Le Mans 2017

[colin944]

Who's going

 

[Martin_Davis]

i have been going for years and will be going again in 2017. Last year was my first time camping which was good apart from the weather and saturated ground at the Porsche Curves.

 

[Cybalist]

Should be going with my son - will there be a convoy?

 

[Ex Skyline]

Yep, Glen and myself will be going Colin [8D]!! Just booked with Joy at Lycian. Cant wait!! We will either go in my 968 as it should be fully sorted by EMC by then and, I would probably be wanting to give Him a thorough work out [8D][]!! Although, Glen has the same idea regarding his 996 GT3.....decisions, decisions [8|]

 

[bandido]

I'm a Le Mans first timer.

I have over-lapping commitments in Paris which may impact when I get to LM and will mean I need to leave on the Sunday morning before the end of the race. I don't plan to camp, just all night it.

Question: what is the level of traffic getting to the circuit on the Saturday morning? I'm expecting obviously heavy but is it likely to be near gridlock? If that is the case I have it in mind maybe to arrive by train...

Any pointers gratefully received

(I'm assuming if I do go by car coming away mid-morning Sunday won't be bad)

Many thanks

 

[colin944]

I would train it down from Paris if I was you. Traffic will be mental on Saturday morning.

 

[Ex Skyline]

Another fantastic Le Mans weekend with Colin and Craig [8D]!! Hope you boys got home safe and sound? Glen and I were home by 4pm on Monday afternoon after a great blat through France [8D]!! We will probably do the "Classic" next year rather than the 24hr and, I have found a great hotel right near the circuit that is, as yet, not fully booked. Let me know if you fancy it Col' and Craig and I'll get it sorted. Camping out on the circuit is, alas, for me no more []!! There comes a time and, I guess I am just getting too old for crawling about on the ground!! []. Cheers guys.

 

[blade7]

Another fantastic Le Mans weekend with Colin and Craig [8D]!! Hope you boys got home safe and sound? Glen and I were home by 4pm on Monday afternoon after a great blat through France [8D]

Did you use the 968 ?

 

[colin944]

I'm up for it. Not so sure about Craig. I saw the hotel you were talking about. I'll give you a calL later this week.

 

[Ex Skyline]

Another fantastic Le Mans weekend with Colin and Craig [8D]!! Hope you boys got home safe and sound? Glen and I were home by 4pm on Monday afternoon after a great blat through France [8D]

Did you use the 968 ?

Hi Paul, alas no, we went in my mate Glen's 996 this year. It will be my turn again in 2018. I am taking the 968 to the Silverstone classic in July and again to the Goodwood gathering in August [8D]. Just a few more jobs to do on Him before I take Him off across France.

 

[blade7]

You're a patient man Pete, I'd have been itching to give it a damn good thrashing .

 

[Ex Skyline]

The time will come Paul, the time will come.....[][8D]

 

[colin944]

And he will thrash it.

 

[Ex Skyline]

Col', give me a bell mate. We may have a slight change of plan re next year[8|]. How does the Nurburgring 24hr race in May grab you and Craig? Its totally mental mate and, I know you'd both love it [8D]!! And the beers a lot better than that weak French p155!! [8D][]

 

[blade7]

Pete, have you decided yet why you wont be using the 968 next year. Too many cobwebs on it ?.....[].

 

[Ex Skyline]

Its too slow Paul []!! I'll probably flog it and buy a Caterham [8D].

 

[blade7]

I've got 10 large here waiting for it . 16 valve 3.0 turbo Mmmmmm [].