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I want to soak up every moment so I'm going for 4 nights, from the Thursday to Monday. However it does not matter how long anyone is there for, we all have different agendas. As long as we all get together once there, at least for one day?
I've decided to go 'glamping'. Im going with Kevin (building a Koupe for him) and several of his friends (one with an F40, Porsche speedster, etc)
for £395 all in. Tunnel, entry, proper bed, organised, bar, etc. Not so rowdy, security, experienced tour people. I know its playing it safe but I'm not 20 any more and means I don't have to carry tent, bedding, etc. Ive never slept in a posh wigwam before!
Get booking guys dont leave it too late, the time will fly.
Good advice ! So many people do this trip now , if you want to travel when you want and stay where you want do it soon. Don't leave it until March / April , it will be all booked up !
Im booking Monday with Travel Destinations (£1200 for two people) 'Glamping'
Depart Thursday 7th July 9am (approx.)
Return Monday 11th July 6 pm (approx.)
Channel tunnel around 8-9am starting from Calais
In the red 250 SWB Kalifornia, I'm going with Kevin Llewellyn in a red 250 SWB Koupe with 3-4 of his friends (F40, Porsche Speedster, etc).
The customer we are building a 250 SWB Koupe for at the moment wants to come but not confirming yet, put on possible list, Bryn Webber.
Breathalyser and spare bulbs not actually required and not heard of the spare glasses rule. Triangle, high vis and first aid occasionally get checked for if the plod can't find anything else to fine you for.
Im booking Monday with Travel Destinations (£1200 for two people) 'Glamping'
Depart Thursday 7th July 9am (approx.)
Return Monday 11th July 6 pm (approx.)
Channel tunnel around 8-9am starting from Calais
In the red 250 SWB Kalifornia, I'm going with Kevin Llewellyn in a red 250 SWB Koupe with 3-4 of his friends (F40, Porsche Speedster, etc).
The customer we are building a 250 SWB Koupe for at the moment wants to come but not confirming yet, put on possible list, Bryn Webber.
Do you know where the glamping site is ?
In the olden days of LeMans we found the very best loos on site were in the museum at the main entrance ! They still are and include air conditioning and loo role , what a relief !
To be fair facilities on the circuit have improved so much over the last 20 years. It used to be extremely basic.
Breathalyser and spare bulbs not actually required and not heard of the spare glasses rule. Triangle, high vis and first aid occasionally get checked for if the plod can't find anything else to fine you for.
Strange- breathalysers still listed as a legal requirement to carry them, however unlike the other items your are legally required to have with you there is no fine for non-compliance. French rules of the road require cars to carry a spare set of bulbs.
That sounds like a fair deal. Camping Blue gets very crowded and also doubles as the official car park if I remember rightly. Camping Blue North is just camping I think.
Thinking about it , if you are on your own the price is ok. If you have 2 or 3 or more in your car it gets expensive as its "per person" . A ferry ticket is usually per car and upto 5 people and the campsites outside the circuit will be priced per pitch with only a little extra for each extra person.
