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Jessop

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435 posts

223 months

Saturday 10th May 2008
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Can any of you guys giv eme some advice on booked up for a little road trip from here in the UK (Middlesbrough) to LeMans 24hr on the 4th/15th June this year?

Me and a friend are really thinking about going but im not really sure where to start. Obviously we will want to be camping so, my questions are:

1: What tickets do i require for admission to get into the venue to see the cars in action;

2: Where is the best place to purchase the tickets from as 'such short notice'?

3: What are the implications for camping. What is required (besides the obvious) ie; what tickets, how much are they, where do you set up tent etc in relation to the track itself?

4: Is there anything specific i require to get over there, besides money for diesel, ferry crossings and a valid passport and a euro TomTom?

5: What is there to do during the run up, on the evenings etc after Qualifying for example, before the race itself basically?

6: Anything else i should know? =]


Save Ferris

2,738 posts

242 months

Saturday 10th May 2008
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Jessop said:
Can any of you guys giv eme some advice on booked up for a little road trip from here in the UK (Middlesbrough) to LeMans 24hr on the 4th/15th June this year?

Me and a friend are really thinking about going but im not really sure where to start. Obviously we will want to be camping so, my questions are:

1: What tickets do i require for admission to get into the venue to see the cars in action;

2: Where is the best place to purchase the tickets from as 'such short notice'?

3: What are the implications for camping. What is required (besides the obvious) ie; what tickets, how much are they, where do you set up tent etc in relation to the track itself?

4: Is there anything specific i require to get over there, besides money for diesel, ferry crossings and a valid passport and a euro TomTom?

5: What is there to do during the run up, on the evenings etc after Qualifying for example, before the race itself basically?

6: Anything else i should know? =]
You're leaving it a bit late, but good luck anyway!

In answer to you questions....
1) You'll need a General Admission ticket, these can be bought on the gate when you get there.

2) eBay? but you'll be paying a big premium! , otherwise check out people offloading their unwanted tickets last minute on here, 'Beermountain' or 'Club Arnage' Im told you could probably turn up and get Beausejour tickets at the circuit, but a bit risky for me.

3) Various campsites situated near the circuit, some closer than others, face value on them is around 47 EUROS, they're selling on eBay up to £150 for place like Houx Annexe. You'll get a 35m square pitch, you'll need one ticket per car.

4) You've got most things covered, don't forget your licence if your driving.

5) For me...Having far too many beers with friends. looking at all the exotic machinery around you etc....

6) Im sure you'll get more advice from others soon, this year will be my third time so Im still learning!

Kev

Looby Loo

188 posts

222 months

Saturday 10th May 2008
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Team Langoustine may be able to help you but you are leaving it a bit late

Skywalker

3,269 posts

243 months

Saturday 10th May 2008
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Give it yur best try Jessop - you won't regret it.
What motor will you be travelling in?

Jessop

Original Poster:

435 posts

223 months

Saturday 10th May 2008
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a wee 1.4 citroen ax diesel frown

It was either this or a guzzler.. and with current fuel prices didnt fancy it lol.


How much are ferry crossings from dover > calais if any of you guys know?

Edited by Jessop on Saturday 10th May 10:27

James_N

3,302 posts

263 months

Saturday 10th May 2008
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£40 odd with speed ferries.

gulf73

4 posts

220 months

Saturday 10th May 2008
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hi jessop,
there are 3 of us going from billngham,we are leaving early hours of wednesday 11th for early afternoon crossing from dover,if that fits in with your plans you are welcome to meet up with us/follow us down,any advice let me know.....jamie....

Truckosaurus

13,229 posts

313 months

Saturday 10th May 2008
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There's some good deals (c.£50) going with Norfolk Lines on the Dover-Dunkerque route.

You can buy anything you forgot at the supermarkets in LM.

Try the organisers at http://www.lemans.org for tickets.

There's plenty to do earlier in the weekend, qualifying from 7 'til midnight on Weds and Thurs, then mayhem on Friday and headaches on Saturday morning.

Captain Volvo

204 posts

228 months

Sunday 11th May 2008
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Have you considered using the Hull/Zeebrugge ferry. Will be more expensive than Dover etc. but will save you a heap of driving in the UK.