Two to for the show

Le Mans, France -- All that is left now is the waiting for the start of the race at 3 pm today. That is three hoours away and while fans are still waking from the early morning partying, there are a number of pre-race events going on that include the a vintage race and several opportunities for various club enthusiasts to take a lap on the fabled track.

It is all a part of the show to give fans something to do while they are waiting for the race to start and to help them keep warm while the sun plays hide and seek with the clouds and the rain is driven through the crowd by a cool wind.

One of the activities is pictures of everyone and anything of any importance. Cars, teams with cars, and of course a variety of lovely ladies who certainly bring color to the race track (above). At right Frank Biela, of the star Audi drivers, poses with a fan.

There is of course much pomp and circumstance as each sponsor gets his time in the sun -- or the rain as the case might be.

Including inthe festivities is introduction virtually anyone who is anyone, the playing of all national anthems of teams who are participating, and presentation of the colors of each country in the race.

During this time the weather continues to tease race crews and fans alike with sunshine and blue sky, grey skies and overcast, and blowing rain. The track with just over an hour to go before the start has nearly dried out from the morning rain and the showers are lessoning.

It is a very nervous time for many who are waiting for the show to start.