[LM24] Le Mans 2013 - Who's Going etc etc?

[Simmi]

Originally Posted by Gingers4Justice

So, what can people tell me of driving to Le Mans for the first time?

I only passed my test this July but it looks like I'm going to have to take the Panda down.

A Porsche Cayman, a classic Alfa Spider, and a Fiat Panda. You won't miss us.

Nothing to worry about really. Roads are much quieter and better surfaced than in the UK. It's mostly on the motorway. Just follow the signs closely through Rouen but it's all good. If you're in an experienced convoy it's not really an issue getting lost.

[nobster]

and as always, website for ordering tickets is not working......
have sent them an email for my ticket, hope they will respond on that just like last year.

is it to difficult to make the ticket site work on a date they have said it would be open?

[batmobile]

Originally Posted by nobster

and as always, website for ordering tickets is not working......
have sent them an email for my ticket, hope they will respond on that just like last year.

is it to difficult to make the ticket site work on a date they have said it would be open?

That was the same problem for me last year. I don't use their site anymore. I only book my places by mail, and it is very efficient. As long as the booking office will have people to answer, I recommend to call them ( if not saturated) or the best, to send an emil as soon as the booking time is on. I send an email to the person who answers to me each year. Good plan.

[GT6]

I have put my trust in Nadine at the tourist office as always, she has never let me down.

[vincegail]

Originally Posted by GT6

I have put my trust in Nadine at the tourist office as always, she has never let me down.

Same here (not as always, but for the first time). Any idea when she can/will confirm our bookings?

[Stevetzoid]

Hi all,

We are going for only the second time!, I am trying to get in touch with Mick? last seen at Donington a few weeks ago. We are hoping to go on post 14 next year and I have been talking to Mick, if you read this or anyone could ask him to get in touch with Steve Evans, regalia officer for the BMMC Midlands region. We have booked the ferry and are looking to get sorted out. Thanks for the help in andvance.

Best Regards,

Steve Evans.

[Aysedasi]

Name doesn't mean anything to me - have you posted on the marshal's forum?

[Beetle]

Originally Posted by CTD

A no brainer for most of us in these parts of the forum

LOL, not for me and my already sore wallet.

I hope I can go though.

[Le Vieux]

Originally Posted by Gingers4Justice

So, what can people tell me of driving to Le Mans for the first time?

I only passed my test this July but it looks like I'm going to have to take the Panda down.

A Porsche Cayman, a classic Alfa Spider, and a Fiat Panda. You won't miss us.

Since you passed your test in July, the lower age limit of 18 for driving in France probably won't apply to you next June. Full details on the AA's website at http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice...nce-monaco.pdf

[GT6]

Originally Posted by vincegail

Same here (not as always, but for the first time). Any idea when she can/will confirm our bookings?

Got the form from Nadine last night, showing prices etc, applied for the usual 6 race and 4 camping tickets, ACO renewal also sent of today, total cost was Euro 773, usually see the debit going through as confirmation that I got them.
She is always very helpful and well worth saying hello when you visit Le mans itself, she works in the tourist office close to the cathederal.
Simon

[CTD]

Originally Posted by GT6

Got the form from Nadine last night, showing prices etc, applied for the usual 6 race and 4 camping tickets, ACO renewal also sent of today, total cost was Euro 773, usually see the debit going through as confirmation that I got them.
She is always very helpful and well worth saying hello when you visit Le mans itself, she works in the tourist office close to the cathederal.
Simon

She's a big part of Ten-Tenths already, you can't lure her to become a member?

Ten-Tenths Travel Party?

[vincegail]

Originally Posted by GT6

Got the form from Nadine last night, showing prices etc, applied for the usual 6 race and 4 camping tickets, ACO renewal also sent of today, total cost was Euro 773, usually see the debit going through as confirmation that I got them.
She is always very helpful and well worth saying hello when you visit Le mans itself, she works in the tourist office close to the cathederal.
Simon

Did not receive a booking form from Nadine. But I did specify exactly what I want some time ago, so no need for ordering it again.

And I asked for collecting the tickets myself at her office, so I'll definitely meet her this June.

[Gingers4Justice]

Originally Posted by Le Vieux

Since you passed your test in July, the lower age limit of 18 for driving in France probably won't apply to you next June. Full details on the AA's website at http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice...nce-monaco.pdf

Thanks very much for that.

I will be 19 by next Le Mans anyway so I should have nothing to worry about.

[aneesh99]

Hopefully (fingers crossed), next year year, my exams will end the week before. I had some OCSE's on the Saturday, and broke every speed limit to get back home so I could catch the start. Just brought a Swift Sport as well, it's begging to be take to La Sarthe

[nobster]

Received my ticket allocation today, only thing is they put us on campsite AA Houx annexe club.
I now where houx and houx annexe are situated but can anyone telle me where to find AA Houx annexe club?

[Bentley03]

Originally Posted by nobster

Received my ticket allocation today, only thing is they put us on campsite AA Houx annexe club.
I now where houx and houx annexe are situated but can anyone telle me where to find AA Houx annexe club?

The circuit map suggests it's the part of Houx Annexe nearest to the roundabout.

[nobster]

Looks like a long walk to some showers or toilets then....
Has anyone been on this campsite before?

[Simmi]

There will probably be a few instances of this with other sites having to step up to take the slack for the loss of Karting Nord. At least that area you're in nobster seems quite 'exclusive'.

The could be a few unlucky people camped on inclines or concrete!

[GT6]

I think this is the new area between Houx and Houx annex, closer to the track and village, but not exactly sure, the area was once heavily wooded and surrounded by high walls and fencing.

[whitemr2]

Originally Posted by nobster

Looks like a long walk to some showers or toilets then....
Has anyone been on this campsite before?

Allways have stayed on Houx Annexe, your area seems like the open area next to the new entrancelane coming from the tramstation. Unlike Houx Annexe their is no fence arround it but no worries, the Houx Annexe fence on your side last year was always open and so toilets are quite close and improved again last year. Entance by car is the same as Houx / Houx Annexe.

[wewantourdarbyback]

Originally Posted by Simmi

There will probably be a few instances of this with other sites having to step up to take the slack for the loss of Karting Nord. At least that area you're in nobster seems quite 'exclusive'.

The could be a few unlucky people camped on inclines or concrete!

Not to forget the tiny pitches in Houx across from where the VXR Club marquee has been which flooded terribly last year.

[Simmi]

Definitely a fear of mine that we'll rock up one year and get pitched in a lake.

[GT6]

One year we were camped in HA everything looked good on friday but while we were in town for the parade a massive storm arrived, we sheltered in a bar for several hours and had trouble getting back to the camp site, When we got there the floods were unbelievable, near the enterance the water was several feet deep, and you could only see the tops of some tents, our area was pure mud with cars sinking into the ground and anything not secured down washed into low lying area's. After that we decided to only camp on high ground and have been in TR ever since.

[Pilgrimage]

Originally Posted by GT6

One year we were camped in HA everything looked good on friday but while we were in town for the parade a massive storm arrived, we sheltered in a bar for several hours and had trouble getting back to the camp site, When we got there the floods were unbelievable, near the enterance the water was several feet deep, and you could only see the tops of some tents, our area was pure mud with cars sinking into the ground and anything not secured down washed into low lying area's. After that we decided to only camp on high ground and have been in TR ever since.

Same year (I suspect - 4 or 5 ago?) - same place - and same outcome, although I am partial to a bit of Blue Nord too now - drains well and close to the action/ tribunes (although carnage on Sunday night).

[Victor_RO]

Just had a better look at my Uni calendar and it seems I have a window of opportunity... right on the Le Mans race weekend. I'm seriously considering coming to LM now.