[LM24] Going to Le Mans with mobility issues

[tomcosgrave]

Originally Posted by bella

hey tom,

i do think that the walk from flexotel to wherever you choose to spectate from is going to cast a really big shadow on your enjoyment of the event.

i'd tend to agree with aysedasi - the best thing for you and your father's concerns is likely to be via a disability car pass from the aco, and a grandstand nearby to the entrance closest to the car park. that way you have a base that you know is a short walk away from the car, and you can explore from there if you feel it's doable without causing yourself too much discomfort.

it's always best to play it safe with your first trip. you're juggling a lot more balls in the planning for this than say, a 20 year old fully mobile lad and his friends, and it takes us all a while to find the best way to enjoy it for what we value and want from the race. it's a hell of a long day even on the practice days, and it's going to be a lot easier for you to manage your energy across the day if you limit that walk. if you have the time you can always try the walk to the flexotel to see if it's a realistic option for the next year.

I hadn't considered a disability pass from the ACO. That would make things easier. Guess I'll have to ask! I definitely need to be playing it safe here.

Thanks for that advice.

[bella]

Originally Posted by tomcosgrave

I hadn't considered a disability pass from the ACO. That would make things easier. Guess I'll have to ask! I definitely need to be playing it safe here.

Thanks for that advice.

it’s definitely been mentioned by gt6 and ayse - this is where the others can explain the exact procedure for obtaining a car pass to you i know it might feel a bit reductive but if the system is offering you concessions that will help you make the most of your trip it’s definitely worth making the most of them.

again the key part of this is you and the race, and being able to enjoy it to the maximum extent possible. you seem to have a really great attitude towards doing as much as you can whilst accomodating your and your fathers needs, it’s just a matter of matching that up with what tour organisers and the aco’s own system can help you with.

traffic can be an issue, you’re right to ask questions about that. i think based on how the demand for camping and tickets wasn’t huge this year it might be a little quieter next year too, so potentially a very good year to find your bearings.

[tomcosgrave]

Originally Posted by bella

it’s definitely been mentioned by gt6 and ayse - this is where the others can explain the exact procedure for obtaining a car pass to you i know it might feel a bit reductive but if the system is offering you concessions that will help you make the most of your trip it’s definitely worth making the most of them.

again the key part of this is you and the race, and being able to enjoy it to the maximum extent possible. you seem to have a really great attitude towards doing as much as you can whilst accomodating your and your fathers needs, it’s just a matter of matching that up with what tour organisers and the aco’s own system can help you with.

traffic can be an issue, you’re right to ask questions about that. i think based on how the demand for camping and tickets wasn’t huge this year it might be a little quieter next year too, so potentially a very good year to find your bearings.

I am considering everything here as I cannot be taking chances and this isn't an F1 event which my Dad and I have both done together several times before although not for 20 years. We don't really have the desire to do another F1 race - done six, done them all!

But Le Mans is Le Mans...and not to be too down, but Dad is into his early 70s now and I want to do this before it's even harder in further years and in case it can't be done again.

And I hear you on 2022...but 2023 will be even better given the changes to the regs!

Might have to think about doing it twice ;-)