Title: Newbie from West Sussex
Post by: bedbug on December 24, 2014, 09:36:30 am
Hi Everyone ,
Not sure what the protocol is on this site but thought better just do this.
6 1st timers attempting to come to the Race in my Land Rover 101. Fueled by enthusiasm and adventure we've no idea what we are getting into.
We've booked a ferry crossing but cant find how to book a pitch at Blu Nord!
Steve
Not sure what the protocol is on this site but thought better just do this.
6 1st timers attempting to come to the Race in my Land Rover 101. Fueled by enthusiasm and adventure we've no idea what we are getting into.
We've booked a ferry crossing but cant find how to book a pitch at Blu Nord!
Steve
Title: Re: Newbie from West Sussex
Post by: Stu on December 24, 2014, 10:36:08 am
Welcome Steve,
Tickets I believe are sold out for Blu Nord but theres always tickets come up in the Swap or Sell section. With 6 + Land Rover you'll need 2 pitches as each pitch is 5x7m. Download the guide (don't forget to donate) as this is the most informative updated publication on going to Le Mans.
Stu
Tickets I believe are sold out for Blu Nord but theres always tickets come up in the Swap or Sell section. With 6 + Land Rover you'll need 2 pitches as each pitch is 5x7m. Download the guide (don't forget to donate) as this is the most informative updated publication on going to Le Mans.
Stu
Title: Re: Newbie from West Sussex
Post by: DelBoy on December 24, 2014, 12:25:14 pm
Maybe Team Lang have some spares - email
theguys@teamlangoustine.com
You need one ticket per vehicle, but remember the pitches are 7m x 5m, so depending on how many/large your tents are, you may need a couple of tickets.
Del
theguys@teamlangoustine.com
You need one ticket per vehicle, but remember the pitches are 7m x 5m, so depending on how many/large your tents are, you may need a couple of tickets.
Del
Title: Re: Newbie from West Sussex
Post by: bedbug on December 24, 2014, 06:45:55 pm
Thanks for your welcome and more importantly invaluable advice.
I've emailed the guys and asked for a ptich for me and one for a friend .
Is there any stuff we should bring at might not be obvious to newbie's . Are we only allowed gas BBQ's etc ?
Soooo looking forward to this !!!
PS will,download guide and make worthwhile donation cheers
I've emailed the guys and asked for a ptich for me and one for a friend .
Is there any stuff we should bring at might not be obvious to newbie's . Are we only allowed gas BBQ's etc ?
Soooo looking forward to this !!!
PS will,download guide and make worthwhile donation cheers
Title: Re: Newbie from West Sussex
Post by: Stu on December 24, 2014, 07:45:43 pm
Bring anything you want basically. We've probably seen it all ;D Probably most important IMO, fridge or some sort of beer cooling.
Title: Re: Newbie from West Sussex
Post by: Perdu on December 25, 2014, 12:53:41 am
Bring matchsticks too
your eyes will tire before you do
and yes
have a great Christmas, see you in BN
(p.s. be aware, very aware, 24 hrs of racing at LM IS addictive, you'll be back)
enjoy
your eyes will tire before you do
and yes
have a great Christmas, see you in BN
(p.s. be aware, very aware, 24 hrs of racing at LM IS addictive, you'll be back)
enjoy
Title: Re: Newbie from West Sussex
Post by: Werner on December 25, 2014, 08:53:23 am
Hi bedbug,
welcome to the madhouse. Lots of advice for newbies is available in our wiki at http://www.clubarnage.com/wiki/doku.php?id=ca_guide:toc
welcome to the madhouse. Lots of advice for newbies is available in our wiki at http://www.clubarnage.com/wiki/doku.php?id=ca_guide:toc
Title: Re: Newbie from West Sussex
Post by: aricus654 on December 25, 2014, 11:34:35 am
Bedbug,
Welcome!
You may not be too late for Blue Nord if you try a UK ticket agency. The one that I use is Just a Tickets (I've found them to be very good, though you pay a bit more than going direct, and I've tried to but from the ACO but never found it easy).
Final payment for tickets through Just Tickets is normally December but was delayed this year (new Porsche Centre, computer problems etc) so invoices have only recently been sent out, payment is required in January.
At least some people who pre-booked will reduce their needs or pull out - it happens every year.
There is usually a waiting list, but get on it asap.
Good tickets do become available on the forum, and I've done this myself. It takes a level of trust to turn up on the basis that there will be a bloke that you've never met waiting there on the day with a ticket for you.
If all else fails, just go. You can always find a pitch at Arnage until about Friday.
Watch out. It's very addictive.
Aricus
Welcome!
You may not be too late for Blue Nord if you try a UK ticket agency. The one that I use is Just a Tickets (I've found them to be very good, though you pay a bit more than going direct, and I've tried to but from the ACO but never found it easy).
Final payment for tickets through Just Tickets is normally December but was delayed this year (new Porsche Centre, computer problems etc) so invoices have only recently been sent out, payment is required in January.
At least some people who pre-booked will reduce their needs or pull out - it happens every year.
There is usually a waiting list, but get on it asap.
Good tickets do become available on the forum, and I've done this myself. It takes a level of trust to turn up on the basis that there will be a bloke that you've never met waiting there on the day with a ticket for you.
If all else fails, just go. You can always find a pitch at Arnage until about Friday.
Watch out. It's very addictive.
Aricus
Title: Re: Newbie from West Sussex
Post by: Barry on December 26, 2014, 08:41:10 pm
Hi Bedbug
Welcome to CA.
Charcoal BBQ's allowed, just watch out if it's a hot year the grass doesn't catch fire, your neighbours might get a little upset.
Just about anything you need to know is either in the CA guide or can be found by using the search function.
If it's obscure just ask.
Most of all enjoy your first LM, always a little envious of first timers, shock & awe comes to mind.
And yes it's addictive, it's going to be my 14 visit, some on CA have clocked up 40+.
Welcome to CA.
Charcoal BBQ's allowed, just watch out if it's a hot year the grass doesn't catch fire, your neighbours might get a little upset.
Just about anything you need to know is either in the CA guide or can be found by using the search function.
If it's obscure just ask.
Most of all enjoy your first LM, always a little envious of first timers, shock & awe comes to mind.
And yes it's addictive, it's going to be my 14 visit, some on CA have clocked up 40+.
Title: Re: Newbie from West Sussex
Post by: Maximum on December 29, 2014, 04:03:55 pm
Welcome tot the annual Ticket lottery hosted bij the "best " organisation known
Mostly from day one its sold out ? !!!
Ticket agency's and swap section on this forum are best options.
1 camping ticket is Always with 2 entry tickets. 6 people = 2 camping tickets and 4 entry ticket.
Do NOT buy the extra 2 entry tickets , Always available at entrance but on swap section cheaper.
Essentials : as much as you can put in your car. Pack for rain and pack for Sunshine. Cold beer and hot mail, rest is optional.
