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Le Mans 05
Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2005 9:50 pm
by Dyno Soar
Is anyone from the DDK planning to go?
I am going however it will not be with the Porsche club as its quite pricey and you need a minimum of 2 people per car.
if anyone is going perhaps we could convoy or just meet up there and camp togeather??
I am planning on going in the new 911 however I may go in the Porsche rimmed Caravelle for comfort.
I'm probably gonna meet my mate Paul Herbert in his 914-6 GT (porsche World last month) it would be good to have a whole heap of us.
Ferry costs around 100quid return, camping at Maison Blanche is around 35quid..
What do ya'll think?? If a few of us are commited to going then I will endevour to bring the Porsche.
Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2005 7:54 am
by boomy
do you mean the classic...because its not until 2006...every two years...
If you mean another event, ignore my ramblings...
Mark
Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2005 8:10 am
by Peter
I was planning on going, but haven't got 'round to booking yet.
Planning on booking camping and stand (prob ACO if avail).
What crossing are you planning?
Peter
Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2005 11:25 am
by Ian Donkin
It's PCGB for me - expensive but very enjoyable last year. Promises to be even better this time around with a new site and all.
In '06 I plan to go to the classic - no doubt PCGB will probably have a tie up with the organisers to get some 'perks' for members...
Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2005 12:33 pm
by Dyno Soar
Mark I am speaking of the regular 24hrs Le Mans event.
The Classic 06 like last years 04 event will be done with PCGB as it was awesome in every way. I loved it.
For the regular event this year I am planning on going on Thursday, possibly very early friday from Dover to Calais.
however nothing is set in stone.
Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2005 1:19 pm
by boomy
ignore me....
ps your 911 project looks good !
Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2005 5:07 pm
by Dyno Soar
Thanks buddy..
Good luck with your 914 for this year. I hope to see you around at the ACE or another show sometime.
Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2005 5:12 pm
by campervan
I'll be there.......... only missed one since 1999.
What about a DDK meet under the cathederal in the old town on the friday evening ?
Mark.
Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2005 11:11 am
by Dyno Soar
That sounds like a good plan, are you going with the Porsche club aswell or just with mates?
This time around I am going to try to explore Le Mans alittle more. Also I would like to explore much of the circuit and try different vantage points.
It would be cool to hook up with a few fellas from here and also go for a cruise around the town like they do.
Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2005 1:50 pm
by early_911
I'm travelling Portsmouth - Caen ovenight Thursday leaving 23:15.
Definately up for a meet up on Friday night (if I've got the tent on by then). Isn't there a bar almost next to the catheral?
Does anyone know where I can can a detailed map of the area, as although I've been a few times, I always get lost (especially when they start shutting the roads).
I'm camping with PCGB.
Phil
Le Mans
Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2005 1:58 pm
by TheMonkey
It's a good Idea!
My dad and I have already booked our ferries, if this post had of gone up last year, you guys could have also enjoyed our FIFTY QUID! crossings to Boulogne. We are sailing on thursday at 11:00 and returning Monday at around 21:00. As for camping, I think we are going for Terte Rouge, but open to suggestions.
I was waved at by Paul in his 914/6 at the Classic last year and also saw him at Brands.
I myself have just bought a tuned 2.2 six for my 914 and hope to have it ready in a month or two (I work at a classic car garage part time). Eventually it is to become a GT replica.
Dad is going in his 356A GT-alike.
I hope more people do come down. At the moment, I am being threatened with a Triumph invasion. My boss at the garage is a Triumph freak. You guys may have seen him and me in Retro Cars last month.
Anyway, my 914/(6) will be on the road soon, so hope to see everyone on the road when the weather gets better!
Ta Ta!
Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2005 5:25 pm
by Evil J Guano
Going with PCGB on the Thursday (train) back Monday... can't wait!
Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2005 6:01 pm
by Dyno Soar
Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2005 11:35 am
by hot66
Happy days
Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2005 12:46 pm
by tanick
I might go if my car works. I haven't been to Le Mans since the early 90's (for the 24 hr bike races, not cars).
Does anyone have any links to sites that give a bit more info about camping etc (no jokes please!).
On bikes, we just used to turn up but I guess more people go to the car race. Traffic lights in the town used to be fun though. The gendarmes used to turn a blind eye to all but the most suicidal riders.