Classic Le Mans PH group?

Classic Le Mans PH group?

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Mark B

1,626 posts

267 months

Wednesday 17th October 2007
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thewave said:
Hi, not been to Le Mans before, but was thinking of going next year. However, as a newbie, what's the best? Le Mans or Classic Le Mans? I'd only be able to go on one, so I'd want to make the right decision. If it comes down to the cars, then classic would probably get my vote, what's got the best and friendliest atmosphere. Pro's and Con's?

Cheers.
Depends on what you want, if you like older cars that you can hear and see being driven well then the Classic everytime. If you want the latest, modern stuff then it has to be the normal 24hr...

It's a bit like comparing the F1 Grand Prix at Silverstone and the Goodwood Revival really...

thewave

14,721 posts

211 months

Wednesday 17th October 2007
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Mark B said:
thewave said:
Hi, not been to Le Mans before, but was thinking of going next year. However, as a newbie, what's the best? Le Mans or Classic Le Mans? I'd only be able to go on one, so I'd want to make the right decision. If it comes down to the cars, then classic would probably get my vote, what's got the best and friendliest atmosphere. Pro's and Con's?

Cheers.
Depends on what you want, if you like older cars that you can hear and see being driven well then the Classic everytime. If you want the latest, modern stuff then it has to be the normal 24hr...

It's a bit like comparing the F1 Grand Prix at Silverstone and the Goodwood Revival really...
If the atmosphere is comparable, then I think personally i'd prefer the classic for obvious reasons (see profile)

Thanks for the info guys, am now going to ask wife nicely if I can go.

James P

2,963 posts

239 months

Wednesday 17th October 2007
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This looks interesting, I will be going as group of 4 in 2 motors and have already sent my booking to the ACO although that can easily be changed. A couple of questions if I may

1) Is this going to be a PH campsite or an area where it just happens to be PH'ers camping. ie shared facilities or do our own thing?

2) Any idea whereabouts in MB the area will be?

3) Are there likely to be many females around? I am taking my sister and her only experience of LM so far is with Race, What Race. She needs to know it is not always like that! Mate is also taking his GF.


Toobin

1,222 posts

236 months

Wednesday 17th October 2007
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JulesV said:
What are the dates for the Classic?
What he said

Seasider

12,728 posts

251 months

Wednesday 17th October 2007
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James P said:
I will be going as group of 4 in 2 motors



Toobin

1,222 posts

236 months

Wednesday 17th October 2007
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Toobin said:
JulesV said:
What are the dates for the Classic?
What he said
Panic over...got it from the other thread: FYI

the 24 hour race will be 14/15th June 2008 and the Classic will be 12/13th of July 2008

cavebloke

641 posts

229 months

Wednesday 17th October 2007
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James P said:
Are there likely to be many females around?
I'm coming down with a couple of girls. I'm hoping for them that the atmosphere is a bit more chilled than the chav-infested 24hr race which I've done a few times but got a bit tired of the car abuse.

Cobra Andy

472 posts

230 months

Wednesday 17th October 2007
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cavebloke said:
James P said:
Are there likely to be many females around?
I'm coming down with a couple of girls. I'm hoping for them that the atmosphere is a bit more chilled than the chav-infested 24hr race which I've done a few times but got a bit tired of the car abuse.
About half our group of 130 odd are female, its a lot more friendly female wise at the classic, some are even coming back for a second and in a few cases 3rd time.

James P

2,963 posts

239 months

Thursday 18th October 2007
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Seasider said:
James P said:
I will be going as group of 4 in 2 motors

Have you been told err decided what you are doing yet then Del?

Seasider

12,728 posts

251 months

Thursday 18th October 2007
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James P said:
Seasider said:
James P said:
I will be going as group of 4 in 2 motors

Have you been told err decided what you are doing yet then Del?
yes wants the atmosphere as well !!! good girl biggrin


Might need two pitches though wink

E36GUY

Original Poster:

5,906 posts

220 months

Thursday 18th October 2007
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It will be a reserved part of MB (I hope) and only for people who put their names down on this list in this thread. Just means that you'll have a good spot to come to instead of the turn-up-and-see-where-we-can-find-a-pitch type affair. Shower facilities etc will be as per a usual Le Mans campsite set up. We could get dedicated facilities and put up fencing etc but that puts the price up a lot.

If you want to join us please add your names to the list. We need 100 cars to make it happen.

James P

2,963 posts

239 months

Thursday 18th October 2007
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Seasider said:
James P said:
Seasider said:
James P said:
I will be going as group of 4 in 2 motors

Have you been told err decided what you are doing yet then Del?
yes wants the atmosphere as well !!! good girl biggrin


Might need two pitches though wink
Why? expecting to be thrown out of the tent?

James P

2,963 posts

239 months

Friday 19th October 2007
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E36GUY
Touchingcloth
M3John
Irish
SuPaSpArK
Combover x2
carsarecool x 2
Pikey
StuDog x 2
rocket
cavebloke x2
VETTE_1978 x2
Fubar
Wildwesty x 15
Honda Neil x 3
Motown Junk
JamesP x3 may need 4 depending on vehicles

(40)

Right checked with the others and we're in

E36GUY

Original Poster:

5,906 posts

220 months

Friday 19th October 2007
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Nice one James.

60 still required then!

Vette_1978

3,244 posts

224 months

Monday 22nd October 2007
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Well I've just posted this on the Corvette Club website so lets see if any more older Vettes will get their names down.

burriana

16,556 posts

256 months

Monday 29th October 2007
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Seasider said:
James P said:
Have you been told err decided what you are doing yet then Del?
yes wants the atmosphere as well !!! good girl biggrin
You're taking T to the 24HRS ???? With the RWR crew ???? Is that a) allowed b) safe ????

Seasider

12,728 posts

251 months

Monday 29th October 2007
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burriana said:
Seasider said:
James P said:
Have you been told err decided what you are doing yet then Del?
yes wants the atmosphere as well !!! good girl biggrin
You're taking T to the 24HRS ???? With the RWR crew ???? Is that a) allowed b) safe ????
I think you'll find this is the Classic thread smile

As for b) Are you talking about for her or themwink

mgv8dave

826 posts

215 months

Monday 29th October 2007
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Put me down please one car one tent so i make it 59 to go now ( never been good with maths ) driving
E36GUY said:
Nice one James.

60 still required then!

jayel

14 posts

217 months

Tuesday 30th October 2007
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Hi
Over what period would the dedicated site be available? Ideally we would like to arrive earlier in the week and tour the area.
Thanks.

Mark B

1,626 posts

267 months

Tuesday 30th October 2007
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jayel said:
Hi
Over what period would the dedicated site be available? Ideally we would like to arrive earlier in the week and tour the area.
Thanks.
If you're touring the area, my advice would be to go to a local campsite for the days ahead of the Classic event. The actual event start propoer on the Friday, so they will be manned from thursday properly at my guess....