Porsche curves changes. Private campsite to be axed?

[vincegail]

My space and location awareness is pretty dire, but if this (artist impression, not ACO official) rendering is correct, won't a private campsite be in the way?
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/110495

Edited by vincegail on Friday 11th October 12:47

[zebedee]

yes, that would be the whole site, wow, that will be one enormous gravel trap.

[zebedee]

where is the artist impression from? Any other changes in drawing form?

[vincegail]

I nicked it from this thread on ten-tenths forum. I think 'Simmi' on his turn nicked it from Autosport somewhere.
http://www.ten-tenths.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1...

Edited by vincegail on Friday 11th October 13:57

[zebedee]

I suppose after this year they need to stop cars hitting barriers. Not that cars hit barriers at Porsche curves entry anyway, though I have seen a few cars end their race their (an Am Aston and the RML P2 car spring to mind). Neither were serious accidents In terms of injury or likely to injure) though so getting rid of the entire campsite (which was brilliant by the way) is a big shame.

[zebedee]

I hope the person who drew that trap just got the wrong end of the stick or got their boundaries wrong, it seems far, far too big. Also, what is the point having a gravel trap right before the bridge, to catch cars falling off the track?

The narrative from the ACO doesn't seem to match the drawing either

[foot2firewall]

Looks to me like the drawing was made by an over zealous health and safety intern! At that size wouldn't it be the biggest gravel trap on the circuit and goodness knows how many tons of soil would have to be removed if it went all the way back to the road....

[tomsnelling]

I would imagine you would have to be going supersonic to get through that gravel trap to the barrier. Although I think any changes there would be difficult due to the lay of the land at the moment?

[Oddboy86]

I've emailed Travel Destinations as maybe booking with them again. Should be able to get an idea of how tht site will be affected.

[AndrewMelley]

Over the last few days we have received a number of telephone calls with regard to the safety changes being implemented by the ACO at Porsche Curves and the affect it may have on the Travel Destinations private campsite in 2014.

We have discussed the safety proposals with our colleagues at the ACO and wish to inform everyone of the following.

1)The title ‘Porsche curves changes. Private campsite to be axed? This is alarmist and incorrect. The Travel Destinations Campsite at Porsche Curves will be open in 2014.
2)The map that is on this posting and that is featured in Autosport in accurate and is not an official ACO Map.

Hope this clears things up a little.

[hyper jay]

im not surprised by the extra run off at the Porsche exit i always thought it was close to the wall !

[AndrewMelley]

Over the last few days we have received a number of telephone calls with regard to the safety changes being implemented by the ACO at Porsche Curves and the affect it may have on the Travel Destinations private campsite in 2014.

We have discussed the safety proposals with our colleagues at the ACO and wish to inform everyone of the following.

1)The title ‘Porsche curves changes. Private campsite to be axed? This is alarmist and incorrect. The Travel Destinations Campsite at Porsche Curves will be open in 2014.
2)The map that is on this posting and that is featured in Autosport is totally inaccurate and is not an official ACO Map.

If we have any further update we will let everyone know.

[vincegail]

My thread title was indeed a bit 'sensational' so sorry for the trouble and distress it (may have) caused. I posted it because I was worried the health and safety brigade may have gone a step too far this time which could have led to the closure/moving of your campsite.

Glad to hear that is not the case.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

[AndrewMelley]

Thanks Vince your comments they are very much appreciated. Can i suggest bit more thought might be a good idea before pressing the send button. We have received in excess of 30 calls, emails and text messages since last Friday afternoon whilst i do understand the need to get information out there, we all do need to be careful not to create unnecessary alarm.

If you ever want to check anything please feel free to contact me either by email or by telephone my door is always open no matter what time of day. We work very closely with the guys and gals at the ACO and have great communication between to the two organisations. Whilst we are tour operator we are also very keen to provide as much information and help to the greater Le Mans 24hrs community.

Best wishes

Andrew

[Oddboy86]

I'd like to thank the people of Travel Destinations for replying to my mail. Good to see the site will be business as usual.