Where to go when you get there !

Where to go when you get there !

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mrmop

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454 posts

256 months

Thursday 16th December 2004
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2005 this will be my 5th consecutive Le mans trip
and I feel like I am missing out on something, arriving on Thursday PM set up camp and then consume copious amounts of beer untill time to come home on Monday, this itinery has never caused me any pain ( headaches accepted) however this year I would like to drive around a bit and met some like minded people, I hear stories of TVR meetings,cruising and the like and i am asking you guys what are the best areas to venture out too.

Guy Humpage

11,329 posts

285 months

Thursday 16th December 2004
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On the Friday get yourself to any or all of: The Mulsanne Straight, the track between Indianapolis and Arnage corner, Arnage Village, the roundabout near Houx Annexe, the road alongside camping bleu, the main square in Chartre-sur-la-loir or the Place de la Republique in the centre of Le Mans. I believe there are some racing cars on display in the pit lane too.

You will find like minded enthusiasts at each of the above locations.

Tripps

5,814 posts

273 months

Thursday 16th December 2004
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There's also the museum too, been meaning to

Since we have some posh folks in our group next year (well a celebrity looks-a-like, James Whale you know who you are!!!) we might take in the champagne tents too

Quite fancy blasting down south for Friday lunch though after the PH meet, the problem is ensuring those who've not been before get the full Le Mans experience...

Guy Humpage

11,329 posts

285 months

Thursday 16th December 2004
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One of the best things about Le Mans is that you can never do it all in any one year, so you always want to go back the following year.

Tripps

5,814 posts

273 months

Thursday 16th December 2004
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Guy Humpage said:
One of the best things about Le Mans is that you can never do it all in any one year, so you always need to go back the following year.

ncs

3,972 posts

283 months

Sunday 19th December 2004
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Tripps said:

Since we have some posh folks in our group next year (well a celebrity looks-a-like, James Whale you know who you are!!!)






vetteheadracer

8,271 posts

254 months

Thursday 30th December 2004
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About 10a.m. until 12 on the Friday morning there is a gathering of all of the best cars on the grass besides the Indi-Arnage bit of the track. 6 p.m. at the Place du Jacobins in the centre of the town (center ville) there is the drivers parade.

Thursday night the ACO bar next to the pit exit inside the circuit is open for (lots) of beers.

Just a few suggestions......

bigjohnboy

371 posts

260 months

Saturday 1st January 2005
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How about watching some of the Motor race this year

peewee7

37 posts

235 months

Saturday 1st January 2005
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Dont forget the big wheel late on Saturday night, digital camera is not an option its a must and make sure you've got all your mates on board!

charlie 944

230 posts

251 months

Saturday 1st January 2005
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Mad friday Mad friay !!!!

Peewee7

37 posts

235 months

Tuesday 4th January 2005
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charlie 944 said:
Mad friday Mad friay !!!!


Friay? I hope that’s not an anagram for fairy, if it is you be getting a slap, and you aint gonna sleep in my tent

andypowell

2,758 posts

261 months

Tuesday 4th January 2005
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Friday night, I think it is anyway the drivers parade etc in Le Mans city centre, as below

www.e4lution.com/lemans2004/index.html

edited as the bb interpreted my pics wrongly, load of sh1te

>> Edited by andypowell on Tuesday 4th January 19:51

>> Edited by andypowell on Tuesday 4th January 19:52

Tripps

5,814 posts

273 months

Wednesday 5th January 2005
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bigjohnboy said:
How about watching some of the Motor race this year


Race, what race?