DaveC72 783 Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 99 days until Le Mans 2016 and counting. Tickets bought, Camping and Ferry booked. Love the event, although I steer clear of much of the increasingly shambolic "festivities" off circuit. On average I watch about 18 hours of the race from various viewpoints Anyhoo - who else is going? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pits 4,408 Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 Yup, going with brother and Dad this year. Should be amazing as we're getting involved with the whole Ford celebrations (bro has a Ford GT), and fingers crossed will get to lap the full 24hr circuit in the GT! Much to discuss tonight! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveC72 783 Posted April 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Not long now - just saw this reminder of 2011: I would love it if Lotus took the 400 to Le Sarthe and competed in the GT classes again... ... when I win the lottery.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theelanman 511 Posted April 7, 2016 Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 'fraid not.....Im off to the Classic again....... Im sorry to say that my last trip to the real one was 2003 and I was in the Bentley pits.....(by invite....not actually doing anything) and Ive not been since......I don't think I could ever beat that year...... 1 Quote The Faster You Drive...The Slower You Age (Albert Einstein 14 March 1879 - 18 April 1955) Link to post Share on other sites
swanny71 53 Posted April 7, 2016 Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 I'll be there again this year. .......hopefully in a Lotus 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Luc2000 14 Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 I'm going too, will be my first time at Le Mans (I'm going with some people that have been there a couple of times though). We're on a camping a few kilometers from the track (so not the official camp site), but planning on bringing our bikes to get there. We also hope this will make it possible to get to the pits on friday, I heard it's almost impossible to get to the track by car when the pit is open to the public. Anyone on here has any general tips for the event? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rocket63 137 Posted April 8, 2016 Report Share Posted April 8, 2016 Yup, I will be there. Cant wait Quote Caught between a rock and a hard place in a catch 22 situation, So its 6 of one and half a dozen of the other. Your damned if you do, but your damned if you don't so shut your cock!!!!!!!!!!! Lotus Espirt Turbo S3 Lotus Esprit S4 Lotus Elise S2 Sport 130 Link to post Share on other sites
Stuart Monument 787 Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 I'm going for the first time this year to. Can't wait Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveC72 783 Posted April 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 16 hours ago, Luc2000 said: I'm going too, will be my first time at Le Mans (I'm going with some people that have been there a couple of times though). We're on a camping a few kilometers from the track (so not the official camp site), but planning on bringing our bikes to get there. We also hope this will make it possible to get to the pits on friday, I heard it's almost impossible to get to the track by car when the pit is open to the public. Anyone on here has any general tips for the event? Good place to start is the planning section at http://www.beermountain.com/ It's worth going down a little early to catch the qualifying on the Wednesday and Thursday (especially the night quali) and access to the Grandstands for this is free. I wouldn't bother with much of the "off circuit" festivities as they are increasingly getting more and more out of control. A portable radio (or a headset sold at the track) is a must as it allows you to listen to Radio Le Mans - which is just epic. The ACO website is much better than it was http://www.24h-lemans.com/en/ If you're going to "sticker up" for the event then https://www.stickeredup4lemans.com/ is worth a visit. Other than that - just be careful - the gendarme are increasingly less than enamoured with dumb-arse driving, and will happily escort you to a cash point to pay your fine. It's a great event - enjoy! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JAWS 423 Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 Not actually going this year, but will be at the Porsche Factory/Museum in Stuttgart to watch it as they have a 24hr event on. Hopefully it will be an enjoyable event/experience. Le Mans is getting very expensive now and you have to book up so far in advance it does put me off, at some point I fancy doing the Classic though. 2011 was a good year at Le Man's for an Evora fan..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Luc2000 14 Posted April 9, 2016 Report Share Posted April 9, 2016 1 hour ago, DaveC72 said: Good place to start is the planning section at http://www.beermountain.com/ It's worth going down a little early to catch the qualifying on the Wednesday and Thursday (especially the night quali) and access to the Grandstands for this is free. I wouldn't bother with much of the "off circuit" festivities as they are increasingly getting more and more out of control. A portable radio (or a headset sold at the track) is a must as it allows you to listen to Radio Le Mans - which is just epic. The ACO website is much better than it was http://www.24h-lemans.com/en/ If you're going to "sticker up" for the event then https://www.stickeredup4lemans.com/ is worth a visit. Other than that - just be careful - the gendarme are increasingly less than enamoured with dumb-arse driving, and will happily escort you to a cash point to pay your fine. It's a great event - enjoy! Thanks for the tips We're arriving on wednesday, so qualifying is definitely on the list. Friends already have a headset with radio and hearing protection, so I was planning to get one of those as well. I'm sure it's going to be a great event! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,178 Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Having been relieved of €750 on the way home from a Le Mans, I was since told by the Police Inspector I bought my first Elise from that they put speed traps on pretty much every road on a circle 20 miles from Le Mans. Take it easy. 1 Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to post Share on other sites
rocket63 137 Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Oh yes, I remember that year Bibstah. The year of the Evora tent residence as well 1 Quote Caught between a rock and a hard place in a catch 22 situation, So its 6 of one and half a dozen of the other. Your damned if you do, but your damned if you don't so shut your cock!!!!!!!!!!! Lotus Espirt Turbo S3 Lotus Esprit S4 Lotus Elise S2 Sport 130 Link to post Share on other sites
DaveC72 783 Posted April 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 So it all kicks off this weekend at the Six Hours of Silverstone. http://www.fiawec.com/en/news/2016-world-endurance-calendar-revealed-_3389.html Coverage can be found here Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chrisroy 4 Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 Yes I'm going again with a bunch of mates and staying in the PH campsite at Blue Nord Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SteveO... 35 Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Me and the 'other half' will be back this year having taken a break from it last year. We'll be in the Village on the Curves. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveC72 783 Posted May 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 25 days to the event and three weeks tomorrow until we set off. My favourite week of the year can't come soon enough. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ajheath 100 Posted May 24, 2016 Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 Im going, 18th visit for me, but fist time taking the other half, and the Evora. We are staying at a Chateau about 20mins from the circuit, so a bit of comfort. For first timers I have a couple of suggestions, Classic British Welcome on Friday morning at St Saturnin, best free car show you will ever go to, and a visit to Hotel de France is a must especially on Friday afternoon or evening, if you turn up in something nice you will be welcomed with open arms, and the history behind this place is fantastic. Then is the Classic in July with the GT3, what a lucky boy I am. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveC72 783 Posted May 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 I took the OH, just the once... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ajheath 100 Posted May 24, 2016 Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 if you go again Bibs, you need one of these Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,178 Posted May 24, 2016 Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 Moi avec Monsieur Jambon! Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to post Share on other sites
DaveC72 783 Posted June 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2016 Hmm. Looks like we'll be needing brollies, waterproofs, wellies, snorkels etc this week!http://www.accuweather.com/en/fr/le-mans/135975/daily-weather-forecast/135975 But then as we all know, it's not the weather you go for Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beady 80 Posted June 13, 2016 Report Share Posted June 13, 2016 First time for me, going with a group via work and also staying at a chateau a few miles out. Don't fancy taking the new Evora just a few days after collecting it so opting for the safety (?) of the minibus. Quote construction and property consultants : My company Link to post Share on other sites
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