LM24 Le Mans 2004 (General Stuff) - Page 4

Wout · 4 Sep 2003, 06:11 (Ref:707703)

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BTW, who's planning to come to the test day (a little bit early, I know, but I need to fight this "between LM" depression ) ?

I am planning to come. Anyone a tip for a good hotel? (until now only stayed in Le Mans on the campsite's)

Fab · 4 Sep 2003, 06:14 (Ref:707705)

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Originally posted by Wout
I am planning to come. Anyone a tip for a good hotel? (until now only stayed in Le Mans on the campsite's)

For those questions, the specialist is Gilles, but, depending of what you could afford in term of prices, there's good facilities in Mercure or Ibis hotels...

Wout · 4 Sep 2003, 06:27 (Ref:707712)

Thanks Fab!

Liz · 5 Sep 2003, 00:43 (Ref:708612)

All things being equal, my trusty photographer and I will be at the test day in 2004. Last year we stayed at a nice B&B Hotel in Alencon that was not at all expensive (split three ways for a 4 person room). Likely we will stay there again. I don't think we'll have to make a power run from Brands Hatch in 2004 so we may have more time to actually see some friends this time.

Fab · 5 Sep 2003, 05:25 (Ref:708729)

You'll find a large choice of Le Mans hotels here... not an ad, just a site which gathers a lot of facilities... it's in french, sorry, I'll look for other sites if possible...

Got it ! This one is in english !

paulzinho · 8 Sep 2003, 22:09 (Ref:712420)

Right, I'm trying to get some details together so that I can plan a trip for the big race next year and need to get some details so that I can do some ringing around!

Basically need to find out about coach trips, ferry arrangements and ticket prices (I understand students get in half price on the gate.....).

This is my shot at getting there next year so much help would be appreciated!

rdjones · 9 Sep 2003, 06:36 (Ref:712675)

Paul, if you leave I will send you information tonight.

Mal · 9 Sep 2003, 06:43 (Ref:712684)

I always buy my tickets from Just Tickets. More expensive than on the door but I never have the panic waiting for tickets to arrive that seems commonplace from the ACO. In 20 years of going they have never let me down.

www.justtickets.co.uk

**Aysedasi** · 9 Sep 2003, 08:03 (Ref:712756)

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Originally posted by paulzinho
(I understand students get in half price on the gate.....).

This is my shot at getting there next year so much help would be appreciated!

Rest assured, we'll help you all we can Paul - after all, it's about time!

BTW, I've never heard of the reduced rate for students thing......

paulzinho · 9 Sep 2003, 10:07 (Ref:712886)

Yep, someone I know who went a couple of years ago said students and under 16's get in half price but you can only pay on the gate.

And as we're all students it makes sense though I need to confirm it, dunno who to call though and my French isn't exactly fluent!

paulzinho · 9 Sep 2003, 10:09 (Ref:712889)

BTW I forgot to mention in my original post that I'm not just trying to organise a trip for me but a largeish (hopefully) group of students for the Uni Motorsport club.

This is gonna be fun!

Mal · 11 Sep 2003, 06:37 (Ref:714689)

Good luck to you. You want beleive the hassle you get from people saying they will go then coming up with some excuse as to why they cant make it. This leads to a lot on messing around with tickets and ferry bookings. Just make sure everyone is committed when you make the bookings. Also if you want good grandstand seats and camping tickets then you should be booking now.

Bigwigg · 11 Sep 2003, 14:16 (Ref:715149)

I will be booking early for next year, without fail. I cant believe that I had to miss the trip this year because of work. Never again.......

**Aysedasi** · 11 Sep 2003, 17:17 (Ref:715328)

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Originally posted by paulzinho

And as we're all students it makes sense though I need to confirm it, dunno who to call though and my French isn't exactly fluent!

I'm sure our good pal Fab will find out for you if you ask him nicely.......

paulzinho · 11 Sep 2003, 21:40 (Ref:715672)

PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEASE Fab!

BTW thanks for the PM Rob, I emailed MRI, no reply yet, tried Airtack to but emails didnt deliver..... spooky!

As for payment, well with these things when booking payment has to be demanded up front, simple as that!

Pilgrimage · 16 Sep 2003, 11:51 (Ref:720589)

Wahoo. I'm set and ready to go for 2004!!!
16th time to Le Mans and i'm getting earlier with the organising every year.
Hate to admit that i have booked a hotel for the first time ever though (will be nice at least for friday night).

**Aysedasi** · 16 Sep 2003, 12:07 (Ref:720612)

Roughly where are you staying, Pilgrimage?

Pilgrimage · 16 Sep 2003, 12:44 (Ref:720654)

The closest IBIS to the track.

Pilgrimage · 16 Sep 2003, 13:02 (Ref:720682)

We stayed the friday night in the IBIS by the river in the centre with a lot of the race support teams last year, but it was a bit too far from the track for easy access. In the end i just pitched up a tent in true Le Mans style and stayed up as long as possible on teh Saturday night.
It was the first year I took my car down, so drove down on Friday and then back on Sunday night to go to work on the Monday morning. The hotel for the shower facilities alone was a great luxuary and certainly made the weekend (if not so traditional) more confortable.
Have you made arrangements for '04 yet Ayse?

Fab · 16 Sep 2003, 15:21 (Ref:720859)

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Originally posted by paulzinho
PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEASE Fab!

Sorry that I was so long to answer : too much work

I'm surprised that there could be a special price for students, but I e-mailed to ACO today to have a positive answer... we'll see... anyway, there's a special offer for ACO members, and I'm sure we could arrange something with your main entrance ticket : don't expect a too cheap one though (10% under or around...).

**Aysedasi** · 16 Sep 2003, 16:50 (Ref:720943)

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Originally posted by Pilgrimage
We.....and stayed up as long as possible on teh Saturday night.

You realise that "staying up as long as possible" should mean all night?

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Have you made arrangements for '04 yet Ayse?

Fortunately, our Chief Tourist makes all the arrangements for us. I just have to book the leave and brings lots of Euros......

Pilgrimage · 17 Sep 2003, 08:35 (Ref:721580)

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Originally posted by Aysedasi
You realise that "staying up as long as possible" should mean all night?

If i have to drive down on Friday and back sunday night as per last year, i will normally flake for a few hours around 4/5 am (after all, even the drivers and the legendary Hugh Chamberlain get some kip nowadays). Out of my 15 visits, most have been all-nighters. Unfortunately work committments limit my holiday leave and therefore I usually have to do the whole trip in 3 days.

I will take some energy drinks this year and arrange for someone to prod me with a sharp pencil if my eyelids begin to go the way of the Debora/ Norma.

Fortunately, our Chief Tourist makes all the arrangements for us. I just have to book the leave and brings lots of Euros......

Sound's good - I feel like jumping on a ferry now - I can't wait.

AllonFS · 17 Sep 2003, 12:51 (Ref:721791)

Next year I really want to go for a bit longer than the 3 night Page and Moy trip. The journey down is so long that I just haven't got the stamina to stay up all night which is a real pity. Plus of course you miss all the practice sessions and the Friday walkabout.

So the question is, do I try and organise something now myself, (probably travelling alone - lots of hassle, more expensive, less fun) or gamble on people dropping out in the weeks before the race and grabbing a place then. There seemed to be loads of last minute places being offered on the forum this year, all of which would have suited me fine. The risk is being left high and dry if nothing comes up.

What do you reckon guys - any suggestions or pointers?

Fab · 17 Sep 2003, 13:43 (Ref:721862)

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Originally posted by AllonFS
What do you reckon guys - any suggestions or pointers?

My motto for the LM week-end : trust no-one !

kdr · 17 Sep 2003, 13:53 (Ref:721872)

we've been down since the wednesday for the last three years and its well worth. nice atmosphere for qualifying, drivers parade etc. well worth it.

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