LM24 Race Le Mans 2011 - Who's going? (Who's Left? Who's There?!!!) - Page 5

Simmi · 23 Sep 2010, 18:25 (Ref:2763644)

Cheers GT6. I think we will be heading down at a similar time to you. Got a pre-order in for tickets for Le Houx so just waiting for the prices to come through. I figured it was best to be proactive when it came to the camping.

GT6 · 23 Sep 2010, 19:20 (Ref:2763682)

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Originally Posted by Simmi

Cheers GT6. I think we will be heading down at a similar time to you. Got a pre-order in for tickets for Le Houx so just waiting for the prices to come through. I figured it was best to be proactive when it came to the camping.

Houx is a good campsite, you get either an allocated spot if you are lucky or there are some unallocated area's, there is a bit of a walk to the race track but facilities are good there, if you can't get that then the other first choices are Maison blanche and tertre rouge(we camp there) but most sites have advantages and disadvantages. Closer to the time i can give you the directions once you at at le mans or perhaps you might join are convoy from calais. Don't get to worried about race tickets they can be bought at the gate no problem and with no mark up either. For your first trip don't bother with grandstand's you will be busy watching the race from many different places and they are very expensive.

Simmi · 23 Sep 2010, 19:43 (Ref:2763694)

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Originally Posted by GT6

Houx is a good campsite, you get either an allocated spot if you are lucky or there are some unallocated area's, there is a bit of a walk to the race track but facilities are good there, if you can't get that then the other first choices are Maison blanche and tertre rouge(we camp there) but most sites have advantages and disadvantages. Closer to the time i can give you the directions once you at at le mans or perhaps you might join are convoy from calais. Don't get to worried about race tickets they can be bought at the gate no problem and with no mark up either. For your first trip don't bother with grandstand's you will be busy watching the race from many different places and they are very expensive.

Thanks for the info and advice that's really generous of you. Definately nearer the time I'll give you a shout. Just a case of counting down the months now. I decided like you say not to bother with a grandstand. Where have you traditionally watched the first lap from?

Richard

Mal · 24 Sep 2010, 05:34 (Ref:2763827)

On your first trip you really need to find a spot opposite the pits. You will have to park yourself there a few hours before the start but the razzmatazz to the race build up creates a great atmosphere..... Bring an Umbrella, sun cream and fold up chair.

Le Vieux · 25 Sep 2010, 05:59 (Ref:2764278)

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Originally Posted by Simmi

Thanks for the info and advice that's really generous of you. Definately nearer the time I'll give you a shout. Just a case of counting down the months now. I decided like you say not to bother with a grandstand. Where have you traditionally watched the first lap from?

Richard

Counting down the months? It's a mere 259 days away!

Welcome to Ten-tenths by the way.

GT6 · 25 Sep 2010, 07:53 (Ref:2764299)

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Originally Posted by Simmi

Thanks for the info and advice that's really generous of you. Definately nearer the time I'll give you a shout. Just a case of counting down the months now. I decided like you say not to bother with a grandstand. Where have you traditionally watched the first lap from?

Richard

For your first trip i would agree with mal, the start/finishing straight is an experience you will never forget, but you will need to spend a fair amount of time there, it will be packed 4 hours before the start. I would suggest that if you would rather not stand around for hours then head for the outside of the track near the museum, it will still be packed but not until much later, you can watch the cars come up the straight and then hit the first tricky bit, a few incidents usually and all of the cars still close together so still very loud. After 1 hour the pit straight starts to clear and you can then watch the first round of pit stops in comfort.

Simmi · 29 Sep 2010, 12:15 (Ref:2766577)

Does anyone know what era the historic support race will be from next year. Or is that something they announce much nearer the time?

Victor_RO · 29 Sep 2010, 12:36 (Ref:2766597)

Well... 2008 and 2010 were Group C, and 2009 was 1949-1965, so that's probably the most likely one. But it's probably certain to be a pre-1980 period.

Lusitano · 4 Oct 2010, 19:01 (Ref:2769360)

Well, I am planning on going.

I missed this year´s edition, but I only managed to go, at the last minute, to the 24h Classic in July (cortesy of a few friends in the MG Club).

Next year, I will most likely be there in June.

GT6 · 4 Oct 2010, 19:23 (Ref:2769369)

Well that's the tunnel booked, out on wednesday at 7.20 in the morning and back at 22.40 on Sunday, just have to keep fingers crossed that nadine can provide the usual camping tickets, noticed on another forum that the ACO is promising members will have proirity on camping this year with booking open for members from 11 October, but heard that before so prefer the old tried and trusted route. Only 8 months to go

lemansfan · 5 Oct 2010, 02:41 (Ref:2769542)

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Originally Posted by GT6

Well that's the tunnel booked, out on wednesday at 7.20 in the morning and back at 22.40 on Sunday, just have to keep fingers crossed that nadine can provide the usual camping tickets, noticed on another forum that the ACO is promising members will have proirity on camping this year with booking open for members from 11 October, but heard that before so prefer the old tried and trusted route. Only 8 months to go

That's right .Get the same Info from my Friends in Le Mans .ACO Members booking from Oct 11th ,no Members booking from Nov 3rd .

Mel Davies · 14 Oct 2010, 21:49 (Ref:2775132)

Hi, All,
We are booked on LD Lines Portsmouth- Le Havre on Tue. 7/6 and should be on MB around mid-day on Wed. 8/7. We are a party of 8, with 2 MGB's an Austin Cooper S and a Chuck Wagon with all the tents & the beer.
Cheers, Mel

Acid09 · 15 Oct 2010, 12:41 (Ref:2775336)

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Originally Posted by lemansfan

That's right .Get the same Info from my Friends in Le Mans .ACO Members booking from Oct 11th ,no Members booking from Nov 3rd .

Does that apply to grandstand tickets as well?

nobster · 15 Oct 2010, 12:56 (Ref:2775342)

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Originally Posted by Mel Davies

Hi, All,
We are booked on LD Lines Portsmouth- Le Havre on Tue. 7/6 and should be on MB around mid-day on Wed. 8/7. We are a party of 8, with 2 MGB's an Austin Cooper S and a Chuck Wagon with all the tents & the beer.
Cheers, Mel

Hello Mel,

welcome on the forum!
Is this your first trip to the great race?

nobster · 15 Oct 2010, 13:00 (Ref:2775345)

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Originally Posted by Acid09

Does that apply to grandstand tickets as well?

I could make my reservation as an ACO member on the 11th, Can't recall the last time I have left it that late in the year.

GT6 · 17 Oct 2010, 08:29 (Ref:2776009)

From what I have seen on the other forums the ACO members booking has been seeing a few problems, are we surprised.

CTD · 17 Oct 2010, 11:58 (Ref:2776119)

I'm strongly trying to find the budget for a Le Mans trip next year (2011).
It's going to be the first time, so i really really hope i can make it

.
Is there any "Ten-Tenths" events/areas down there?

GT6 · 17 Oct 2010, 16:33 (Ref:2776193)

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Originally Posted by CTD

I'm strongly trying to find the budget for a Le Mans trip next year (2011).
It's going to be the first time, so i really really hope i can make it

.
Is there any "Ten-Tenths" events/areas down there?

The meet on saturday lunchtime will certainly happen again and if we do manage to find a team willing to welcome us for a pit visit on Friday.

However usually end up meeting some of the members at other times aswell.

Mel Davies · 17 Oct 2010, 20:23 (Ref:2776286)

Hi, Nobster,
No, we are regulars , traveling as the "Woodcote Wanderers", and we will be On Maison Blanche, thanks to Brian at 1st Tickets. Come and join us for a pint.
Cheers, Mel

Mel Davies · 17 Oct 2010, 20:54 (Ref:2776302)

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Originally Posted by nobster

Hello Mel,

welcome on the forum!
Is this your first trip to the great race?

Thanks, and no, we are regulars for the last 6 years, or so, we travel as the "Woodcote Wanderers" and we will be on Maison Blanche, so come over and have a pint.
Cheers, Mel

Mel Davies · 17 Oct 2010, 20:58 (Ref:2776304)

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Originally Posted by Mel Davies

Thanks, and no, we are regulars for the last 6 years, or so, we travel as the "Woodcote Wanderers" and we will be on Maison Blanche, so come over and have a pint.
Cheers, Mel

PS. to my last 2 messages - I'll get the hang of this technology eventually !

Simmi · 18 Oct 2010, 12:49 (Ref:2776632)

Got camping and crossing sorted today. We're going to be in Houx and coming over from Dover midday on Tuesday. Very excited.

Simmi · 19 Oct 2010, 14:21 (Ref:2777119)

Another quick question.

Is it possible to see the pitstops taking place without having a grandstand ticket? In that, is it possible to see over the pitwall from the terraced standing area? Or do you need to be higher?

GT6 · 20 Oct 2010, 17:24 (Ref:2777588)

yes from the area opposite the pits you can see everything in duplicate, this is because from that level the reflection in the angled glass above the pits shows you the cars coming in and out and some of the car actually infrount of the pit, after the first couple of hours you can stand up against the fencing no problem and the view is great, the grandstands are further back and as they are higher have a difference angle of reflection.

Erw · 20 Oct 2010, 17:46 (Ref:2777597)

Going!, is it allowed to sleep in the carpark , in the car?

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