Le Mans Questions from a Newbie
Discussion
Hi everyone, I'm planning to go to 24 hours of Le Mans for the first time this year. I'm from the US but will be in the UK for work (I planned the work conveniently 
. There will be between 2 to 4 of us going, and I'm pretty excited.
I've done quite a bit of research but have a few questions I figured best could be answered by those of you who have experienced this event before. I appreciate your patience with any seemingly stupid questions. Here are the first questions I have:
1) We will be driving to Le Mans from either Oxford or London Friday evening after work and plan to return Sunday evening. Would this be advised versus taking the train? The hired car would be paid for by my job anyway, so it would seem much less expensive to drive than to take the train, especially if we have more than 2 people. Do you think we would make it to the race in time, and how is traffic on Friday evenings before the race and Sunday after the race? How long would the drive be approximately?
2) On the Official ACO Le Mans site, there are different types of tickets for entry. One is "ENCEINTE GENERALE WEEK-END" for 65 euro and the other is "MULSANNE - ARNAGE CURVES - WEEK-END" for 25 euro. I'm assuming the first ticket gets you entry to more areas, but do you all feel it is worth the extra cost?
3) It seems that in addition to entry tickets, grandstand ("Tribune") tickets are offered, but they are not inexpensive. Can you buy an entry ticket without buying a grandstand ticket, and would this be recommended?
4) It seems there are two choices for campsites- BEAUSEJOUR and DAIRON. Which area is better?
5) Where is the best place to buy tickets? If we buy in person when we arrive, is there a risk that the entry tickets and/or campsite tickets would be sold out? How long is the queue when buying onsite? If it's better to buy online, what is the best/cheapest source (ACO Official Le Mans site, or some 3rd party) and how long does it take for tickets to arrive (to the US)?
6) When hiring a car in the UK, are there any companies that prohibit taking the car to another country/France. When I last hired a car in the UK I remember them telling me that either I could not drive to another country, or I would have to pay extra, but I forget which. Do the car rental companies in the UK provide all the necessary items for driving in France (country sticker, vest, etc.)?
7) Any other tips for a first-timer? I hope to come back many times
Thanks in advance!
. There will be between 2 to 4 of us going, and I'm pretty excited.I've done quite a bit of research but have a few questions I figured best could be answered by those of you who have experienced this event before. I appreciate your patience with any seemingly stupid questions. Here are the first questions I have:
1) We will be driving to Le Mans from either Oxford or London Friday evening after work and plan to return Sunday evening. Would this be advised versus taking the train? The hired car would be paid for by my job anyway, so it would seem much less expensive to drive than to take the train, especially if we have more than 2 people. Do you think we would make it to the race in time, and how is traffic on Friday evenings before the race and Sunday after the race? How long would the drive be approximately?
2) On the Official ACO Le Mans site, there are different types of tickets for entry. One is "ENCEINTE GENERALE WEEK-END" for 65 euro and the other is "MULSANNE - ARNAGE CURVES - WEEK-END" for 25 euro. I'm assuming the first ticket gets you entry to more areas, but do you all feel it is worth the extra cost?
3) It seems that in addition to entry tickets, grandstand ("Tribune") tickets are offered, but they are not inexpensive. Can you buy an entry ticket without buying a grandstand ticket, and would this be recommended?
4) It seems there are two choices for campsites- BEAUSEJOUR and DAIRON. Which area is better?
5) Where is the best place to buy tickets? If we buy in person when we arrive, is there a risk that the entry tickets and/or campsite tickets would be sold out? How long is the queue when buying onsite? If it's better to buy online, what is the best/cheapest source (ACO Official Le Mans site, or some 3rd party) and how long does it take for tickets to arrive (to the US)?
6) When hiring a car in the UK, are there any companies that prohibit taking the car to another country/France. When I last hired a car in the UK I remember them telling me that either I could not drive to another country, or I would have to pay extra, but I forget which. Do the car rental companies in the UK provide all the necessary items for driving in France (country sticker, vest, etc.)?
7) Any other tips for a first-timer? I hope to come back many times
Thanks in advance!
Edited by fiveomar on Thursday 20th May 06:33
Edited by fiveomar on Thursday 20th May 06:37
Edited by fiveomar on Wednesday 26th May 21:54
I'll try to help as much as possible, you will no doubt get plenty more replies!
1) If the car is free, you might as well take that. You can put a lot more stuff in it, and have it with you at the campsite.
If you are leaving Friday evening you should easily make the start of the race, as long as your channel crossing is on Friday! You can theoretically get from Calais to Le Mans in about 4 hours, it may take a little longer on the Saturday depending what time you arrive at the circuit. The first year I went was on a coach trip in 2003, which arrived Saturday lunch time, and we had plenty of time before the start.
2) Absolutely go for the 65Euro ticket. The cheap one only gets you into two corners which are a long work/busy shuttle bus ride away. The more expensive one gets you into all the public areas.
http://www.corvetteracing.com/tracks/trk_img/leman... This map may help.
3) The grandstands are OK, but for such a long race you will probably want to wander about a bit anyway. I wouldn't bother.
4) I've not stayed in either, but I think they are roughly the same area, just different fields. I've walked through Beausejour and it seems nice, plenty of grass etc. Be aware you will be about 20 minutes walk from the main area, the pits and "village" where the majority of bars and shops are.
5) You can buy tickets from several points around the circuit, they don't sell out. A mate of mine lost his in 2008 and had to buy another! You may end up having to buy them with your campsite tickets if you buy them before you leave. I don't think they will take that long to arrive!
6) Don't know about this. We hired a cheap van in 2008, but I didn't take care of the details. It would be best to ask the hire companies individually.
7) Take plenty of beer, decent walking shoes. Expect no sleep, and expect to be addicted! Next year you'll be turning up for the entire week!
Hope that helps.
1) If the car is free, you might as well take that. You can put a lot more stuff in it, and have it with you at the campsite.
If you are leaving Friday evening you should easily make the start of the race, as long as your channel crossing is on Friday! You can theoretically get from Calais to Le Mans in about 4 hours, it may take a little longer on the Saturday depending what time you arrive at the circuit. The first year I went was on a coach trip in 2003, which arrived Saturday lunch time, and we had plenty of time before the start.
2) Absolutely go for the 65Euro ticket. The cheap one only gets you into two corners which are a long work/busy shuttle bus ride away. The more expensive one gets you into all the public areas.
http://www.corvetteracing.com/tracks/trk_img/leman... This map may help.
3) The grandstands are OK, but for such a long race you will probably want to wander about a bit anyway. I wouldn't bother.
4) I've not stayed in either, but I think they are roughly the same area, just different fields. I've walked through Beausejour and it seems nice, plenty of grass etc. Be aware you will be about 20 minutes walk from the main area, the pits and "village" where the majority of bars and shops are.
5) You can buy tickets from several points around the circuit, they don't sell out. A mate of mine lost his in 2008 and had to buy another! You may end up having to buy them with your campsite tickets if you buy them before you leave. I don't think they will take that long to arrive!
6) Don't know about this. We hired a cheap van in 2008, but I didn't take care of the details. It would be best to ask the hire companies individually.
7) Take plenty of beer, decent walking shoes. Expect no sleep, and expect to be addicted! Next year you'll be turning up for the entire week!
Hope that helps.
Good morning!
1) If you go by train the journey down will be pretty stress free, public transport in France is superb and there's even a tram from the station to the circuit, however you do limit yourself with the amount of kit you take and what you do once you're there. There are lots of things to do off site (St Saturnin, Arnage, Mulsanne village meet, beer shopping etc) that you'll need a car to get to, plus the drive down is the best bit!
If you're planning to leave Sunday evening you'll have to be sober and there will be heavy congestion, if it were me I'd drive. Plan your journey inc. toll charges and fuel costs here: http://www.viamichelin.com/
2) Don't know about the cheaper ticket but the GE ticket gets you into the main circuit, pit lane entry, access to the village and funfair, if you're going to do it you need to do it properly!
3)Grandstand tickets are indeed seperate and expensive, after a couple of hours the crowds have thinned out enough for you to take a camping chair and a cooler full of beer to one of the many excellent viewing areas and save a few $, saying that other people wouldn't be without a seat. The choice is yours.
4)Haven't a clue sorry, www.beermountain.com and www.clubarnarge.com have excellent campsite guides.
5)To get camping tickets from the ACO you need to have applied last July, GE tickets are available on the gate.
There are some groups like Team Langoustine and White Rabbit that do camping packages.
Ticket Agents such as Just Tickets may still have some camping tickets left or there's always ebay.
6)Whenever I've taken a hire car abroad with work they supply everything (Green card, vests, bulbs etc) but you may end up paying a little more, howver at least you'll be fully covered in the event of breakdown etc.
7)Take a hat, take a sense of humour, take some toilet roll, download the Club Arnage PDF guide (its excellent!) talk to people especially PHers (they're friendlier than they look), you can buy everything from Carrefour from tents to live lobsters so don't stress about taking kit down. Don't expect to sleep, salad is banned!
Hope this helps
Dave
1) If you go by train the journey down will be pretty stress free, public transport in France is superb and there's even a tram from the station to the circuit, however you do limit yourself with the amount of kit you take and what you do once you're there. There are lots of things to do off site (St Saturnin, Arnage, Mulsanne village meet, beer shopping etc) that you'll need a car to get to, plus the drive down is the best bit!
If you're planning to leave Sunday evening you'll have to be sober and there will be heavy congestion, if it were me I'd drive. Plan your journey inc. toll charges and fuel costs here: http://www.viamichelin.com/
2) Don't know about the cheaper ticket but the GE ticket gets you into the main circuit, pit lane entry, access to the village and funfair, if you're going to do it you need to do it properly!
3)Grandstand tickets are indeed seperate and expensive, after a couple of hours the crowds have thinned out enough for you to take a camping chair and a cooler full of beer to one of the many excellent viewing areas and save a few $, saying that other people wouldn't be without a seat. The choice is yours.
4)Haven't a clue sorry, www.beermountain.com and www.clubarnarge.com have excellent campsite guides.
5)To get camping tickets from the ACO you need to have applied last July, GE tickets are available on the gate.
There are some groups like Team Langoustine and White Rabbit that do camping packages.
Ticket Agents such as Just Tickets may still have some camping tickets left or there's always ebay.
6)Whenever I've taken a hire car abroad with work they supply everything (Green card, vests, bulbs etc) but you may end up paying a little more, howver at least you'll be fully covered in the event of breakdown etc.
7)Take a hat, take a sense of humour, take some toilet roll, download the Club Arnage PDF guide (its excellent!) talk to people especially PHers (they're friendlier than they look), you can buy everything from Carrefour from tents to live lobsters so don't stress about taking kit down. Don't expect to sleep, salad is banned!
Hope this helps
Dave
Edited by DJFish on Thursday 20th May 07:06
Allow yourself about five hours to get from the port (assuming Northern port) to Le Mans, do it on the Friday night because traffic on the Saturday morning around Le Mans is very nasty, once you're camped and have made your last minute dashes to Carrefour in Arnage for more beer (and don't forget loads of drinking water) just park your car, it won't be going anywhere on Saturday.
Definitely the 65 Euro ticket, as said before you'll want to move around during the race and I always try to get to the start/finish line for the end of the race.
Have stayed on Beausejour, it's decent enough but bear in mind all of the sites involve some sort of compromise. Karting Nord for example is quite close to the action but rock hard ground for tent-pitching, I'm afraid I've never even heard of the other site.
Essential that you take powerful hay fever remedies if you suffer at all, also as previously mentioned toilet roll (lots of) and Immodium! Tune into Radio Le Mans as much as possible for updates and info.
I'm sadly not going this year but as long as you avoid the scrote element that has been creeping in you'll have a blast.
Oh and try and avoid stumbling into someone's table and knocking all of the empties flying in Le Tertre Rouge bar on Saturday night. Isabelle really doesn't like it.
Have fun.
Definitely the 65 Euro ticket, as said before you'll want to move around during the race and I always try to get to the start/finish line for the end of the race.
Have stayed on Beausejour, it's decent enough but bear in mind all of the sites involve some sort of compromise. Karting Nord for example is quite close to the action but rock hard ground for tent-pitching, I'm afraid I've never even heard of the other site.
Essential that you take powerful hay fever remedies if you suffer at all, also as previously mentioned toilet roll (lots of) and Immodium! Tune into Radio Le Mans as much as possible for updates and info.
I'm sadly not going this year but as long as you avoid the scrote element that has been creeping in you'll have a blast.
Oh and try and avoid stumbling into someone's table and knocking all of the empties flying in Le Tertre Rouge bar on Saturday night. Isabelle really doesn't like it.
Have fun.
As already said going on friday evening is not a problem, the first tyhong to sort is the crossing, as you are short of time, the best way is to use the Tunnel, if you can get an 8.00 ish crossing then you will be in France before 10.00am and at that time you should be able to reach rouen not long after 11.30 and Le Mans soon after 1.00on saturday morning. directions to the campsite's are available else where. On sunday if you leave soon after the end at 3.00pm you will easliy make the 22.00 tunnel back so should be in Oxford around midnight or soon after.
Check the car re insurance, eurobreakdown etc.
take a look on here or E bay or Club arnarge for camping tickets you should by now be able to pick up tickets at close or below full price, General admission tickets not the cheaper ones will be required unless you are camping at those corners, but are always available at the enterances, some campsites are actually inside the ticket area's so you need them to gain access.
don't worry about grandstand tickets on your first visit there is more to do than just sit and watch from the same spot.
On saturday Morning send some one to a supermarket to purchase supplies of water,beer etc just ask any of the other campers they will explain.
Take a radio, sun screen and a hat especially if it is as hot as we all hope.
Prepare for the fact that if you go once you could end up going every year after as has happen to most of the people on here.
Enjoy yourself
Check the car re insurance, eurobreakdown etc.
take a look on here or E bay or Club arnarge for camping tickets you should by now be able to pick up tickets at close or below full price, General admission tickets not the cheaper ones will be required unless you are camping at those corners, but are always available at the enterances, some campsites are actually inside the ticket area's so you need them to gain access.
don't worry about grandstand tickets on your first visit there is more to do than just sit and watch from the same spot.
On saturday Morning send some one to a supermarket to purchase supplies of water,beer etc just ask any of the other campers they will explain.
Take a radio, sun screen and a hat especially if it is as hot as we all hope.
Prepare for the fact that if you go once you could end up going every year after as has happen to most of the people on here.
Enjoy yourself
Edited by gt6 on Thursday 20th May 09:57
Good morning,
You're in for a very busy but hopefully very enjoyable couple of days.
I drove overnight last year with the midnight'ish Eurotunnel crossing and a very dull Autoroute drive seeing me roll up to the circuit at around 5am local time. If you see a petrol station open then pull in and top up the tank (or carry a spare can) - not many stations are open overnight.
Get to your campsite, throw up your tents and catch a couple of hours sleep.
The good campsites are pretty much sold out now but there are odd ones available via Ebay as last-minute changes to group size often result in some pre-booked tickets becoming available. Go for a numbered pitch because in theory it's a guaranteed 7m x 5m patch of grass which is yours no matter when you turn up to pitch the tent.
For the drive home, when I have previously left on Sunday I have always waited for a couple of hours after the race finish. If you leave the camping areas around 6pm you will comfortably make an 11.30pm/midnight crossing from Calais.
Enjoy.
You're in for a very busy but hopefully very enjoyable couple of days.
I drove overnight last year with the midnight'ish Eurotunnel crossing and a very dull Autoroute drive seeing me roll up to the circuit at around 5am local time. If you see a petrol station open then pull in and top up the tank (or carry a spare can) - not many stations are open overnight.
Get to your campsite, throw up your tents and catch a couple of hours sleep.
The good campsites are pretty much sold out now but there are odd ones available via Ebay as last-minute changes to group size often result in some pre-booked tickets becoming available. Go for a numbered pitch because in theory it's a guaranteed 7m x 5m patch of grass which is yours no matter when you turn up to pitch the tent.
For the drive home, when I have previously left on Sunday I have always waited for a couple of hours after the race finish. If you leave the camping areas around 6pm you will comfortably make an 11.30pm/midnight crossing from Calais.
Enjoy.
1) We will be driving to Le Mans from either Oxford or London Friday evening after work and plan to return Sunday evening. Would this be advised versus taking the train? The hired car would be paid for by my job anyway, so it would seem much less expensive to drive than to take the train, especially if we have more than 2 people. Do you think we would make it to the race in time, and how is traffic on Friday evenings before the race and Sunday after the race? How long would the drive be approximately?
Friday evening after work shouldn’t be a problem, although with the hours time difference you’ll be driving through most of the night but you’ll certainly be there in time for the race. Returning after the race on Sunday will be more of a problem, the traffic leaving the circuit after the race is a nightmare, everyone I know who does this packs the car Sunday morning and leaves an hour or so before the race ends. If you don’t do this I think you’ll struggle to make the last Sunday crossings.
2) On the Official ACO Le Mans site, there are different types of tickets for entry. One is "ENCEINTE GENERALE WEEK-END" for 65 euro and the other is "MULSANNE - ARNAGE CURVES - WEEK-END" for 25 euro. I'm assuming the first ticket gets you entry to more areas, but do you all feel it is worth the extra cost?
As everyone else has said, you need the 65 euro ticket, the cheaper one only gets you into two small corner complexes (and I think you still need the 65 euro one as well), not the main circuit.
3) It seems that in addition to entry tickets, grandstand ("Tribune") tickets are offered, but they are not inexpensive. Can you buy an entry ticket without buying a grandstand ticket, and would this be recommended?
I think you’ll be lucky to find grandstand tickets now and yes you can buy an entry ticket without a grandstand. The grandstands are great for seeing the start/finish when it’s busy and a godsend if it rains but for most of the race everyone just wanders around. I’ve had grandstands before but not bothering this year.
4) It seems there are two choices for campsites- BEAUSEJOUR and DAIRON. Which area is better?
Much the same but both quite a way from the cricuit, if I were you I’d shop around some of the ticket agencies (try Speedchills) and see if you can still find tickets for one of the sites with numbered (or marked) pitches. You’ll probably have to buy a package including your crossing in order to get some. As you’ll be one of the last to arrive, there won’t be much room left on the unmarked sites.
5) Where is the best place to buy tickets? If we buy in person when we arrive, is there a risk that the entry tickets and/or campsite tickets would be sold out? How long is the queue when buying onsite? If it's better to buy online, what is the best/cheapest source (ACO Official Le Mans site, or some 3rd party) and how long does it take for tickets to arrive (to the US)?
I believe you could still buy tickets for BEAUSEJOUR and DAIRON on arrival last year but there are no guarantees, you can always buy general admission on the gate. However, as you’re only staying one night I’d be inclined to just sleep in the car in one of the car parks, parking Bleu is popular and a lot of people do it (a lot pitch a tent too but I think they’re clamping down on that). If you do use an agency, Speedchills, Team Langoustine, Just Tickets, Tickets-to-you are all good and may still have decent camping left but they all charge a hefty mark-up one way or the other. If you’re just after BEAUSEJOUR or DAIRON and general admission you could use the ACO. You’d be best getting the tickets sent to your business contact in England, if you can, I’ve had stuff take a couple of weeks from the states.
6) When hiring a car in the UK, are there any companies that prohibit taking the car to another country/France. When I last hired a car in the UK I remember them telling me that either I could not drive to another country, or I would have to pay extra, but I forget which. Do the car rental companies in the UK provide all the necessary items for driving in France (country sticker, vest, etc.)?
Yes, there are restrictions especially for short rentals and often a minimum charge, you’ll need to check with the rental company. I don’t think they supply vests or red triangles, these are essential most people don’t bother with light deflectors or GB stickers. You can buy these when you cross either on the ferry or at the tunnel terminal.
7) Any other tips for a first-timer? I hope to come back many times
Read the Club Arnage Le Mans for Dummies guide, it has everything you need to know in it and is a great read to boot. 2010 guide not out yet but 2009 will cover most of teh same stuff.
...Oh yes, one last thing, be careful driving in France, they drive on the wrong side of the road ;o)
Friday evening after work shouldn’t be a problem, although with the hours time difference you’ll be driving through most of the night but you’ll certainly be there in time for the race. Returning after the race on Sunday will be more of a problem, the traffic leaving the circuit after the race is a nightmare, everyone I know who does this packs the car Sunday morning and leaves an hour or so before the race ends. If you don’t do this I think you’ll struggle to make the last Sunday crossings.
2) On the Official ACO Le Mans site, there are different types of tickets for entry. One is "ENCEINTE GENERALE WEEK-END" for 65 euro and the other is "MULSANNE - ARNAGE CURVES - WEEK-END" for 25 euro. I'm assuming the first ticket gets you entry to more areas, but do you all feel it is worth the extra cost?
As everyone else has said, you need the 65 euro ticket, the cheaper one only gets you into two small corner complexes (and I think you still need the 65 euro one as well), not the main circuit.
3) It seems that in addition to entry tickets, grandstand ("Tribune") tickets are offered, but they are not inexpensive. Can you buy an entry ticket without buying a grandstand ticket, and would this be recommended?
I think you’ll be lucky to find grandstand tickets now and yes you can buy an entry ticket without a grandstand. The grandstands are great for seeing the start/finish when it’s busy and a godsend if it rains but for most of the race everyone just wanders around. I’ve had grandstands before but not bothering this year.
4) It seems there are two choices for campsites- BEAUSEJOUR and DAIRON. Which area is better?
Much the same but both quite a way from the cricuit, if I were you I’d shop around some of the ticket agencies (try Speedchills) and see if you can still find tickets for one of the sites with numbered (or marked) pitches. You’ll probably have to buy a package including your crossing in order to get some. As you’ll be one of the last to arrive, there won’t be much room left on the unmarked sites.
5) Where is the best place to buy tickets? If we buy in person when we arrive, is there a risk that the entry tickets and/or campsite tickets would be sold out? How long is the queue when buying onsite? If it's better to buy online, what is the best/cheapest source (ACO Official Le Mans site, or some 3rd party) and how long does it take for tickets to arrive (to the US)?
I believe you could still buy tickets for BEAUSEJOUR and DAIRON on arrival last year but there are no guarantees, you can always buy general admission on the gate. However, as you’re only staying one night I’d be inclined to just sleep in the car in one of the car parks, parking Bleu is popular and a lot of people do it (a lot pitch a tent too but I think they’re clamping down on that). If you do use an agency, Speedchills, Team Langoustine, Just Tickets, Tickets-to-you are all good and may still have decent camping left but they all charge a hefty mark-up one way or the other. If you’re just after BEAUSEJOUR or DAIRON and general admission you could use the ACO. You’d be best getting the tickets sent to your business contact in England, if you can, I’ve had stuff take a couple of weeks from the states.
6) When hiring a car in the UK, are there any companies that prohibit taking the car to another country/France. When I last hired a car in the UK I remember them telling me that either I could not drive to another country, or I would have to pay extra, but I forget which. Do the car rental companies in the UK provide all the necessary items for driving in France (country sticker, vest, etc.)?
Yes, there are restrictions especially for short rentals and often a minimum charge, you’ll need to check with the rental company. I don’t think they supply vests or red triangles, these are essential most people don’t bother with light deflectors or GB stickers. You can buy these when you cross either on the ferry or at the tunnel terminal.
7) Any other tips for a first-timer? I hope to come back many times
Read the Club Arnage Le Mans for Dummies guide, it has everything you need to know in it and is a great read to boot. 2010 guide not out yet but 2009 will cover most of teh same stuff.
...Oh yes, one last thing, be careful driving in France, they drive on the wrong side of the road ;o)
Edited by Mellow_Yellow on Thursday 20th May 13:22
It is no problem getting back to the ports fir sunday night ferries, when the race finished at 4.00pm one year we left straight away and still made it to calais by 8.00pm and that was in a Rover 414 it is about 200 miles and now most of it is motorway not much of a problem. Pack up the car in the morning and move it somewhere with easy access but watch out for the numerous police speed checks on the way back.
Thanks for all the info, this is really helpful stuff!
So it appears that it's not advised to buy campsite tickets upon arrival. Will they be sold out, is that the reason?
If we arrive late Friday night (after midnight) will we still be able to buy campsite and entry tickets even at that hour? Or would we have to wait until the morning to buy tickets?
So it appears that it's not advised to buy campsite tickets upon arrival. Will they be sold out, is that the reason?
If we arrive late Friday night (after midnight) will we still be able to buy campsite and entry tickets even at that hour? Or would we have to wait until the morning to buy tickets?
Edited by fiveomar on Thursday 20th May 16:45
Going friday evening is a mistake. You will miss the thursday night qualifying, the open pit walk friday and the drivers parade. You will also be turning up at night to put up your tents etc and settle in. Shortest period really for a true feel and to get the most out of your trip is thursday am - sunday pm.
You will still have a great time but its much better to extend your trip for the full Le Mans experience.
You will still have a great time but its much better to extend your trip for the full Le Mans experience.
Entry tickets buy on the Saturday, when you first enter.
Check the usual agents Speedchills, White Rabbit Racing, 1st Tickets, Just Tickets etc for any last minute campsites closer to the action.
BSJ is an ok campsite, but it's a long way to walk back from the main pit area when you're tired/drunk.
Check the usual agents Speedchills, White Rabbit Racing, 1st Tickets, Just Tickets etc for any last minute campsites closer to the action.
BSJ is an ok campsite, but it's a long way to walk back from the main pit area when you're tired/drunk.
White Rabbit Racing may have a couple of spaces left as a couple of cars have pulled out and I remember seeing an email asking if anyone knew someone who may be interested. PM E36GUY on here as it's his baby.
I've done fri-sun and it's a rush, but perfectly do-able.
You'll have a great time - just remember to take the stickers off the hire car before you give it back though!
I've done fri-sun and it's a rush, but perfectly do-able.
You'll have a great time - just remember to take the stickers off the hire car before you give it back though!
therealpigdog said:
White Rabbit Racing may have a couple of spaces left as a couple of cars have pulled out
Hi, my group is one which now has a White Rabbit Racing camping space available, plus Eurotunnel ticket for 9:50am Thursday and 11:15pm Boulogne-Dover ferry ticket back Sunday night. Face value of that lot is £414 for camping up to 4 people, but I'll take sensible offers The optional convoy with an M3 and RX8 plus friendly guides with a couple of LM's under their belts come free!
Thanks everyone for the help!
We are driving from Oxford to Folkestone to catch the Eurotunnel, then from Calais to Le Mans.
We were told that even though we would be arriving very late at night on Friday, that the Rotunda building at the track would still be open and selling entrance/camping tickets. Is this correct?
Does anyone have a physical address for the Rotunda building?
We are driving from Oxford to Folkestone to catch the Eurotunnel, then from Calais to Le Mans.
We were told that even though we would be arriving very late at night on Friday, that the Rotunda building at the track would still be open and selling entrance/camping tickets. Is this correct?
Does anyone have a physical address for the Rotunda building?
If you are only there that long why bother with camping permits?
When we've done a Friday night dash style trip to Le Mans we just parked up somewhere and slept (not very much of that anyway) in the car when we needed to.
Bit late for campsites and I'm sure you'll get parking in white or red still when you get there.
When we've done a Friday night dash style trip to Le Mans we just parked up somewhere and slept (not very much of that anyway) in the car when we needed to.
Bit late for campsites and I'm sure you'll get parking in white or red still when you get there.
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