RE: PistonHeads at Le Mans 2015

[Roverload]

Well i shouldn't have too much trouble adhering to the theme! Definitely no head gasket failure this year so will actually attend!

[Ekona]

I'll be there, whereabouts is the PH section going to be? I assume the upper field, be a shame if the regular CBW folks miss out because of this though.

I always found the CBW to be an extended version of a PH meet though, very similar atmosphere.

[JD PH]

Ekona said:

I'll be there, whereabouts is the PH section going to be? I assume the upper field, be a shame if the regular CBW folks miss out because of this though.

I always found the CBW to be an extended version of a PH meet though, very similar atmosphere.

Further details will follow, but don't worry - we've worked closely with CBW who obviously don't want any of their regulars to miss out (nor do they want to do anything to detract from their long established and well regarded event!).

PH being a part of it is seen by them (and us) as a very positive move.

Hope to see lots of you there!

JD

[Ekona]

Sounds like a plan, can't wait

[Ekona]

Sounds like a plan, can't wait

[Vette_1978]

Call me a cynic. Is the bar going to be a French run typical ACO priced and supplied bar area? All bars seem to sell standard dodgy beers in ACO cups for a uniform price. Will the P&P have a variety of British ales run by Brits with prices different to then ACO bars? If it does, then good skills, but I doubt the ACO would be happy with anything different being offered so close to their other bars. I'll be in for a pint to test the water though, without doubt!

[Chrisgr31]

Vette_1978 said:

Call me a cynic. Is the bar going to be a French run typical ACO priced and supplied bar area? All bars seem to sell standard dodgy beers in ACO cups for a uniform price. Will the P&P have a variety of British ales run by Brits with prices different to then ACO bars? If it does, then good skills, but I doubt the ACO would be happy with anything different being offered so close to their other bars. I'll be in for a pint to test the water though, without doubt!

No different to most events in the UK where a single organisation has the contract to supply food and drink, although it may be branded differently. Whilst British ales might be a nice idea it would also be a logistical nightmare deciding how many barrels to take and the restocking if one mis-judged it.

Hopefully the exchange rate will help with pricing this year though. Voting with ones feet and avoiding the overpriced fizzy stuff is the way to go, although not sure that means it will be replaced with overpriced British ale

[JD PH]

Vette_1978 said:

Call me a cynic. Is the bar going to be a French run typical ACO priced and supplied bar area? All bars seem to sell standard dodgy beers in ACO cups for a uniform price. Will the P&P have a variety of British ales run by Brits with prices different to then ACO bars? If it does, then good skills, but I doubt the ACO would be happy with anything different being offered so close to their other bars. I'll be in for a pint to test the water though, without doubt!

I'm afraid that all the bars that are run within the circuit are obliged to purchase their stock from a specific supplier... And therefor there are limitations as to what we can sell. However, we're doing our best to make the Pie and Piston unique and a great place to visit - so please do pop in!

Cheers

JD

[Skywalker]

I may have sampled the odd Guinness during my vidits to Le Mns.
Most important question for me JD - is when does ithe Pub open on the Saturday & Sunday mornings?
(Got to be practical)

[Oldwolf]

Roverload said:

Well i shouldn't have too much trouble adhering to the theme! Definitely no head gasket failure this year so will actually attend!

I do miss my ZS180, it came to an end when I disagreed on road supremacy with a deer. At least I did two Le Mans trips in it before it ceased to be :-)

[turbo-ww]

The Porsche parade into Le Mans centre last year was amazing, especially with the Marshals on the Harleys!

I'll be there again this year with an addition. SWMBO in her Vantage V8.....

[chrisring]

when in the week does the pub open?

[JD PH]

chrisring said:

when in the week does the pub open?

We're just waiting for confirmation of the allowed opening hours from "the powers that be".

We'll update everyone as soon as possible.

Cheers

JD

[Mattygooner]

I know you are at the mercy of the le organisers, but some good ales or even draft Guinness would dramatically increase your sales

[JD PH]

Mattygooner said:

I know you are at the mercy of the le organisers, but some good ales or even draft Guinness would dramatically increase your sales

We're trying our best. Guinness shouldn't be a problem (and is already planned). Good ales on the other hand...

[Roverload]

The article hints that good things will happen to those wearing pistonheads shirts, care to expand on that?

[chrisring]

great stuff, earlier the better
I'm taking a week of from managing a pub and there from Sunday.
If you need a beer quality control expert I'm willing to offer my services

JD PH said:

chrisring said:

when in the week does the pub open?

We're just waiting for confirmation of the allowed opening hours from "the powers that be".

We'll update everyone as soon as possible.

Cheers

JD

[Happyjap]

It would be good for those of us who can not make it to be able to see video of this event. Do you have plans? I have always wished and dreamed to attend this event but as it is a great expense and my wife won't let me I have yet not made it, Perhaps her premature death or heavy inheritance could change this for future but not this year. Thank you Mr James for this consideration!
Fondly Happy Jap

[Dblue]

JD PH said:

Ekona said:

I'll be there, whereabouts is the PH section going to be? I assume the upper field, be a shame if the regular CBW folks miss out because of this though.

I always found the CBW to be an extended version of a PH meet though, very similar atmosphere.

Further details will follow, but don't worry - we've worked closely with CBW who obviously don't want any of their regulars to miss out (nor do they want to do anything to detract from their long established and well regarded event!).

PH being a part of it is seen by them (and us) as a very positive move.

Hope to see lots of you there!

JD

You need to think this through JD, CBW's biggest issue is getting in and especially , out. Your strategy of inviting another 150 cars and trying to check them whilst the CBW marshalls also try to do their job sounds like a potentially chaotic scenario.

I cannot see how this is going to work

[Ekona]

I can't see it being an issue really, going on previous years I don't think the PHFS was particularly well attended and most folks went to the CBW instead. I doubt it'll be a massive increase in cars, by which I mean that it'll still be crazy busy to get in and out. A few extra cars won't really make a lot of difference.

I was going to the CBW anyway, as were the other guys I'm going with, so for us it makes no difference at all. I think your concerns are correct, I just think on the day no-one's going to notice any difference.