Le Mans Classic 2010 Questions
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Hi
Im booked on MB for the classic this year. I was hoping to have a leisurely drive down there on wednesday and get set up before the crowds turn up. I presume the sites open wednesday, or is it thursday morning?
Also, I read there is a dress code? Does this mean normal T-shirt and shorts is out of the window in favour of smart shirts? I dont fancy that if its really hot!
Cheers
James
Im booked on MB for the classic this year. I was hoping to have a leisurely drive down there on wednesday and get set up before the crowds turn up. I presume the sites open wednesday, or is it thursday morning?
Also, I read there is a dress code? Does this mean normal T-shirt and shorts is out of the window in favour of smart shirts? I dont fancy that if its really hot!
Cheers
James
Unless things have changed there won't be too many crowds either, certainly not on the campsites. When i've been the event has been nothing like the main event in terms of numbers.
Heck, at Indianapolis and Arnage they did't even bother posting anyone to check for tickets, you can just walk in and out. The 70s and 80s cars at Arnage at night are fantastic too.
We enjoyed watching practice at Tetre Rouge one time. In the space of four hours we saw cars from the 1920's all the way through to the 80's, all going like the clappers, twas superb.
Only downside was that unknown to us a stag beetle crawled into one of our camp chair sacks, crawled out into the room at the hotel overnight, and when wifey was checking herself out in the mirror before coming down to breakfast it was sat on her shoulder.
I've never heard a woman scream so much.
Heck, at Indianapolis and Arnage they did't even bother posting anyone to check for tickets, you can just walk in and out. The 70s and 80s cars at Arnage at night are fantastic too.
We enjoyed watching practice at Tetre Rouge one time. In the space of four hours we saw cars from the 1920's all the way through to the 80's, all going like the clappers, twas superb.
Only downside was that unknown to us a stag beetle crawled into one of our camp chair sacks, crawled out into the room at the hotel overnight, and when wifey was checking herself out in the mirror before coming down to breakfast it was sat on her shoulder.
I've never heard a woman scream so much.
heebeegeetee said:
Unless things have changed there won't be too many crowds either, certainly not on the campsites. When i've been the event has been nothing like the main event in terms of numbers.
We've only recently decided to go, so did not reserve anything. Would it be possible to arrive on Saturday and get camping tickets at the ticket office? If not, would it be tolerated if we put up a few small tents in the car park next to our cars for a few hours sleep Saturday night (say 02.00-06.00)?Many thanks in advance.
V166,
The problem with camping in a car park is that the spaces are car sized so there's really no room for tents unless you bag a piece of an adjoining car space, or use part of the free spaces betwen lanes used so you can drive in and out. In my experience the latter is usually very bad news and upsets lots of folks who wish to move in and out of their allocated space. Also, some car parks have a tarmac base and therefore are not tent friendly.
Why not kip in the car for one night..I've done this many times at Le Mans.
It has been the case that Le Classic has had fewer visitors than the 24 Hours in the past, but numbers have increased significantly. I've been to the past three Le Classics and I know it was really pretty busy in 2008. Judging by PH interest in Le Classic 2010 and the recent problems getting tickets I think it will be even more busy this year, so I wouldn't risk turning up and getting a full set of tickets on the day, although you'd always get GE tickets anyway.
R.
The problem with camping in a car park is that the spaces are car sized so there's really no room for tents unless you bag a piece of an adjoining car space, or use part of the free spaces betwen lanes used so you can drive in and out. In my experience the latter is usually very bad news and upsets lots of folks who wish to move in and out of their allocated space. Also, some car parks have a tarmac base and therefore are not tent friendly.
Why not kip in the car for one night..I've done this many times at Le Mans.
It has been the case that Le Classic has had fewer visitors than the 24 Hours in the past, but numbers have increased significantly. I've been to the past three Le Classics and I know it was really pretty busy in 2008. Judging by PH interest in Le Classic 2010 and the recent problems getting tickets I think it will be even more busy this year, so I wouldn't risk turning up and getting a full set of tickets on the day, although you'd always get GE tickets anyway.
R.
The Leaper said:
V166,
The problem with camping in a car park is that the spaces are car sized so there's really no room for tents unless you bag a piece of an adjoining car space, or use part of the free spaces betwen lanes used so you can drive in and out. In my experience the latter is usually very bad news and upsets lots of folks who wish to move in and out of their allocated space. Also, some car parks have a tarmac base and therefore are not tent friendly.
Why not kip in the car for one night..I've done this many times at Le Mans.
It has been the case that Le Classic has had fewer visitors than the 24 Hours in the past, but numbers have increased significantly. I've been to the past three Le Classics and I know it was really pretty busy in 2008. Judging by PH interest in Le Classic 2010 and the recent problems getting tickets I think it will be even more busy this year, so I wouldn't risk turning up and getting a full set of tickets on the day, although you'd always get GE tickets anyway.
R.
Thanks. The problem with camping in a car park is that the spaces are car sized so there's really no room for tents unless you bag a piece of an adjoining car space, or use part of the free spaces betwen lanes used so you can drive in and out. In my experience the latter is usually very bad news and upsets lots of folks who wish to move in and out of their allocated space. Also, some car parks have a tarmac base and therefore are not tent friendly.
Why not kip in the car for one night..I've done this many times at Le Mans.
It has been the case that Le Classic has had fewer visitors than the 24 Hours in the past, but numbers have increased significantly. I've been to the past three Le Classics and I know it was really pretty busy in 2008. Judging by PH interest in Le Classic 2010 and the recent problems getting tickets I think it will be even more busy this year, so I wouldn't risk turning up and getting a full set of tickets on the day, although you'd always get GE tickets anyway.
R.
I've been to the regular event five times now and on two occasions slept a few hours in the car, no problem. Was hoping at the classic there would be more change of getting camping tickets on the day.
Edited by V166 on Wednesday 16th June 12:31
spanishchocolate said:
James_N said:
I presume the sites open wednesday, or is it thursday morning?
We're going with Speed Chills, and were told that the sites do not open until Thursday for Classic. We're staying in a B&B in Le Mans Wednesday night
Tbh if you plonked a tent on a campsite i really don't think anyone would mind. They wil mostly be empty.
The campsite at La Chartre Sur Le Loir is very nice mind, recommend pitching by the river, and that's the town where the Hotel de France is, as much used in the past by John Wyers Gulf teams. very worth a visit and a lovely drive from the circuit via Eccomoy and Le Grand Luce.
You can certainly just turn up at the circuit though and purchase all the tickets you need without commision charges. Indeed sometimes the local newspapers have offers on the tickets, and the staff at the ticket office are very helpful indeed.
Can't just recall the name of the ticket office though - is it the Palais d'Exposition or something like that? Not far from the main entrance and where all the officials also sign on, etc. very helpful staff indeed in my experience and most speak English.
To be absolutely honest, the whole affair, including ticket prices etc, is as far removed from a visit to Silverstone (for instance) as it could be. It's a very, very nice event.
The campsite at La Chartre Sur Le Loir is very nice mind, recommend pitching by the river, and that's the town where the Hotel de France is, as much used in the past by John Wyers Gulf teams. very worth a visit and a lovely drive from the circuit via Eccomoy and Le Grand Luce.
You can certainly just turn up at the circuit though and purchase all the tickets you need without commision charges. Indeed sometimes the local newspapers have offers on the tickets, and the staff at the ticket office are very helpful indeed.
Can't just recall the name of the ticket office though - is it the Palais d'Exposition or something like that? Not far from the main entrance and where all the officials also sign on, etc. very helpful staff indeed in my experience and most speak English.
To be absolutely honest, the whole affair, including ticket prices etc, is as far removed from a visit to Silverstone (for instance) as it could be. It's a very, very nice event.
James_N said:
spanishchocolate said:
James_N said:
I presume the sites open wednesday, or is it thursday morning?
We're going with Speed Chills, and were told that the sites do not open until Thursday for Classic. We're staying in a B&B in Le Mans Wednesday nightThe ACO will not allow us to take anybody on Wednesday in our camping area either. Thursday 12 noon we will open.'
As mentioned already, none of the campsites will be open until Thurs. When I spoke to the ACO earlier they were still to confirm whether Karting Nord will open at midday or 2pm.
Demand this year has been extremely high compared to previous Classics but I expect you will be able to turn up on the day at some of the campsites, however the most popular ones such as Karting & Maison will be sold out already.
A camping pass will get you a 7m x 5m area to park your car and pitch your tent, you will still need to buy entrance tickets for the race.
While they are trying to have a dress code in the paddocks to create a similar atmosphere to Goodwood it's still pretty relaxed. Lairy beach shorts and a vest may be frowned upon but you'll be fine in a simple tee shirt and shorts
I cannot wait, only 3 weeks to go now
Demand this year has been extremely high compared to previous Classics but I expect you will be able to turn up on the day at some of the campsites, however the most popular ones such as Karting & Maison will be sold out already.
A camping pass will get you a 7m x 5m area to park your car and pitch your tent, you will still need to buy entrance tickets for the race.
While they are trying to have a dress code in the paddocks to create a similar atmosphere to Goodwood it's still pretty relaxed. Lairy beach shorts and a vest may be frowned upon but you'll be fine in a simple tee shirt and shorts
I cannot wait, only 3 weeks to go now
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