Le Mans 2014

[Gorms]

Tim. I'm still good for the 1st! Only issue is I'm finding it a little hard to get hold of the beds this year. Going to try again next week.

 

[Sir_Dave]

Tickets arrived.

Excite.

 

[Gavin.]

Not long now. How many of you guys are there this year?

 

[Christopher.]

@Christopher. Want to sell your 182? haha.

ACO had problems supplying lanyards to 1st tickets, hence the delay.

For the right price it is mate...... Lets say a mint Vee !

 

[couzens]

Haha. Whats the right price? Christopher.

 

[Tim.]

Our 9 tickets are being packaged up today and will either be despatched later this afternoon or on Tuesday. HurryTFU!

 

[Gavin.]

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/nissan/87157/nissan-to-tackle-le-mans-in-2015

Another LMP1 entry for 2015

 

[.GAZ.]

When I get the ferry home from Shetland, I'll be robbing a quilt and pillow haha!!!

 

[.GAZ.]

2 weeks to push!

 

[Gavin.]

Aye, a canny wait

 

[rctempire]

Ticket arrived. Nice beer opener on the lanyard.

 

[Tim.]

Cub. TimR26 Gorms Christopher. Paul172sport Mr.Potato

Tickets have landed! Houx, Row 4, Pitches 53, 54, 66 & 67 - up at the same end as we were last year, but this time even closer to the decent toilets, bar & circuit, and we've actually been allocated the end of a row. All in all, pretty good news, topped off with vouchers for 96 free cans of Kronenbourg.

http://beermountain.com/uploads/pdfs/2013 Houx.pdf

Where are you guys Sir_Dave, usual spot?

 

[Bluebeard]

Whoop whoop!! I just need to figure out how to get there....

Can someone (with just a hint of seriousness) give me a list of essentials to take?? I'm searching and searching but all I find are failed attempts at humour.

I just want to know what I can't do without whilst i'm there.

 

[Panda.]

Whoop whoop!! I just need to figure out how to get there....

Can someone (with just a hint of seriousness) give me a list of essentials to take?? I'm searching and searching but all I find are failed attempts at humour.

I just want to know what I can't do without whilst i'm there.

Tent, sleeping bag, air bed, food & beer, camping chair, rucksack (for beer, camera/stuff) waterproofs, torch and some dark clothes for a 3am Mulsanne mission.

 

[Bluebeard]

Tent, sleeping bag, air bed, food & beer, camping chair, rucksack (for beer, camera/stuff) waterproofs, torch and some dark clothes for a 3am Mulsanne mission.

ace, thank you.

Cool box, bbq?

 

[.GAZ.]

@Cub. @TimR26 @Gorms @Christopher. @Paul172sport @Mr.Potato

Tickets have landed! Houx, Row 4, Pitches 53, 54, 66 & 67 - up at the same end as we were last year, but this time even closer to the decent toilets, bar & circuit, and we've actually been allocated the end of a row. All in all, pretty good news, topped off with vouchers for 96 free cans of Kronenbourg.

http://beermountain.com/uploads/pdfs/2013 Houx.pdf

Where are you guys @Sir_Dave, usual spot?

I need one of those vouchers LOL!

 

[Paul172sport]

Nice one Tim. Can't wait.

As per Daniel what's the essential list of gear needed?

What time you thinking of meeting up Sunday?

 

[Panda.]

ace, thank you.

Cool box, bbq?

Yeah sorry obvs a BBQ is useful. We take a fridge or two but Houx has power. Whether a cool box would stay cool all weekend...

 

[Cub.]

Happy days! I R Excite.

If our plots are taken by chumps, I can't be accountable for my actions.

 

[TimR26]

Those pitches are ideal @Tim.

I just need my Passport to arrive now.

This is list Oli posted covers everything.

Copied from Beermountain.com. Take some of this with a pinch of salt.

The basics - your personal survival kit


Passport
Cash (in Euros)
Credit card (no good at French self service stations)
Tickets
Driving licence
Photocopies of passport/licence
ACO ticket holder (BM model or similar)
EU health card (replaced E111 in 2006)
Wash kit
Ear plugs 9foam or wax type)
First aid kit (inc plasters, immodium, neurofen, alka selzer)
I Pod with play lists
Favourite CD’s (if no I Pod)
DVD's (if you have a DVD player)
Airbed & airbed repair kit (spare plug a must)
Pillow
Small radio & earphones (tune to 91.2 FM)
Ear defenders (you can use on top of earphones at track)
Sleeping bag
Torch (compact LED model)
Sun cream (SPF 25 or higher)
Towel
Mobile phone & charger
Camera & charger/spare battery
DV camera & charger/spare battery
Overnight bag (for ferry)
Wet weather gear
Team shirt
Clothes
Trainers
Flip flops
Warm jacket/fleece
Sun hat
Golf umbrella (sun and rain)
Book (there may be a quiet moment)
Pen
Sunglasses
Batteries & spare batteries


For your car


European breakdown cover
Copy of insurance documents
Headlight beam converters
BM stickers
Maps/directions
Satellite navigation
Power inverter (for charging cameras etc)


Team equipment - for your team members to bring


Tents
Gazebo
Spare guy ropes
Mallet
Spare mallet
Cable ties
Gaffer tape
Electrical tape
Super glue
Jubilee clips
Tool kit - screwdriver, pliers, hacksaw, hammer
Tent pegs (including some rock tent pegs)
Mesh fence (x50m)
Fence picket posts
Airbed pump (12v electric from car)
Hose pipe x 50m & hozelock adapter with screw thread
Hose pipe splitter (to share connection with others)
Spare hose (50m)
Main table
Side table (for BBQ preparation)
Chairs (folding type an advantage)
BBQ
BBQ tools
BBQ fuel
Propane for gas BBQ
Matches or Zippo type lighter
Rubber gloves (x2 pairs)
Cleaning materials
Cool boxes
Flagpole
Flags
c**ktail accessories & ingredients
Corkscrew & bottle opener
Saucepans (old)
Frying pan (large & old)
Chef's knives
Spices
Plastic glasses
Disposable plates, knives, forks, spoons
Food for first day (frozen curry/chilli con carne ideal)
Water (5-8 litre bottles)
Kitchen roll
Wet wipes
Nutrodol (for inside toilet/shower room)


Doing it in style - for the camper who has nearly everything


Generator (ideally over 5kw and near silent)
Electric kettle
Filter coffee machine & filter coffee
Extension flex with plug/socket for generator
RCD safety trip box
Jerry cans and fuel for generator
Christmas lights
Beer fridge
Food fridge
Plastic dustbin
Chemical toilet and tent
Broom
Walkie talkies
Classic board games/poker
Water pistols/cannons
Television
DVD player
Washing line & pegs
Bikes
Cool box with bacon etc from UK
Electrical cable (x100m)
French socket adapters
Stores tent
Solar shower
Toaster and long life bread (if this is your thing!)


Making a show of it - serious equipment for the LM professional


Bar
Disco lights
PA system
Mirror ball
Smoke machine
Bubble machine
Ice maker
Satellite television kit
Compass (for satellite set up)
Pit lane scooters
Scaffolding for track viewing platform
What to leave behind
Laser speed trap detector (illegal in France)
Fireworks (you can buy in Le Mans)
LPG (in large quantity, varies by ferry operator)

 

[Panda.]

Happy days! I R Excite.

If our plots are taken by chumps, I can't be accountable for my actions.

You're a pacifist IIRC?

 

[Bluebeard]

Yeah sorry obvs a BBQ is useful. We take a fridge or two but Houx has power. Whether a cool box would stay cool all weekend...

I've got a plug in one for the car. One hour charge sees 3 hours cold beer. (So the label says)

 

[Gavin.]

5 mins walk to you guys this year, not a 45 minutes walk the wrong direction.

 

[Cub.]

I've got a plug in one for the car. One hour charge sees 3 hours cold beer. (So the label says)

You don't need a BBQ, Christopher. has that covered. Tim. - have we rustled up a fridge?

 

[Christopher.]

Free beer again !!!!!!

Can not wait. What time we meeting Sunday ? @Paul172sport do you want a lift mate ??

Yea I got the Axle stand BBQ sorted

 

[Bluebeard]

You don't need a BBQ, @Christopher. has that covered. @Tim. - have we rustled up a fridge?

I don't want to scrounge other peoples s**t.

We still on for sunday? I can talk to you then.

This is my first trip away in 11 years that I have had to fend for myself. I usually have my best mate or my wife to look after me...

 

[Cub.]

I don't want to scrounge other peoples s**t.

We still on for sunday? I can talk to you then.

This is my first trip away in 11 years that I have had to fend for myself. I usually have my best mate or my wife to look after me...

Scrounging? You belter, we don't take 10x of everything Braincell. We divvy it up. Else, you can't take everything you need. And yep, Sunday is on. Just awaiting time from Tim. to be at his.

 

[Paul172sport]

Christopher. Lift would be good. All depends on what time and when I know 100% what I'm doing with boys Sunday.

Pm me your number and I'll call you over next day or 2

 

[Tim.]

5 mins walk to you guys this year, not a 45 minutes walk the wrong direction.

Like

What time you thinking of meeting up Sunday?

Whenever. How does 2pm work for everyone?

You don't need a BBQ, @Christopher. has that covered. @Tim. - have we rustled up a fridge?

Rustled? Rusted is probably more appropriate. Picked it up from Reading a few weeks ago for the princely sum of £4.20, should really give it a clean and a test run to make sure it actually works.

 

[Cub.]

Hero! I'll bring the pressure washer, can clean up the fridge

14:00 works for me. I need to head into work afterwards though.

 

[Christopher.]

2pm is good for me.

PM sent Paul

i also dug out a cool box for the BM

 

[Bluebeard]

so I need to be in Newbury at Tims for 2pm?

This is all getting very real...

 

[.GAZ.]

YALDY!

 

[Cub.]

so I need to be in Newbury at Tims for 2pm?

This is all getting very real...

Yarp. Keep up at the back Potato.

 

[cat171]

I want some of this next year. Dunno about the camping bit though :S

 

[Mr R.]

I want some of this next year. Dunno about the camping bit though :S

We spoke about this at the unit.

 

[rctempire]

Mulsanne should be good.

I also have an empty car if anyone is needing to get over.

 

[cat171]

We spoke about this at the unit.

Yeah I remember, next year then Scott :approve:

 

[Mr R.]

Deal.

 

[Weeksy]

Can I bring the Sierra, or is that against the rules?!

I dont have long to save up for the fuel if so!