24 Heures Du Mans 2011

[sonny]

That sounds wicked mate.

Where are you staying on this trip?

[Nobber]

We are staying at Camping Blue which I am told is on the perimeter of the circuit. This will be my first Le Mans trip so we've probably been conned!

[R33]

I would imagine that would be a right laugh, when you heading over?

Most of us are self employed so heading over Friday morning and coming back Monday morning.

We did the Renham 24hr race for my stag do nearly 2 years ago now and it was incredible! The road trip was almost as good as the race. 7 Berth long wheel base transit, flat out at 95 in the outside lane of the Autobahn, 6 lads on board, full of beer from Calais playing xbox in the back!

I'm doing exactly the same, I'm getting the Tunnel at I think 8.20 on the Friday, you? Could be a chance for a small convoy? I'm staying in your campsite with Pistonheads too.

[Nobber]

I'll find out buddy and let you know! Would be wicked to hook up with the convoy!

[sonny]

For those interested, here is a list of "who is on what crossing" complied by Pistonheads.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topi ... t+crossing

[stumpyrs4]

OK, are they doing practise laps on the Friday?

Either way not really bothered if I miss it or not, just going to start the drinking early.

Normally Practice finishes Thursday night.
Open Pit Lane on Friday.
Saturday am early race and slow lap usually by Corvette Owners Club or something.
Followed by Next year's car lap.
Saturday the main race starts at 3pm.


Don't miss viewing the race from down at Mulsanne.
You stand about 10m from the circuit and feel the cars go past at 200mph. Stunning...

[sonny]

Yep I do have the itinerary, but going with the flow. Looking forward to it, the DSLR will be getting dusted off for sure.

Will be trying to mooch around as much of the track as possible.

[R33]

I'm going out Friday morning on the 8.20 Eurotunnel, there are only a couple of other PH guys on that crossing but it would be great if there was another RS246.....

[sonny]

I'm going out Friday morning on the 8.20 Eurotunnel, there are only a couple of other PH guys on that crossing but it would be great if there was another RS246.....

im on the Thursday Ferry crossing at 0810. Seems theres a few TVR owners on that one.

[Phill R]

I'm on the 6.20 am Thursday Eurotunnel crossing. My RS6, friends RS4 and a Laguna Diesel travelling together. If we stay with the Laguna, You should have no trouble catching us, even if you leave Friday!

[R33]

There is a scary thread running on Pistonheads about speeding to Le Mans so beware, after reading this I think my speedo will be welded to 130kph the entire way!

Here is the bit that put the fear in me:

"So, having read today's paper, the result is this:-

1. any excess speed more than 30mph over the prevailing limit will incur a fine of 3,750 euros and the car/bike impounded. see 3.

2. the offence has now been uprated to a serious crime, and punishable with up to five years in prison

3. the vehicle will be confiscated and sold for state funds

4. Any use of a mobile phone will incur a fine of 135 euros on the spot

5. Motorcyclists must from hereon wear a high viz jacket at all times

6. The alcohol limit has remained at 0.5 grammes, not reduced to 0.2 as thought

7.The request to reduce the maximum speed limit in town to 20mph has not been applied

I am sure that there will be numerous cases of people who, after Le Mans, will cry wolf, just like the thread about "who is a member of the 750 euro club". I can't give you a more grave warning than this. I spoke to a gendarme today and they are under orders to implement the letter of the law."

[sonny]

Definitely scary stuff, almost puts you off going over doesn't it. Number 6. will be a interesting one on the drive home after the festivities.

I'm following the Le Man thread on Pistonheads too.

[RESE28]

Just got tickets, will be staying at Maison Blanche http://www.racetours.co.uk/Le%20Mans%20 ... sonBlanche

Will be heading over on the Thursday 10th June (to watch the practice laps) and returning on 13th Sunday night.

Im really looking forward to this now.

Ready to race

Also staying at Maison Blanche, will keep an eye out for you

Heading over on the chunnel (6am ish) on Friday morning.

[sonny]

Just got tickets, will be staying at Maison Blanche http://www.racetours.co.uk/Le%20Mans%20 ... sonBlanche

Will be heading over on the Thursday 10th June (to watch the practice laps) and returning on 13th Sunday night.

Im really looking forward to this now.

Ready to race

Also staying at Maison Blanche, will keep an eye out for you

Heading over on the chunnel (6am ish) on Friday morning.

I will be in my Daytona RS4, what you driving over in? Pop over to say hi mate.

[RESE28]

Nice one Sonny, will do. I'm in a red RS6 Avant - sporting some nice black viper stripes and a few other bits of vinyl