It is exciting times here at Travel Destinations as planning for the Le Mans 24 hours moves on to the last stage. All the ticket packs have left the office, ( Hopefully all our customers are currently sitting at home reading our “Essential Guide to Le Mans”). and we are trying to work out how we are going to fit all of our gear in to a car and a van.
With our new private campsite requiring large screen TV’s, food and drink, and over 400 goodie bags for the guests there is a lot to fit in this year, and I am sure that we are going to forget something.
With that in mind here is a useful list for everyone attending the Le Mans 24 Hours 2010; your own personal check-list
Important Items:
Passport (You won’t get very far without this)
Channel crossing tickets
General Enclosure Race tickets (one per person)
Grandstand seat tickets (Tribune)
Camping Permit
Car Parking Pass (only if you’re not camping!)
Driving Licence & vehicle registration documents
Car and personal travel insurance & EHIC card
GB badge/sticker or registration plate
Money (Euros and a credit card is best)
Maps (Michelin 513 map of Normandy is useful)
Mobile phone & car charger
FM Radio to listen to Radio Le Mans 91.2FM
Camera and batteries/charger (& film if required)
Rucksack to carry your daily requirements around with you
Spare set of car keys
Jump leads
Breakdown cover
Toilet paper and wet wipes
Camping items:
Tent (or whatever you plan to sleep in)
Sleeping Bag
Airbed or sleeping mat
Ear plugs/defenders (if you want to get some sleep)
Mallet & tent pegs (take spares)
Appropriate Clothing (it does rain sometimes and can also get very hot – be prepared for all weathers)
Folding chairs & a table
A torch
Sunscreen & Hat
Towel and wash bag
First Aid Kit
Cooking equipment & matches
Eating utensils & water carrier
Food & drink (not just beer!)
If you do forget something then remember the local supermarkets (Carrefour or Auchan) usually provide for most needs.
In addition to all of this please remember to take an opern mind and a good sense of humour. Look after your neighbours and they will look after you and always have a great time at Le Mans.
