RE: 24 Hours of Le Mans 2022 - join us!

RE: 24 Hours of Le Mans 2022 - join us!

Thursday 30th September 2021

24 Hours of Le Mans 2022 - join us!

Excited about a proper return to La Sarthe in '22? Here's how to be there with PH



After ten years of hosting PHers at the Circuit de la Sarthe with our partner 1st Tickets, these past two have made our last time there in 2019 feel another decade ago. We can't wait to get back out there, and you can join us on the 10th - 12th June 2022 for the 90th 24 Hours of Le Mans.

There's nothing quite like sitting at Arnage at sunset with a cold beer, watching the brakes glow red before the cars fire off towards the Porsche Curves again. The new Le Mans Hypercar (LMH) class is here and Peugeot will be back for the first time since 2011 to battle for the top spot - as if you need an excuse.

Our regulars will likely agree that our campsite is the best place to stay on race weekend, and with this list of perks it's easy to see why:

  • Pre-allocated camping pitches mean there's no rush, your space will be set out for you whenever you arrive
  • Cooked meals included (3x full English breakfast and 3x evening meals)
  • Fenced perimeter for peace of mind
  • On-site security, including night patrols at the weekend, to protect your car and belongings
  • Private toilets and warm showers, so no long queues for the facilities
  • Large marquee with a cash bar - a social hub for all campers whatever the weather, with live TV coverage of the race so you don't miss any of the action
  • Free Wi-Fi access
  • Your package will include general admission to the race and channel crossing (standard up to five-day return), with the option to add on pre-erected tents, grandstand seating and helicopter flights.

We will continue to monitor the global pandemic and race plans closely, and will only be operating our campsite if it's safe to do so for the safety and security of our customers and staff.

To be one of the first to hear about our final plans and to book for 2022, register your interest here.

Once again, we'd like to say a special thank you on behalf of PistonHeads and 1st Tickets to our customers that have stuck with us these past two years; we're looking forward to sharing a beer with you at the campsite!







Author
Discussion

MrC986

Original Poster:

3,559 posts

198 months

Saturday 2nd October 2021
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I can vouch that Brian & his 1st Tickets team offer a great service and we've used them for 7 consecutive years until the pandemic took a hold (I'm in one of the pics with some friends from a few yrs ago biggrin ). Their Bleu Nord main campsite facility is well run & you can enjoy a secure camp-site with great food (although you can take a mix/match approach & just have say their cooked breakfast).

For those who are short on time/have a car with a small boot, I can recommend their "pre-erected tent option" to save you taking/putting up/taking down a tent in poor weather (or even worse the tent breaking!) & they also provide airbeds, folding chairs and a table etc. in the package. We also met some guys who were sadly inadequately equipped for the unseasonally cool evenings one year (lightweight sleeping bags) & 1st Tickets were able to provide a more suitable sleeping bag to assist with a decent night's sleep.

Ben Lowden

6,523 posts

184 months

PH Marketing Bloke

Monday 4th October 2021
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Thanks Chris, looking forward to catching up there next year thumbup

Great Dane

2,793 posts

173 months

Monday 4th October 2021
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Not going all the brexit hassle

cn7k7

213 posts

151 months

Wednesday 6th October 2021
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Great Dane said:
Not going all the brexit hassle
Brexit didn’t create any issue with travel really, the main issue this year is just getting your head round all the Covid processes but that should be easier soon

delta0

2,393 posts

113 months

Sunday 10th October 2021
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Is it November for when the LM Classic packages appear?

MrC986

Original Poster:

3,559 posts

198 months

Sunday 10th October 2021
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delta0 said:
Is it November for when the LM Classic packages appear?
I suggest you give Brian a call at 1st Tickets....I’ll be speaking with him this week as I know the availability of ferry crossings on the key days before/after the event could be the same as normal I.e. very sought after.

delta0

2,393 posts

113 months

Monday 11th October 2021
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MrC986 said:
I suggest you give Brian a call at 1st Tickets....I’ll be speaking with him this week as I know the availability of ferry crossings on the key days before/after the event could be the same as normal I.e. very sought after.
Good idea. I’m going on the Eurotunnel so probably less of an issue. I know the ferry is popular for classic cars due to less driving.

Becky Wells

16 posts

41 months

PH TEAM

Thursday 14th October 2021
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delta0 said:
Is it November for when the LM Classic packages appear?
As if by magic... biggrin

https://www.pistonheads.com/news/motorsport/le-man...

delta0

2,393 posts

113 months

Thursday 14th October 2021
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Becky Wells said:
Registered. Thanks for posting that!

drjoesc

2 posts

79 months

Tuesday 2nd November 2021
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Will you be offering a package for those of us winging over from the Colonies (no need for Channel transit)?

Thanks,

Joe

Ben Lowden

6,523 posts

184 months

PH Marketing Bloke

PH TEAM

Tuesday 2nd November 2021
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drjoesc said:
Will you be offering a package for those of us winging over from the Colonies (no need for Channel transit)?

Thanks,

Joe
That's some good lurking on PH! Yes of course, packages can be fully tailored to your requirements and removing channel crossing is quite standard if it's not required.

pingu393

9,068 posts

212 months

Wednesday 17th November 2021
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Registered for this and the Classic thumbup

furtive

4,501 posts

286 months

Friday 7th January 2022
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Any idea when this and the Classic are going to be on sale?

Hugo Stiglitz

38,038 posts

218 months

Friday 7th January 2022
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Great Dane said:
Not going all the brexit hassle
Me either Brexit triggered global warming as well.

Ben Lowden

6,523 posts

184 months

PH Marketing Bloke

PH TEAM

Friday 7th January 2022
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furtive said:
Any idea when this and the Classic are going to be on sale?
Just a few loose ends to tie up now but we should be on sale later this month thumbup

rossfitz

501 posts

258 months

Tuesday 25th January 2022
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Not long left in the month. Still on track? (if you know what I mean)

Ben Lowden

6,523 posts

184 months

PH Marketing Bloke

Tuesday 25th January 2022
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rossfitz said:
Not long left in the month. Still on track? (if you know what I mean)
Just about within track limits biggrin

MrC986

Original Poster:

3,559 posts

198 months

Tuesday 25th January 2022
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I hear that there are various issues causing operators a few grey hairs, but hopefully they'll be resolved soon. I'm planning to do the Classic this year but will be watching the 24Hrs from home for a change.

LawrieC

583 posts

111 months

Wednesday 26th January 2022
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MrC986 said:
I hear that there are various issues causing operators a few grey hairs.....
No change there then!

I see that the ferries are expensive this year - probably trying to recoup the losses of the past 2 years

Ben Lowden

6,523 posts

184 months

PH Marketing Bloke

PH TEAM

Thursday 27th January 2022
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Update: We're now aiming to launch LM24 packages for those pre-registered on Monday for our private campsite. Due to so many bookings being carried over the last two years, there is very limited space and we're expecting what's left to sell out quickly. If you haven't already pre-registered, you can do so here.

The Classic will launch shortly after for those pre-registered (you can do that here) and again we're expecting this to be very popular. Both will then go on general sale a few days after, if we have any space left to book!