Le Mans Classic

[edh]

Take earplugs - they help a bit. The noise stops between 2 and 6 IIRC as they don't race all through the night. It was quite surreal to wake up to the roar of V8's running at full chat 50 yards away.

 

[mikegar]

I've been a couple of times to classic and am booked to go next year. Its really great to look at lots of all types of classic cars. I'm even doing some laps on circuit.Its nice and relaxed and not so crowded but good social fun. I've stayed with MG club at Chateau Eporce but may not be spaces now as popular cos its very good and only 25 min drive. I'd recommend it to anyone .Perhaps we could arrange a time for a meet up,on circiut, if there are lots of people going.

 

[Copperman05]

ORIGINAL: mikegar

I've been a couple of times to classic and am booked to go next year. Its really great to look at lots of all types of classic cars. I'm even doing some laps on circuit.Its nice and relaxed and not so crowded but good social fun. I've stayed with MG club at Chateau Eporce but may not be spaces now as popular cos its very good and only 25 min drive. I'd recommend it to anyone .Perhaps we could arrange a time for a meet up,on circiut, if there are lots of people going.

Thats the Chateau we were considering staying at, spoke to Travel Destinations last week and there were still spaces available, apparently the crossing at Portsmouth gets booked up quick so she suggested we do it sooner rather than later.

Were you able to park your car at the Bugatti circuit?

Edd

 

[mikegar]

Hi Edd, sorry only just noticed your reply, not been on site for a while.Can't remember exactly where, but we were in circuit, just down from Dunlop bridge, then we just had short walk to the main circuit Did you get booked in ok?
Mike

 

[Copperman05]

Yes I'm booked to go, going with travel destinations camping at Château d'Eporcé. Will be my first time at Le Mans, plan is to extent our trip following the race weekend and drive to Lausanne Switzerland, onto northern Italy through the Alps and then back via Black Forest in Germany and maybe Nurburgring or Spa on the way. A 19 day trip in all, so should be a good'n[].

Porsche's are for driving so thats what I intend to do...[8D]

Edd

 

[Frenchy]

Edd, i thought Germany was stunning and look where i am from, never been to Italy but always fancied it.............enjoy.

 

[jmelhuish]

Were leaving on the Tuesday before and driving to Paris, then the Millau bridge and back up the Le Mans for the weekend.

***The plan has changed. I'm now leaving on Monday 5th after work and staying Calais for the night. Next morning off to Stuttgart, stay in Stuttgart for the night. Wednesday morning off to the Porsche museum then to Switzerland in the afternoon, Furka pass, Gotthard Tunnel then the dam which James Bond jumped off at the start of Golden eye (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verzasca_Dam) and I plan to stay in Locarno. Then across France to the Millau bridge and stay the night. Then up to Le Mans for the classic on the Friday or Saturday depending on the car and me........****

 

[DivineE]

ORIGINAL: Frenchy

First tickets have intimated that a group camping area could be arranged at Kart Nord and a possible discount for 10 bookings +

They have said they will hold some tickets back to guage numbers (M Moores party) it would be great to have a 944 area, if interested i can be contacted on 07799 620 381 Days 01946 786129.
Cheers All Jim.

ooh what discount? I'm looking good for a group with 5 definates already + your numbers and many more to confirm[] Never stayed in Kart Nord though. Thats the inner circuit one you access from the bottom of the circuit under the bridge right? Below Houx? Not the one right at the bottom miles walk from everyone which we nicknamed the trenches?

 

[ronald smith]

Hi all,
Going to Classic -leaving Folkstone about 8am Thurs-I was wondering if anyone has an idea of route as not
gone to Le Mans from this direction would prefer not autoroute- or do i just join the queue of brit cars.
Going with Grandstand Motorsports, with infield parking, track laps etc. Staying at Campanille Arnage.
Where is a good vantage point for the night racing- want to see the 917 exhaust flames.
Is there going to be a PCGB presence in any way.
Hoping someone can give me any advice on this- happy to join up if any convoys/groups around same time.
Cheers
Ron

 

[Morganbear]

I'm travelling down on Friday morning, but the hotel I had booked has just cancelled! So now desperate for accommodation. Any ideas?

 

[DivineE]

We're staying in an Etap thu night. If your going Friday morning why not just drive straight through? That's what I've done the last 5-6 times.

p.s. Has anyone got their tickets through yet? I would have thought they'd have come by now given that we've already had regular Le Mans but all I have are some receipts so far!!?

p.p.s We're a group of 6 now 4 in a Jag (not to be underestimated as its over 500hp), and two in my 944 (which I still haven't actually picked up yet!)

 

[Morganbear]

No problem with driving straight there, just need accommodation when we get there.

And no I've not yet got my tickets through yet.

Cheers

 

[Black Beauty]

I'm off on Friday in a mates 928S4, 7am on the Tunnel.

Whats the score with the supposed dress code for the pits area? According to the bumpf its meant to be no bermuda shorts etc - not that I own any. Is it strict or could I get away with vest top, handkerchief and socks with sandals?

 

[DivineE]

ORIGINAL: Black Beauty
Is it strict or could I get away with vest top, handkerchief and socks with sandals?

[] I hear its 'relatively' relaxed but I have bought myself some appropriate clothes for fun

Frenchy I will call you soon sorry. Thought maybe we could meet at the silverstone services on the M1

 

[edh]

When I went in 2006 you couldn't get in the paddocks in shorts - although once you got through the gate no-one seemed to mind. (we managed to "share" a pair of long trousers to get thought the gate... [])

We had tickets for a grandstand on the outside of the pit straight, but we sat on the other side for practice, & managed to get to quite a few different spots over the course of the racing. You have fantastic access to all the stands during night / early morning when there are no staff restricting access. Try the stands at the Ford curves as you see some great action as the cars come through, and the exhaust lights all the way up the pit straight.

 

[Copperman05]

We're going via Plymouth and Roscoff the long way round, weather looks good, cant wait...

Edd

 

[tr7v8]

We are going down on thursday 10:20 Eurostar & back 16:00ish back. Unfortunately the 944 we were going down in is Hors de combat as of sunday & mine urgently needs a belt service. So we're taking the Jag S-Type down, nowt to do with having climate, fuel paid for & a nice comfy leather interior I assure you!Staying on the TIPEC TD site at Hundanaires.

 

[Frenchy]

We are staying in Maison Blanche 3 944 T-1 968-1 Cayenne Turbo and a Boxster and a BMW come say hello and have a glass !
Setting off 8.00 the morrow.

 

[Frenchy]

Bloody Hell Ben,
thought you had emigrated, did you book with first tickets th Mike Moores party ? as i suspect you did, we are camping at Kartin Nord with the DDK lot and have a few cars going down.
PM Me with your contact number as i may not have it on my new phone ? we will have a chat, looking to be on the 12.50 ferry Dover / Calais Thursday 12.50 with P & O.
An overnight in Rouen before saddling up and off to LM Friday AM.
Jim.

 

[PSH]

You guys are making me very jealous, as Ben knows, I had hoped to join you guys but knew it was very unlikely that I'd have the car back on the road in time, alas I was right. Still have a great time guys and hopefully I'll be able to join you next year.

Have fun

Pete