Thanks for clarifying that it is not just about driving round the track Dan.

As you know, that is not really my thing. I will put myself down as a provisional.

1. Countrycruising (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
2. HoveDan (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
3. Coupedummy (track day)
4. Neil & Chris (track day)
5. Minimetaller
6. Senny Dave - Hotel
7. Flea (track day)
8. DLT (track day)
9. JBT (track day)
10. Jon13 (track day)-Camping at Le Mans
11. Proccy - (trackday) - holiday confirmed
12. Crazylegs (track day)
13. Taffy (track day) - hotel
14. TrevM (track day) - hotel
15. Gray20vt (track day) - hotel
16. Barnacle, unsure about track day at present...
17. Nismo (track day)
18. Magooagain (track day) Clutch willing.Camping at Le Mans
19. Robfow (track day)
20. MCMike (track day)
21. Porkypaul (not sure on track day ATM)
22. Lego (Track Day and Hotel or Static)
23. Sedicivalvoline (track day, all night drinking, etc.)
24. Petep (no track, Hotel, provisional)

Delighted to see this is taking off so well after the disappointment of Spa, and it sounds really attractive Unfortunately it's so near other commitments up here I couldn't afford the time off in spite of generous offers of assistance

Will be expecting the customary vids and pics to drool over afterwards though!

Come along now folks - can you all confirm your accomodation choices please? 10 of the 24 outstanding.

Equally - if I've assumed incorrectly, please correct me. And if you want to join in the fun - add your name!

Tidied up list:

1. Countrycruising (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
2. HoveDan (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
3. Coupedummy (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
4. Neil & Chris (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
5. Minimetaller
6. Senny Dave - Camping at Le Mans
7. Flea (track day)
8. DLT (track day)
9. JBT (track day)
10. Jon13 (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
11. Proccy (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
12. Crazylegs (track day)
13. Taffy (track day) - hotel
14. TrevM (track day) - hotel
15. Gray20vt (track day) - hotel
16. Barnacle
17. Nismo (track day)
18. Magooagain (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
19. Robfow (track day)
20. MCMike (track day)
21. Porkypaul (not sure on track day ATM) - Camping at Le Mans
22. Lego (track day) - Hotel or Static
23. Sedicivalvoline (track day)
24. Petep (no track) - Hotel, provisional

1. Countrycruising (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
2. HoveDan (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
3. Coupedummy (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
4. Neil & Chris (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
5. Minimetaller
6. Senny Dave - Camping at Le Mans
7. Flea (track day)
8. DLT (track day)
9. JBT (track day)
10. Jon13 (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
11. Proccy (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
12. Crazylegs (track day)
13. Taffy (track day) - hotel
14. TrevM (track day) - hotel
15. Gray20vt (track day) - hotel
16. Barnacle
17. Nismo (track day)
18. Magooagain (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
19. Robfow (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
20. MCMike (track day)
21. Porkypaul (not sure on track day ATM) - Camping at Le Mans
22. Lego (track day) - Hotel or Static
23. Sedicivalvoline (track day)
24. Petep (no track) - Hotel, provisional

Have I missed the details of hotel accommodation?

Also, is the intention just to meander down during Thursday after getting a later train or what? Or are we going to arrange convoys/meets nearer the time? Be better to travel together in many respects, I imagine?

I've been chatting with a few Hotels around Le Mans about a group booking and I've found the Brit Hotel to be the best for their discount. They're 25 minutes/14km north of the circuit and closer to Le Mans town center for anyone planning on dinning out in the evening. There's a main ring road for easy access to the circuit so no hold ups with having to drive through the center. The hotel was fully refitted last year so it's still nice and fresh so I've been told.

I inquired for prices showing a discount for a group booking of around 10 rooms, their rates are very reasonable so if you fancy this Hotel they'll require a deposit to secure your booking, booking reference is:

/MF/175/02/13 Fiat Coupe club UK.

It would be good if we could all stay in one hotel, at these rates I'll be changing my choice to the Brit so I've a comfy bed instead of a tent.

I've still not heard anything back yet from the chalet campsite, and I'm still awaiting 100% confirmation that we're able to camp at the circuit so more to follow on that as I'm still chasing.


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N/Réf : /MF/175/02/13
Monday, 18 February 2013


Dear Sir

We thank you for your request and your confidence in our hotel network Brit Hôtel. We are pleased to inform you that our Brit Hôtel Les Evens in Le Mans St Saturnin is able to accommodate your group (ref fiat coupe club UK) at the following conditions:

Arrival date : 01/08 /13

Departure date : 04/08/13

Services : B&B

Persons : 20 (10 doubles or twins rooms)

Price per person (all taxes included)

Brit Hôtel Les Evens ***
B&B ½ double 35.00 €
Sup. single 18.00 €
Breakfast Buffet (supplement) 04.00 €
Frees: ½ Double free for 20 paying clients.

We draw your attention on the option date fixed on the 20th March,2013
The central booking is taking care of each request until both parts agree on the conditions. Once everything is clear and accepted, the travel agent and the hotel have to deal together directly in order materialize the group booking (release, rooming list, and payment) .

Extract of our terms of payment:
An installment corresponding to 30 % of the total amount will have to be paid one month before the arrival of the group directly to Brit Hôtel. Your booking will be considered as a real reservation at the reception of the installment. The amount of the installment is stated on the invoice that you will receive from the hotel. The balance outstanding will have to be paid at the arrival of the group. Payment by bank transfer must be done 8 days prior to the arrival of the group. All bank fees will be paid by the agency. By accepting this option, the agency acknowledges and agrees to the general conditions of sales of Brit Hôtel.

We thank you again and remain at your disposal for any other request.

Mathilde FEVRIER
Centrale de Réservations

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1. Countrycruising (Track day paid) - Brit Hotel.
2. HoveDan (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
3. Coupedummy (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
4. Neil & Chris (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
5. Minimetaller
6. Senny Dave - Camping at Le Mans
7. Flea (track day)
8. DLT (track day)
9. JBT (track day)
10. Jon13 (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
11. Proccy (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
12. Crazylegs (track day)
13. Taffy (track day) - hotel
14. TrevM (track day) - hotel
15. Gray20vt (track day) - hotel
16. Barnacle
17. Nismo (track day)
18. Magooagain (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
19. Robfow (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
20. MCMike (track day)
21. Porkypaul (not sure on track day ATM) - Camping at Le Mans
22. Lego (track day) - Hotel or Static
23. Sedicivalvoline (track day)
24. Petep (no track) - Hotel, provisional

Either or...if it is brit hotel thats cool with me

Is this the hotel ? http://www.brithotel.com/

This one Joe.

http://hotel-le-mans-evens.brithotel.fr/?gclid=CJqY5OL5wrUCFfLLtAodnWYA6g

.....and this one was even closer but I've been informed it's fully booked.

http://hotel-le-mans-cottage.brithotel.fr/

1. Countrycruising (Track day paid) - Brit Hotel.
2. HoveDan (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
3. Coupedummy (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
4. Neil & Chris (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
5. Minimetaller
6. Senny Dave - Camping at Le Mans
7. Flea (track day)
8. DLT (track day) Brit Hotel
9. JBT (track day)
10. Jon13 (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
11. Proccy (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
12. Crazylegs (track day)
13. Taffy (track day) - hotel
14. TrevM (track day) - hotel
15. Gray20vt (track day) - hotel
16. Barnacle
17. Nismo (track day)
18. Magooagain (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
19. Robfow (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
20. MCMike (track day)
21. Porkypaul (not sure on track day ATM) - Camping at Le Mans
22. Lego (track day) - Hotel or Static
23. Sedicivalvoline (track day)
24. Petep (no track) - Hotel, provisional

1. Countrycruising (Track day paid) - Brit Hotel.
2. HoveDan (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
3. Coupedummy (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
4. Neil & Chris (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
5. Minimetaller
6. Senny Dave - Camping at Le Mans
7. Flea (track day)
8. DLT (track day) Brit Hotel
9. JBT (track day)
10. Jon13 (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
11. Proccy (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
12. Crazylegs (track day)
13. Taffy (track day) - hotel
14. TrevM (track day) - hotel
15. Gray20vt (track day) - hotel
16. Barnacle
17. Nismo (track day)
18. Magooagain (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
19. Robfow (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
20. MCMike (track day) Brit Hotel
21. Porkypaul (not sure on track day ATM) - Camping at Le Mans
22. Lego (track day) - Hotel or Static
23. Sedicivalvoline (track day) Brit Hotel
24. Petep (no track) - Hotel, provisional

er Sorry chaps, but having done a good few laps in the Sim, I have to be honest and say; boy this Bugatti track is pretty dull.
Those not doing the track day part of the trip wont be missing much, and you can have a few more refreshments the night before, knowing you don't have to drive it next day

I am sure if we go fast enough it wont be dull !

Really sorry guys, but I'll be pulling out of this trip due to other commitments. It's just not going to be feasible.

1. Countrycruising (Track day paid) - Brit Hotel.
2. HoveDan (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
3. Coupedummy (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
4. Neil & Chris (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
5. Minimetaller
6. Senny Dave - Camping at Le Mans
7. Flea (track day)
8. DLT (track day) Brit Hotel
9. JBT (track day)
10.
11. Proccy (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
12. Crazylegs (track day)
13. Taffy (track day) - hotel
14. TrevM (track day) - hotel
15. Gray20vt (track day) - hotel
16. Barnacle
17. Nismo (track day)
18. Magooagain (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
19. Robfow (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
20. MCMike (track day) Brit Hotel
21. Porkypaul (not sure on track day ATM) - Camping at Le Mans
22. Lego (track day) - Hotel or Static
23. Sedicivalvoline (track day) Brit Hotel
24. Petep (no track) - Hotel, provisional

1. Countrycruising (Track day paid) - Brit Hotel.
2. HoveDan (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
3. Coupedummy (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
4. Neil & Chris (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
5. Minimetaller
6. Senny Dave - Camping at Le Mans
7. Flea (track day)
8. DLT (track day) Brit Hotel
9. JBT (track day)
10.
11. Proccy (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
12. Crazylegs (track day)
13. Taffy (track day) - hotel
14. TrevM (track day) - hotel
15. Gray20vt (track day) - hotel
16. Barnacle
17. Nismo (track day)
18. Magooagain (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
19. Robfow (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
20. MCMike (track day) Brit Hotel
21.
22. Lego (track day) - Hotel or Static
23. Sedicivalvoline (track day) Brit Hotel
24. Petep (no track) - Hotel, provisional

So if Porky has pulled out that'll be no camping for me then

Now i have to review costs bearing in mind i take my kids away for 2 weeks in August too, so this is becoming unlikely for me.....however, lets see

Sorry Steve.

If this trip happens Steve i have a tent spare just for you mate !

@ Countrycruising. Can we get some confirmation on the actual trackday cost with what discount on how many people?
Is it only the 5% with however many numbers ?

I would also want confirmation on th free camping or not bfore i commit to this.

With my cards on the table,my opinion is that this could flounder soon if not attended to.

No malice intended.

I can confirm for anyone planning on camping at the track that you have permission and it's fine. I've also been told that you won't be alone as there's a couple of other car clubs there over the weekend along with some bikes.

We have a 5% discount for a group booking so track time will cost £237.50 for the day. I've requested a copy of the track liability waiver paperwork so we know what we're covered for before the day. The liability only covers damage to the track, our own vehicles are not covered so further insurance will be required but it's not compulsorily.

I hope this answers your questions Joe

Thanks Joe.

1. Countrycruising (Track day paid) - Brit Hotel.
2. HoveDan (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
3. Coupedummy (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
4. Neil & Chris (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
5. Minimetaller
6. Senny Dave - Camping at Le Mans
7. Flea (track day)
8. DLT (track day) Brit Hotel
9. JBT (track day)
10.
11. Proccy (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
12. Crazylegs (track day)
13. Taffy (track day) - hotel
14. TrevM (track day) - hotel
15. Gray20vt (track day) - hotel
16. Barnacle
17. Nismo (track day)
18. Magooagain (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
19. Robfow (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
20. MCMike (track day) Brit Hotel
21.
22.
23. Sedicivalvoline (track day) Brit Hotel
24. Petep (no track) - Hotel, provisional

1. Countrycruising (Track day paid) - Brit Hotel.
2. HoveDan (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
3. Coupedummy (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
4. Neil & Chris (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
5. Minimetaller
6. Senny Dave - Camping at Le Mans
7. Flea (track day)
8. DLT (track day) Brit Hotel
9. JBT (track day)
10. Proccy (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
11. Crazylegs (track day)
12. Taffy (track day) - hotel
13. TrevM (track day) - hotel
14. Gray20vt (track day) - hotel
15. Barnacle
16. Nismo (track day)
17. Magooagain (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
18. Robfow (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
19. MCMike (track day) Brit Hotel
20. Sedicivalvoline (track day) Brit Hotel
21. Petep (no track) - Hotel, provisional

Brit Hotel:

1. Countrycruising
2. DLT
3. MCMike
4. Sedicivalvoline
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Camping Le Mans:

1. HoveDan
2. Coupedummy
3. Neil and Chris
4. Senny Dave
5. Proccy
6. Magooagain
7. Robfow
8.

Eurostar:

1. Countrycruising (Thursday 1st)
2.
3.
4.
5.

Do you have the track day booking details? Do we just call or is there a discount code.

Call Teresa at Trackdays and pay over the phone, not via the website. Let her know you're a member of the Fiat Coupe club UK and you'll get the 5% discount, total will be £237.50.

0844 888 7700.
01376 336775.

Sorry guys i'm going to have to bail out of this one unfortunately - my childcare arrangements have just changed for August so this is the casualty. If anything changes I'll make ad hoc arrangements near the time

This still a going?Who's going to attend then..Im there on track or not..

Yep we will be there.

1. Countrycruising (Track day paid) - Brit Hotel.
2. HoveDan (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
3. Coupedummy (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
4. Neil & Chris (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
5. Minimetaller
6. Senny Dave - Camping at Le Mans
7. Flea (track day)
8. DLT (track day) Brit Hotel
9. JBT (track day)
10. Crazylegs (track day)
11. Taffy (track day) - hotel
12. TrevM (track day) - hotel
13. Gray20vt (track day) - hotel
14. Nismo (track day)
15. Magooagain (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
16. Robfow (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
17. MCMike (track day) Brit Hotel
18. Sedicivalvoline (track day) Brit Hotel
19. Petep (no track) - Hotel, provisional

Brit Hotel:

1. Countrycruising
2. DLT
3. MCMike
4. Sedicivalvoline
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Camping Le Mans:

1. HoveDan
2. Coupedummy
3. Neil and Chris
4. Senny Dave
5. Proccy
6. Magooagain
7. Robfow
8.

Eurostar:

1. Countrycruising (Thursday 1st)
2.
3.
4.
5.