Tuesday 24th May 2016

PistonHeads with Zuto at Le Mans 2016

We're getting cars and people prepped with just a few weeks to go - here's how to join us!

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PistonHeads has a long history with the 24 Heures du Mans. For many years we've actively encouraged, facilitated and taken part in the traditional British pilgrimage to the Circuit de la Sarthe and 2016 is no different.

We've got the usual stuff PHers have come to expect, like a choice of two dedicated and secure campsites fully equipped with their own bars and all the creature comforts the discerning Le Mans visitor could ask for. And we're also pleased to once again be working with another cornerstone of the Le Mans experience - the Classic British Welcome. Here we'll be hosting another of our legendary Friday Services, which are like Sunday Services ... but on a Friday.

Now in its 16th year, CBW has now become one of the main highlights for Le Mans attendees. The event is now a meeting point for some 9,000 visitors and around 1,000 classic and sports cars from across Europe will be there. Each year the event chooses a new theme, and for 2016 the theme will be Alpine.

Just like last year we've been given our very own area within CBW to host a Friday Service in association with Zuto, with space for 150 PHers. Not only will they enjoy the company of the other CBW guests but they will also receive plenty of goodies, courtesy of the PistonHeads team in attendance.

The calendar for the Friday service will be opening on June 1, and we expect demand to be high. Like last year we ask that you only sign up for a spot in the Classic British Welcome if you're absolutely 100 per cent certain that you can attend and you'll be coming in a suitably PH-oriented vehicle. We've also been working with the CBW to implement a more streamlined entry and exit system, so hopefully you'll find it much quicker to get in and out this year.

Keep your eyes peeled on PH over the coming weeks for further updates, but for now if you want to come and haven't yet booked anything, let us take the hassle out of everything. Simply click here and book your accommodation, travel and race tickets booked in one quick, painless and extremely competitively priced swoop!

See you there!

[jeremy996]

Does a 1989 Land Rover 110 CSW qualify for the Classic British Welcome?

My Le Mans arrangements were made a few months ago, so we are camping on the other side of the circuit. Last time I went in 1998 it was with the Morgan Sports Car Club.

[va1o]

Missed this last year, I'd be interested in knowing what constitutes a suitably PH-oriented vehicle

[trevbwhite]

i take it this will be a list to sign unto on here?

[Truckosaurus]

jeremy996 said:

Does a 1989 Land Rover 110 CSW qualify for the Classic British Welcome?

They seem to be very eclectic in what qualifies for a wave into the show and what gets relegated to the public car park.

They are more likely to admit the ropiest of coupe or convertible and not an interesting saloon or 4x4.

[JagerT]

Truckosaurus said:

They seem to be very eclectic in what qualifies for a wave into the show and what gets relegated to the public car park.

They are more likely to admit the ropiest of coupe or convertible and not an interesting saloon or 4x4.

Be nice to get a wave in but nowadays you have to pre-book.

[Truckosaurus]

JagerT said:

...nowadays you have to pre-book.

Citation Needed.

[daveinlemans]

FROM THE CBW - PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY !!!

Hi everyone, this is how the Classic British Welcome event at Saint Saturnin works.

First of all, for the general public bringing their cars, there is no pre-registration. . . it is NOT possible.
One of the committee decides which cars are 'sports/classic' and that determines if you get waved into the site or the public parking outside.
It is difficult to give a definitive answer on what gets on site, but the earlier you arrive the more chance there is.
Personally I do not think a Land Rover, or similar would qualify as a sports/classic car. We are not trying to be awkward, and it's not about allowing 'interesting cars', it's not what the event is aiming for.

However, we have given PH a space at the site that will accommodate around 200 cars. We have asked them to try to keep their cars to be in keeping with the spirit of the event. You need to register with PH for those spaces.

My advice is to arrive before 10am and if you want to get your car onto the site, come in a car worthy of being called a sports or classic car. The older the better!
Any sensible questions, please ask and I will reply if I can.
We look forward to seeing you all in June . .. your cars make our event what it is. Thank you!
Dave Williams
Vice President
Classic British Welcome

Edited by daveinlemans on Tuesday 24th May 08:08

Edited by daveinlemans on Tuesday 24th May 08:59

[Shaw Tarse]

Is the PH fleet stickered up & ready to go?
(wish I was joining you)

[mharvey735]

If I was in the position to finance a £20K car with Zuto to drive to Le Mans, I'd buy a 6 speed manual Toyota Supra with a single turbo conversion.

[Antj]

Wish I could do both 24's each year, but always have to choose one or the other, so off to N24 for me tomorrow, next year will have to be LE mans

[trevbwhite]

is the list up yet? want to get my car down

[zippyprorider]

I can't see a list yet 😥

[eastsider]

Also waiting for the list to open...

[GrahamM3]

Classic British Welcome thought missed the registration but seems its still not up yet ?

[jason900]

And me, bet I miss it when it opens - PH, please take this as a pre registration note!!

[GrahamM3]

Count me in for the pre registion too, didn't see any link yesterday to add in details

jason900 said:

And me, bet I miss it when it opens - PH, please take this as a pre registration note!!

[Truckosaurus]

No need to put my name down, I'd fail the quality control. Hashtag Team Public Parking.

[LordBretSinclair]

Please take this as a registration request too.

I know the car's not old but I hope it still qualifies

[Le Vette]

Any sign of a list? We'll be there....

[trevbwhite]

still can't find anything