hot66 Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 For anyone that's interested, the end of this week is when we are closing the book on the DDK camping package. No more bookings can be taken after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bernau Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 Just called my Porsche Centre in Tonbridge and asked if they would stamp the application form. I have spent nothing more than pennies on the odd bits and bobs there, but they will stamp the form nonetheless. Good people! I think I wil buy the "Porsche Clubs Pack" for EUR170 which give you access to the Porsche hospitality. The beer tokens included also buy ice creams which is probably a bigger bonus. Best of all IMHO is the access to grandstands for the whole weekend which is a big plus. I am also wondering who did the Saturday morning track laps last time and if it was worthwhile? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romyrooster Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 Here is an invite i got from Prosche.. bit pricey but well organised 4 nights away... I prefer to 'DIY' my trip but feel free to contact them if you are into being charparoned Your Porsche Centre Nottingham Le Mans Experience 2010 includes: · Overnight stay in UK based 4* hotel on Thursday evening including ‘Team Briefing’ · Outbound and inbound ferry crossings · Race tickets including grandstand seats · Secure campsite in grounds of private chateau 20 minutes from the circuit · All camping equipment included and prepared for guest arrival · Daily serviced sanitation (showers and toilets shipped from UK) · All meals including full English breakfasts provided · Private shuttle service to and from the race circuit · Support teams including support and rescue vehicles and technicians · Champagne receptions and hosted evening activities · Complimentary car vinyls and professional car valeting service £945 (ex VAT) per person Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bernau Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 Ignoring the price (its camping right, last time I looked that inferred tents - must be mighty fine tents ), why wouldn't you want to drive to and from the circuit and park in the Porsche section? Its half the fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Moss Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 Best of all IMHO is the access to grandstands for the whole weekend which is a big plus. The PCF package includes passes to the grandstand over the pits, not anywhere else as far as I remember I am also wondering who did the Saturday morning track laps last time and if it was worthwhile? I have done the track laps at the last 2 events. It's certainly expensive but great fun. 2006 was rather controlled, but 2008 was a virtually flat out blast, I managed to get my old 2.4S up to 135 on the Mulsanne. I shall be trying for 150 this year in the ST. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 how many laps do they let you do? I did have the offer of doing them when i booked up but think they said £125? extra for 'parade' laps. I assumed that meant i could only cruise around so dismissed it. I think i'd have a boner driving the Le Mans track in my own chariot. I also got grandstand seats for only £17 on the pit straight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Moss Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 how many laps do they let you do? 2 laps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bernau Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 The PCF package includes passes to the grandstand over the pits, not anywhere else as far as I remember Fair point - thanks Nick I don't see any consensus on le tunnel times, so I am looking at 0842 Friday 9th and 1950 Monday 12th. Total of £108. I will be driving straight down going cross country from a little north of Rouen aiming for a lunch stop in some village or other. I won't be detouring across to Carpiquet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 i am on the 9.20am on the friday morning. Will look out for you on the way down as using same route. If i see a nice red 911 parked up at a little cafe will stop and buy you a coffee for all your good advice so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bernau Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 i am on the 9.20am on the friday morning. Will look out for you on the way down as using same route. If i see a nice red 911 parked up at a little cafe will stop and buy you a coffee for all your good advice so far You might need wings to catch up on a 30 mins head start fella I will post a draft route much closer to time if you are interested. You could always arrive early for your train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_911 Posted April 27, 2010 Author Share Posted April 27, 2010 So who's travelling down on Thursday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckschleuderer Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 You might need wings to catch up on a 30 mins head start fella And diplomatic immunity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northy Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 OK sorry if I'm being a bit thick, but to get into the pits, grandstands etc you need to buy in advance through a club or get your local Porsche dealer to rubber stamp the application? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Moss Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 You may be able to book these things through the ACO or the organisers directly, it's just so much easier through PCF. You can book through them without being a PCGB member or having a friendly dealer, you just pay around €20 more. Click on this link, it's pretty well explained (look at the second page as well) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 You might need wings to catch up on a 30 mins head start fella I will post a draft route much closer to time if you are interested. You could always arrive early for your train. Heh, will peddle faster then I am only 35-40mins from the tunnel so have some flexibility in turning up for trains. Hopefully will see a few fellow IB'ers milling around waiting to board. I know the route as went to the 24hr last year but always good to hear of better routes around Rouen mess and travel with other 911's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Von Twinzig Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 So who's travelling down on Thursday? Err I think maybe just you by the look of it Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Comerford Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Chris, I am travelling on the Thursday, just haven't booked yet as the friend that was coming with me has had to call off Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_911 Posted April 28, 2010 Author Share Posted April 28, 2010 Err I think maybe just you by the look of it Chris. Convoy of one then methinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPerkles Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 The Birmingham chapter convoys on Thursday morning from Poole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy M Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Convoy of one then methinks. Me and the Mrs are on the 10.20 Eurotunnel but are heading to the East of Le Mans so haven't sussed a route yet! Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Moss Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 You can now book and pay online for entry tickets and track laps at http://www.lmc2010-porscheclub.fr/category.php?id_category=2. Click the union flag at top left to get English language Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
World Citizen Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 Maranello chapter leaving thurs. sometime. It's a 12hr drive from here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binster Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 Mrs B and I are heading down on 8th July on the 1400eurotunnel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strosek34 Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 I'm travelling down on Thursday, but on the 9:30 Newhaven to Dieppe ferry, later than I would prefer but it's there only crossing time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Bernau Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 Correcting earlier post, I am doing 0842 on Friday tunnel and back 1750 Monday. £104 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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