CLASSIC LE MANS, what you driving?

[gasmangt3]

My Esprit GT3, which currently is in bits on the drive, while I sort some cooling issues.

[fergus]

don777 said:

My..er..'trusty' steed.

On the 13:55 Dover Calais P&O ....Maybe...Hopefully.

I'll be taking a Scalino GT Junior in Silver.

I'll bring some spares

[JPCGT]

Taking the CGT to Le Mans - feels like it's coming home.

[TimLambert7]

JPCGT said:

Taking the CGT to Le Mans - feels like it's coming home.

What are these like for long drives?


ALSO

My 'tour de piste' is at 1010am on Friday. When and where do I need to be?

Helmets?
Tow eyes installed?

Anything?

I love it - a ticket has arrived and that's it!

Edited by TimLambert7 on Tuesday 28th June 20:58

[JPCGT]

TimLambert7 said:

JPCGT said:

Taking the CGT to Le Mans - feels like it's coming home.

What are these like for long drives?


Surprisingly compliant ride and is perfect for long trips. My V12 Vantage was a far harder ride in comparison. Just need to keep an eye on the front overhang/ground clearance and maximise storage/luggage space inside the doors, footwell, etc. Tend to travel light, but for long weekends it's fine. Plenty of power and traction with the Michelin Super Sports with the added bonus of being able to remove/store the roof panels when you've emptied the front well. Overall, brilliant car and such an experience and event to drive. The noise it makes ain't bad either.

[martinq357]

First time at the classic for me. Four cars in our convoy. A Spitfire, Caterham, Sunbeam Alpine and my Tiger. Camping at Tertre Rouge with the Triumph crowd.

[TFatC]

This is what I am taking to the Classic this year

[Voldemort]

TimLambert7 said:

ALSO

My 'tour de piste' is at 1010am on Friday. When and where do I need to be?

Helmets?
Tow eyes installed?

Anything?

When I did mine some years ago we assembled at the bottom end of the Bugatti circuit. A large section of fence was then pulled aside and we entered the main circuit just below the pits. Did a lap and a bit to exit the circuit just after the Dunlop bridge and on to the top of the Bugatti circuit. Helmets, nomex, fire extinguishers, sobriety all seemed to be optional. Some years later, and French, who knows?

[NorfolkTornado]

Hi all,
These will be going down in convoy from Norfolk on the Thursday morning via Euro-tunnel. First time for me, still trying to figure out to get all the stuff in the car!
Regards,
Andy

Edited by NorfolkTornado on Wednesday 29th June 14:24

[simonhole]

nice!!!! i would just take a tooth brush,and buy anything else you need there!

NorfolkTornado said:

Hi all,
These will be going down in convoy from Norfolk on the Thursday morning via Euro-tunnel. First time for me, still trying to figure out to get all the stuff in the car!
Regards,
Andy

Edited by NorfolkTornado on Wednesday 29th June 14:24

[kenyon]

Taking my beast!! F12

[Plin]

Please tell me I'm not mad - we're going in this ...

[VanquishRider]

Voldemort said:

TimLambert7 said:

ALSO

My 'tour de piste' is at 1010am on Friday. When and where do I need to be?

Helmets?
Tow eyes installed?

Anything?

When I did mine some years ago we assembled at the bottom end of the Bugatti circuit. A large section of fence was then pulled aside and we entered the main circuit just below the pits. Did a lap and a bit to exit the circuit just after the Dunlop bridge and on to the top of the Bugatti circuit. Helmets, nomex, fire extinguishers, sobriety all seemed to be optional. Some years later, and French, who knows?

Some people will be in shorts and flip flops.

But choose your company well on the circuit. You could in amongst some right plonkers who actually think they are a race diver in the Kentucky derby. Put your foot down by all means. I would, but be careful as those around you might not be!!!

[Richard 858]

Plin said:

Please tell me I'm not mad - we're going in this ...

Strange choice but it's a very nice recovery truck!

[Richard 858]

NorfolkTornado said:

Hi all,
These will be going down in convoy from Norfolk on the Thursday morning via Euro-tunnel. First time for me, still trying to figure out to get all the stuff in the car!
Regards,
Andy

Edited by NorfolkTornado on Wednesday 29th June 14:24

Very nice indeed. Which train time are you on?

[Storer]

Richard 858 said:

Plin said:

Please tell me I'm not mad - we're going in this ...

Strange choice but it's a very nice recovery truck!

Could make a few quid.
Please let it not be from me!!!

[scotty_d]

VanquishRider said:

Voldemort said:

TimLambert7 said:

ALSO

My 'tour de piste' is at 1010am on Friday. When and where do I need to be?

Helmets?
Tow eyes installed?

Anything?

When I did mine some years ago we assembled at the bottom end of the Bugatti circuit. A large section of fence was then pulled aside and we entered the main circuit just below the pits. Did a lap and a bit to exit the circuit just after the Dunlop bridge and on to the top of the Bugatti circuit. Helmets, nomex, fire extinguishers, sobriety all seemed to be optional. Some years later, and French, who knows?

Some people will be in shorts and flip flops.

But choose your company well on the circuit. You could in amongst some right plonkers who actually think they are a race diver in the Kentucky derby. Put your foot down by all means. I would, but be careful as those around you might not be!!!

I was very nearly rear ended by a Marcos 2 years ago, came round arnage iirc and a Alfa spider was pointing the wrong way, the sagaris in front stopped quickly as did I in the cerbera, the Marcos probably with brakes like my mini had no chance in the pouring rain, lucky for me he took evasive action and went down my offside on the grass!

Take care out there!

[TimLambert7]

scotty_d said:

VanquishRider said:

Voldemort said:

TimLambert7 said:

ALSO

My 'tour de piste' is at 1010am on Friday. When and where do I need to be?

Helmets?
Tow eyes installed?

Anything?

When I did mine some years ago we assembled at the bottom end of the Bugatti circuit. A large section of fence was then pulled aside and we entered the main circuit just below the pits. Did a lap and a bit to exit the circuit just after the Dunlop bridge and on to the top of the Bugatti circuit. Helmets, nomex, fire extinguishers, sobriety all seemed to be optional. Some years later, and French, who knows?

Some people will be in shorts and flip flops.

But choose your company well on the circuit. You could in amongst some right plonkers who actually think they are a race diver in the Kentucky derby. Put your foot down by all means. I would, but be careful as those around you might not be!!!

I was very nearly rear ended by a Marcos 2 years ago, came round arnage iirc and a Alfa spider was pointing the wrong way, the sagaris in front stopped quickly as did I in the cerbera, the Marcos probably with brakes like my mini had no chance in the pouring rain, lucky for me he took evasive action and went down my offside on the grass!

Take care out there!

Thanks for all your advice - I've read a few previous threads on the parade laps and that's certainly the take home message!

I'm going to be super careful and hope for the best. I'm driving a 997 GTS so I'll at least have modern brakes on my side!!

[Robscim]

TFatC said:

This is what I am taking to the Classic this year

Bonkers!!

What are you taking to tow that trailer?

R

[4321go]

Please, please, please don't rain. Pretty please......