Le Mans Classic 2012 July 6th - 8th.

Post by **MattH** » Sat Jan 28, 12 1:42 pm

It's on again this year, well worth the weekend away if you like old metal and petrol.
http://www.lemansclassic.com/en/s01_hom ... 1_home.php

There are lots of camping or hotel B&B options, great event.

Anyone up for it. I hope to go subject to getting leave from work.
There are packages for car clubs that get you camping inside the circuit.

My article from last year in Connected will give you a taste if you can find the mag, and the Olympia Hemi Charger is booked as an entrant to the race this year.
http://www.olympia-charger.com/le-mans-classic-2012/

vipergts · Post by **vipergts** » Sat Jan 28, 12 2:00 pm

I'm there again this year.

A truly superb event not to be missed

We're going down on the Thurs 5th via the shuttle and back on the Monday with a mid way stop that eve

cant wait

TYREMAN · Post by **TYREMAN** » Sat Jan 28, 12 6:30 pm

If you can not Afford to go to Le Mans this year why not come to Bolton instead? this is not a wind up no! Bolton is the Le Mans twin Town

Each year they Have an event in the Town Centre,they have some Cars that have competed in Le Mans in the town center plus plenty of racing Classics like GT40s AC Cobras Vettes

the best thing about it is if you have an interesting Classic they will let you put it on display for free

so if you have something Like a Charger,Challenger anything Muscle you would get in for sure

I do not know the dates of 2012 yet?

Here are some pics from last year.

http://www.boltonlemansmotorsport.com/

andyrob · Post by **andyrob** » Sat Jan 28, 12 6:55 pm

always fancied this as 'normal' lemans has started to attract alot of the 'football hooligan type' & just go for the roudiness of the mini roundabout @ houx annex on friday night
but as usual two much on @ this time of year

Charger · Post by **Charger** » Sat Jan 28, 12 9:21 pm

TYREMAN wrote:I do not know the dates of 2012 yet?

http://www.boltonlemansmotorsport.com/

June 16th - 17th 2012, it's at the top of the page you linked to Tony

TYREMAN · Post by **TYREMAN** » Sat Jan 28, 12 9:52 pm

Thanks

are you going to risk sticking you Charger in Bolton town Center? I'm sure it would be popular if you did

Post by **MattH** » Sun Jan 29, 12 8:27 pm

andyrob wrote:always fancied this as 'normal' lemans has started to attract alot of the 'football hooligan type' & just go for the roudiness of the mini roundabout @ houx annex on friday night
but as usual two much on @ this time of year

Andy if you can put up with my writing, re-read my article about 2010 event as it was the first time I had been and it blew my mind, hence wanting to go back.

My mate Nick who does the man race every year did the Classic for the first time with me in 2010, and reckoned it is better. More civilised, more going on as it is lots of smaller races over a 24 hr period, rather than one long one where you can't tell what's going on.
It does have beer if you want it, essential in the heat, but we saw no lager louting.

Post by **MattH** » Tue Jan 31, 12 12:10 pm

Just got the from the Triumph Sports Six Club, who have opened up the Le mans Classic trip to other clubs it appears, as they e-mailed us.

Dear Triumph Enthusiast,

It’s that time of the year when we all start to think of holidays and trips away. The TSSC is planning two Continental classic racing trips this year, to Spa Francorchamps Classic on 25th – 27th May, and to Le Mans Classic on 6th – 8th July.

The good news is that there are still spaces available on both trips, and it’s open to all Triumph enthusiasts not only TSSC members.

Le Mans Classic is seen by everyone who has been as the “must go” classic racing experience, and the exclusive track-side camping at Tertre Rouge hired by the TSSC is the place to be. At Tertre Rouge, you are right next to the racing action and we lay on high quality facilities, hospitality tent with big-screen TV, SMS text messaging updating service and much more. The classic racing with 1950’s and 60’s cars on track (including Triumphs) is fast and furious. Le Mans Classic is the ultimate endurance racing event for Triumph enthusiasts.

Spa Francorchamps Classic is an up and coming new event, which started very successfully in 2011. The TSSC has an exclusive area at the comfortable and convenient Eau Rouge camp site, and dedicated Triumph parking next to the track. There’s plenty of action on track including 1950’s and 60’s sports cars and historic Formula 1. Spa is set in the beautiful Belgian Ardennes region and is the favourite track for many F1 drivers.

For more information, please follow this link to the TSSC website:

http://www.tssc.org.uk/index.php?option ... &catid=208

You can download a booking form via the link from the homepage.

So why not make 2012 the year to try a classic racing trip with the TSSC. Please book soon, as spaces are limited.

Post by **MattH** » Tue Jun 19, 12 10:01 pm

Just got the OK from work for the weekend off, so i am going, but not in an old car.
Hitching a lift with 3 others who have already sorted the ferry and camping.
Can't wait, should be a blast.
Anyone else going ??

V8 Sam · Post by **V8 Sam** » Wed Jun 20, 12 4:02 pm

looks awesome!

i wont be around but will write it in the diary for next year! always wanted to do lemans

Post by **MattH** » Wed Jun 20, 12 4:47 pm

Its bi annual so won't be on til 2014, hence why I was keen to go.
first time was 2010 and was mind blowingly good, so much so that I wrote an article in Connected about it.

DaveMadders · Post by **DaveMadders** » Wed Jun 20, 12 11:46 pm

MattH wrote: Anyone else going ??

Not decided on transport yet tho

DaveMadders · Post by **DaveMadders** » Mon Jul 09, 12 10:45 pm

Cracking weekend... went in my mate's Porker but saw the 76 Charger run, 76 Torino ran good and many corvettes trying to keep up with the Cobras and GT40s. Camped at Maison Blanche 100 yds from track, good atmosphere but no hooligans.... altho 1200 miles in one weekend has left me needing traction

V8 Sam · Post by **V8 Sam** » Wed Jul 11, 12 8:47 pm

i thought it was this when i was driving back through france!

saw loads of cars/traliers coming up the other way!