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Having experienced this for the first time last month, I am definitely returning next year. After meeting up with a few other supe owners out there, we were keen to try and organise a mass visit next time. The French are nuts about the car and the amount of attention they get is unbelievable.:p
Whilst it may appear absurdly early to be asking, the event (especially group bookings for camping), fills up very quickly. Pricing will be dependant on length of visit, etc but as a rough guide:-
- 1 x Car
- Tunnel Crossing Weds AM, Mon PM
- 2 x Adults Camping + all weekend tickets.
Came to around £400 this year..
The date is the weekend of 12/13 June 2004. Anybody who has been to LeMans, can vouch what an fantastic experience it is. If we can pull in a good number of like minded supe owners then it should prove awesome.:p
If anyone is interested then email me (wilfman@bigfoot.com). Some info I would find usefull would be:-
- Name + Contact Details
- Number of Cars + People going.
- Any preferred days of travel. Going on the Weds/Thus and coming the Mon is about right. However if time is an issue loads of spectators leave the UK late Fri, and return late Sun.
- Preferred channel crossing. Dover-Calais (Ferry/Tunnel?).
- Recommendations for LeMans campsite for those who've been.
I will then get some indicative pricing back from the agents. £50/car deposit will be needed later the year and the rest in March
Cheers
I could be up for this, I'll have to see what I'm doing closer to the time.
Mark Ayling
23-09-03, 15:36
Me and a mate have been two years running now and decided that we will go every year from now on. :cool:
This year there may be some others coming with us, so we've already got our own little "group booking" nightmare on our hands! Because of that I'll not join in with this one, but will definitely be interested in convoying down/back with you guys or at least meeting up at some point over the weekend :thumbs:
Mark Ayling
23-09-03, 15:37
Originally posted by mawby
I could be up for this, I'll have to see what I'm doing closer to the time.
PS you'll want to be booking everything up before the end of the year, particularly camping as it sells out very quickly!
Trying to get people to commit to an event 9 months down the line is obviously difficult. But because of the events popularity, travel agents need to get some level of commitment now for group bookings.
Instead if I get in touch with the company and find out some rough costs, etc, people can then make their own arrangments on an individual basis. This sound OK?
Any preferences to Camping? At least we can all ask for the same campsite....
Originally posted by wilfman
Any preferences to Camping? At least we can all ask for the same campsite.... Anyone where the Supra will be safe... that's my only requirement.
Originally posted by wilfman
Any preferences to Camping? At least we can all ask for the same campsite....
walking distance from the track
Wilfman that's a great idea. Let me know when you have the details.
Mark Ayling
23-09-03, 16:41
As for the Supra being safe, I would say that all of the official campsites are very safe, there's millions of quids worth of machinery there all weekend and never any trouble that I've seen/heard of.
Re which campsite to go for, I'd recommend the Houx Annexe, or failing that Houx. We've stayed in Houx Annexe both times we've been and its a fantastic atmosphere in there, mostly British and very close to the track and the "village".
Mark Ayling
23-09-03, 16:50
Originally posted by Mark Ayling
Re which campsite to go for, I'd recommend the Houx Annexe, or failing that Houx. We've stayed in Houx Annexe both times we've been and its a fantastic atmosphere in there, mostly British and very close to the track and the "village".
Forgot to add that for those reasons these two are probably the most popular sites you can get, hence the need to book very early!
we should start a list of people going
Add your name
millhouse
I'll be going, but I go in a group with a few other guys in our own little convoy! Houx annexe has allocated pitches with electricity etc - don't know how that would work if you're in a group because you probably couldn't all camp together. Maison Blanche is also good and near the Porsche curves which are a great place to watch the race from. The best thing to do is get someone to turn up early (i.e. on Thursday latest) and grab a big pitch for everyone else.
Then you need your Le Mans essentials - pocket radio, suncream and beer cooling technology! Paddling pool full of water works acceptably, just try not to let anyone decide they need to cool down in it...
I'll phone the company in the morning and find out the camping options. Last year I used Bleu Sud and that was great, very close to the main entrance, no allocated spaces either... Brian and Angie Duff were in Interior Musee and we heard good things about that as well. So we have
- Blue Sud.
- Interior Mussee
- Houx/Houx Annexe (I'll check the status on allocated spaces, etc)
- Maison Blance.
Any other suggestions?
Here's (http://www.swr2002.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/avatars/plan.jpg) a map of the campsites from last year.
Gaz Walker
23-09-03, 21:08
I want to do this next year too :thumbs:
Gaz.
Right then, Booked myself + passenger to go next year. The company (Travel Destinations), cannot confirm pricing as yet (should be in the next few weeks), but will reserve your places and take a deposit once pricing is confirmed.
Karting Nord seems to be pretty good for camping, close to the track, good facilities, etc. They have about 150 camping spaces left.
Rough Pricing from this year can be found at http://www.lemansrace.com (Select Car Pricing). I will be heading out on the Weds AM tunnel and returning on the Monday.
Anyone interested phone Travel Destinations on 01707 329988. No club booking ref or anything, just ensure you ask for Karting Nord for camping.
If easiest I can edit the 1st post in the group and as people confirm, I will add them to the list. Sound OK?
Mark Ayling
24-09-03, 11:30
Originally posted by SimonB
Houx annexe has allocated pitches with electricity etc
Nah it doesn't, its a free for all in there - I think Houx has allocated pitches though.
We get there fairly early on Thursday, and there's plenty of room at that time...
Guys, it sound like you are all staying in different places:(
Are we going to make an effort to all get on the same site?
The agent thought that allocated spaces may be an issue for groups and they didn't have as much camping available.
Whats your thoughts guys? I can rebook to Houx if necessary.
Originally posted by Mark Ayling
Nah it doesn't, its a free for all in there - I think Houx has allocated pitches though.
Oh yeah, that's it. Always get those two mixed up! You're better off without allocated spaces I reckon. For those that haven't been before, the road between Maison Blanche and Blue round about A7 on that map is known as "spin it" straight. A big crowd gathers there and pretty much forces anyone going past in a rwd car to do burnouts. Good laugh to watch, but wouldn't want to drive down it in my car!
For tickets, try www.justtickets.co.uk (http://www.justtickets.co.uk). I'll have to find out where our usual bunch are planning on camping this year - not organised yet - but probably will be Maison Blanche.
I'm interested. Never been before but would love to go.
I'm up for this. We need to come to some sort of conscensus on where we're all staying.
Wilfman has booked himself into Karting Nord. Is everybody happy with this or would people prefere Houx?
Perhaps we should sort out a poll?
I'll be going next year with some mates, one of which has a 996 TT which should make for an interesting drive down...! They usually park up in Camping Bleu, nice spot on the outside the track near the pits...Tickets were booked two weeks ago so look out for a RSP Supra with Blitz rims....Hope to see you all there.
Angie and myself are definately going next year.
This year we were camping in Beausejour campsite.(Infield, near Porsche Curves) As we didn't arrive until Friday morning, we were near the back of the campsite, but this worked out well for us. The ground was flatter there (good for the tent) and after 2am it was fairly quiet, so we managed to get a little sleep! There was also a free shuttle bus which took us near the pits. Bus leaves every 15mins.
I'm willing to try Houx Annexe, but I need someone to confirm that the ground there is ok for camping in a tent. Some of the "campsites" looked like the tents were just pitched on gravel!
Need to book up fairly soon, so if someone can tell me Houx is ok, I'd appreciate it.:thumbs:
I Found this website which reviews all the campsites at LeMans
http://www.beermountain.com/Campsite_Guide.htm
I ended up choosing Karting Nord from peoples recommendations.
Tickets + Pricing are now available for next year. As it looks like Houx Annexe is the one most people here are happy to go for, i'm going to try and swap my booking over to that site tommorow.
Houx Annexe already booked up with the agent for next year, so I stuck to what I know (Camping Blue)!
Apparently Houx Annexe has planning permission, which means that campers might get turfed off it closer to the event.....
After Marks report and photos, Im deffo doing this next year as well, sont care what Im working........ :innocent:
Mark Ayling
31-10-03, 16:43
Originally posted by wilfman
Apparently Houx Annexe has planning permission, which means that campers might get turfed off it closer to the event.....
Eh? Can you expand on that at all???
Mark Ayling
31-10-03, 16:43
bah, double post
Originally posted by Mark Ayling
Eh? Can you expand on that at all???
Not much I'm afraid. I tried to move my booking to Houx Annexe but she told me they were booked up, but could add me to the waiting list. She did warn me that Houx Annexe has planning permission, which means they can decide to build on it at any time, meaning that campers could lose their plot. No plans at this time apparently but be warned.....
Mark Ayling
31-10-03, 20:27
Originally posted by wilfman
Not much I'm afraid. I tried to move my booking to Houx Annexe but she told me they were booked up, but could add me to the waiting list. She did warn me that Houx Annexe has planning permission, which means they can decide to build on it at any time, meaning that campers could lose their plot. No plans at this time apparently but be warned.....
So even if we do manage to camp there ok this year, it may be gone by next year!
Bummer, we love that site :(
Revival of another old thread.
Not long now, better start getting my beer cooling technology sorted. I'll be in Houx with a load of TVRs with Pistonheads stickers on.
Hey, that's an idea, maybe we should sort out some big mkivsupra.net stickers for events like the Nurbugring trip and Le Mans, you'd get loads of people having a look. Something like these Pistonheads ones:-
http://www.daleynet.co.uk/LeMans/2003/Images/LeMans2003_2011.jpg
Here's one of our little encampment last year, showing our beer cooling paddling pool, full of beer and unfortunately two of the guys who decided they were too hot. Let's just say we made sure we rinsed the bottles before drinking them after this...:)
http://www.daleynet.co.uk/LeMans/2003/Images/LeMans2003_1008.jpg
Need4Speed
18-04-04, 20:06
Anybody going this year?
Yep, I'll be there with a few TVR owning mates. I'll be infiltrating the TVR owners club patch of Houx campsite with the Supra!
Need4Speed
19-04-04, 17:00
I'll try & search you out.
Will be there also, but alas not in the Supra :( Going in comfort by hiring a motorhome, means cold beer & a shower you see :p
Will be in Houx Annexe.
:hijack:
just out of interest how much is the motorhome costing? Im thinking about using one for TOTB3 so that we can lounge in comfort (club chairs and gazeebo are soooo last year)
JB
I'm going. Wed-Mon in Camping Blue.
Anybody up for a mini meet whilst they are there?
Yeah I'm there Weds-Mon as well.
Not sure on campsite. (forgotten what its called)
I'm up for a mini meet:D
dangerous brain
22-04-04, 15:03
When is it? I could search the net but i am lazy:p
Originally posted by Branners
:hijack:
just out of interest how much is the motorhome costing? Im thinking about using one for TOTB3 so that we can lounge in comfort (club chairs and gazeebo are soooo last year)
JB
4 Berth this year is £715 for a week, 6 berth last year was £850 both include europoen cover (about £80 ) so cheaper if staying in the UK.
Price includes everything else, fridge for beer, cooker for food & a shower + toilet.
Weheyyy Only 2 weeks to go :nana: :nana: :nana:
All the info you will ever need here...
http://www.clubarnage.com
Very friendly bunch :D There are also camping passes etc for sale in there..
:D ...I'll be going of course!!! can't wait.Hope to see some more of you lot there! Al.
scooby_doo_do
26-05-04, 14:39
Just thought i'd let everyone know !
I've got the supra all ready and the 525e bmw as well.... We are travelling over on the 11:45pm ferry on the 8th of June and camping in expo....
Whooohooo....
Can't wait.
Craig,
I'll be in Camping Bleu Sud from Wed-Mon. Beers always available, feel free to come over...
Also will be parked up on the edge of the circuit Fri-morning if anyone fancies a minimeet.... On the stretch between the mulsanne r/bout and arnage
Angie and myself will be there again!
We're camping in Beausejour with some friends who we met up with there last year.
The mini meet (sounds like something Dr Evil would say.....I'll call it Mini Meet!') sounds like a good idea to me. Friday morning you say? How about some of us exchange mobile numbers to text where we are? Are you talking about the Indianapolis part of the circuit? ish?
2 WEEKS TO GO!!!!!!
:D :D :D
We're taking Angies car, Black TT, Stillen front, TRD skirts. My latest addition won't be ready. :(
I kind of wish i was taking the Soop now :innocent: Still bit of comfort tis nice (private shower with hot water) Hope to see a few there :)
Originally posted by Supra-Nos
I kind of wish i was taking the Soop now :innocent: Still bit of comfort tis nice (private shower with hot water) Hope to see a few there :)
That'll be a sight to see on the way down... A shower doing 90:cool:
Anyone else still waiting for their general admission tickets to arrive?
:confused:
We're staying in Maison Blance this year, arriving Thurs afternoon and leaving Sunday. If you see a blue Supra parked next to a 993 come over for a beer. I'm going to pass on the mini meet for no other reason than past experience, start out with best intentions but things always manage to go pear shaped!! :)
Originally posted by Soop Dogg
The mini meet (sounds like something Dr Evil would say.....I'll call it Mini Meet!') sounds like a good idea to me. Friday morning you say? How about some of us exchange mobile numbers to text where we are? Are you talking about the Indianapolis part of the circuit? ish?
2 WEEKS TO GO!!!!!!
:D :D :D
We're taking Angies car, Black TT, Stillen front, TRD skirts. My latest addition won't be ready. :(
Yeah Brian, Indianapolis corner sounds about right. PM'd my mobile number. 3 days till I go and no work in-between :p
scooby_doo_do
06-06-04, 16:04
Yep, getting final bits ready today.... had the clutch changed, the oil changed, the car washed.. The BMW has more stickers on it than a le mans car - You will not miss that !
Going Tuesday night..
scooby_doo_do
08-06-04, 03:15
Well Chaps...My last day of work has finished and this time tommorrow i'll be on my way to le mans,,,,
Happy days....
Craig.
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