Trip to Le Mans 24hrs

k20_ed · 9th January 2012, 21:52

Right Guys, I'm thinking of asking my mum & dad for money towards a ticket to watch the 24 Heure De Le Mans and I wondered if we could get a few of us together to to go on the trip?

Tickets for Le Mans 24 hrs, Le Mans Classic, 24 Hours Moto, Radio Le Mans, Le Mans Series - 2011

saracen · 9th January 2012, 22:09

Im up for it Ed, probably going anyway, but a meet would be good

k20_ed · 9th January 2012, 22:24

Have you been before mate?

saracen · 9th January 2012, 22:57

yes Ed, last year was my first time, I travelled independantly it worked out a lot cheaper, off the top of my head camping was 50 euros, track ticket 65 euros both for the week, euro tunnel 150ish tank of juice eachway 120 quid ish £1000 for drink and food. French venues are really good, they allow bbq's, bonfires, all of which I did'nt know at the time. Theres usualy a gig in the evening, last year Razorlight headed the bill on the saturday night. I was in beausejour in the middle of the circuit near the Porsche curves, it really is awesome being surrounded by the noise for the 24 hrs, really cant recomend it enough.

k20_ed · 9th January 2012, 23:00

£1000 for food and drink?

stoney · 9th January 2012, 23:01

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Originally Posted by k20_ed

£1000 for food and drink?

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saracen · 9th January 2012, 23:13

I know... a bit of an exaggeration! but the food is dear, hence the bbq's, you are allowed to drive in and out as much as you like to go to the shops

k20_ed · 9th January 2012, 23:23

What would you call a realistic budget?
Just trying to work out of this is viable.

saracen · 9th January 2012, 23:44

about £400 for travel and tickets etc. There are food 'tents' that are quite dear, local cafes where you can get plait de jour(4 course menu of the day) for arround 10-20 euros, or the best bet would be to bbq so it really depends how you want to eat and how long you stay. As a real guess i would say about £20 a day on food + drinks so arround £500 all in if you arrive wednesday or thursday. One thing I would say is that if you want all the civinfo cars to be together you would have to book an area just for us, as they place you on your pitch as you arrive first come first served style, or all arive at the same time.

This is based on one person per car, but I think the camping goes up for extra people, not a lot though

k20_ed · 10th January 2012, 00:10

Damn, think it might be too expensive. Bugger

saracen · 10th January 2012, 00:13

if you car share the price goes right down

crowmar kirkliss · 10th January 2012, 00:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by saracen

about £400 for travel and tickets etc. There are food 'tents' that are quite dear, local cafes where you can get plait de jour(4 course menu of the day) for arround 10-20 euros, or the best bet would be to bbq so it really depends how you want to eat and how long you stay. As a real guess i would say about £20 a day on food + drinks so arround £500 all in if you arrive wednesday or thursday. One thing I would say is that if you want all the civinfo cars to be together you would have to book an area just for us, as they place you on your pitch as you arrive first come first served style, or all arive at the same time.

This is based on one person per car, but I think the camping goes up for extra people, not a lot though

someone say bbq?

Franch food, french girls, cars. . . im in

jjjj · 11th January 2012, 00:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by saracen

about £400 for travel and tickets etc. There are food 'tents' that are quite dear, local cafes where you can get plait de jour(4 course menu of the day) for arround 10-20 euros, or the best bet would be to bbq so it really depends how you want to eat and how long you stay. As a real guess i would say about £20 a day on food + drinks so arround £500 all in if you arrive wednesday or thursday. One thing I would say is that if you want all the civinfo cars to be together you would have to book an area just for us, as they place you on your pitch as you arrive first come first served style, or all arive at the same time.

This is based on one person per car, but I think the camping goes up for extra people, not a lot though

Just to add to this. TBH I dont know about prices as I just pay for it when I am there, well I give my Mrs a wad of cash and I will stay with the car while she gets the tickets.

I normally get through a tank and a half to get down to Lemans, that’s from London.

Camping is per site. We always get another pitch so there is enough room. If there are 8 to 10 of us we will get 6 pitches. Most of the lads sleep in the campers or vans.

Try to take a bike or scooter to get about.

Food is expensive, but there are a few supermarkets close by. A fresh loaf bread, cheese, ham, salad bits is good for the day and cost peanuts. A nice steak on the BBQ at night.

saracen · 11th January 2012, 12:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjjj

Just to add to this. TBH I dont know about prices as I just pay for it when I am there, well I give my Mrs a wad of cash and I will stay with the car while she gets the tickets.

I normally get through a tank and a half to get down to Lemans, that’s from London.

Camping is per site. We always get another pitch so there is enough room. If there are 8 to 10 of us we will get 6 pitches. Most of the lads sleep in the campers or vans.

Try to take a bike or scooter to get about.

Food is expensive, but there are a few supermarkets close by. A fresh loaf bread, cheese, ham, salad bits is good for the day and cost peanuts. A nice steak on the BBQ at night.

Hi jjjj, are you going this year? Caroline from Sumo Power might be putting something together for this

jjjj · 13th January 2012, 15:40

I have been going for over 12 years. I dont think I will miss this year.

I normally go with a large group, vans and camper busses are the way forward although I still take my car.

JinkyJazz · 14th January 2012, 21:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by saracen

yes Ed, last year was my first time, I travelled independantly it worked out a lot cheaper, off the top of my head camping was 50 euros, track ticket 65 euros both for the week, euro tunnel 150ish tank of juice eachway 120 quid ish £1000 for drink and food. French venues are really good, they allow bbq's, bonfires, all of which I did'nt know at the time. Theres usualy a gig in the evening, last year Razorlight headed the bill on the saturday night. I was in beausejour in the middle of the circuit near the Porsche curves, it really is awesome being surrounded by the noise for the 24 hrs, really cant recomend it enough.

Hi Saracen. I live in northern France & go back and forth to UK quite a lot. For info you can get 10 Eurotunnel tickets (must be person who bought tickets who travels each time) for 390 GBP to be used up over a year (5 return trips to Lille(come visit me!)/Paris(Vive La France!)/Le Mans(vrooOOOOm)...), so that's only 78 GBP to budget for for a return trip, not 150 quid.... in case you go with anyone who may like to take up that plan of action... Divided by 4 in a car, that's piddleysquit !

saracen · 16th January 2012, 16:07

Hello Jinky Jazz,

I split my time between London and Limoges and use that ticket deal, it is really good. When I take the CTR next time I'll let you know, we can have a mini meet in Paris

JinkyJazz · 18th January 2012, 21:13

You'll have to wait a bit for me to join the Civic club then - I'm 'only' a "likkle" Jazz at the mo... Luvin' it though - magic seats ROCK! - but would like Honda to make a 1.8 Jazz ! Or even better a diesel !
So I'm looking out for LHD (bien sur!) Civic good deal... luckily I'm a patient chick !

9th January 2012, 21:52	#1 (permalink)
k20_ed The Guru Car: 57 DPB CTR GT Join Date: 2nd January 2010 Location: Stanmore Posts: 4,204 Thanks given: 158 Thanked 368 Times in 345 Posts iTrader: (1)	Trip to Le Mans 24hrs Right Guys, I'm thinking of asking my mum & dad for money towards a ticket to watch the 24 Heure De Le Mans and I wondered if we could get a few of us together to to go on the trip? Tickets for Le Mans 24 hrs, Le Mans Classic, 24 Hours Moto, Radio Le Mans, Le Mans Series - 2011

9th January 2012, 23:44	#9 (permalink)
saracen Supporter Car: 2009,CTR Milano Red Join Date: 21st March 2011 Location: Enfield North London, UK Posts: 1,142 Thanks given: 33 Thanked 124 Times in 112 Posts iTrader: (1)	about £400 for travel and tickets etc. There are food 'tents' that are quite dear, local cafes where you can get plait de jour(4 course menu of the day) for arround 10-20 euros, or the best bet would be to bbq so it really depends how you want to eat and how long you stay. As a real guess i would say about £20 a day on food + drinks so arround £500 all in if you arrive wednesday or thursday. One thing I would say is that if you want all the civinfo cars to be together you would have to book an area just for us, as they place you on your pitch as you arrive first come first served style, or all arive at the same time. This is based on one person per car, but I think the camping goes up for extra people, not a lot though Last edited by saracen; 9th January 2012 at 23:55. Reason: add info

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9th January 2012, 22:09	#2 (permalink)
saracen Supporter Car: 2009,CTR Milano Red Join Date: 21st March 2011 Location: Enfield North London, UK Posts: 1,142 Thanks given: 33 Thanked 124 Times in 112 Posts iTrader: (1)	Im up for it Ed, probably going anyway, but a meet would be good

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k20_ed The Guru Thread starter Car: 57 DPB CTR GT Join Date: 2nd January 2010 Location: Stanmore Posts: 4,204 Thanks given: 158 Thanked 368 Times in 345 Posts iTrader: (1)	Have you been before mate?

9th January 2012, 22:57	#4 (permalink)
saracen Supporter Car: 2009,CTR Milano Red Join Date: 21st March 2011 Location: Enfield North London, UK Posts: 1,142 Thanks given: 33 Thanked 124 Times in 112 Posts iTrader: (1)	yes Ed, last year was my first time, I travelled independantly it worked out a lot cheaper, off the top of my head camping was 50 euros, track ticket 65 euros both for the week, euro tunnel 150ish tank of juice eachway 120 quid ish £1000 for drink and food. French venues are really good, they allow bbq's, bonfires, all of which I did'nt know at the time. Theres usualy a gig in the evening, last year Razorlight headed the bill on the saturday night. I was in beausejour in the middle of the circuit near the Porsche curves, it really is awesome being surrounded by the noise for the 24 hrs, really cant recomend it enough.

9th January 2012, 23:00	#5 (permalink)
k20_ed The Guru Thread starter Car: 57 DPB CTR GT Join Date: 2nd January 2010 Location: Stanmore Posts: 4,204 Thanks given: 158 Thanked 368 Times in 345 Posts iTrader: (1)	£1000 for food and drink?

9th January 2012, 23:13	#7 (permalink)
saracen Supporter Car: 2009,CTR Milano Red Join Date: 21st March 2011 Location: Enfield North London, UK Posts: 1,142 Thanks given: 33 Thanked 124 Times in 112 Posts iTrader: (1)	I know... a bit of an exaggeration! but the food is dear, hence the bbq's, you are allowed to drive in and out as much as you like to go to the shops

9th January 2012, 23:23	#8 (permalink)
k20_ed The Guru Thread starter Car: 57 DPB CTR GT Join Date: 2nd January 2010 Location: Stanmore Posts: 4,204 Thanks given: 158 Thanked 368 Times in 345 Posts iTrader: (1)	What would you call a realistic budget? Just trying to work out of this is viable.

10th January 2012, 00:10	#10 (permalink)
k20_ed The Guru Thread starter Car: 57 DPB CTR GT Join Date: 2nd January 2010 Location: Stanmore Posts: 4,204 Thanks given: 158 Thanked 368 Times in 345 Posts iTrader: (1)	Damn, think it might be too expensive. Bugger

10th January 2012, 00:13	#11 (permalink)
saracen Supporter Car: 2009,CTR Milano Red Join Date: 21st March 2011 Location: Enfield North London, UK Posts: 1,142 Thanks given: 33 Thanked 124 Times in 112 Posts iTrader: (1)	if you car share the price goes right down

13th January 2012, 15:40	#15 (permalink)
jjjj Join Date: 10th January 2012 Location: london Posts: 5 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I have been going for over 12 years. I dont think I will miss this year. I normally go with a large group, vans and camper busses are the way forward although I still take my car.

16th January 2012, 16:07	#17 (permalink)
saracen Supporter Car: 2009,CTR Milano Red Join Date: 21st March 2011 Location: Enfield North London, UK Posts: 1,142 Thanks given: 33 Thanked 124 Times in 112 Posts iTrader: (1)	Hello Jinky Jazz, I split my time between London and Limoges and use that ticket deal, it is really good. When I take the CTR next time I'll let you know, we can have a mini meet in Paris

18th January 2012, 21:13	#18 (permalink)
JinkyJazz Join Date: 8th December 2011 Location: France Posts: 43 Thanks given: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	You'll have to wait a bit for me to join the Civic club then - I'm 'only' a "likkle" Jazz at the mo... Luvin' it though - magic seats ROCK! - but would like Honda to make a 1.8 Jazz ! Or even better a diesel ! So I'm looking out for LHD (bien sur!) Civic good deal... luckily I'm a patient chick !