RE: 24 Hours of Le Mans 2023 - join us!

RE: 24 Hours of Le Mans 2023 - join us!

Thursday 15th September 2022

24 Hours of Le Mans 2023 - join us!

Next year promises to be one of the most exciting races in recent history - here's how to be there


Anniversaries are like buses around here. Next year doesn’t just mark a century of Le Mans 24hrs, but more importantly (depending on who you ask), 25 years of PistonHeads. In more ways than one then, 2023 is the year we’ve all been waiting for, and we couldn’t be more excited for the spectacle that’s going to greet us on June 10 and 11. 

With Peugeot and Ferrari set to join the Le Mans Hypercar (LMH) class, and Porsche and Cadillac building prototypes for the new LMDh class, it’s going to be a belter.

Of course, we'll be heading back to celebrate with our longstanding partner, 1st Tickets. Our private campsite is located at the heart of the Bleu Nord campsite, just a few minutes walk from the main circuit, where you’ll join 400+ PHers for a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Assuming you'd like to join us. Which you definitely should. 

Our regulars will agree that our campsite is the best place to stay in Le Mans 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 your 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 options to add on pre-erected tents, grandstand seating and helicopter flights.

To be one of the first to hear about our final plans and to book for 2023, register your interest here. We’re already experiencing very high demand for next year, so make sure you don’t miss out. See you there!


  • Register your interest for the 24 Hours of Le Mans 2023 here
  • Register your interest for the Le Mans Classic 2023 here

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Discussion

HorneyMX5

Original Poster:

5,429 posts

157 months

Thursday 15th September 2022
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I’m in. Never been and seems the perfect year for a first trip.

Ben Lowden

6,522 posts

184 months

PH Marketing Bloke

Thursday 15th September 2022
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HorneyMX5 said:
I’m in. Never been and seems the perfect year for a first trip.
Absolutely! Can't wait bounce

vincegail

2,522 posts

162 months

Thursday 15th September 2022
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So no prices given? I reckon the ACO hasn't set them yet? I heard through the grapevine that prices might rise by 20% this year.
(glad to be proven wrong, of course)

Ben Lowden

6,522 posts

184 months

PH Marketing Bloke

Thursday 15th September 2022
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vincegail said:
So no prices given? I reckon the ACO hasn't set them yet? I heard through the grapevine that prices might rise by 20% this year.
(glad to be proven wrong, of course)
Not yet and you're correct, we're waiting on prices being confirmed before we can release ours. We're expecting to launch our pre-sale in November.

leglessAlex

5,725 posts

148 months

Thursday 15th September 2022
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Registered interest, depending on prices I'd love to be there smile

probably chalk

678 posts

199 months

Friday 16th September 2022
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I'm in. I've been many times but never with PH.

Questions:

Is it possible to pay a bit less and go self-catering? Our group enjoys the cooking almost as much as the racing.
Does the PH site accommodate small camper vans or is it tents only?

Cheers

Ben Lowden

6,522 posts

184 months

PH Marketing Bloke

Friday 16th September 2022
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probably chalk said:
I'm in. I've been many times but never with PH.

Questions:

Is it possible to pay a bit less and go self-catering? Our group enjoys the cooking almost as much as the racing.
Does the PH site accommodate small camper vans or is it tents only?

Cheers
Yes of course, you'll need to call 1st Tickets but you can remove the meals. And no problem for camper vans either, you might just need a bigger pitch depending on the size thumbup

Gregmitchell

1,752 posts

124 months

Friday 16th September 2022
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Lycian Events already sold out! Move fast if you want to go is my advise

Krikkit

26,995 posts

188 months

Friday 16th September 2022
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Sorry am I reading the 1st tickets site correctly, £745 per person for a camping pitch and general admission ticket?

ETA: And to those who've been before with 1st, is it cheaper to book your own Ferry etc, or do they get discounts?

Edited by Krikkit on Friday 16th September 12:46

JamesW

195 posts

239 months

Friday 16th September 2022
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Deposits paid. That's 6 plots inside the PH enclosure for the grownups, and 3 plots outside - within view, so we can make sure the younger generation go to bed on time and eat their vegetables

Ben Lowden

6,522 posts

184 months

PH Marketing Bloke

Friday 16th September 2022
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Krikkit said:
Sorry am I reading the 1st tickets site correctly, £745 per person for a camping pitch and general admission ticket?

ETA: And to those who've been before with 1st, is it cheaper to book your own Ferry etc, or do they get discounts?

Edited by Krikkit on Friday 16th September 12:46
It really depends on how many of you are in your car and the size of pitch you're after. Where are you getting £745 per person from?

Worth noting that current prices on the 1st Tickets website are a guide only, based on 2022 pricing. And the private campsite includes everything as highlighted in the article – a secure private campsite, hot meals, marquee with bar and TVs, clean showers etc etc.

Yes you can do it cheaper and you can book public camping through 1st Tickets if all you want is a tent pitch. I've spoken to plenty of people that have previously stayed on the public Bleu Nord campsite and been on the other side of the fence in a long queue for a shower looking in at our facilities, that come and stay with us the following year biggrin

HorneyMX5

Original Poster:

5,429 posts

157 months

Tuesday 20th September 2022
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Just had the 1st/PH email and provisional pricing looks good. Assume booking opens in November.

I'm coming solo, but I think I'm going to go for a full glamping package to have the most chill time possible.

Ben Lowden

6,522 posts

184 months

PH Marketing Bloke

Tuesday 20th September 2022
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HorneyMX5 said:
Just had the 1st/PH email and provisional pricing looks good. Assume booking opens in November.

I'm coming solo, but I think I'm going to go for a full glamping package to have the most chill time possible.
If you're coming on your own Nick, you're more than welcome to tag along with our group for the weekend thumbup (and pre-erected tents are a winner)

HorneyMX5

Original Poster:

5,429 posts

157 months

Tuesday 20th September 2022
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Ben Lowden said:
HorneyMX5 said:
Just had the 1st/PH email and provisional pricing looks good. Assume booking opens in November.

I'm coming solo, but I think I'm going to go for a full glamping package to have the most chill time possible.
If you're coming on your own Nick, you're more than welcome to tag along with our group for the weekend thumbup (and pre-erected tents are a winner)
Cheers, I figured I'd bump into a few familiar faces over the weekend, be good to catch up! smile

pingu393

9,066 posts

212 months

Saturday 1st October 2022
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Is there a thread for the Classic?

Ben Lowden

6,522 posts

184 months

PH Marketing Bloke

Monday 3rd October 2022
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pingu393 said:
Is there a thread for the Classic?
Here's the article thumbuphttps://www.pistonheads.com/news/general-pistonhea...

delta0

2,393 posts

113 months

Tuesday 1st November 2022
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Got our tickets and grandstand booked (Chapelle). Really hope we get into the 1st tickets private campsite in Bleu Nord. No idea what’s going to happen if they can’t allocate the camping.

Ben Lowden

6,522 posts

184 months

PH Marketing Bloke

PH TEAM

Tuesday 1st November 2022
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Private camping package on-sale update

With the ACO delaying camping going on-sale, we're now expecting to launch our packages early in December. It goes without saying that it's highly likely we'll sell out from our pre-sale so if you haven't already registered your interest, then make sure you do so here for your chance to stay with us.

Redfun

2 posts

112 months

Tuesday 15th November 2022
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PistonHeads and 1st tickets had my Cherry for the first time this year. What a brilliant time I had already pre booked for next years big 100. The campsite was brilliant and very friendly and helpful staff. Can’t wait for my second trip!.

Ben Lowden

6,522 posts

184 months

PH Marketing Bloke

Wednesday 16th November 2022
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Glad to hear it, see you there thumbup