[LM24] Le Mans 2023 - 10/11 June - Who Is Going?

[Peter Mallett]

Indeed, it gets pretty cold at night, compared to the daytime so a pullover is a must. Last year it got so cold, I woke up with cramp in my legs. This year I'm taking more whisky.

[GT6]

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

Indeed, it gets pretty cold at night, compared to the daytime so a pullover is a must. Last year it got so cold, I woke up with cramp in my legs. This year I'm taking more whisky.

usually i have enough alcoho; in my system by them to ensure nothing freezes, but yes if there are no clouds to keep the heat in it can get quite cold. But it can get very warm and often just to hot at night to sleep

[Gerard C]

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

Indeed, it gets pretty cold at night, compared to the daytime so a pullover is a must. Last year it got so cold, I woke up with cramp in my legs. This year I'm taking more whisky.

Dont even think I'm encouraging people to drink alcohol here buuut I wonder what could happen if one day they check the contain of the camel backs!

[Aysedasi]

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

I was there in 2019 and as far as I recall, last year was similar.

I'd agree, I didn't really notice the crowd last year being smaller at all than in 2019 and earlier.

[Aysedasi]

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

Indeed, it gets pretty cold at night, compared to the daytime so a pullover is a must. Last year it got so cold, I woke up with cramp in my legs. This year I'm taking more whisky.

We've had some horrendously cold nights over the years. I seem to recall that both 2008 and 2011 were bitterly cold. These days, when sitting in the early hours of the morning at Indianapolis I'll be wearing t-shirt, jumper, bodywarmer and anorak. If it looks as though it will be really cold I have thermal longjohns and extra thick socks in the boot of the car too! I can't remember the last time I felt hot during the night at Le Mans.

[Gerard C]

Originally Posted by Aysedasi

I'll be wearing t-shirt, jumper, bodywarmer and anorak. If it looks as though it will be really cold I have thermal longjohns and extra thick socks in the boot of the car too!

Do you have a picture? Asking for a friend…

[GT6]

Originally Posted by Aysedasi

We've had some horrendously cold nights over the years. I seem to recall that both 2008 and 2011 were bitterly cold. These days, when sitting in the early hours of the morning at Indianapolis I'll be wearing t-shirt, jumper, bodywarmer and anorak. If it looks as though it will be really cold I have thermal longjohns and extra thick socks in the boot of the car too! I can't remember the last time I felt hot during the night at Le Mans.

But ypu keep telling us it will be hot and dry, but some cloud cover at night is always good

[Gerard C]

Was dry today, sunny 20° daytime, no clouds 12° night. Celcius.

[Simmi]

Originally Posted by Aysedasi

I can't remember the last time I felt hot during the night at Le Mans.

The big thing I didn't realise too when you're up overnight is that it takes your body a long time to warm up again fully in the morning. Even if the sun comes right back out it takes a while.

As others have said: Layers recommended.

[ATLFalconsFAN]

2017 was hot. I can remember waking up early in my tent each morning and each second the sun was up was unbearable.

[GT6]

Being in a tent when the sun is up is not a good idea, sauna's d not be allowed to operate at those temperatures

[Gerard C]

For the newbies or those who forgot, what kind of mobile phone network do you use in France? Coming from England? From the US? Any recommendation?

[Peter Mallett]

Personally I have roaming in Europe with my provider but as usual, I'd advise anyone with concerns, to buy a local sim and use that.

[Gerard C]

Yep I see. Could not find anything I'd use myself. Maybe Orange Mobicarte at 14,99 € or SFR La Carte at 9,99€. The best is to check with your provider before leaving as Peter says.

I wonder how people coming from the US will manage. ATL for instance?

[Peter Mallett]

Originally Posted by Gerard C

Yep I see. Could not find anything I'd use myself. Maybe Orange Mobicarte at 14,99 € or SFR La Carte at 9,99€. The best is to check with your provider before leaving as Peter says.

I wonder how people coming from the US will manage. ATL for instance?

I know at.lne time the USA had a different system to Europe. Not sure that is the case these days since I've been able to roam in US regions.