Who is in Tertre Rouge? And tips on good spots?
Who is in Tertre Rouge? And tips on good spots?
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AndyWoodall

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2,716 posts

288 months

Wednesday 3rd June 2009
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As the title says, who is camping there? My camp will consist of a grey Lupo GTI, tesco value gazebo and a shoddy looking eurohike tent that I had when I was a teenager.

Second question, those who have been before, any recommendations on decent spots to camp in? Is it true you can see the track from the actual site? I gather its quiet small.

nick francis

858 posts

290 months

Wednesday 3rd June 2009
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Its my 1st LeMAns and we are camping in a pre erected tent at Tetre Rouge by Praxis tents.
I too woulkd like to know what its like, will there be access to an electic point, I will need to recharge my batteries somewhere

FredericRobinson

5,006 posts

261 months

Wednesday 3rd June 2009
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We're in Tetre Rouge, the track can be seen from the site but only a glimpse from most spots without a bit of elevation, a motorhome to sit on is ideal, we can't stretch to that so will be watching from the back of Toyota HiLux all being well. Wander by with a cold stubby and we may well let you have a gander from the pick-up grandstand!
As for best spots, most of it is pretty good, reasonable ground but a bit sandy at the Tetre Rouge corner end.

The campsite at Tetre Rouge corner with the pre-erected tents is not 'Tetre Rouge' campsite itself, you'll have no view of the track, but you'll only be a couple of mins from the Tetre Rouge corner banking which is a good spot to watch from. Wander towards the start line (keeping on the inside of the track) and there is a good spot to watch the cars coming under the Dunlop bridge and down the hill through the esses.

DJFish

6,016 posts

292 months

Wednesday 3rd June 2009
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We've had a view of the track a couple of times, this one was back in the halcyon days when pools were allowed.

Wherever you end up on TR you're only a short walk away from some pretty good viewing spots and there's a big screen on the other side of the Esses.
Pop in for a beer and say hello where you see the Gibbon , and if you need batteries charging just ask someone with a power hook-up, they can only say no.
Cheers
Dave

BeeGT

477 posts

245 months

Wednesday 3rd June 2009
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We are also in TR, advance party Tuesday night rest follow on Wed/Thu. Silver Civic Aerodeck, Black Accord Type S and red 911. Pop by for a beer.

Davey S2

13,394 posts

283 months

Wednesday 3rd June 2009
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Stayed there for the Classic last year. Top spot.

AndyWoodall

Original Poster:

2,716 posts

288 months

Thursday 4th June 2009
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Cheers chaps, I'll try and keep an eye out for any evidence of ph'ers. My Lupo has an EVO sticker in the back so if you spot us say hi.

I've got the coordinates of where the car park entrance is located so should be able to find it!

Can't wait, looked like a decent campsite. I just hope for my sake there is a halfway decent shower and toilet as I was instructed to make sure it had one by the other half!

jkm7474

1 posts

207 months

Thursday 4th June 2009
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nick francis said:
Its my 1st LeMAns and we are camping in a pre erected tent at Tetre Rouge by Praxis tents.
I too woulkd like to know what its like, will there be access to an electic point, I will need to recharge my batteries somewhere
Don't just stay at Tertre Rouge but when there try the cafe over the bridge, also the road under bridge leads to a back road runs behind Mulsanne Straight ( you can sneak up the side roads to the armco).then to Mulsanne corner and you then get to up to Arnage Indianapolis, good easy viewing free parking, and what a sight.

From a very "old hand", did 3 years signalling when it was done manually on inside banking at Mulsanne, that was in the days when they didn't have Mickey Mouse chicanes, if they couldn't stop at the corner, it was thru the "strawbales" yes they were, and into Mulsanne village. those were the days.

AndyG-ZTT

391 posts

208 months

Friday 5th June 2009
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I have 2 of these. one for body and one for hands etc.

This should be in wants/swap/sale thread but I am in the the F and don't want to market them, but if any one wants one on Tetre Rouge:

Description

Solar Shower
Portable solar shower, ideal for camping and backpacking
20 litre capacity
Fill with water and leave in the sun to heat up
On a perfect sunny day it will take up to 3 hours to reach optimum temperature.
Non-toxic PVC material
Flexible tube and shower head
£6.00


I can bring to TR Fri. eve. if any one wants/needs one
(Last orders Tuesday midday)
Andy o797o 789966



Edited by AndyG-ZTT on Friday 5th June 01:02

AndyWoodall

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2,716 posts

288 months

Friday 5th June 2009
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If I need one of those portable camping showers (as nifty as they are) in Tertre Rouge I'm fracked, she'll kill me. LOL

DJFish

6,016 posts

292 months

Friday 5th June 2009
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The pikey showers in TR are fine but those solar jobbies are handy for handwashing etc.....

AndyWoodall

Original Poster:

2,716 posts

288 months

Friday 5th June 2009
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DJFish said:
The pikey showers in TR are fine but those solar jobbies are handy for handwashing etc.....
Good point. Important to consider when BBQ'ing.

Showers not much good then?

DJFish

6,016 posts

292 months

Friday 5th June 2009
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No really, they're quite alright.

We just have a solar shower or two on hand as you don't want to walk the length of the campsite every time you need to wash your hands.


here

658 posts

221 months

Friday 5th June 2009
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I will be in the TR camp site again this year. I will be in the red Ferrari, i dont drink but your welcome to a bottle of water or i can come and help my self to yoursbiggrin