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JackClark 16 April 2006 09:08 AM

I'm there again this year, driving a van down though, want a bit of comfort on site, 50" TV, Sofa, occasional table and mood lighting. The new road is open from Rouen to Le Mans direct, 24 euros, speed cameras on the new bridge, when you see the camera sign they mean it.

billythekid 16 April 2006 09:09 AM

I am going, staying away from the track but will be there for Mad Friday and the race.

If this year is like last year keep an eye on your temps as I saw 42c in Arnarge last year and we all know how much subarus dont like warm air on their ICs...

I reckon Audi will walk all over everyone with their Diesel motor too :p

ARM-Scooby 16 April 2006 09:34 AM


Originally Posted by billythekid
I am going, staying away from the track but will be there for Mad Friday and the race.

If this year is like last year keep an eye on your temps as I saw 42c in Arnarge last year and we all know how much subarus dont like warm air on their ICs...

I reckon Audi will walk all over everyone with their Diesel motor too :p

i think that audi will do it again this year too, the pescalaro team should give them a good push again this year. One of our group from a few years ago is now part of the Chamberlin Synergy Team so i will be supporting them!


Have the french police now got wise to speeders?

We tend to go along the traditional route on the way there, are there only fixed cameras on the new road?

bootsy 17 April 2006 01:52 AM

anyone know how much time the new route will save i've heared about 3 hours but i'm not sure.

Jacey Boy 17 April 2006 08:02 AM

I'll be in Houx annexe, taking the VX220 Turbo though

S1mon. J 17 April 2006 10:32 AM

Will be in Houx Annex with *AL*
Should put our screen names in the car windows, then perhaps we might actally meet others and have a few beers. :thumb:

JackClark 17 April 2006 10:46 AM


Originally Posted by bootsy
anyone know how much time the new route will save i've heared about 3 hours but i'm not sure.

Not sure about 3 hours, but a couple could be possible if you hammer it. I drove from Poitiers last weekend, normally takes seven and a half hours through Le Man to Calais, did it in about six but was cruising, saving petrol. You still have to navigate Rouen, but that's it.

There do seem to be more speed cameras on 'normal' routes, I got flashed - in the face! - on a small road just outside Poitiers and saw many more.

bootsy 17 April 2006 12:27 PM

i should be flying the george cross on pole next to my tent.but going to sort out a scoobynet flag as well.
should have my scoobynet sticker on by then

bootsy 17 April 2006 01:06 PM

just looked the scooby shop but no flags(not that i can see)
anyone know if you can get flags on here

billythekid 17 April 2006 02:00 PM

Re the froggy dibble - they tend to set up traps on the D139, D307 and E502 on Friday. These roads are quite close to the track though so you would expect it. I have never seen a speed trap on the A28/29, but we do Wed to Wed so we miss a lot of the convoys.

KiwiGTI 17 April 2006 02:07 PM

What's the issue with the French speed cameras/radars, I thought they don't prosecute cross-border yet?

bootsy 17 April 2006 03:12 PM

dont speed. you wont have to worry about speed traps
and dont enjoy the drive down. just drive down like a old man :nono: :Suspiciou

fatharry 17 April 2006 03:23 PM

Im taking my scoob, camping at beasejour should be there Tuesday afternoon.
www.beermountain.com has good advice regarding all aspects from getting there to camping
Dont the french police have on the spot fines for speeding?

bootsy 17 April 2006 03:30 PM

mate got caught 2 year ago over there 300euro fine i think

JackClark 17 April 2006 03:34 PM


Originally Posted by KiwiGTI
What's the issue with the French speed cameras/radars, I thought they don't prosecute cross-border yet?

Fingers crossed they don't. I'll no doubt put up a message if something arrives in the post.

KiwiGTI 17 April 2006 04:57 PM


Originally Posted by fatharry
Dont the french police have on the spot fines for speeding?

Yeah, you don't want to get caught like that but cameras are irrelevant I thought at the moment.

bootsy 17 April 2006 09:30 PM

dont forget to smile if you get flashed

JohnMc 18 April 2006 02:13 PM

I'm heading also, leaving Ireland late on the wednesday beforehand, Staying in that Camp site also.
I'll be in a my 98 white sti wagon and a mate will be in a 03 red Vrs Skoda.
Never been before so looking forward to it.
Cheers
John

Ritch96 18 April 2006 03:18 PM

Houx annex for me too, going down wednesday. Was there in 04 and have been going on about it ever since. :D

Ritchie
DGM UK Classic.

billythekid 18 April 2006 04:32 PM

Static cameras are not enforceable, BUT the UK has just signed up to a new scheme for co-operation with foreign police on speeding fines. The frog BiB will (as of next year) be able to request your details via the DVLA and they will post the fine to you for payment. Its a fine only scheme at the moment though, so you wont get points.

If you get stopped by a BiB you have to pay the fine, if the speed is very high they can confiscate your car - but only seen this done a few times where speeds have been very high.

Worth noting that the frog traffic cops have just got a load of WRXs...

bootsy 18 April 2006 07:09 PM


Originally Posted by Ritch96
Houx annex for me too, going down wednesday. Was there in 04 and have been going on about it ever since. :D

Ritchie
DGM UK Classic.

glad i'm not the only one going on about .i know it well known race but still think it's motor sport best kept secret
59days to go:luxhello:


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