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General Discussion / Re: Big round camping ebtry tickets
« on: June 18, 2024, 05:00:43 pm »
They didn't in Houx. Didn't even write the reg number on the camping ticket.
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General Discussion / Re: Le Mans Grandstand Seating
« on: June 18, 2024, 04:59:39 pm »
I've been in quite a few - the pit straight is good though a bit underexciting (apart from the noise at the very start); some of them are open back stands so there could be wind/rain whipping through. This year it was pretty chilly at times and the ACO stand was good as it's a permanent fixture with toilets etc in the stand. Expensive though - Just Tickets price including enough ACO memberships to be able to buy the GE+T18 tickets, was £349 IIRC.
The best view I've had was probably Dunlop (T5 or Goodyear as it's probably now known even though it's at the Dunlop bridge). Worst in terms of comfort was the old Maison Blanche (T23) which doesn't have backs to the seats so no snoozing
The best view I've had was probably Dunlop (T5 or Goodyear as it's probably now known even though it's at the Dunlop bridge). Worst in terms of comfort was the old Maison Blanche (T23) which doesn't have backs to the seats so no snoozing
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General Discussion / Re: Weather!
« on: June 11, 2024, 04:05:41 pm »
whatever any forecast says will probably change anyway. Just be prepared for rain, sun, wind, roasting days and freezing nights...
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General Discussion / Re: Weather!
« on: June 09, 2024, 09:25:39 am »
And it's looking pretty shi'ite now...
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General Discussion / Re: ACO members access to "members area"
« on: May 21, 2024, 12:44:06 pm »
Fab, thanks - I'll print out the (French) version of the site which shows that I bought the guest access as well as I could forsee a fair amount of shrugging if I said I need more than just a member wristband...
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General Discussion / ACO members access to "members area"
« on: May 21, 2024, 10:03:31 am »
In a rash moment back in November (drink may have been taken), I signed up for ACO membership and bought a guest pass for the members area at the 24h. I can see that I've done this by looking in the https://club.lemans.org/en/checkout/complete-membership section of the website but never received any kind of voucher or ticket to show..
Is it a matter of picking up lanyards/wrist ties on arrival or is there something else I should have?
thanks in advance...
Is it a matter of picking up lanyards/wrist ties on arrival or is there something else I should have?
thanks in advance...
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General Discussion / Re: Weather!
« on: May 21, 2024, 09:38:54 am »
15 day forecast on https://meteofrance.com/previsions-meteo-france/le-mans/72000
Showing blazing sun and 27C on 1st June...
Showing blazing sun and 27C on 1st June...
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General Discussion / Re: Who, Where, What When 2024
« on: May 20, 2024, 09:52:48 am »Usual spot in Houx with Drinking for Holland and welcoming Werner and team Le Mans Zone for the first time
Also Andy S, Ewan plus the regulars
Arriving Wednesday am into Dieppe from Newhaven and back out late Monday evening from Caen
Roll on June
Me & Mrs D are coming over on Newhaven-Dieppe on Wednesday overnight, back on Monday afternoon.
Must remember not to sleep in on the boat this year. Last time, Mrs shook me awake saying we were in dock with the engines stopped... cue panicked run to the car deck apologetically waving to all the people blocked in behind our car ...
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General Discussion / Re: Beer in the enclosure
« on: June 07, 2023, 06:58:54 am »Hoverboards?
I wonder what that icon between rollerblade and bicycle is... no jetpacks?
Ah yes, I forgot they were still a thing. Guess most of the people who used them are now on "thermal scooters"
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General Discussion / Re: Beer in the enclosure
« on: June 06, 2023, 08:27:11 am »
Interesting to see they've tightened things up a little this year; no dogs, scooters or bikes in the circuit.
I wonder what that icon between rollerblade and bicycle is... no jetpacks?
https://www.24h-lemans.com/en/info/security
Also interesting that even the chart which sets out what is and is not allowed, has the disclaimer that all of this is at the sole discretion of the security staff on duty...
Also -
"There will be several checks at the Gate: visual inspection of coats, jackets and bags, scanning with a metal detector, and body searches. To speed up the procedures, we ask you to open your bag ready for inspection, and then open your jacket.
Also keep your ticket handy and present some form of ID."
I wonder what that icon between rollerblade and bicycle is... no jetpacks?
https://www.24h-lemans.com/en/info/security
Also interesting that even the chart which sets out what is and is not allowed, has the disclaimer that all of this is at the sole discretion of the security staff on duty...
Also -
"There will be several checks at the Gate: visual inspection of coats, jackets and bags, scanning with a metal detector, and body searches. To speed up the procedures, we ask you to open your bag ready for inspection, and then open your jacket.
Also keep your ticket handy and present some form of ID."
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General Discussion / Re: Who, Where, What When etc 2022
« on: June 07, 2022, 10:28:09 am »
We're out Pompey - Caen overnight Weds and back Monday PM, in a green Evora. Camping in Houx with the DfH crew, nopanic, Steve Pyro, kev & gang.
For those that have done it so far, what's the sitrep at Portsmouth getting onboard and at Calais arriving?
For those that have done it so far, what's the sitrep at Portsmouth getting onboard and at Calais arriving?
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General Discussion / Re: LM Weather post
« on: June 07, 2022, 10:22:52 am »
It's looking like it could be a bit toasty...
https://meteofrance.com/previsions-meteo-france/arnage/72230 has it a bit breezy on Weds & Thurs, and possibly stormy on Sunday
and Dark Sky looks a bit warmer - https://darksky.net/forecast/47.9271,0.1876/uk212/en
https://meteofrance.com/previsions-meteo-france/arnage/72230 has it a bit breezy on Weds & Thurs, and possibly stormy on Sunday
and Dark Sky looks a bit warmer - https://darksky.net/forecast/47.9271,0.1876/uk212/en
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General Discussion / Re: It might happen
« on: June 30, 2020, 12:30:13 pm »
Hmmm, I think this is kicking the can down the road so:
a) they don't need to issue refunds (yet)
b) if and when the government says they can't hold more than x people in one place, the ACO will be able to blame them (and maybe they have insurance which will pay out?)
a) they don't need to issue refunds (yet)
b) if and when the government says they can't hold more than x people in one place, the ACO will be able to blame them (and maybe they have insurance which will pay out?)
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General Discussion / Re: It might happen
« on: June 28, 2020, 12:13:11 pm »
According to AutoSport, there's an announcement about spectator access coming on 30th June...
https://www.autosport.com/wec/news/150037/new-condensed-fourday-2020-le-mans-timetable
Practice will now begin at 10:00 on Thursday morning, the first of three sessions on the opening day.
The opening 45-minute qualifying session in which all 62 cars will take part has been brought forward to 17:15.
The 30-minute Hyperpole session fought out by the fastest six cars from each of the four WEC classes in first qualifying will now take place from 11:30 on Friday morning.
This will be preceded by a final one-hour session of free practice. The raceday warm-up on Saturday morning has been set back to reflect the fact that the cars will be on track on Friday.
Scrutineering (pictured below) will take place at the track on Wednesday rather than in the centre of Le Mans and the race will be begin at 14:30 on Saturday as previously announced.
More details on spectator access will be announced on 30 June.
https://www.autosport.com/wec/news/150037/new-condensed-fourday-2020-le-mans-timetable
Practice will now begin at 10:00 on Thursday morning, the first of three sessions on the opening day.
The opening 45-minute qualifying session in which all 62 cars will take part has been brought forward to 17:15.
The 30-minute Hyperpole session fought out by the fastest six cars from each of the four WEC classes in first qualifying will now take place from 11:30 on Friday morning.
This will be preceded by a final one-hour session of free practice. The raceday warm-up on Saturday morning has been set back to reflect the fact that the cars will be on track on Friday.
Scrutineering (pictured below) will take place at the track on Wednesday rather than in the centre of Le Mans and the race will be begin at 14:30 on Saturday as previously announced.
More details on spectator access will be announced on 30 June.