[LM24] Radio Le Mans 2011

[racerkeke]

From a marshal's perspective (one of only 1800, so a tiny group comparatively), RLM was indispensable this year, even more so than usual. We relied on RLM to get us up to speed, so to speak, before our shifts. Surreal to hear the first report of Rocky's accident as we were walking through the woods from the campsite to go on duty at 11 pm.

And thank you thank you thank you RLM for helping keep us awake during the long safety car for that incident -- funny how it's a lot easier to be alert when you're monitoring green flag action compared to waving a yellow every time a safety car shows up. The RLM guys must have suffered the same kind of adrenaline crash but maybe I need to invest in some of that energy drink they were using because they never faltered. Loved the full rundown we had time for during that session, as well. Allowed us to cross off the retired cars from our Maine Libre broadsheet at the forward flag station so we knew who we weren't looking for anymore.

Two small niggles -- and they ARE small.
1. We went to the village three times and never found anyone selling the little RLM radios like in previous years. We were fully prepared to purchase some for the non-iPodded newbies we had with us but couldn't find any. Was anyone selling them this year?

2. Please try to remember that at Le Mans not all English speaking marshals are British! (Says possibly the only Canadian marshal there...)

Thanks again, RLM. A l'annee prochaine!
keke