Friday 24th May 2019

PistonHeads Friday Service Le Mans 2019

It wouldn't be a PH trip to Le Mans without a Friday Service, would it? Here's how to be there

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With our annual pilgrimage to Le Mans just around the corner, it's time to announce another fantastic Friday Service to kick the weekend off in the right way. Here's what you need to know to join us.

On Friday June 14th we'll be back at the Classic British Welcome at the Val-de-Vray centre in Saint-Saturnin. The CBW, if you haven't been before, is an amazing little festival where we'll be joined by over 1,000 classic and sports cars - it really is the perfect way to get you in the mood for the weekend of racing ahead.

Each year the CBW features a celebrated manufacturer to focus the even around, and this year we will be celebrating the 110th anniversary of Morgan Motor Company - so if you have something extra special from Malvern you're planning on bringing, be sure to get in contact to receive the red carpet treatment on the day. There will also be the Saint-Sat' Cavalcade at 4pm, routing to the 24 Hours Drivers' Parade in Le Mans town centre. Of course, the weekend isn't just about the cars, as the amazing atmosphere also plays a big part drawing the crowds that the CBW does year after year. To that end there will also be live music, bars, restaurants, a cinema and paintings all based on the Le Mans 24 Hours.

This year we again have space for 200 cars in our area - and as usual there is a fairly strict entrance criteria for our space; only sports cars or classic cars, no SUVs or other 'ordinary' cars can be let in unfortunately. If you are unsure on whether your car meets the CBW's criteria, then email [e-mail] and they will let you know. There will also be a shuttle bus for a park and ride off site as there was previously; the site this year is different (and much better), and we will update you in the thread below when we know more and have a map to share. So get yourself signed up to our calendar here, and check out the CBW's website here for any more info you might need!

 

[willmagrath]

Might be going blind but what time is it?

[eastsider]

willmagrath said:

Might be going blind but what time is it?

All day really. Starts around 9am I think.

[Jack Mansfield]

eastsider said:

willmagrath said:

Might be going blind but what time is it?

All day really. Starts around 9am I think.

Sorry! Yes it's from 9am-5pm


As promised, here is the map for the Park & Ride - it's very easy to get to; Leave the A11 motorway and turn north towards Saint-Saturnin on the D338.
At the roundabout, continue straight ahead and the Park & Ride is approximately 400 metres on the left. It will be clearly sign posted.

[TonySim]

Just signed up for this :-)

Do we need a PistonHeads windscreen sticker to be directed to the PH area?

Cheers

[outspan]

First time am planning to go so I might sound like an arrogant prick but here goes: If you have a sports car you would continue to the event itself and not use the Park & Ride, did I get that right?








Yup, definitely sounded like an arrogant prick.

[MrC986]

TonySim said:

Just signed up for this :-)

Do we need a PistonHeads windscreen sticker to be directed to the PH area?

Cheers

Yes, PH will send you an email in the days before which you print off and show it to all the marshals as you drive up the road as the marshals can sometimes overlook it if they’re distracted by the car behind etc!

outspan said:

First time am planning to go so I might sound like an arrogant prick but here goes: If you have a sports car you would continue to the event itself and not use the Park & Ride, did I get that right?

sign up for the PH gathering at the event for good measure & hold the PH sheet clearly in the windscreen when driving up the road past the various marshals as you arrive.

[giveitfish]

outspan said:

If you have a sports car you would continue to the event itself and not use the Park & Ride, did I get that right?

Yup, that’s right. The marshalls struggle to identify things like an M5 as being “special”, but anything remotely sports-car or classic looking will get waved straight in.

[MrC986]

giveitfish said:

Yup, that’s right. The marshalls struggle to identify things like an M5 as being “special”, but anything remotely sports-car or classic looking will get waved straight in.

We’ve managed in the past to get in with PH in a new Discovery & a relatively sober Volvo V60 Polestar so don’t under estimate the power of the PH logo on the entry sheet if you wave it around

[Jack Mansfield]

Others beat me to it!

But yes, you'll need the PH windscreen badge to get directed to our area (I'll send this out later this week to give everyone plenty of time to print it off). And yes, if you're in a classic or sports car skip the park and ride and come straight to our area!

See you all there, not long now

[outspan]

Ok thanks all !! I meant both the PH Friday Service and CBW so I've subscribed to the Friday Service for good measure !

It's an M3 but to make spotting easier, it is red and makes a LOT of noise.

[Jack Mansfield]

A little reminder to everyone;

Don't forget it is now 80 kph (50 mph) on the main roads (villages are 50 kph or even 30 kph), 90 kph on the dual carriageways and 110-130 kph on the motorways. Plus, the usual sneaky police radar guns hidden away behind bushes etc...

[RossP]

The email address in the event detail:

The Classic British Welcome only allows classic and sports cars into their venue. If you are unsure if you'll be allowed in, please contact [e-mail] for confirmation.

Bounces....

I am thinking the S2000 should be ok. My son's EP3 CTR might not...

[Jack Mansfield]

RossP said:

The email address in the event detail:

The Classic British Welcome only allows classic and sports cars into their venue. If you are unsure if you'll be allowed in, please contact [e-mail] for confirmation.

Bounces....

I am thinking the S2000 should be ok. My son's EP3 CTR might not...

Sorry about that!

Dave has said you can use [e-mail] OR go to the English 'Contact Us' page

[legalknievel]

Hey all.

I've just been invited to be one of the live acts at the CBW. Hope to meet any PHers who are around.

I'll also play the new song 100K Miles (The Le Mans Song) which I've posted a bit about elsewhere on PH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IxHGOEKBg4

Please have a listen if you're into rock music and hit me up if you want a download for the journey down but don't have iTunes or Spotify.

Hope to see some people there, hopefully in the sunshine!

Joseph

Joey & The Heizer Monkeys

AKA Legal Knievel

[chris_freebie]

Hi, have the PH passes to print been sent yet?

Thanks!

[MrC986]

chris_freebie said:

Hi, have the PH passes to print been sent yet?

Thanks!

Yes, Jack Mansfield sent the email on Friday- I suggest you check your Junk Mail/Spam just in case it’s hidden there.

[Jack Mansfield]

chris_freebie said:

Hi, have the PH passes to print been sent yet?

Thanks!

Hi! Yes as MrC said they were sent on Friday, so should be in your inbox somewhere...

If you can't find it let me know.

[8-P]

Just signed up, am I too late?

[Jack Mansfield]

8-P said:

Just signed up, am I too late?

No not at all! I'm going to send out another email tomorrow for those that signed up after I sent my last email

[8-P]

Jack Mansfield said:

8-P said:

Just signed up, am I too late?

No not at all! I'm going to send out another email tomorrow for those that signed up after I sent my last email

Great thanks, looking forward to it