I had a great time at Le mans 2016 thread

I had a great time at Le mans 2016 thread

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RemaL

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24,967 posts

233 months

Tuesday 5th July 2016
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Well my 10 year of going to le mans (classic and 24hour) and have to say we all loved it. Every one of our group of 7 really had a good time

For the first time we used TD at Porsche curves campsite and have to say after it was recommend from here that it was excellent and will be using the same camp site next trip.

No issues with bottle's as we are just outside the circuit.
We had been concerned about the distance to the village and getting to Le mans center but this was not a issue as walking to the village was a easy walk. and the free bus was very handy but only used it once. on thursday.

Campsite was great, and the food and drink was cheaper than I was expecting. Good people at the site and great toilet and shower facilities.

All in all we all had a great time

Oldwolf

928 posts

192 months

Thursday 7th July 2016
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Not sure how to respond, this was my number 12 and I also loved it. But I always do, go with the right attitude. Have fun. Drink with the Dutch. Get the roof down wherever possible, great racing. Why wouldn't you love it?

This year we had 2 virgins and they booked off next year's Le Mans on the Friday, I think that says it all, they hadn't seen the cars on track and they'd already committed to next year.

See you all there next year!

RemaL

Original Poster:

24,967 posts

233 months

Thursday 7th July 2016
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I only posted this as I often see threads about le mans from people who have been pulled by the fuzz, issues with bottles in the circuit and so on

Just wanted to say I had another great trip

E36GUY

5,906 posts

217 months

Thursday 7th July 2016
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Likewise. 14th in succession and brilliant as always notwithstanding a classic race in itself.


DS240

4,637 posts

217 months

Thursday 7th July 2016
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E36GUY said:
Likewise. 14th in succession and brilliant as always notwithstanding a classic race in itself.
Happy 14th in succession!... same here.

Addicted to the place, never once questioned whether I'd return the following year.

So far been treated to a great era of Le Mans history on track also.


//j17

4,471 posts

222 months

Thursday 7th July 2016
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14th for me too.

Amazing that we've only seen one non-VAG car win in all those years!

24lemons

2,629 posts

184 months

Thursday 7th July 2016
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Number 14 for me too and this year my Dad and I treated ourselves to a motorhome for a little bit of luxury on Houx. Had a great time as always and the really nice thing about going with my dad is that while the pace is a little slower, I feel I get more out of the experience as I'm not rushing around trying to take ten thousand photos of the catch fencing!

We brought some folding bikes with us too with the plan to get to Arnage for wednesday night qualifying. They were horrible to ride and I had a constantly deflating tyre and a binding brake on mine which made the whole thing akin to riding uphill through treacle. When we arrived at Arnage I realised that I'd lost my GA and Grandstand tickets! A frantic cycle back the way we came ensued and by some miracle I found my tickets in their holder by the side of the road, only a few hundred yards away from the Arnage roundabout!! They must have fallen off shortly after my last puncture repair stop!

The effort of cycling was worth it though as Arnage is a spectacular place to view from. During the race we left the bikes behind and got the bus instead!! Next year we are bringing proper bikes and a slightly bigger motorhome!

RemaL

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24,967 posts

233 months

Thursday 7th July 2016
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can u get a room u lot.

14th time yadda yadda

Le_Mans

237 posts

271 months

Thursday 7th July 2016
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34th trip. Every time I say it will be the last and I always end up making the pilgrimage. Had a brilliant Le Mans this year.

Here's a pic I took from the mid 1980's before you had to stare through a catchment fence...


E36GUY

5,906 posts

217 months

Thursday 7th July 2016
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Le_Mans said:
34th trip. Every time I say it will be the last and I always end up making the pilgrimage. Had a brilliant Le Mans this year.

Here's a pic I took from the mid 1980's before you had to stare through a catchment fence...

Wonderful. Was 9/10 in the mid 80s. Wish I could have been there then.

Can still get pure views with a bit of effort though wink

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e97Lex-Qs2Q


Edited by E36GUY on Thursday 7th July 17:18

Le_Mans

237 posts

271 months

Thursday 7th July 2016
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E36GUY said:
Wonderful. Was 9/10 in the mid 80s. Wish I could have been there then.

Can still get pure views with a bit of effort though wink

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e97Lex-Qs2Q


Edited by E36GUY on Thursday 7th July 17:18
Top effort in getting to the Mulsanne Straight! Great footage (and noise!).

s2driveruk

345 posts

208 months

Thursday 7th July 2016
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despite the weather, a great trip and race...looking fwd to 2017 already.

Glimpse of the action from Saturday night - volume upsmile

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCnM9G5fPK4




E36GUY

5,906 posts

217 months

Friday 8th July 2016
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Le_Mans said:
Top effort in getting to the Mulsanne Straight! Great footage (and noise!).
34 visits and you mis-identify the location. Tsk. wink

Le_Mans

237 posts

271 months

Friday 8th July 2016
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E36GUY said:
34 visits and you mis-identify the location. Tsk. wink
*Hangs head in shame*

However, I CAN identify and locate the Guinness bar from any location inside the circuit whilst blindfolded... wink

//j17

4,471 posts

222 months

Friday 8th July 2016
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Le_Mans said:
However, I CAN identify and locate the Guinness bar from any location inside the circuit whilst blindfolded... wink
That's easy though. It's the noise place full of oiks disturbing your enjoyment of a bottle of Champagne a tent-away.





Anyone else still pining the loss of the Grand Marnier Crap stand or just me?

24lemons

2,629 posts

184 months

Friday 8th July 2016
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//j17 said:
Anyone else still pining the loss of the Grand Marnier Crap stand or just me?
I preferred their crepes to their craps smile but the loss of that stall might just be the worst thing about Le Mans 2015/16. There was a stall down by the back of the pits/TV compound selling Grand Marnier crepes this year but they weren't quite the same.



DS240

4,637 posts

217 months

Friday 8th July 2016
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24lemons said:
//j17 said:
Anyone else still pining the loss of the Grand Marnier Crap stand or just me?
I preferred their crepes to their craps smile but the loss of that stall might just be the worst thing about Le Mans 2015/16. There was a stall down by the back of the pits/TV compound selling Grand Marnier crepes this year but they weren't quite the same.
Totally agree.. I was looking around for it. A circuit tradition gone.

Though on Saturday evening we leave the circuit and go get a proper meal at a village about 15-20 mins away. Had one for dessert to make up for it :-)

Petrolhead_Rich

4,659 posts

191 months

Friday 8th July 2016
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s2driveruk said:
despite the weather, a great trip and race...looking fwd to 2017 already.

Glimpse of the action from Saturday night - volume upsmile

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCnM9G5fPK4
That can't be from this year, it's not raining!! hehe

OvalOwl

924 posts

130 months

Monday 11th July 2016
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Petrolhead_Rich said:
That can't be from this year, it's not raining!! hehe
It didn't rain during the race apart from at the start. It was biblical at other times mind!

OvalOwl

924 posts

130 months

Monday 11th July 2016
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Petrolhead_Rich said:
That can't be from this year, it's not raining!! hehe
It didn't rain during the race apart from at the start. It was biblical at other times mind!

Edited by OvalOwl on Monday 11th July 14:03