Circuit de Laon Historique
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Yep. Going for the first time as an alternative to CLM. We're on the 09:25 sailing from Dover. Red '89 Lotus Esprit and green '72 Triumph Spitfire.
As is our way, we'll be taking the daftest route down and probably arrive late to our hotel which is actually miles from Laon in St. Quentin.
Have you been before, any tips for virgins?
As is our way, we'll be taking the daftest route down and probably arrive late to our hotel which is actually miles from Laon in St. Quentin.
Have you been before, any tips for virgins?
Best advice I can offer is to get up early for the events! There is always a queue both on the Rally day and the circuit day as there are so many cars! It is a fantastic event, this is our 3rd year and we will probably book again for next year. The whole town comes to a grinding halt for it, everyone is out on the streets cheering you on.
We are taking an abundance of Union Jacks (and an EU flag just in case the mood changes!) to try and brighten things up a bit.
d2t
PS worth having a look at all the photos on the website to get a flavour.
http://www.circuit-historique-laon.com/en/manifest...
We are taking an abundance of Union Jacks (and an EU flag just in case the mood changes!) to try and brighten things up a bit.
d2t
PS worth having a look at all the photos on the website to get a flavour.
http://www.circuit-historique-laon.com/en/manifest...
Edited by drive2tractors on Monday 9th May 11:29
I'm leading the Porsche group down in my MX5 (sold Boxster, bought MX5 after booking).
We're on the chunnel at 09:50 staying at the Ibis. This will be around our 7th or 8th Laon.
We're joining Scenic Car tours Millie Miglia trip on the Monday so away for 14 days.
The wife is moaning about how to pack into the smallest car boot we've ever had. I predict a tiff on Friday morning!
We're on the chunnel at 09:50 staying at the Ibis. This will be around our 7th or 8th Laon.
We're joining Scenic Car tours Millie Miglia trip on the Monday so away for 14 days.
The wife is moaning about how to pack into the smallest car boot we've ever had. I predict a tiff on Friday morning!
tr7v8 said:
I'm leading the Porsche group down in my MX5 (sold Boxster, bought MX5 after booking).
We're on the chunnel at 09:50 staying at the Ibis. This will be around our 7th or 8th Laon.
We're joining Scenic Car tours Millie Miglia trip on the Monday so away for 14 days.
The wife is moaning about how to pack into the smallest car boot we've ever had. I predict a tiff on Friday morning!
Tell her she is lucky, far more room than when my other half has to pack for two weeks when we go away on my motorcycle We're on the chunnel at 09:50 staying at the Ibis. This will be around our 7th or 8th Laon.
We're joining Scenic Car tours Millie Miglia trip on the Monday so away for 14 days.
The wife is moaning about how to pack into the smallest car boot we've ever had. I predict a tiff on Friday morning!
dudlow said:
tr7v8 said:
I'm leading the Porsche group down in my MX5 (sold Boxster, bought MX5 after booking).
We're on the chunnel at 09:50 staying at the Ibis. This will be around our 7th or 8th Laon.
We're joining Scenic Car tours Millie Miglia trip on the Monday so away for 14 days.
The wife is moaning about how to pack into the smallest car boot we've ever had. I predict a tiff on Friday morning!
Tell her she is lucky, far more room than when my other half has to pack for two weeks when we go away on my motorcycle We're on the chunnel at 09:50 staying at the Ibis. This will be around our 7th or 8th Laon.
We're joining Scenic Car tours Millie Miglia trip on the Monday so away for 14 days.
The wife is moaning about how to pack into the smallest car boot we've ever had. I predict a tiff on Friday morning!
How did it go for you?
It was our first time, so we turned up early and eager to the various events, to do a lit of sitting around and waiting. Next time we'll know the score, but it was a bit frustrating. The road book was a bit confused on our return from Parfondeval too, which meant we got lost a couple of times. The run there was superb though.
Spitfire performed flawlessly and our only hitch was my BiL losing the keys to his Esprit.
It was our first time, so we turned up early and eager to the various events, to do a lit of sitting around and waiting. Next time we'll know the score, but it was a bit frustrating. The road book was a bit confused on our return from Parfondeval too, which meant we got lost a couple of times. The run there was superb though.
Spitfire performed flawlessly and our only hitch was my BiL losing the keys to his Esprit.
Sideways Tim said:
How did it go for you?
It was our first time, so we turned up early and eager to the various events, to do a lit of sitting around and waiting. Next time we'll know the score, but it was a bit frustrating. The road book was a bit confused on our return from Parfondeval too, which meant we got lost a couple of times. The run there was superb though.
Spitfire performed flawlessly and our only hitch was my BiL losing the keys to his Esprit.
It was very busy compared to other years. We took a Gallic approach and tried to be relaxed about timings etc. For us the only disappointing hanging around was on the circuit on Sunday so we pulled over and watched everyone else overheat!It was our first time, so we turned up early and eager to the various events, to do a lit of sitting around and waiting. Next time we'll know the score, but it was a bit frustrating. The road book was a bit confused on our return from Parfondeval too, which meant we got lost a couple of times. The run there was superb though.
Spitfire performed flawlessly and our only hitch was my BiL losing the keys to his Esprit.
d2t
Next year booked already!
Our 4th time and whilst it was an excellent weekend overall the event, for us, has just got too big. The lunch stop on Saturday couldn't cope with all the cars and some people had to park fields away and the Sunday "parade" just locked up completely at times with numerous cars overheating and others just giving up and leaving the "circuit".
We also made the mistake of going to the Celebratory Event on the Saturday evening expecting it to be a proper 3 course dinner in a nice venue. Instead it turned out to be a free for all buffet in a freezing cold marquee in the middle of nowhere - the fireworks were good though.
We also made the mistake of going to the Celebratory Event on the Saturday evening expecting it to be a proper 3 course dinner in a nice venue. Instead it turned out to be a free for all buffet in a freezing cold marquee in the middle of nowhere - the fireworks were good though.
tr7v8 said:
dudlow said:
tr7v8 said:
I'm leading the Porsche group down in my MX5 (sold Boxster, bought MX5 after booking).
We're on the chunnel at 09:50 staying at the Ibis. This will be around our 7th or 8th Laon.
We're joining Scenic Car tours Millie Miglia trip on the Monday so away for 14 days.
The wife is moaning about how to pack into the smallest car boot we've ever had. I predict a tiff on Friday morning!
Tell her she is lucky, far more room than when my other half has to pack for two weeks when we go away on my motorcycle We're on the chunnel at 09:50 staying at the Ibis. This will be around our 7th or 8th Laon.
We're joining Scenic Car tours Millie Miglia trip on the Monday so away for 14 days.
The wife is moaning about how to pack into the smallest car boot we've ever had. I predict a tiff on Friday morning!
You were lucky...
LordBretSinclair said:
Our 4th time and whilst it was an excellent weekend overall the event, for us, has just got too big. The lunch stop on Saturday couldn't cope with all the cars and some people had to park fields away and the Sunday "parade" just locked up completely at times with numerous cars overheating and others just giving up and leaving the "circuit".
We also made the mistake of going to the Celebratory Event on the Saturday evening expecting it to be a proper 3 course dinner in a nice venue. Instead it turned out to be a free for all buffet in a freezing cold marquee in the middle of nowhere - the fireworks were good though.
We enjoyed the Saturday stop in Parfondeval, I think we got there reasonably early though.We also made the mistake of going to the Celebratory Event on the Saturday evening expecting it to be a proper 3 course dinner in a nice venue. Instead it turned out to be a free for all buffet in a freezing cold marquee in the middle of nowhere - the fireworks were good though.
If you watch any footage of the parade on Youtube, it's obvious why there was so much queuing - halfwits parking up and swapping folk about, basically some selfish behavior spoiling it for the rest.
As for the Saturday night meal, I'm so pleased that we didn't bother, reports varied from disaster to travesty.
Not sure if we'll do it again, probably though, it's a nice easy weekend, if you plan it right.
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