Club Arnage

Who else is going??

Steve Brown, Rick Cutler and myself will be driving down on Saturday and planning to camp there until Monday morning when we'll take a liesurely drive back to Calais.

For those of you that have been before, what's the routine?? I believe we can camp on MB for free?? We obviously need to collect our tickets while we are there to gain entry. Is there anything else we should be aware of??

Is there a planned get together??

The T.W.A.T.S. are taking two vehicles down, booked on channel tunnel Saturday morning 06:58, we should be down there for midday. The only camping is in P16 or sometimes called Vert, you have to get the ticket from the that fancy building opposite the main entrance. We normally collect our race weekend tickets at the same time so it's easy.
Saturday afternoon we spend in the bar behind the pits/paddock and watch the day go by, very relaxed, drivers everywhere and they will talk to you.
Saturday evening in the campsite is quiet until the T.W.A.T.S. kick off with gas canisters in a flaming oil drum, makes a bloody good explosion!!! Also so far we have never managed to return a gazeebo from PQ, as that usually gets trashed early on! We normally crash and burn between 5-6am only to be woken up by those noisy bloody cars starting practice.
We depart about 4pm for our return trip to Calais in time for a nice sleep before work the next day.
Come and see us, you won't miss us in our bright yellow shirts and our massive flag will be in attendence of course.

We certainly will Mr President!!

What do they charge for the camping ticket??

I think it's about 20-30 Euros from the Expo centre

That is it then I guess we will see you on Parking Vert.

We are expecting to arrive early afternoon on saturday but that is to be finalised. As JP said we are not going to go until monday morning but see you there I guess.

I maybe going , but will do a Sat overnight ferry , 2 hour blast on the bike for a 9am arrival in LM. i am then booked to return on 2300 ferry to Portsmouth from Le Havre. ( £65 all in )

Just need to get out of Saturday at work !!!

I am taking a three day return Dover Calais in my Motorhome and it costs just £80!!!

That is part of the reason we are going in that it is soo cheap.

I havent much time off left and go on holiday 1 week later so, this is the cheapest option.

If i can confirm my attendance fancy meeting up.

I think the best bet is to swap numbers as I have no idea where is best to meet up during pre-quals or what happens. I do not wnat to say 1pm and then the rain stops and all the cars go out again.

See your PM.

Any one else we are probably going to be on Parking Vert or P16 as per "THE TWATS" post earlier today.

we paid £50.85 return on the Tunnel 35min crossing, 3 and half hours later and you are in Le Mans  ;D

Not going now .....  :'(  :'(  :'(  :'(  :'(

VERY long story but I'll have to claim my shirt at the race Mr. Pres!

Can I have your press pass???   :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

I'll swop you a press pass for a MUG ? Or a T Shirt ?

Nice try JP but no press passes this year chez MB.

Would you jump in my grave as quick???  ;)

All depends on what sort of photos you wouold want taken??????  ;)

Hey Mr. Pres, where did you get hold of that offer???? Not for me obviously (  :'(  :'(  :'(  :'(  :'( ) but was chatting to one of the other photo chappies and he's struggling to get owt under 200 sovs!

and we cant get P&O or Brittany for less than £760 for 2 cars and four people.
Looks like we'll be giving PQ a miss this year and go to Spa in september

cheers

PM

WHAT??? PQ without PM??? That can't be right...

sounds all wrong,I admit.But even me,who excels in wasting money,has to draw the line somewhere.
PM

I am afraid a member of the caravan club which until the 30th of March enables me to pay the same price as a car on all P&O crossing for a motorhome. Powermite have you looked into P&O for either the fast caen crossing or going via Le Havre. both of these are cheaper as brittany charge way over teh odds.

I am going with JPChenet and Steve Brown to Pre-Quals and were discussing last night who would definatley be there. Your name was one of the definates.

Really hope to see you there.

Let me start a list of who is going

The T.W.A.T.S  (Not sure of all the names)
Rcutler
JPChenet
Steve Brown

Who else.

Ive tried P&O to LeHarvre and the absolute cheapest they could offer was the £760 in my previous post.Ive even tried Robbo,as his mate works for P&O and even he cant get any discount!!
I suppose we could all pile into one car but really the reason for going to PQ is more for the  drive down in a couple of cars than the PQ itself.
cheers

PM

PM . I am sorry , but htta;s the reason why i am taking my bike. inflataion has hit the ferry market.

If it's the drive down you want, how about the £90 deal we have got for Dover -Calais. Or even more so, the £50.85 The President paid??

The T.W.A.T.S  (Not sure of all the names)
Rcutler
JPChenet
Steve Brown

Robbo on his bike
Steve Brown's cobra mate

Who else.

JP,
I mean the drive down on empty French roads,not the tedious 250 miles from here to Dover,on a friday.
Thanks anyway

PM

PM why dont you try the Newhaven Dieppe route , that was mega cheap and only 4 hour crossing.

Powermite, I know this sounds stupid but have you tried the offers from the ferry companies in the back of papers like the Mail on Sunday? I noticed that they are offering ridiculous prices for what you might call "early season crossings" Just a thought and might help you out. The ferry companies prices on their web sites are absolute crap, this time last year I was able to get Portsmouth Le Havre for le Mans  for £232, one car two passengers, travelling Friday afternoon. This included "club class". the offers in the "Mail" were much less than this, sorry I don't have the paper handy, to do a check for you, but cannot hurt to try 'em.



 ;)

Perdu,
I did the same last year too and had a great deal.IUve checked the papers today and there's nothing cheap going at the moment

ta

PM

Anyone else coming down??  Smokie, AZ ????

Yep I shall be going.

Taking the missus she gets a weekend in France and I get to go to PQ

Taking the tube and the long way down then a leisurley motor back on the Monday

I'm going over on Friday morning on the PO fastcraft from Pompey, staying until Monday, would be good to meet up with some of you guys, put faces to names!

Hi Spidermans (Sorry)

We arriving on Saturday afternoon and leaving on Monday staying on the campiste that the TWAT's are on P16 or Parking Vert in the summer. If you want to put a face to a name look at my website at http:\\www.24-lemans.com I have not loaded the website fully yet but am planning to in the next week or so.

See you there.

Hi there rcutler, will be going in the spider again and meeting other members from the FOC, will keep a look out for you.

Look forward to seeing you down there then Jim!!  :)

Here's hoping the weather that weekend at La Sarthe is similar to what it's been like here for the last couple of days!!

I'd LIKE to go, but budget (following Sebring!) is a bit tight.

Will run it by Mrs S tonight...

Room in the camper Rick?

As with the 24Hs Moto just past and less than three weeks to go until PQ, should we organise a quick CA get together for those who are at LM during the PQ weekend ? Saturday, 16:00 at the pit no 1 seems to be a good place and time. Any other opinions or has this already been discussed and I missed it ?

1600 might be a bit close to when we arrive at the circuit. See your PM for my mobile number.

rcutler (Me)
JPChenet
Steve Brown
Steve Brown's Co-Driver

are all in my my motorhome but we are arriving in Calais at 1000 so add 5 hours 1500 we would probably prefer 1800? The TWATS and Robbo are going?

18:00 sounds good to me. Is the venue ok ? I PMed you.

Venue sounds good!!  Just make sure we swap mobile numbers beforehand in case of any last minute changes.

It will be good to put more faces to names. Identifying each other while we are there should be easy enough. Just look out for the t-shirts!!  :D

I've got my mobile number and will be wearing a red carnation between my teeth.

No change there then Steve!!!???  ;D

I here you and Rick shared a few refreshments this evening. Not much pre qual planning done though?????

We mostly planned what to drink next!!

Whereas you should have been planning what we are going to drink at pre quals!!!!!  ;D

Perhaps some JP Chenet may be in order!!??  ;D

Alcohol I suspect  ;D


Excellent idea

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In fact it's in Makro this week on special offer. £14.99 + VAT for a case of 6 of the original range (on the left hand side of your picture.)
 
Should only be about EUR 1,50 a bottle in france though!!!!  ;D ;D ;D

Sorry Guys , serious mis-understanding. I am at a birthday party for the old man and his new bird !! Ay carumba.

any way. tell me which ferry you are on and i may say hi at pompey docks.

Beware Internet Storker at large.....

We are going from Dover to Calais sorry not pompy! Would like pompy as it is closer but is flipping expensive. We should be in the dover area on Friday night!

OK, list so far that I know of

rcutler
JPChenet
Steve Brown
Steve Brown's Cobra mate
HGB
Ferrari Spider
TWATS
Grand Fromage
Gilles

Any more for any more??

We agreed on 18:00, is it CET or UK time ? Wrong timing could be a pitfall.

CET Or Local Le Mans time I think is best!

Absolutely!! 18:00 CET

Phew, that's out of the way then...  ;D

Just steering this thread back to page 1 in case any one else will be there for PQ.

rcutler
JPChenet
Steve Brown
Steve Brown's Cobra mate
HGB
Ferrari Spider
tw**tS
Grand Fromage
Gilles


I believe that Mr + Mrs RS2 Babe are attending as well???

we will be there, me and the memsahib, 8).  Any specfic attire requirements?

Of course!!! CA T-Shirt!! ;D

I agree, if I had mine!!!!!!!!!  no doubt they will be here soon.  How about club beer mug.

Now theres a thought CA pint glasses!!!!!

 ;) surely we're metric now?  how about full blown steins!

Hmm, I thought the Euro/metric/wotsit issues were stomped on back in the t-shirt ordering days.

A pint glass sounds a bit "bona" though, er, is there a merchandiser in the house?

Bill

 8)

I'm currently getting quotes for embroidred polo shirts and baseball caps and also some lanyards.

I'm sure glasses could be a possibility too. We get them for our local beer festival so I know we have a contact.

Watch this space!!  :D

Waht about socks ? I want socks.  ;D

Would that be the one handed sock that is required for lonely nights in  :o :o

This is glass offer....

... sorry but not real-sized glass, only whisky-sized  ;)

Frozen aspect, at 6.5 euros delivery at PQ or Shampoo bar

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 8)  could be the need for a quick sub-commiiittttteeeee   meeting at PQ's to decide what logoed we need.  Have to be careful otherwise we'll look like one of those southern poncy F1 teams!! ???

Funny you should mention that!!   ;D

I'm looking for some iwth the towelling on the inside. Don't want any that are too abrasive  :o

I think the half pint ones we get for the beer festival are about £2.50 each. I'd guess that pints would be about £3.50

Mark, I'm getting worried about you.  Do you need more beer or something?

You can now place Ian and I on the who is attending list.
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Will be good to see you again. Remember there are quite a few of us camping so pop in for a beer on saturday. As usual you will beat us to the circuit, we arn't expecting to get there until 4! There is a meet up at Pit garage 1 at 1800 on the saturday. Brian See PM.

Add me to the list I have made friends with customs at dover now and they have given me a 72hour passport, Hell I could always stay at Le Mans until June. BIG H, you going????

Raoul if you would have looked BIG H is not on the list yet! That is of course unless you know more about this then the rest of us. (Given your previous antics that is probable).

rcutler
JPChenet
Steve Brown
Steve Brown's Cobra mate
HGB
Ferrari Spider
tw**tS
Grand Fromage
Gilles
Ian
Brian
Mr + Mrs RS2 Babe
Raoul

Always!!!!   :)

That's some downright normal behaviour. There's nothing wrong with that.   :) ;)

Do you always go jogging with you handsful then Steve ;D ;)

Small chance I might make it. Hoverspeed can get me there and back for £49. I'd leave on Thurs evening, back on Sun evening. Have a booking at the Ibis le Mans Centre but a bit pricey at €80 per night. Too cold to camp right now! I've asked Gilles if he can find me somewhere cheaper!

Good man  ;D

Looking for a cheap deal ferry or eurotunnel leaving friday back sunday night.

Tried all the usal websites any suggestions??

Is for a motorbike and one rider!!

Weather forcast poor  Fly

Long story but can't do the flying thing belive me if i could i would!!!

Tried Hoverspeed?

Smokie,  Where are you up too? you need to be there!!

Ian, can I take it that we are going to PQ. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Me too  ;D

I'm waiting on a cheaper hotel from Gilles, and then permission to take Friday off work (but I don't want to use up more leave!!). Once that's sorted, it's back to see if the crossing is still available...

Chances are 60/40 at the moment

Me Three!!  ;D ;D ;D

You can also add Catob, to the who is attending list, his very first visit to the holy shrine. ;D ;D ;D

New name check then!!

rcutler
JPChenet
Steve Brown
Steve Brown's Cobra mate
HGB
Ferrari Spider
tw**tS
Grand Fromage
Gilles
Ian
Brian
Catob
Mr + Mrs RS2 Babe
Raoul

Smokie is still a possibility. I think Andy Zarse was still contemplating it but I'm not sure when he gets back from Antigua.

Sudden thought....if Grand Fromage is going do you think Rhowena may be there?????   ;D

How about Felix  ??? ???

It looks like a fair few of us will camping.

Also, to bring this up again, a meet up has been fixed for Pit garage 1 at 1800 on the Saturday.

See you there.

Question of Who is being solved...

... next ones are when and where do we meet ?

18:00 CET on Saturday outside the first pit.

I'm now a definite. Travelling via Hoverspeed Thurs 6 pm, back at 8:30 pm Sun. Staying Fri/Sat at a hotel in town centre (Ibis?).

Anyone else going to be there during Fri/Sat?

Are we going to hang round the pit on Sat or is there a plan for a beer or three? I did the Oyster bar with kpy in November and that was fun...

Great news smokie, most of us seem to be arriving on Saturday afternoon (The TWATS, The Liverpool Boys, Me, Steve, Mark, Steve's Co-pilot, RS2's and more I believe.).

Smokie,
I've PM'ed you my mobile number.

See you there.

Smokie, we are booked into the Ibis, central, for Saturday night. What one are you in.
Brian.

It's the same one !!!  :D

Yeah same one!!! But for Fri & Sat

What time will you be arriving?

We fly into CDG at 1025, pick up hire car and drive down, the plan is to go straight to the track, pick up tickets for the big race and meet up with the rest of the crew at 1880, Mr & Mrs RS2 are also in the same hotel. Will pm you my mobile number and we can have a chat.
Looking forward to meeting up again.
Brian, Ian and Catob.

Is this a northern time zone 18 80!!!!!

I think it must be.

20 past 7 I think !

Northen Monkey.

Mr & Mrs RS2 will certainly be there at 18.80 - its quite obvious really - the 80 minutes is the time difference between France and Liverpool - they just nicked an extra 10 minutes........

RS2babe's work censor the internet access at the moment and I just lurk in a dark corner and never post in order to retain my newbie/llama status.........

....but prepare for an interesting statement from Mrs RS2 in respect of further female accompanyment in June....................................

Can't see much on the website about what's on this weekend, so I suppose it's not much! Who cares anyway... :)

Preliminary practice sessions : they will be held on Sunday 25th April. The track (13,650 kms), will be open from 09h00 to 13h00 and from 14h00 to 18h00. Technical checks and scrutineering will take place on Friday 23rd April from 10h00 to 18h00 and Saturday 24th April from 09h00 to 15h00.

Gilles, where is the scrutineering? At the track or at the auction place?

All attendees - don't forget to pay the small fee which lets you get your car inside the track, it's well worth it as it saves you walking round from place to place.  I assume CA t shirts are de rigeur for Saturday evening?

I suggest we meet back at the campsite for the lunch break unless there is likely to be a lot of pit activity that we can spectate close up?? I am happy to say meet at the site for 1300 anyone in hotels I am sure between all of us we can provide a few beers. Anyone who is going PM or email by TOMORROW. I will provide my mobile number should you wish to track Me, JPChenet, Steve Brown.

Rick.

scruteneering is at the track...

Lisa, would not post on here what I think you are intending, what with Paula the drooler, Jayne and Ginger snaps and not forgetting your good self plus the two single fashion models from Jersey, we at the Liverpool Boys base camp will have to start charging an entrance fee. The queue could be longer than the one at the fair ground! Plus the ensuite would never be free you know what you girls are like when you get into the bathroom. Another thing to take into account is that we will be living next door to Sav and Big H.
PS, will they have t shirts.Dave D, do not forget the camera.
Catch u later
Brian.

I'm reliably informed that one of them loves Jags - so Big H will be able to show off his assets...........

Hmmmmmmmmmh, this 'T' shirt thing, have they been produced yet?  Don't want to feel left out! :-\ Waiting on Robbo to let me know they are ready.

What a horrible thought!!!   ;D

weather.com he say:

Fri Apr 23       Mostly Sunny    64°/41°    
Sat Apr 24           Partly Cloudy    67°/42°    
Sun Apr 25         Partly Cloudy    70°/48°    

Get out that sunblock!!

http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/local/FRXX0048?from=search_city

OOUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!

Looks like we need a gazebo to provide shade rather than protection from rain Rick!!  :D :D

The Cloth one might be a better idea then, any idea what you are doing tomorrow, Whooppeeee we are really off to pre-quals!!!!

My CA T-Shirt was on the track yesterday afternoon, so the weatrher was quite nice !!!

If a man is talking in the woods and there is no woman around to hear him, is he still wrong??

bet your bottom dollar

They will be ready on Monday. I will go and see them in the morning and see if any chance of a few early.

are you going to Pre- Quals,? From Portsmouth ??

Robbo, off to PQ's this morning back on Thursday, probably best to pick up then.  Have to see if I have a spare frock for the saturday gathering!!  Or bring them along then.

Rick Cutler and I have just finished packing the camper van so we are off now to celebrate St George's Day in Kent with Steve Brown and his mates. Then on to the 8am ferry tomorrow morning!!

See you all at the track on Saturday afternoon!!!!!!   :D :D :D

See you there!!!

Have a good'un, full report when back

the T.W.A.T.S. are not organised yet, we don't even know what cars we are going in! we are catching the 06:58 tunnel tomorrow morning so we should be trackside between 12-1, just in time for some afternoon sun and beer. the T.W.A.T.S. flag should be on display making it easy to find us, plus we will have the usual midnight madness of setting our gazebo on fire followed by very large and very loud gas explosions!!!

see you there...

Have a good time guys! Wish I could be with you.

Andy Z

ANDY. you still can. your near the south coast, come on just do it ....see you there

Quick summary of the weekend ....WOW!!!

Watch out for the pics...