[LM24] Le Mans 2025 - 14/15 June 2025 - Who is Going?

[dwh43scale]

Originally Posted by Aysedasi

There are always going to be people with their favourite grandstands. These days I sit in T17 (Durand) because I'm an ACO member and I like to have the 'creature comforts' that come with a seat in this stand, but as an amateur photographer I would always pick T34 (above the pits).

T23 (Raccordement) is a mixed bag for me. Great view up the start/finish straight and the action at the chicane, but you need to sit as high up as you can, especially if you want to take photos or video as otherwise the fencing ruins the view. And don't get me started on the seats there - the most uncomfortable and cramped seats I've ever sat in at Le Mans! But others swear by T23.

Essentially, what he said. T17 has long been my go to including as a non-sun "insurance policy". Have used T34 but suspect it might have been damp this year with the prevailing winds. 2023 overcrowding in T34 at start / finish looked to have been sorted this year. As a snapper, T23 and T34 are both worthy of consideration. Anything on start finish straight is compromised by fencing.

[RL17]

T23 seats have no backs and you can get very hot in hour or so each side of start as they are quite close and legroom is limited.

Did like T5 ? Goodyear as well spaced seats and seat backs - front row bad as had bars to stop you falling in eyesight line. Also decent keg room - basically looking over left turn if Dunlop chicane - moved higher when rain came and when returned at night so can see ovee barrier. Big screen a bit to left and need binoculars or zoom lens to read order clearly. Works well with Chappelle ACO area and Panarama parking

PS T 5 had no space at front for annoying larecomers or would be David Baileys to stand up en masse and block en masse and block view

[ATLFalconsFAN]

I need to remember a seat cushion for next year. Those grandstand seats are UNCOMFORTABLE!

[RL17]

Agree on cushions as ordered a couple of yellow Grello ones - quite bright so hopefully won’t leave on seats

Cushions were popular with the German DTMers at Spa

[kdr]

I hope to be there next year, no.22

[GT6]

I am sure others here had the same email as me but for those that did not the ACO has announce that tickets will go on sale in November

[Peter Mallett]

Yup got that too. Just checked the Chunnel tickets.

[GT6]

far to organised. we usually start looking at crossings after we get the tickets

[Aysedasi]

I book the day they are made available....why wait?

[Peter Mallett]

Brittany ferries doesn't have 2025 June available at the moment.

[Aysedasi]

It shouldn't be long. I booked on 24th July last year for this year.

[Mal]

I am planning to be there again - 42 years after my first visit. This year we had 36 people in our group - should be similar in 2025.

[AstonGeoff]

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

Brittany ferries doesn't have 2025 June available at the moment.

They do now (for Portsmouth - Caen anyway), but it seems a bit random on availability what with the new ship.

[clkgtrlm1]

Ferry booked.
Pompey Caen 5th June 15.00 - Return 16th June 16.30

See you there

[Simmi]

Originally Posted by AstonGeoff

They do now (for Portsmouth - Caen anyway), but it seems a bit random on availability what with the new ship.

Legend! Much appreciated heads up. Yeah cabin availability is a bit strange but anyway that's the first thing ticked off.

[Peter Mallett]

Saw it, was thinking Pompey St Malo out and Chunnel return. As you say the cabin thing is a bit strange.

[Aysedasi]

Originally Posted by clkgtrlm1

Ferry booked.
Pompey Caen 5th June 15.00 - Return 16th June 16.30

See you there

Same, but 8 am out on the 5th. The leaving day may yet change, depending on my circs nearer the time.

[clkgtrlm1]

Originally Posted by Simmi

Legend! Much appreciated heads up. Yeah cabin availability is a bit strange but anyway that's the first thing ticked off.

The way I read it, is that there are no 2berth cabins on William of Normandie?
Everything else seemed to be available.

[Aysedasi]

Originally Posted by clkgtrlm1

The way I read it, is that there are no 2berth cabins on William of Normandie?
Everything else seemed to be available.

I got a 2-berth 'Club' cabin going out but had to take a 4-berth coming back home.

[Peter Mallett]

Well, I've decided to stick with the chunnel both ways. I recall the absolute disaster getting off the boat in Portsmouth followed by a 2.5 hours drive. Mind you, the chunnel isn't brilliant, but at least I can get back in a day.

[claude2cv]

I got my renewal reminder today, access to the members area is now 59 euros, taking off the 10 euros for me programme, I am wondering if it is actually worth 49 euros to access the 2 areas.

Sean

[Peter Mallett]

IMO it depends on what you are doing for the race and where you are staying. If you are out at Porsche Curves or BSJ etc. and not staying up through the night then it makes little sense. But if you are in Houx, TR or similar then, again, unless you are staying up through the night you may as well not bother.

I had the pass this year thanks to one of our band, but due to the weather I decided to head back to PC and there I stayed. In fact I got a few hours sleep due to the rain.

[Simmi]

Was it not completely rammed in the Member's areas this year? Only been in La Chapelle once which was at last year's race on a freebie - and at certain points you couldn't get an outdoor table. It's probably very good in the late hours, but the rest of the time, are you paying to be in a different, equally crowded area?

[trichens]

It was very busy at La Chapelle this year.
Queues for food were very, very silly (especially for breakfast Sunday morning) but I think overall it's good to have somewhere you can sit, get food and drink.
Not sure about 2025 - depends on what campsite I can book and if my son comes with me.

[JimboCycling]

I'm looking at sorting out ACO membership to come for 2025. Coming with one friend, do we both need to get membership or just one of us? I think I'd seen that some campsites are members only, and I think we'll want to use the hospitality at la chappelle as well.
Thanks