Been away for 10 years.. what's new??

Been away for 10 years.. what's new??

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df76

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Tuesday 9th May 2017
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Haven't been for ten years (2006 I think) but a regular beforehand... any advice on what has really changed or what we might get caught out by? There wasn't a tram last time we went and most campsites were access all areas (stayed in Houx Annexe previously, but got old and with Travel Destinations this time). Any recommendations / advice would be appreciated!

df76

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Wednesday 10th May 2017
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Thanks for all the advice so far.. tragic that we won't be walking around with a crate of beer in the rucksack.

I'm guessing that the rules in a private campsite are a little different, so hopefully we can just bring in tins as required.

Follow the WEC closely and went to spa for the six hours last year, so familiar with the current regs and cars. Will still reminisce about the "old days" with lister storms and panoz's though..

df76

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Tuesday 16th May 2017
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Travel Destinations tickets turned up today.. just about ready for the trip and looking forward to it. Definitely expecting a different experience, just hope it's a good one!

df76

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Tuesday 6th June 2017
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lowdrag said:
delta0 said:
I'm taking some cans in
I hope you manage it. They are scanning some people but not all. Hate to see you lose them - sob.
So, you can't take any alcohol into the track enclosures.. is that the rule?

df76

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Monday 19th June 2017
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Well, just back from our first visit for 11 years. We stayed with Travel Destinations at Porsche Curves and that made the weekend. Was brilliant. Having a BBQ on the spectator banking on Saturday night was a particular highlight. Their set up and staffing gets a full 10/10. I would thoroughly recommend.

No problems driving in on Thursday or driving out yesterday an hour after the finish. Eurotunnel a breeze, as was the drive down (UK was different as M25 was predictable.. plus M3 and M20 closed on the way down).

Many more big screens were good and spectators areas didn't seem too rammed. We didn't queue for anything. Didn't drink beer within the circuit as ridiculous prices.

Racing was excellent, which topped it off nicely. Everyone else in the group very happy as well. A success!