LM24 Race Le Mans 2010 - Where Will You Be?

**Aysedasi** · 24 Jan 2010, 14:07 (Ref:2618574)

I know we've had this before in previous years, but it always interests me to find out where people are staying, camping, grandstanding and otherwise watching from. Are you all creatures of habit - as I have been (until this year!) - or do you like to ring the changes now and again? And how far are you travelling to experience the wonders of the world's greatest motor race?

And for those who don't have the good fortune to be going to Le Mans this year, how are you planning to keep up with the action?

**Aysedasi** · 24 Jan 2010, 14:08 (Ref:2618576)

Well, I'm ringing the changes, hopefully going over from the UK on either Sunday or Monday morning, depending on the final arrangements that my pal Bentley03 manages to make! To say I'm pretty excited is an understatement - I'm really looking forward to the prospect of more time in France, and particularly, more time devoted to the race and it's build-up. It looks as though we won't be staying over-night at the circuit each night, except the race night (for me) of course. I'm expecting to be back in T34 as far as grandstands are concerned. I'm really hoping it gives me more of a chance to bump into some more of you while I'm there!

isynge · 24 Jan 2010, 14:22 (Ref:2618583)

Increasingly we're creatures of habit. Eurotunnel crossing on Wednesday, overnight in Rouen, drive down Thursday morning, set up camp in Tertre Rouge, and a grandstand seat in T34. Usual enjoyment and then a leisurely departure on Sunday afternoon after the race and drive up to Rouen again to reacquaint ourselves with beds etc before back to blighty on Monday.

Objective this year I think might be to see if we can avoid using the peages, avoiding getting lost in Rouen is probably overambitious.

The Badger · 24 Jan 2010, 14:39 (Ref:2618590)

My bro and I will travelling up on the Sunday from Innsbruck , Austria , staying in the Novotel (Corvette hotel) for one night and meeting up with friends . Then first thing Monday morning its off to Houx to set up the village , again .

Tuesday is normaly spent doing the finishing touchs to the camp . fridges , mirror balls , bar-b-q etc etc , followed by a spin to Carrefour to load up with goodies .

We all know what happens on Wednesday & Thursday ..... Friday is usualy spend doing some sight seeing , 2 years ago we went to see Europes largest tank museum ...... get proper hammered and up on Saturday morning early for another trip to Carrefour for more goodies .

Samll party on Sunday evening after the race and then first thing Monday morning its time to dismantle the camp (hate that bit) . Then it will be back to the Novetel again for a decent scrub and polish .

Up again early Tuesday morn for the TGV to Paris and home to wifey and tribe ..... another good scrub and back into my pit for a decent sleep in my own bed . Next day free and work on Thursday !!!

We walk a lot of the track , especially to Tetre Rouge . Normaly spend the last 2 hours in the grandstand , not sure about this year though , as the sound sounds crap cuz of the echos off the surrounding buildings .

Cant wait !!!

lemansfan · 24 Jan 2010, 14:39 (Ref:2618591)

I will started this Year on Thursday evening 3rd of June .The shortest Way ( through Paris ) is 650 km . The save Way (around Paris ) is 720 km .Our Location for this Year is nearly Sille - le Philippe .
T 34 Tickets are booked like the Years before . Will go on Wednesday night for a visit to Mulsanne . Maybe we can make a short Meeting on Wednesday or Thursday during the Break of the Practice ???

**Aysedasi** · 24 Jan 2010, 16:50 (Ref:2618644)

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Originally Posted by lemansfan

Maybe we can make a short Meeting on Wednesday or Thursday during the Break of the Practice ???

Yep, not a bad idea......

Steve Tarrant · 24 Jan 2010, 20:40 (Ref:2618771)

Leaving Poole on 0715 ferry from Poole to Cherbourg on Sunday 6th, camping and marshalling at Poste 106 (on the run towards Porsche Curves after Arnage corner) and returning on the 1115 sailing to Poole on Monday 14th.

Happy to see visitors at the campsite at any time other than when the track is live and therefore I am working!!!!!

rdjones · 24 Jan 2010, 21:18 (Ref:2618788)

Sadly it will be the sofa at home for me this year, for the first time since 2002.......

However I am still planing it good one. I have told the future Mrs Jones that the TV (eurosport) and Computer (Radio Le Mans) is out of bounds during Race Weekend.

As for the during the race there will be a BBQ and beer (just as normal) Oh yes and I even plan to raise a glass of vino on the Saturday morning to all my friends in Le Mans just as you lot meet under the tree in the Village.

Justin Moran · 24 Jan 2010, 21:42 (Ref:2618796)

Well Im doing the touristy thing for the first time this year and keeping a twenty one year old promise to my Dad and bringing him along with me. We are sailing out on the 2245 from Portsmouth to Caen on Wednesday night, arrive early hours Thursday and a leisurely drive to the Gites south of Mulsanne, and back to the circuit for quali.

Hoping for a decent seat somewhere near Wimille Tribune as its a great view up to the Dunlop Bridge and down the start finish straight, plus the added bonus of a large screen opposite to see as much action as possible.

I will be at the tree this year guys, another promise to keep but not held for as long!

**Aysedasi** · 24 Jan 2010, 22:10 (Ref:2618805)

This is looking good, apart from you Rob (I still can't believe it......!)

The Real DMN · 25 Jan 2010, 00:55 (Ref:2618852)

Sailing out on the Wednesday from Pompey for Blue Nord (I belive)

This year will be a bit of a change, my Girlfriend will be joining myself and my Dad for the first time. 9th time for me, but 1st for her means we have to do all the things that have to be done (pitwalks, drivers parade through town etc). No tribune tickets for this year either, with 3 of us its starting to look like lost beer money.

Hopefully no getting stuck at Muslanne at 3am again and having to spend 3/4 hours walking back to the main area...... That whole "adventure" lost me a 1/4 of the race last year

GT6 · 25 Jan 2010, 10:53 (Ref:2619018)

Yes I am a creature of Habit

Out Wednesday on 7.50 Eurotunnel, travel down in convoy with two other cars, stop at Berney for Lunch and supplies, arrive at Tertre Rouge campsite late afternoon.

On saturday after the meet will go back and sit in the campsite until about 2.45 listening to RLM and eating/drinking, then walk to the Banking outside the campsite to watch the start.

New for this year is a COB BBQ (Christmas Present) so the range of cooked food should be significantly improved this year.

nobster · 25 Jan 2010, 11:57 (Ref:2619051)

As always : leaving for Le Mans at tuesdaynight, arriving early morning on wednesday at campsite houx, will be watching the race from the pit grandstand ( T34 ) It seems that almost all of us will be on that grandstand so we might meet every now and then.
Don't know yet where to watch at racenight, i'll leave that open.

**Aysedasi** · 25 Jan 2010, 18:53 (Ref:2619303)

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Originally Posted by nobster

Don't know yet where to watch at racenight, i'll leave that open.

Some of you guys must come and seek me out in T34 during the night. I'm always there for at least a couple of hours, usually around the 2-4 am mark......

nobster · 25 Jan 2010, 20:23 (Ref:2619350)

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Originally Posted by Aysedasi

Some of you guys must come and seek me out in T34 during the night. I'm always there for at least a couple of hours, usually around the 2-4 am mark......

Do you stay the whole time at night on T34 or are you going to watch somewhere trackside?

The Badger · 25 Jan 2010, 20:52 (Ref:2619365)

Where is T34 ..... sounds like an old Russian tank !!!

Justin Moran · 25 Jan 2010, 21:10 (Ref:2619376)

T34 is the grandstand above the pits Badger, never ventured in there myself but have visited one of the hospitality suites, Niiiiice!

**Aysedasi** · 25 Jan 2010, 21:16 (Ref:2619378)

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Originally Posted by nobster

Do you stay the whole time at night on T34 or are you going to watch somewhere trackside?

In past years I've returned to the circuit around midnight after our meal. I normally watch for a while from the outside of Dunlop and then head down To Tertre Rouge before going back to T34.

This year will be different as I expect to have the whole evening free, not limited by the need to depart the circuit. I'll definitely be spending time down at Tertre Rouge, as I enjoy it on the inside of the track down there, but I also have an inkling, in the extra time I'll now have, to take a wander out to the Porsche Curves, as I've never been out there at night.

**Aysedasi** · 25 Jan 2010, 21:17 (Ref:2619379)

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Originally Posted by C9/89

T34 is the grandstand above the pits Badger, never ventured in there myself but have visited one of the hospitality suites, Niiiiice!

The overwhelming 'beauty' of T34 is the total absence of the photographer's curse - debris fencing!

Justin Moran · 25 Jan 2010, 22:03 (Ref:2619412)

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Originally Posted by Aysedasi

The overwhelming 'beauty' of T34 is the total absence of the photographer's curse - debris fencing!

Yep, but does the new "glass" pit wall screen not get in the way or are you too high for it to make a difference?

**Aysedasi** · 25 Jan 2010, 22:44 (Ref:2619435)

It slightly interferes before the start when the cars are in echelon formation, but I didn't notice it at all after that as none of the cars drive anywhere close enough for it to be in the way of a shot....

Down F0rce · 25 Jan 2010, 23:31 (Ref:2619451)

Regards to "when", it all depends on when my exams are and if I have a driving license by then. However, I'll be staying at Blue Nord and I'll be wandering about the general enclosures.

Mal · 26 Jan 2010, 07:30 (Ref:2619539)

Well we are going from Newhaven first thing Wednesday morning and staying in a hotel near Rouen overnight.

We then head down to Maison Blanche to camp until after the race then head out to a hotel in Bagnoles d'lorne for sunday night and catch the return ferry Monday evening.

We have a few in T34 this year but I have decided to give the grandstands a miss on the basis that I only use it for a few hours unless it rains - which of course it wont this year

There are 26 people in my group this year

**Aysedasi** · 26 Jan 2010, 18:32 (Ref:2619826)

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Originally Posted by Mal

We have a few in T34 this year but I have decided to give the grandstands a miss on the basis that I only use it for a few hours unless it rains - which of course it wont this year

Good man - that's the spirit I like to see!

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Originally Posted by Mal

There are 26 people in my group this year

Just the small, select team then.........

With the number of people likely to be in T34, perhaps we should get someone like Bernard B to plot where everyone should be sitting - as he always seems to know where all the seats and rows are - once we know our seats, of course.....

isynge · 26 Jan 2010, 18:49 (Ref:2619837)

I like T34 a lot - although last year it was rammed home how strong the sun at Le Mans can be - very much had to run for cover after the first couple of hours to avoid getting borderline heat/sun stroke.

I was also sitting next to the most corpulent photographer on the planet - although I'm not really sure that's anything that can be blamed on the ACO and their approach to grandstand construction!

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