Kids at CLM

rvzz · Post by **rvzz** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 10:53 pm

Hi all,
Taking my son along to CLM ?
As I am now not able to 'do' CLM in my speedster (long story) , I will now be going in my vw camper . As I've now got plenty of room and two sets of tickets my 12 year old lad is keen to come along. He is used to camping trips in the lakes etc. however I'm not sure if it's the right sort of event for kids . He has more than a passing interest in the cars and has been to car events before, but not a long weekend like this. Is anyone else taking their kids ? opinions from CLM veterans welcome.
ta .......Russ

fourteener · Post by **fourteener** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 11:05 pm

yes, this will be my boys 2nd CLM. He's 9 and loved it last time, I'm sure your Lad will really enjoy the adventure

tanick · Post by **tanick** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 11:06 pm

He'll love it.

Gary71 · Post by **Gary71** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 7:40 am

By that age he should be fine

My son is only 6 and whilst I want him to enjoy the experience, he wouldn't last half way through the first day without flaking out!

mrg3.6 · Post by **mrg3.6** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 8:00 am

I took my son camping at the main Le Mans two years ago when he was 8 and he (and oddly my wife) had a great time with plenty to keep him occupied and he has been bugging me to go back ever since.
The only downside being his complete refusal (despite bribes & threats) to use the toilets

- I guess it's a British thing

Martin

Nick Moss · Post by **Nick Moss** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 8:19 am

The only downside being his complete refusal (despite bribes & threats) to use the toilets

Can you blame him?

porkey · Post by **porkey** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 9:24 am

Hi Russ.
I'm taking my 13 year old son, I took him to the IOM TT last year and he thoroughly enjoyed it, he takes his sony PSP which keeps him occupied if it gets a bit quiet.

My dad took me along to Mallory park in the early 70's, its where I saw my first 911, the great Giacomo Agostini driving though the paddock after the racing.
cheers Mike.

58A - 71E · Post by **58A - 71E** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 10:53 am

Yep, I'll be taking my son and he'll be only 13 months old

I'm personally really looking forward to him causing chaos in the paddock area

- should be just like being at home 'helping'

Daddy in the garage
(oh and I suppose I should say we are bringing 'babysitters' - sorry grandparents, too, in case he gets bored!)

Ian Donkin · Post by **Ian Donkin** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 12:05 pm

Our son's coming too and he's not quite 5 months old yet!

We've bought him some ear defenders to keep him happy as (so far) he doesn't like the soundtrack that accompanies these type of events - both at Brands Hatch for the HSCC / Masters in May and the double twelve event at Brooklands this weekend, he displayed a very strong dislike for the sounds coming from F1 machinery at full chat.

And he's yet to sample the back of Charlotte's car...

rvzz · Post by **rvzz** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 3:14 pm

Thanks for the replys chaps , looks like the 'little sweatheart' will be coming along . By the way, is it still legal to beat your kids on the continent ? only kiding .
Off to do some packing now... I can almost smell the ham and cheese baggettes...... see you there...
thanks ........... Russ

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