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MGB DYH702C Ian Blackshire Hampshire, United Kingdom 1965 MG MGB	Posted: May 17, 2012 02:26AM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 22

I'm driving down to the Classic Le Mans on Thursday 5th July catching the Euro Tunnel around midday. I live in Fleet, Hampshire. Then stopping at hotel near Rouen on Thursday night. Just wandered if any other B owners are doing the same?

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Re: Classic Le Mans - Any UK B owners driving over? #2
stuart sinclair honiton, United Kingdom 1979 MG MGB GT 1998 MG MGF "RITA"	Posted: May 17, 2012 03:43AM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 625

not planning to but are you going to Beauliee this weekend i will try and go on saturday ?

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MGB DYH702C Ian Blackshire Hampshire, United Kingdom 1965 MG MGB	Posted: May 17, 2012 03:59AM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 22

Hi Stuart, no I went on the Brighton run last weekend and wife has list of diy this weekend!

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TomBrooksuk Tom Brooks Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom 1967 MG MGB GT	Posted: May 17, 2012 04:16AM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 620

Hi Ian

I'll be driving down in my BGT, thursday as well. I think my crossing is at 11ish

Tom

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Re: Classic Le Mans - Any UK B owners driving over? #5
MG David David Witham Warwick, United Kingdom	Posted: May 17, 2012 04:29AM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 124

I am planning to go but I have not fixed my travel arrangements yet. We tend to use Portsmouth-Caen night ferry when we go to Amgouleme. As Lemans is not as far south I might go for the tunnel to get more of a drive in France. The drive to the tunnel on this side is a bit of a pain though, round the M25.

Have you been to Le Mans Classic before? What are the camping arrangements like?

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MGB DYH702C Ian Blackshire Hampshire, United Kingdom 1965 MG MGB	Posted: May 17, 2012 04:38AM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 22

Hi David,

Yes went two years ago. Stayed on one of the campsites near the track. They have good atmosphere and loads great cars to see. Only downside is you have to queue for the showers. This year I'm staying at the Maison Blanche site which I booked on www.1st-tickets.co.uk they arrange the crossing as well.

Let me know what you decide to do.

Ian

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MGB DYH702C Ian Blackshire Hampshire, United Kingdom 1965 MG MGB	Posted: May 17, 2012 04:44AM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 22

Hi Tom,

Went two years ago and really enjoyed it. If you want to meet up, my number is 07812 524451.

Ian

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jharden73 John Harden Birch Run, MI, USA 1973 MG MGB MkIII "The Grine Hawnet" 1973 MG MGB MkIII "The Grine Hawnet Pic 2"	Posted: May 17, 2012 04:28PM Registered: 7 years ago Posts: 500

I'm driving the B over this year. Long drive though....

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MG David David Witham Warwick, United Kingdom	Posted: May 18, 2012 02:42AM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 124

John, are you air freighting the car or sending it by sea? Where is it coming into?

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MGB DYH702C Ian Blackshire Hampshire, United Kingdom 1965 MG MGB	Posted: May 18, 2012 03:31AM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 22

wow thats impressive! I thought mine was a long journey, but nothing compared to yours. If you've not been before its a fantastic weekend. The cars that are racing are amazing, they split them by age and the cars driven there are equally draw dropping. The best place to see the cars that are racing is behind the pits, they line up before each race waiting to go on the track.

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TomBrooksuk Tom Brooks Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom 1967 MG MGB GT	Posted: May 18, 2012 03:58AM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 620

Thanks Ian, i was there 2 years ago too and have an amazing time v v hot though...

I will be going down in my 67 GT and my father in his 65 roadster (hopefully with its new suspension from Dave Headley of FAB TEK fame in the US fitted)

I'll give you a call closer to the time

Tom

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MG David David Witham Warwick, United Kingdom	Posted: May 22, 2012 09:59AM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 124

If you camp at one of the campsites at the track for Lemans Classic are you able to remain on the campsite on the Sunday night?

Given that the racing does not stop till 4pm I may want to stay Sunday night before heading to the ferry/tunnel on Monday morning.

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TomBrooksuk Tom Brooks Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom 1967 MG MGB GT	Posted: May 22, 2012 12:33PM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 620

Hi David i will be camping and did so 2 years ago too, we stayed on site sunday night and actually got the tunnel back tuesday, stopping over in a hotel part way back.

Tom

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MG David David Witham Warwick, United Kingdom	Posted: May 23, 2012 02:11AM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 124

Thanks Tom.

I see that you can pay extra for a paddock pass. Does anyone have a view as to whether it is work it? My son will be expecting me to pay ofr him so everything is double!

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TomBrooksuk Tom Brooks Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom 1967 MG MGB GT	Posted: May 23, 2012 02:16AM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 620

You have to get the pass, walking around the paddocks probably the best bit!

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Re: Classic Le Mans - Any UK B owners driving over? #16
MG David David Witham Warwick, United Kingdom	Posted: May 23, 2012 04:56AM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 124

I thought that might be the case. Better find a straw boater then.

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MGB DYH702C Ian Blackshire Hampshire, United Kingdom 1965 MG MGB	Posted: May 23, 2012 04:25PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 22

Yes you can stay Sunday night. Agree the paddock is one of best bits, getting up close to the cars. Also you get access to the cars as they line up before going on track.... so well worth the money!

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stuart sinclair honiton, United Kingdom 1979 MG MGB GT 1998 MG MGF "RITA"	Posted: June 01, 2012 04:12AM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 625

How did you get on in the end with the wishbone arm's after my phone call !

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MGB DYH702C Ian Blackshire Hampshire, United Kingdom 1965 MG MGB	Posted: June 01, 2012 04:36AM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 22

Hi Stuart, tried boling them and also heating the bar, but had to resort to brute force and a big hammer and ended ruining the bush which I now cant get out. So I ended up buyng a new anti roll bar with the bushes already fitted! Lesson learned is not to lose your temper in these situations smiling smiley

Should have it back on the road this weekend and will be going down to Goodwood for the breakfast..

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Mark Jones SW, Ontario, Canada 1970 Triumph Spitfire MkIII 1995 MG MGF "Barney"	Posted: June 13, 2012 10:44AM Registered: 13 years ago Posts: 3,168

My wife and I will be attending the Classic Le Mans this year. We'll be the ones with the Canada Flag pins in our caps :-)

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