phunky_monkey Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Hey all, Looking at making the trip over to France for the Le Mans 24 Hour race next June. Just wondering if anyone has made the trip before?? If so, just wanted to know what you thought of it, how you arranged your tickets/accomodation etc. Thanks Dane Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/138839-le-mans/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Im going to be over there for the rugby World Cup so was lookign at it. Tour de France is on the list as well. Only lookign at Le Mans its quite expensive...so have to weigh up that combined with teh Rugby its going to be expensive...probably cheaper to go to a few European GPs. Their website has plenty of info. A friend from work has done it in the 70s...he says its a must for racing fans Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/138839-le-mans/#findComment-2585723 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phunky_monkey Posted October 16, 2006 Author Share Posted October 16, 2006 Yeah, I guess going to some euro GP's would be cheaper, but I much prefer sports car racing to F1, so it's not really an option. It's Le Mans or bust! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/138839-le-mans/#findComment-2586192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtr660hp Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 yep I went in 2003 when Kristensen and co. won in the Bentley speed 8. I was living in Italy at the time so arranged everything from there-I dont remeber it being that expensive-its an awesome race meeting unlike no other Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/138839-le-mans/#findComment-2586698 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtstcruiser67 Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 I went in 2004 and it is not expensive.I think it was Eur$110 for grandstand seating at the chichanne before the main straight. Accommodation can be the killer for the budget. I may be going myself next year if the budjet permits. It is worth going no doubt about it. I managed to get past security and made my way over to malsanne straight. Prototypes doing 360km/h at 8am is a great way to start the day! best of luck Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/138839-le-mans/#findComment-2587498 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phunky_monkey Posted October 16, 2006 Author Share Posted October 16, 2006 Thanks for the info guys. I saw ticket pricing for the this years event and it was similar to what you mentioned gtscruiser. I expect accomodation to be a real killer, but I guess there's not too many option in that regard. I'll book veru early with a travel agent and hopefully get a decent price. I'm hanging to see the RS Spyder! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/138839-le-mans/#findComment-2588926 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtstcruiser67 Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 There is plenty of accommodation around. It's not a tiny little town in the outback. There are plenty of pubs in the area and smaller towns close by. Malsanne would be the place to stay as its at the end of malsanne straight, hence the name. There are a few tour operators who cater for this and many other events in EU. The spyder would be a sight but the new LMP's are unbelievable. If you like enduro racing I'm going to the Wakefield 500 with friends on saturday/sunday 25th November. If you want to hook up for a beer over some racing drop a line cheers Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/138839-le-mans/#findComment-2598396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phunky_monkey Posted October 20, 2006 Author Share Posted October 20, 2006 I imagine there would be a lot of accomodation, but I also imagine they'd charge through the roof! But hey, if it was me I'd do the same. I'll look into these tours as well, thanks mate. I went to enquire about it through a travel agent on the weekend, but all the packages aren;t available for about a month, so I'll find out more then. I'd love to see so many of the cars in the field... but I'm a BIG Porsche fan, so I'm hanging for the Spyder and RSR's Thanks for the offer at Wakefield mate, but I'm in Victoria, so won't be making the trek up unfortunately... Cheers Dane Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/138839-le-mans/#findComment-2599803 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtstcruiser67 Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 If you are big on porsche,the 962 should be at sandown for the historic meet in two weeks. Im taking my girl on a road trip to the event so if you are around we may catch up. cheers Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/138839-le-mans/#findComment-2621028 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phunky_monkey Posted October 29, 2006 Author Share Posted October 29, 2006 Really?! That's great news! I'll definately head down for that, not everyday you get to see a 962. If you're coming down we'll catch up mate, sounds good. Dane Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/138839-le-mans/#findComment-2625107 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phunky_monkey Posted January 16, 2007 Author Share Posted January 16, 2007 Ok, it's a definate goer now, and I'm about to book a tour into Le Mans and buy my tickets. In regards to seating, what's the standing tickets like?? Or am I really best to grab a grandstand ticket?? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/138839-le-mans/#findComment-2826687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 When are you flyign out? Im buying my tickets the first week of Feb. Are you going solo or with friends, maybe work well if we pool together to get good digs/accomodation? For the Porsche fans... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0M11GOVfA50 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/138839-le-mans/#findComment-2826788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHaT MR30 Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 No, I'd love to though.. but one of my good mates and the guy im doing targa with this year raced in the Nurburgring 24hr in 2004 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/138839-le-mans/#findComment-2829190 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phunky_monkey Posted January 16, 2007 Author Share Posted January 16, 2007 Roy said: When are you flyign out? Im buying my tickets the first week of Feb. Are you going solo or with friends, maybe work well if we pool together to get good digs/accomodation?For the Porsche fans... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0M11GOVfA50 I'm flying out on the 13th I think, arrive the 14th into london, then take a bus on the 15th into Le Mans, and come back on the 18th. I'm going with a few mates, and this coach tour place organises all accomodation etc for us. I'll find the website for you as apparently places are filling up... just need to decide which grandstand to sit in! nice vid btw, I've just recently watched an in car 956 DVD, it's tops Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/138839-le-mans/#findComment-2829280 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 BTW Dane - James (Golgo) has booked his tickets for this if you are still going. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/138839-le-mans/#findComment-2907297 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phunky_monkey Posted February 15, 2007 Author Share Posted February 15, 2007 Cheers Snowy. I spoke to James about it a while ago, will be a little SAU reunion if Troy goes as well. I'm all booked, now it's the waiting game Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/138839-le-mans/#findComment-2907401 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32gts-t Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 I will be expecting some special dane angular photography, you guy's will have an "absolut" blast! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/138839-le-mans/#findComment-2907508 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 ...will be great couple of days Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/138839-le-mans/#findComment-2907572 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phunky_monkey Posted February 15, 2007 Author Share Posted February 15, 2007 R32gts-t said: I will be expecting some special dane angular photography, you guy's will have an "absolut" blast! haha there will be much angles! I have been working on my flexibility just for it Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/138839-le-mans/#findComment-2907600 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phunky_monkey Posted February 15, 2007 Author Share Posted February 15, 2007 Roy said: ...will be great couple of days Are you going Troy?? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/138839-le-mans/#findComment-2907602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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