Pre-Qualifying

[ehasler]

Yep - it should be a lot quieter than the main event.

You really should come along to Dover - the ride down from Calais is brilliant!

[Podie]

ehasler said:

I think a few Mid Essex peeps are going for a recce prior to the main event, and I'd like to go to have a chance to get some good photos without having too many crowds to deal with (and hopefully better access). Maybe a mini-PH trip could be arranged!

I'd be tempted to come back via Reims...

[ehasler]

Good idea - we can on Sunday about this with Debs!

>> Edited by ehasler on Friday 6th February 19:58

[Podie]

ehasler said:

Good idea - we can on Sunday about this with Debs! >> Edited by ehasler on Friday 6th February 19:58

Hmm... good idea.

Can recommend Canard Duchene...

[Steve_T]

There's hopefully going to be a small Surrey contingent for pre-quals too. Karen and I are going, who else I don't know for definite yet, but it should be a blast. It would be nice if we can all stay in the same hotel and make a bit of an evening of it on Saturday. I'm going to get the GPS sorted out for the trip, so we can try a more interesting route down if you're game (and I'm welcome with the Mun-keh ).

Steve.

>> Edited by Steve_T on Friday 6th February 21:52

[Alf Essex]

Steve_T said:

There's hopefully going to be a small Surrey contingent for pre-quals too. Karen and I are going, who else I don't know for definite yet, but it should be a blast. It would be nice if we can all stay in the same hotel and make a bit of an evening of it on Saturday. I'm going to get the GPS sorted out for the trip, so we can try a more interesting route down if you're game (and I'm welcome with the Mun-keh ). Steve. >> Edited by Steve_T on Friday 6th February 21:52

Steve,

So long as he stays on a lead he will do fine

Alan.




>> Edited by Alf Essex on Friday 6th February 22:41

[ehasler]

Alf Essex said:

So long as he stays on a lead he will do fine

Yeah - don't want him leading our Mid Essex teddies astray!

[DustyC]

Podie said:

I'd be tempted to come back via Reims...

Your just try to win a TVRCC photo competition!

(But I agree, a worthy visit).

[Steve_T]

So go on then, what boat are you catching?

[ehasler]

We've not booked anything yet, but I think we'll be taking the Eurotunnel on Saturday morning (10ish), and returning on Monday afternoon.

[DustyC]

Thats a good plan, especially since Monday is a bank holiday.

[ehasler]

Are you sure it's a BH? I thought it was the following Monday (3rd May).

Maybe it is in DustyWorld

[DustyC]

Bugger.

It has been the bank holiday for the past 5 years (or how ever many years its been that I've missed it!).

Just found out that the Grandstands may be free too.
Got this from the official site.

[DustyC]

well done Ad, thats fantastic!

[DustyC]

What i really meant to show you was this

(Dusty world is a very scary place, dont ever go there!)

[Hansgerd]

Yes off course, the grand stands are open. You just need the Enceinte General which you can reuse in June.

[Steve_T]

Right, decision made. I've booked an 09:30 Sea France ferry crossing from Dover on the 24th, returning 19:30 on the 26th. Hopefully I can meet up with you guys in France, for the trip down/back or at the very least in the hotel bar in Le Mans. Has anyone got any recommendations on where to stay in Le Mans for Pre-Quals?

Steve.

[david010167]

This sounds good, but I will have to check with my better half for permission to leave the country for the weekend.

David

[Tripps]

david010167 said:

This sounds good, but I will have to check with my better half for permission to leave the country for the weekend.

I tried that, got a response something along the lines of:

We're on holiday then and if you want to go Le Mans instead you're a

Maybe next year then...

[jvaughan]

Were going. Not Taking the TVR Though, will be taking the much more eco friendly Golf Diesel.although were based in Hampshire, we'll probably do the tunnel route