Le Mans 2003

Steve Tarrant · 30 May 2003, 22:18 (Ref:615313)

Hi All,

Well, the cat's now out of the bag ...........

The ACO have fully authorised me to be a member (non-active, of course)of post 106 at this year's Le Mans 24 Hour race, and we're leaving for France next Sunday.

But as we're there for 9 days, I'm looking to visit as many different posts as possible. Therefore can you let me know what posts those of you who are going are allocated to, and where it is!

I have a very detailed OS style maps of the area, so don't be surprised if me and the wheelchair suddenly appear (or a logo'd Subaru! (Jackie's car).

To those doing the Snetterton 24 Hours, I wish you also the best of luck.

Cheers all

Steve

ascarracinguk · 31 May 2003, 08:58 (Ref:615574)

nice to see your back on the track steve

Peter Scillitoe · 31 May 2003, 15:56 (Ref:615924)

Messrs Hicks, Moorman, Weedon and I arrive on the Monday towing a large caravan (allegedly). Thought we would get there first to grab the prime spot (same principle as pool side lounger, towel and Germans). So, see you there Steve, on, err, Post 106. Well, at least you will not need the map to find us (hopefully). Have a safe journey.

paul.hickman · 2 Jun 2003, 08:21 (Ref:617476)

It will be good to see you and Jackie at le Mans Steve. At Post 61 there should be John Williams, theRaceGypsy (aka Bob Bidmead), Sarah & me. If you can find your way through the woods then you will be welcome...

Richard Sneader · 2 Jun 2003, 08:22 (Ref:617477)

Steve myself I am on post 117. Come and visit.
Rich S.

alan-g · 2 Jun 2003, 09:10 (Ref:617506)

Steve,
I have been selected for Poste 0; near the startline, I presume.
Ferry overnight Monday with folding camper, arrive sometime a.m. Tuesday.
Does anyone know where the nearest camping is?

Alan

Bodysnatcher · 2 Jun 2003, 12:52 (Ref:617715)

Alan - poste 0 sounds like the old ACO building just at the end of the pit lane exit. On Friday walkabout a couple of years ago it looked like you might doss down in there?
Presume you've looked at the map at the marshalspost - http://www.marshalspost.com/circuit/53.html
Most (if not all) marshals' posts seem to have a campsite associated with them (on the long circuit), not so sure about those on the Bugatti circuit. Again, a couple of years ago turbo-ww and I tried parking a car in an area close to the village that said Commissaires' parking.

added befor 15mins - pretty sure there were a couple of caravans/camper vans in there maybe ww will remember better

A French gent was none too pleased with us - seems it was only for his/nearby postes.

Another of 106's inmates

Bodysnatcher · 2 Jun 2003, 13:05 (Ref:617725)

and errm.. me and turboww will arrive wednesday lunchtime - so keep a couple of chilled beers on standby lads.

Hey Rich, looks like you'll be right next to Liz and her hospitality marquee - lucky beggar

Richard Sneader · 2 Jun 2003, 13:37 (Ref:617765)

wich Liz is this?.
Rich.

Bodysnatcher · 2 Jun 2003, 13:44 (Ref:617774)

not one of the bleached pumpkins - more of a 10/10ths institution (if she'll pardon me for saying) she wants to do interviews and I'm sure you could manage a few words..

See the thread in the GT forum ...meeting there...
http://tentenths.com/forum/showthrea...threadid=38677

Richard Sneader · 2 Jun 2003, 14:01 (Ref:617802)

Thanks Bodysnatcher I put something on there.
RS

Bodysnatcher · 2 Jun 2003, 14:20 (Ref:617815)

actually the thread about Liz wanting to do interviews is http://tentenths.com/forum/showthrea...threadid=38611
but I'm sure she'll get the idea

Richard Sneader · 2 Jun 2003, 21:26 (Ref:618412)

Sorted, thanks
RS

Stoowert · 3 Jun 2003, 11:27 (Ref:619040)

Well Steve, the post to stay away from is Post 70. The post next to the mini-hump before Mulsarne Corner on the inside. Don't you dare go there! There's err umm Americans! This year, a Canadian has sneeked in! They join Me, Peter Goodbody and various other Brits, including Michel Pommies. So You've been warned! Stay away, in fact don't even go to France, just in case!
Just joking, pop in any time. Have you any plans for Friday afternoon and evening? We usually go to Le Mans for the parade of pilotes. Well worth it. We certainly have enough transport for a few extras, from a 1948 MG to an expected Aston Martin Vantage! (He was bringing his Ferrari 360 but he had an argument with a motorcycle last week. Don't you hate people like that!)

Steve Tarrant · 3 Jun 2003, 11:31 (Ref:619045)

Stoowert, we'd be delighted to take you up on your kind offer for the Friday, especially as we don't know our way around town at this moment in time.

Not long now to the midnight crossing on Sunday .............!

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