Highcroft's David Brabham signs a cardboard cutout of Audi's Allan McNish, held by his Highcroft teammate Marino Franchitti. Photo credit: Rick Dole for Michelin North America

Although there was no on-track activity on Friday, there were still plenty of events in Le Mans. Drivers participated in the drivers parade in downtown Le Mans, and fans took to the pit lane to see the cars and stars of the 24 hour race at the pit walk. Ace photographer Rick Dole captures the images of the day in the latest gallery on michelinracingusa.com in the “Galleries” section.

Race coverage of the 78th 24 Hours of Le Mans starts tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. ET on SPEED with radio coverage available from Radio Le Mans on michelinracingusa.com.

Dutch fans at the drivers parade. Photo credit: Rick Dole for Michelin North America