Who else is going solo?

Who else is going solo?

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WickedWizzzard

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101 posts

32 months

Saturday 6th May 2023
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Hello motorsport fans! I’m going to LM24h for the first time this year (also relatively new to PH) and unfortunately didn’t manage to coordinate with any of my pals, so I’m going solo. I can imagine there are many like me, and while I can tolerate my own company quite well, I know these events can also be enjoyed better with others.

Other than waiting to see if serendipitously I make friends with my camping neighbours, I thought I’d write here to see if there’s anybody that would like to hang out at times. I am also driving from the outskirts of London, landing on the continent with the train on Thursday 8 in the morning, and would be fun joining a caravan for the drive down. My name is already on the corresponding Wiki that was just started.

So, if you are traveling by yourself but would like to find some folk to hang out with, or if you are in a group and welcome members to your party, why don’t we connect here.

hyper jay

679 posts

162 months

Saturday 6th May 2023
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I can assure you Your going to have a great time,all I could add is that if you can take a bike do it .its a great way to get around The Start and the race end are fantastic .if you can watch these from the stands at the circuit it's a great location but gets very busy

It's going to be a fantastic event

WickedWizzzard

Original Poster:

101 posts

32 months

Saturday 6th May 2023
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hyper jay said:
I can assure you Your going to have a great time,all I could add is that if you can take a bike do it .its a great way to get around The Start and the race end are fantastic .if you can watch these from the stands at the circuit it's a great location but gets very busy

It's going to be a fantastic event
Thanks mate. I’m sure it’ll be great indeed. Good tip about the bike, le me see if that’s feasible.
I have a sit at Raccordement so should be able to enjoy a fair amount of the race from a good vantage point.

RobbyJ

1,634 posts

229 months

Saturday 6th May 2023
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Where are you camping?

Garage Vert, answered my own question! We're in the PH Bleu Nord site, would suggest you find some Garage Vert buddies on here.

Making friends at LM is usually very easy, people usually stumble over with a beer within seconds of arriving smile

Edited by RobbyJ on Saturday 6th May 15:10

hyper jay

679 posts

162 months

Saturday 6th May 2023
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We're on Garage Vert it's a superb site has power water it's inside the perimeter so there no bag checking once you in for beer so Rrive with tipple of choice ( not in glass bottles stash it on the way in ) .security by the main gate and proper loos .
It's where the shuttle trains start from makes getting around easier on the legs .

The Leaper

5,164 posts

213 months

Saturday 6th May 2023
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WickedWizzzard said:
hyper jay said:
I can assure you Your going to have a great time,all I could add is that if you can take a bike do it .its a great way to get around The Start and the race end are fantastic .if you can watch these from the stands at the circuit it's a great location but gets very busy

It's going to be a fantastic event
Thanks mate. I’m sure it’ll be great indeed. Good tip about the bike, le me see if that’s feasible.
I have a sit at Raccordement so should be able to enjoy a fair amount of the race from a good vantage point.
You've got a seat in what I think is the best tribune. Overlooking the Ford Chicane, opposite the entrance to the pits, a great view up the pits straight, a short walk to The Village etc.

Don't forget to take a small pocket AM radio plus 'phones so you can listen to RLM throughout, essential.

R.

hyper jay

679 posts

162 months

Saturday 6th May 2023
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Oh yes that is a Superb spot big screens visible to I think .I love it there Sunday morning

We're always up for a beer and chat if your on Vert )

Nickdfabalus

16 posts

82 months

Saturday 6th May 2023
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Hi fella, I’m camping on Garage Vert with some friends if you want to say hello. Lookout for a light blue Targa 911, that’s me, I’m Nick

WickedWizzzard

Original Poster:

101 posts

32 months

Saturday 6th May 2023
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Nickdfabalus said:
Hi fella, I’m camping on Garage Vert with some friends if you want to say hello. Lookout for a light blue Targa 911, that’s me, I’m Nick
Excellent, thanks mate, appreciate that.

WickedWizzzard

Original Poster:

101 posts

32 months

Saturday 6th May 2023
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The Leaper said:
WickedWizzzard said:
hyper jay said:
I can assure you Your going to have a great time,all I could add is that if you can take a bike do it .its a great way to get around The Start and the race end are fantastic .if you can watch these from the stands at the circuit it's a great location but gets very busy

It's going to be a fantastic event
Thanks mate. I’m sure it’ll be great indeed. Good tip about the bike, le me see if that’s feasible.
I have a sit at Raccordement so should be able to enjoy a fair amount of the race from a good vantage point.
You've got a seat in what I think is the best tribune. Overlooking the Ford Chicane, opposite the entrance to the pits, a great view up the pits straight, a short walk to The Village etc.

Don't forget to take a small pocket AM radio plus 'phones so you can listen to RLM throughout, essential.

R.
Yeah, I’ve heard that’s a good spot, I was lucky Brian at 1st Tickets managed to fix me up. And I got one of those ear muffs with radio that Eve @RLM was promoting. Bit tight on my big head, but seem good.
Thanks mate!

WickedWizzzard

Original Poster:

101 posts

32 months

Saturday 6th May 2023
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hyper jay said:
We're on Garage Vert it's a superb site has power water it's inside the perimeter so there no bag checking once you in for beer so Rrive with tipple of choice ( not in glass bottles stash it on the way in ) .security by the main gate and proper loos .
It's where the shuttle trains start from makes getting around easier on the legs .
Thanks for the info. I was originally hoping for PH Blue Nord but had to settle for Vert. Glad to hear is good, was a bit nervous about it.

hyper jay

679 posts

162 months

Sunday 7th May 2023
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Vert is basically on the Buggati circuit .its superb

Aysedasi2

580 posts

24 months

Sunday 7th May 2023
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The Leaper said:
You've got a seat in what I think is the best tribune. Overlooking the Ford Chicane, opposite the entrance to the pits, a great view up the pits straight, a short walk to The Village etc.
It's a great view from there. I was in there about 5 years ago and before that in 1992! Beware though, the seats have no backs and are quite small if you're reasonably broad in the beam (!) and are tough on the posterior after a couple of hours! Hopefully you're in one of the higher rows where the view is really good.

WickedWizzzard said:
Thanks for the info. I was originally hoping for PH Blue Nord but had to settle for Vert. Glad to hear is good, was a bit nervous about it.
You did well to get Vert. I have a pal who has always camped there but failed this time. He's been searching for a Vert ticket now for weeks.

eastsider

1,101 posts

230 months

Sunday 7th May 2023
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We’re on GV for about 10th year, will post some info nearer time on what motors etc in our group (no idea who is bringing what rn!!)

WickedWizzzard

Original Poster:

101 posts

32 months

Sunday 7th May 2023
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eastsider said:
We’re on GV for about 10th year, will post some info nearer time on what motors etc in our group (no idea who is bringing what rn!!)
Brilliant, thanks mate, looking forward.

Ed Moses

656 posts

127 months

Monday 8th May 2023
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I am travelling solo and have a pitch at Hippodrome - all new to me and looking forward as I have prioritised Le Mans against other events this year.

Nickdfabalus

16 posts

82 months

Monday 8th May 2023
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hyper jay said:
We're on Garage Vert it's a superb site has power water it's inside the perimeter so there no bag checking once you in for beer so Rrive with tipple of choice ( not in glass bottles stash it on the way in ) .security by the main gate and proper loos .
It's where the shuttle trains start from makes getting around easier on the legs .
Hi, we’re camping on GV too, what car are you driving??

Nickdfabalus

16 posts

82 months

Monday 8th May 2023
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eastsider said:
We’re on GV for about 10th year, will post some info nearer time on what motors etc in our group (no idea who is bringing what rn!!)
Eyup fella, we’re on GV too, driving a light blue Targa

boogity

28 posts

157 months

Monday 8th May 2023
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i,m going myself, belfast, .dublin, nantes, then train up to le mans on thursday afternoon, ive got accomodation on thurs , fri and sun in the city, on the saturday i, ll just rough it
have been there twice before , last time was 2012, stayed up til 07.00 while the others all went back to the camper van by 02.00, so I reckon I can do it, only worry is if it chucks it down, but sure it only rain
then head home monday via nantes , dublin , belfast
will have the ulster fleg with me with all the races i,ve been to written on it
want to get down to arnage and indianapolois at some stage, anyway that the plan

boogity

28 posts

157 months

Monday 8th May 2023
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ps , those other lads , now too old to hack it!!!