Title: Track day on the saturday morning of Lemans
Post by: jd4breakfast on July 14, 2005, 12:18:09 am
i woke up for a piss saturady morning on lemans weekend and i saw what looked to me like people on the circuit with there normal road cars i was wondering if anyone has any information on a possible track day thats held on the saturday morning i was it just to much JD the night before!!!!. If so when can u book a place also do the cars have to be modified i.e rollcage
thanks...
thanks...
Title: Re: Track day on the saturday morning of Lemans
Post by: Steve Pyro on July 14, 2005, 12:32:08 am
Depending on what time of the morning you staggered out of bed it was either -
a) the warm up
b) the safety cars
c) the classic cavalcade
d) the support race
e) the 24 hour race.
a) the warm up
b) the safety cars
c) the classic cavalcade
d) the support race
e) the 24 hour race.
Title: Re: Track day on the saturday morning of Lemans
Post by: jpchenet on July 14, 2005, 01:15:28 am
Not quite Steve
Most years, one of the car clubs arrange with the ACO to be the group of that year. It normally coinsicdes with an historic event for the race i.e. X years since they first competed, last won etc.
Two years ago, it was the Morgans that did it (I know this as my business partner has a Plus 8 so did it) Last year I thin it may have been Ferraris. This year I'm guessing it may have been Lotuses??? Or is that Loti???
Basically you pay a fortune to be part of an official group well in advance and get a couple of laps. I think it's behind a safety car or lead car of some kind.
It normally takes place at about 7.00/7.30am
Most years, one of the car clubs arrange with the ACO to be the group of that year. It normally coinsicdes with an historic event for the race i.e. X years since they first competed, last won etc.
Two years ago, it was the Morgans that did it (I know this as my business partner has a Plus 8 so did it) Last year I thin it may have been Ferraris. This year I'm guessing it may have been Lotuses??? Or is that Loti???
Basically you pay a fortune to be part of an official group well in advance and get a couple of laps. I think it's behind a safety car or lead car of some kind.
It normally takes place at about 7.00/7.30am
Title: Re: Track day on the saturday morning of Lemans
Post by: Steve Pyro on July 14, 2005, 02:26:38 am
That'll be c) then.
http://www.classicbw.org/uk/club_de_l_annee.php
Title: Re: Track day on the saturday morning of Lemans
Post by: Canada Phil on July 14, 2005, 05:06:30 am
Two years ago, it was the Morgans that did it (I know this as my business partner has a Plus 8 so did it) Last year I thin it may have been Ferraris. This year I'm guessing it may have been Lotuses??? Or is that Loti???
Hi JPC,
I believe Lotus are Like sheep ::)
1 Sheep 20 sheep or 1 Lotus 3 Lotus
Canada Phil
Title: Re: Track day on the saturday morning of Lemans
Post by: jpchenet on July 14, 2005, 09:00:21 am
That'll be c) then.
http://www.classicbw.org/uk/club_de_l_annee.php
Hmmm. A chap from our road took his brand new Elise on the track this year.
When Paul took his Morgan out it was only 18 months old.
Hardly "Classics"
Title: Re: Track day on the saturday morning of Lemans
Post by: Steve Pyro on July 14, 2005, 09:23:31 am
I believe Lotus are Like sheep ::)
1 Sheep 20 sheep or 1 Lotus 3 Lotus
Canada Phil
Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious
Title: Re: Track day on the saturday morning of Lemans
Post by: smokie on July 14, 2005, 10:30:27 am
I took the Omega with caravan on the track but it wasn't on Saturday morning. Nearly reached the grandstands with it! ;D
Title: Re: Track day on the saturday morning of Lemans
Post by: Ferrari Spider on July 14, 2005, 01:05:55 pm
Last year at the main LM 24 some of the Ferrari owners club had the opportunity in doing the 3 lap procession, if you would like some views, wait for the classic for the following reasons.
The main event if you can get out costs over 700 euro's for three laps with a pace car. The pace car has direct contact with the track officials any lagging behind and the pace stops until the line of cars has all caught up, so any thoughts of having a decent blat, forget it. you go out around 07:00 in the morning but the assembly is around 05:30 so you can have a breakfast.
However, the classic is a different kettle of fish, it costs 100 euro,s, no pace car and no speed restriction. Although there were a number of children out prior to me and JPC last year which meant their sessions were red flagged while the wreckage was removed, so beware, keep of the rumble strips.
It truly is a fantastic experience, especially going passed all the well known landmarks and using all the road, bliss.
When we did it last year we actually booked on our arrival day, things may change for next year, so if you have a half decent classic and a spare 100 euro's enjoy three laps of the full LM circuit. ;D You will come off with a smile a mile wide.
The main event if you can get out costs over 700 euro's for three laps with a pace car. The pace car has direct contact with the track officials any lagging behind and the pace stops until the line of cars has all caught up, so any thoughts of having a decent blat, forget it. you go out around 07:00 in the morning but the assembly is around 05:30 so you can have a breakfast.
However, the classic is a different kettle of fish, it costs 100 euro,s, no pace car and no speed restriction. Although there were a number of children out prior to me and JPC last year which meant their sessions were red flagged while the wreckage was removed, so beware, keep of the rumble strips.
It truly is a fantastic experience, especially going passed all the well known landmarks and using all the road, bliss.
When we did it last year we actually booked on our arrival day, things may change for next year, so if you have a half decent classic and a spare 100 euro's enjoy three laps of the full LM circuit. ;D You will come off with a smile a mile wide.
Title: Re: Track day on the saturday morning of Lemans
Post by: jd4breakfast on July 16, 2005, 04:31:57 pm
sounds good ive got a rally prepared mk2 escort thats got to count as a classic?
Title: Re: Track day on the saturday morning of Lemans
Post by: RS2 Babe on July 16, 2005, 05:36:58 pm
:-* :-* :-*
Just thought I might mention that I am on the look out for a Mk1 Mexico - so if you have any clues as to where a good version of such might be, please let me know.
I could then join you on the Le Mans track trial thingy!
Lisa
x
Just thought I might mention that I am on the look out for a Mk1 Mexico - so if you have any clues as to where a good version of such might be, please let me know.
I could then join you on the Le Mans track trial thingy!
Lisa
x
Title: Re: Track day on the saturday morning of Lemans
Post by: jd4breakfast on July 17, 2005, 12:43:09 pm
Lisa,
go to www.turbosport.co.uk and your will find anything to do with fords on there a very good website also the people on there are very helpful
see you on the track :-*
go to www.turbosport.co.uk and your will find anything to do with fords on there a very good website also the people on there are very helpful
see you on the track :-*
