Advice for a Le Mans virgin!
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I need some help!
Basically, I really wanna go next year, obviously drive down with mates, camp, getted drunk and possibly watch some racing!!
How much is a campsite gonna cost (not sure how many people, maybe two cars)? where are the best places to camp and watch from?
When does all this need to be done by? ie, when does the choice get limited?
Also, If I book now and find that I can't go Am I likey to be able to "sell" pitch to somebody else???
Also, ticket options and price?
I know that's lots of questions, but I am a true petrolhead and I need to go!!!
Cheers in advance!
Basically, I really wanna go next year, obviously drive down with mates, camp, getted drunk and possibly watch some racing!!
How much is a campsite gonna cost (not sure how many people, maybe two cars)? where are the best places to camp and watch from?
When does all this need to be done by? ie, when does the choice get limited?
Also, If I book now and find that I can't go Am I likey to be able to "sell" pitch to somebody else???
Also, ticket options and price?
I know that's lots of questions, but I am a true petrolhead and I need to go!!!
Cheers in advance!
All you need to know about Le Mans, costs, various accomodation options etc are discussed at length in the Gassing Station. I've been going 3 years now, and each year you discover more things to do.
I camp away from the circuit and "commute".
It's addictive, so you too will come back and do things slightly differently in future years.
Finally, don't fall for the ferry company hype about early bookings being cheaper and space being short - common consensus is that there was plenty of room and better deals were to be had in the weeks prior to the race than in mid - winter.
PS Dont miss the fun , games & beer in Arnage on Friday night!
I camp away from the circuit and "commute".
It's addictive, so you too will come back and do things slightly differently in future years.
Finally, don't fall for the ferry company hype about early bookings being cheaper and space being short - common consensus is that there was plenty of room and better deals were to be had in the weeks prior to the race than in mid - winter.
PS Dont miss the fun , games & beer in Arnage on Friday night!
There's a really good guide to the race, camping etc over on the Club Arnage Forum, put together by people who attend the race each year and a local from Le Mans himself who has provided several maps and loads of useful local information.
www.clubarnage.com/yabbse/index.php?board=2;action=display;threadid=274
As far as camping permits are concerned, these range from about 35 Euros per car to 80 Euros per car, depending on which site you choose. If you manage to get one (and they are rumoured to be running low from tour opertaors already but I don't believe it as there were literally hundreds available at the last minute this year directly from the ACO and from others who had overbooked) then you should be able to sell it on nearer the time. People will tend to only want to pay face value though so if you buy one from an agent be aware that they will probably charge you well over the top so you may not get back what you paid for it.
General Admission tickets are available on the gate too so you don't need to worry about pre-booking those if you don't want to. This year they were 57 Euros. Again, beware of agencies selling these at £50 or more.
Hope this helps and look forward to seeing you down there next year!!
www.clubarnage.com/yabbse/index.php?board=2;action=display;threadid=274
As far as camping permits are concerned, these range from about 35 Euros per car to 80 Euros per car, depending on which site you choose. If you manage to get one (and they are rumoured to be running low from tour opertaors already but I don't believe it as there were literally hundreds available at the last minute this year directly from the ACO and from others who had overbooked) then you should be able to sell it on nearer the time. People will tend to only want to pay face value though so if you buy one from an agent be aware that they will probably charge you well over the top so you may not get back what you paid for it.
General Admission tickets are available on the gate too so you don't need to worry about pre-booking those if you don't want to. This year they were 57 Euros. Again, beware of agencies selling these at £50 or more.
Hope this helps and look forward to seeing you down there next year!!
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