover, Lewisham Station, A20, Maidstone Services and Dover.
Why not take advantage of a nights accommodation in London before or after your tour for your ease, book direct with the hotel. Info Click Here
Flights:
Flights : we offer a Free 'Find a Flight' Service when booking our land Travel Packages. Flights do not from any part of our Travel Tours.
If you need help with Flights we direct you to Dialaflight in the UK, they are Travel Agent ABTA 76705 | ATOL 1479 protected.
EU Visa / Passport:
Visa check / apply before you travel ; View Online at https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice NB : Although the United Kingdom is not a member of the Schengen Area, British citizens can travel across Europe visa-free for a maximum of 90 days within a 180 days period, without a need to obtain a Schengen visa.
Non British Passport Holders will need to apply - check View Online https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/apply-from-uk/ All Passports : Please ensure you have a valid passport with at least six months to run.
EU Travel Advice:
Travel Advice / Health ; Click Here For non UK passport holders, check with your Embassy.
Health / Insurance required ; European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) | Travel Insurance | UK government exit and re entry checks at ports and airports.
Passenger Hotel Information / Exit UK Border - API:
You may be asked for this information for Hotel check in and for us to support any Visa application.
Full Name | Passport ID Number | Passport Expire Date | Nationality | Date of Birth | Gender.
British Truck Racing Championship *BTRC - Le Mans Tour Booking Form
Complete the form below, or if you prefer to talk please call, we are not just an 'Online' Website Company
The Booking Form ; is split into sections, simply complete the sections that apply.
1. From the drop down's complete booking type and Coach Tour joining. Passenger APIS - email us separately.
2. Complete the Travel Section ie Travel dates for by Air / Self Drive / Other travel.
3. Enter Room - passenger names / room type / etc. Extra names or half board upgrade in the comments box.
4. Race Tickets advise ; Grandstands [GA] General Admission or Paddock / Hospitality.
5. Complete the Invoice contact / address section with Mobile number for use on Tour.
6. Finally add any booking comments / prefered payment option. We then email you the invoice for checking.