Courtesy of PeteP and his association and efforts with Spa Italia I've had the pleasure of attending the Spa weekend for the past 3 years running. Unfortunately this year it's looking very likely it's not going to happen so I've been looking at similar venues that can give the same on track exhilaration and social side and I've found that Trackdays are offering a fantastic deal for Le Mans on the 2nd and 3rd August.

Accommodation for myself with either be campsite/chalet or Ibis hotel so if you fancy this do please let me know as I'll be making reservations very soon and I'm sure a group booking can secure a reduction in costs

Just to add a bit of info. It is 274 miles (433 klm) from Calais ferry port to Le Man on the auto route and will take a very easy 5 hours and a fast 4 hours or less.

Non auto route is near on the same distance and would save you about £20 on tolls.

Whatever you choose its a very nice drive.
It is the start of the French holidays that weekend ,so the roads will be busy and ferry cost at their peak prices due to school holidays etc.

But there are still deals to be had. You could use another departure port or the tunnel etc.
Obvious advice would be to book early.

Which day are you thinking of booking Joe ?

I'm booking the Saturday session for the Bugatti circuit.

Price check on travel costs, ferry is around £75.00 return, Eurotunnel £95.00.

The Trackdays website has a hotel search facility, local hotels are starting at £50/night for a twin room with on site parking, and as Joe has pointed out it's the start of the French holidays so I'll be booking asap.

£75 is a great price Joe.
Seems like it could be fun. Just 3 hours up the road for me.

It is quite a bit shorter both in the UK and France for you to use the longer Newhaven - Dieppe ferry from your home Joe (CC).

It's the route I used to get to and from the UK when I lived in the Dordogne. I used to drive along the Mulsanne Straight en route.

Here you are The ferry is a bit more expensive, but the fuel cost is less.

But on the other hand, you spend so much longer going up and down, side to side, up and down instead of sitting nicely on the underground train!

Understandable coming from someone who's been used to ups and downs at one time or another

Yes, Neil has his own interpretation of circuits and bumps.

Hey, it's *years* since I last sank a boat.

Im in..

Ok, so here's the plan.

Travel down to Le Mans on Thursday 1st August crossing the channel on Eurotunnel at £94 return for one car and up to 9 (yes 9!) occupants. Then a very enjoyable convoy down to Le Mans on the French roads (French roads, not Belgian pot holed monstrosities!) of approx 420kms.

Accomodation currently being arranged for these 3 nights (Thursday-Saturday, returning Sunday 4th), will be two options of campsite with static homes, or a hotel nearby.

Open pit lane at Le Mans for Saturday 3rd August. I have negotiated a 5% discount on their listed price of £250 (so £237.50 giving a £12.50 discount for a free lunch). This is to drive the longer 2.7 mile Bugatti circuit, which is part of the historic 24 hour race circuit and an infield section. Additional drivers are only £1 too!

The main circuit is mainly public roads, and so can be driven at anyones leisure (with many excellent photographic opportunities).

Aside from the trackday on the Saturday, there are many sights to see, as well as very enjoyable socials, i.e evenings out and no doubt a big BBQ!

Sights include (and I thank Wikipedia):

- Le Mans has a well-preserved old town (Cité Plantagenêt, also called Vieux Mans), where the cobbled streets and half-timbered house fronts provided setting for Gérard Depardieu in Cyrano de Bergerac (1989) and a cathedral: Cathédrale St-Julien, is dedicated to St Julian of Le Mans, who is honoured as the city's first bishop.
- There are remnants of a Roman wall in the old town and Roman baths by the river. These walls are highlighted every summer (July and August) evening in a light show that tells the history of the town.
- Arboretum de la Grand Prée
- Jardin des Plantes du Mans
- Musée de la reine Bérengère, a museum of Le Mans history located in a gothic manor house.
- Musée de Tessé, the fine arts museum of the city, displaying painting (including artworks by Philippe de Champaigne, Charles Le Brun, François Boucher, John Constable, Ingres, Théodore Géricault and Camille Corot) and archaeological collections as well as decorative arts.

All this, before returning on Sunday 4th August.

One further thing - this is not exclusive to Coupe's, so anyone is welcome to "run what they brung"

Please confirm if you'd like to join this merry gathering by scribing your names on the list below (or updating to confirm if you wish to participate in the track day);

Appreciate if this can be done soon as is possible to reserve spaces for the track day with the organisers.

1. Countrycruising (track day)
2. HoveDan (track day)
3. Coupedummy (track day)
4. Neil & Chris (track day)
5. Minimetaller
6. Senny Dave
7. Flea (track day)
8.
9.
10.

Any queries please throw them up here...

Thanks to all involved.

1. Countrycruising (track day)
2. HoveDan (track day)
3. Coupedummy (track day)
4. Neil & Chris (track day)
5. Minimetaller
6. Senny Dave
7. Flea (track day)
8. DLT (track day)
9.
10.

Awesome

Hmmm... I'll check my diary

1. Countrycruising (track day)
2. HoveDan (track day)
3. Coupedummy (track day)
4. Neil & Chris (track day)
5. Minimetaller
6. Senny Dave
7. Flea (track day)
8. DLT (track day)
9. JBT (track day)
10.

The missus is going to kill me what with the Belgian GP at the end of August too..

1. Countrycruising (track day)
2. HoveDan (track day)
3. Coupedummy (track day)
4. Neil & Chris (track day)
5. Minimetaller
6. Senny Dave
7. Flea (track day)
8. DLT (track day)
9. JBT (track day)
10. Jon13 (track day)

[quote=jon13]

1. Countrycruising (track day)
2. HoveDan (track day)
3. Coupedummy (track day)
4. Neil & Chris (track day)
5. Minimetaller
6. Senny Dave
7. Flea (track day)
8. DLT (track day)
9. JBT (track day)
10. Jon13 (track day)
11. Proccy - probable depending on holiday being granted (trackday)

1. Countrycruising (track day)
2. HoveDan (track day)
3. Coupedummy (track day)
4. Neil & Chris (track day)
5. Minimetaller
6. Senny Dave
7. Flea (track day)
8. DLT (track day)
9. JBT (track day)
10. Jon13 (track day)
11. Proccy - probable depending on holiday being granted (trackday)
12. Crazylegs (track day)

1. Countrycruising (track day)
2. HoveDan (track day)
3. Coupedummy (track day)
4. Neil & Chris (track day)
5. Minimetaller
6. Senny Dave
7. Flea (track day)
8. DLT (track day)
9. JBT (track day)
10. Jon13 (track day)
11. Proccy - probable depending on holiday being granted (trackday)
12. Crazylegs (track day)
13. Taffy (track day)
14. TrevM (track day)
15. Gray20vt (track day)

1. Countrycruising (track day)
2. HoveDan (track day)
3. Coupedummy (track day)
4. Neil & Chris (track day)
5. Minimetaller
6. Senny Dave
7. Flea (track day)
8. DLT (track day)
9. JBT (track day)
10. Jon13 (track day)
11. Proccy - probable depending on holiday being granted (trackday)
12. Crazylegs (track day)
13. Taffy (track day)
14. TrevM (track day)
15. Gray20vt (track day)
16. Barnacle, unsure about track day at present...

1. Countrycruising (track day)
2. HoveDan (track day)
3. Coupedummy (track day)
4. Neil & Chris (track day)
5. Minimetaller
6. Senny Dave
7. Flea (track day)
8. DLT (track day)
9. JBT (track day)
10. Jon13 (track day)
11. Proccy - (trackday) - holiday confirmed
12. Crazylegs (track day)
13. Taffy (track day)
14. TrevM (track day)
15. Gray20vt (track day)
16. Barnacle, unsure about track day at present...

is there a noise restriction for the track ?

1. Countrycruising (track day)
2. HoveDan (track day)
3. Coupedummy (track day)
4. Neil & Chris (track day)
5. Minimetaller
6. Senny Dave
7. Flea (track day)
8. DLT (track day)
9. JBT (track day)
10. Jon13 (track day)
11. Proccy - (trackday) - holiday confirmed
12. Crazylegs (track day)
13. Taffy (track day)
14. TrevM (track day)
15. Gray20vt (track day)
16. Barnacle, unsure about track day at present...
17. Nismo (track day)

[quote=nismo]is there a noise restriction for the track ?

1. Countrycruising (track day)
2. HoveDan (track day)
3. Coupedummy (track day)
4. Neil & Chris (track day)
5. Minimetaller
6. Senny Dave
7. Flea (track day)
8. DLT (track day)
9. JBT (track day)
10. Jon13 (track day)
11. Proccy - (trackday) - holiday confirmed
12. Crazylegs (track day)
13. Taffy (track day)
14. TrevM (track day)
15. Gray20vt (track day)
16. Barnacle, unsure about track day at present...
17. Nismo (track day)
18. Magooagain (trackday) Clutch willing.

Iain noise check is 105db.

Thanks Pete, I did look at that route. Decided to go for the train due to the height of the car... oh and Neil doesn't like going up and down, only around and around

Two holidays and a London to Paris bike ride are going to eat up most of my holiday this year, so I won't be able to make it Have fun

cheers Joe , i'll check my car to see if i'm under it or not

doubt it lol

Round and round and round it goes, and where it stops, nobody knows!

Given that Le Mans is a quicker track than Spa, I'm a little concerned about all these 20vts with go faster bits haring past with forty mph speed differentials...

The full circuit is Neil (with it's 200mph straights!), but it's only part of the circuit and an infield section we are driving won't be so disadvantageous to you!

I hope there will be no diffs bouncing along separately at 40mph

Or I'll be in the market for a Quaife *calls Marco*

Back on topic:

1. Countrycruising (track day)
2. HoveDan (track day)
3. Coupedummy (track day)
4. Neil & Chris (track day)
5. Minimetaller
6. Senny Dave
7. Flea (track day)
8. DLT (track day)
9. JBT (track day)
10. Jon13 (track day)
11. Proccy - (trackday) - holiday confirmed
12. Crazylegs (track day)
13. Taffy (track day)
14. TrevM (track day)
15. Gray20vt (track day)
16. Barnacle, unsure about track day at present...
17. Nismo (track day)
18. Magooagain (trackday) Clutch willing.

Are we paying direct to trackdays ? If so is there a fccuk code of some sort ?
And has anyone got the campsite link please ?

Beth and I drove this circuit a few years back when I had the old 1400 engine in the Caterham. A good track, with less chance of rain than Spa, but not as fast or as interesting IMO (but then Spa is exceptional). Lots of medium-fast, long, late apex corners should test the higher powered Coupes. Have fun guys.

Update for today is Dan and I are working with Trackdays to get a better discount, more to follow tomorrow.

I asked about deposits to secure your place, can't be done I'm afraid, full payment will be required on booking.

There are two campsites offering chalet accomodation, I've contacted both so waiting for reply.

Can't wait.So pissed I'm not going to experience SPA as planned but I have a feeling this is going to be awesome.

1. Countrycruising (track day)
2. HoveDan (track day)
3. Coupedummy (track day)
4. Neil & Chris (track day)
5. Minimetaller
6. Senny Dave
7. Flea (track day)
8. DLT (track day)
9. JBT (track day)
10. Jon13 (track day)
11. Proccy - (trackday) - holiday confirmed
12. Crazylegs (track day)
13. Taffy (track day)
14. TrevM (track day)
15. Gray20vt (track day)
16. Barnacle, unsure about track day at present...
17. Nismo (track day)
18. Magooagain (trackday) Clutch willing.
19. Robfow (trackday)

Weighting this one up due to funds! What's the latest they need to know by?

Just do it

1. Countrycruising (track day)
2. HoveDan (track day)
3. Coupedummy (track day)
4. Neil & Chris (track day)
5. Minimetaller
6. Senny Dave
7. Flea (track day)
8. DLT (track day)
9. JBT (track day)
10. Jon13 (track day)
11. Proccy - (trackday) - holiday confirmed
12. Crazylegs (track day)
13. Taffy (track day)
14. TrevM (track day)
15. Gray20vt (track day)
16. Barnacle, unsure about track day at present...
17. Nismo (track day)
18. Magooagain (track day) Clutch willing.
19. Robfow (track day)
20. MCMike (track day)

Any news on the camping ?

End of week update:

Hoping this update will cover every question raised so far.

Joe and I have been working through the layers of track day agents to now be in direct contact with the organisers on the day of the track day. Whilst this will not result in any further discount than the 5% already negotiated, there may be significant other benefits

These benefits are:

1 - A specific coupe only session on track in the afternoon.
2 - I'll say this word very quietly. Possibly free camping in the circuit for the 3 nights, using their camping facilities behind the pits (with showers, etc). This campsite is a pitch your own tents or mobile homes only (no static homes). But, there, said the "free" word This campsite is often used by race teams during their events.
3 - Free additional drivers
4 - Future discounted events

Now, I'd have liked to have firmed up agreement for all the above this week, but we are expecting confirmation on all the above early next week. So now, this is PROVISIONAL.

Additionally, there is an alternative campsite 8km from the circuit, which has static homes (like Spa). However, they are currently closed until April and we've been told not to expect any response until then.

This is their website :
http://www.eurocampings.co.uk/en/europe/...-romain-118235/

So, what I'd like all who've expressed interest so far to do is to add whether they'd be wishing to use this campsite, the alternative campsite option or would prefer a hotel nearby - so we have some numbers.

Here's the list to update;

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)
11. Proccy - (trackday) - holiday confirmed
12. Crazylegs (track day)
13. Taffy (track day)
14. TrevM (track day)
15. Gray20vt (track day)
16. Barnacle, unsure about track day at present...
17. Nismo (track day)
18. Magooagain (track day) Clutch willing.
19. Robfow (track day)
20. MCMike (track day)

Update away please folks over the weekend, so we can have some numbers to play with next week with the organisers

Here's the list to update;

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)
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.
19. Robfow (track day)
20. MCMike (track day)

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.
19. Robfow (track day)
20. MCMike (track day)

[quote=jon13]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)

I don't have a tent so camping is out.....so i'd like to see some prices of hotels and the static homes 8k away you mentioned Dan?

Anyone bringing their other halves?

Proccy I've got a huge 6 man tent so should be able fit me and you in

]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)

Yes !No choice !

Ok you're on..........does it have beds and stuff? What do i have to bring for it to be comfortable?

I've got a load of airbeds and what not. You'll just need a sleeping bag.

Just a quick note to stress that this 4 day/ 3 night jaunt is as much, if not more than, for the social side rather than simply for a track day. The social element of Spa is what I've enjoyed equally to driving the circuit.

We have 3 evenings to fill with restaurants, good food and conversation. A whole day free to explore Le Mans as well.

Even on the track day itself, there will be more idle time in the pits for chat than there will be on track!

So please, don't feel this is track day oriented as this offers a great opportunity for anyone to attend and spend a few warm summer days exploring and in good company with potentially free accommodation - just travel down or jump in a car with 4 people and split the travel costs to an absolute minimum!

..... maybe......

I may still be in the van.give my coupe a rest but few runs in bro's coupe hopefully.

Great post Dan

For us hardened Spa followers we'll miss the Belgium trip that's for sure, but maybe this can be a close second.

The track might not be as long or as exhilarating in comparison but added together with the social gathering of one passion it'll bring forth memories and stories that'll be remembered much like times past, it is what we make it

]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)



OK Drove Spa last year, Le Mans this year. Not a bad life really.

It's not Spa but it's a pretty good late substitute.
A big WELL DONE for organising this Guys

I'm already practising

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.)

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.

I know we're 6 months off the date for Le Mans but the Brit Hotel needs confirmation from the people who plan to stay.

They require people to book so if we don't get 10 rooms we won't get the discount I'm afraid.

So far for the Brit we have:

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

Can the names below please confirm their accomodation plans.

Minimetaller
Flea (track day)
JBT (track day)
Crazylegs (track day)
Taffy (track day) - hotel
TrevM (track day) - hotel
Gray20vt (track day) - hotel
Nismo (track day)
Petep (no track) - Hotel, provisional

I will be at brit hotel also. Whats the no discounted rate.

2 nights for a single would be 128euros so it's quite a saving.

It looks like I won't be able to make it, just spent a lot of money on a new set of 225/45 16 Falkens for the coupe.

Pity.

Have to pull out of this sorry as I am putting the car up for sale.

Sorry to hear this DLT.

Why the change of heart?

I'm not going to this
Neither is crazylegs

If a few more to then maybe but not enough numbers to warrant the expense.

I'm not going to be able to make this either.

Sorry peeps also out, new job working away so coop sorned for now but we will be back

Trev

sorry but i'm out too as not enough numbers to warrant the trip .

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. Gray20vt (track day) - hotel
9. Magooagain (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
10. Robfow (track day) - Camping at Le Mans
11. MCMike (track day) Brit Hotel
12. Sedicivalvoline (track day) Brit Hotel


Brit Hotel:

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

Camping Le Mans:

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

Eurostar:

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

Im still going.. road trip in august sunshine guys..

I'm still good for this too, can't beat France in August

Exactly... Woop. Show some interest guys.