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Club Arnage => Just To Say Hi => Topic started by: droidblazer on April 25, 2017, 03:21:46 pm



Title: Newbie from Vegas
Post by: droidblazer on April 25, 2017, 03:21:46 pm
Hi guys! My name's Tony and I am looking forward to be a part of the Le Mans crowd in the near future.


Title: Re: Newbie from Vegas
Post by: lofty on April 25, 2017, 08:15:21 pm
Tony, i think your one of us.


Title: Re: Newbie from Vegas
Post by: Lawnmower Man on April 26, 2017, 09:38:09 pm
I thought "What happens in Vegas stand in Vegas!"  

Make the trip sooner rather than later.  Believe me you can't start too soon.

T.


Title: Re: Newbie from Vegas
Post by: droidblazer on April 27, 2017, 01:49:04 am
Got to save up for it. :)


Title: Re: Newbie from Vegas
Post by: landman on April 27, 2017, 01:42:56 pm
Flight to Paris, train to Le Mans, tram to the track.

Buy a tent from Decathlon when you arrive, buy some beers, buy your general admission ticket & then enjoy!

The whole week is not that expensive when you look at the cost of a camping pitch plus your gen admin ticket/pass.  Unless you are an ACO member then you'll probably have to source a camping pitch from one of the many ticket agencies but a quick squint on the ACO's website shows camping pitches still available on Beausejour for €60.  It's a bit of a walk to the main village area but then you're close to Porsche Curves.  An Gen Admin ticket is €82 this year & that's for the whole week.  The extra/upgrade option is a grandstand seat but not really necessary.  You can pay up to €100 if you book direct with the ACO.

If you want/need to know more then download the club's LM guide with loads of useful information.


Title: Re: Newbie from Vegas
Post by: Canada Phil on April 30, 2017, 05:02:27 am
Got to save up for it. :)

Hi Tony,
            If you decide to take Landman's advice and come this year. Look in the buy/sell section for a site on Houx or over on that side ( see map) to use the tram from city /station and be within walking distance of food stores etc. Expo side has bus service but limited stores within walking distance.
Other than airfare not hugely expensive.
Go until VISA says No...then get home on the Master Card. Has worked for me for years :)
Phil


Title: Re: Newbie from Vegas
Post by: Lorry on April 30, 2017, 08:48:24 pm
One of the reasons for this event's popularity is that its not daft money if you're prepared to slum it a bit.  If you want hotels and cabs everywhere, then that's different.  Its a gap weekend with tents, bbqs and beer.

And in reality, its Go till Amex says No, and come back on Diners Club, although has Trump banned these for Canada after reading the last post.


Title: Re: Newbie from Vegas
Post by: droidblazer on May 02, 2017, 02:52:30 pm
Thanks for the advice guys. You guys got me convinced at the mention of tents and beer.  :)


Title: Re: Newbie from Vegas
Post by: landman on May 02, 2017, 02:55:48 pm
Thanks for the advice guys. You guys got me convinced at the mention of tents and beer.  :)

Decathlon sell tents from €19.99 upwards. Buy it, use it, lose it.


Title: Re: Newbie from Vegas
Post by: droidblazer on May 03, 2017, 03:35:27 pm
Thanks for the advice guys. You guys got me convinced at the mention of tents and beer.  :)

Decathlon sell tents from €19.99 upwards. Buy it, use it, lose it.

Will definitely check that out.  :)


Title: Re: Newbie from Vegas
Post by: Canada Phil on May 13, 2017, 04:43:51 am
Thanks for the advice guys. You guys got me convinced at the mention of tents and beer.  :)

Decathlon sell tents from €19.99 upwards. Buy it, use it, lose it.

Will definitely check that out.  :)

Look at flights through Chicago Atlanta New York etc even Toronto for the hop across the pond.
Paris is the obvious destination but remember the European rail system is fantastic and Fast if cheap enough Amsterdam and Brussels and others have good connections. Just add  the rail costs to get to the best deal.
London has the Eurostar through the Channel Tunnel. The internet will provide all the answers with a little effort.
Phil 


Title: Re: Newbie from Vegas
Post by: wadewilson on February 09, 2018, 10:04:15 am
hello I'm new to this forum