LM24 OK, So What Do We Talk About Between Last Year's Le Mans and Next Year's.....? - Page 2

Le Vieux · 11 Aug 2010, 21:37 (Ref:2743255)

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Originally Posted by Aysedasi

It's funny how discussions about Le Mans and being in France almost always turn to a discussion on favourite foods.......

When in France.....

**Aysedasi** · 12 Aug 2010, 17:28 (Ref:2743636)

Well, it works for me! (That's why my waistline looks like it does.......

).

Le Vieux · 13 Aug 2010, 11:28 (Ref:2744009)

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Originally Posted by Aysedasi

Well, it works for me! (That's why my waistline looks like it does.......

).

I bet mine's bigger than yours!

**Aysedasi** · 3 Jul 2011, 20:37 (Ref:2917610)

Well, I think it's time to revisit this thread..... Again good ideas?

Simmi · 3 Jul 2011, 21:46 (Ref:2917640)

Not sure if this has been done before but -
Le Mans has basically seen a who's who of drivers compete in the event over the years.

So many big name drivers try it, even if only once. SO, which drivers who have never sampled the delights of La Sarthe would we like to see race?

For me I'd love to see Dario Franchitti do the race. He has nothing to drove doing what he is doing now. With Marino establishing himself in sportscars it would be great to see those two team up.

Another name that gets banded around a lot, usually in wild rumours, is Kimi Raikkonen. I'd be intrigued to see how he could adapt to this type of racing and how on the pace he would be if he was placed in top line machinery.

isynge · 4 Jul 2011, 22:59 (Ref:2918248)

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Originally Posted by Simmi

Not sure if this has been done before but -
Le Mans has basically seen a who's who of drivers compete in the event over the years.

So many big name drivers try it, even if only once. SO, which drivers who have never sampled the delights of La Sarthe would we like to see race?

For me I'd love to see Dario Franchitti do the race. He has nothing to drove doing what he is doing now. With Marino establishing himself in sportscars it would be great to see those two team up.

Another name that gets banded around a lot, usually in wild rumours, is Kimi Raikkonen. I'd be intrigued to see how he could adapt to this type of racing and how on the pace he would be if he was placed in top line machinery.

Quite possibly worthy of its own thread.

For a couple of starters though:

Jenson Button - always struck me as having the balanced approach and attitdue that could reap rewards in sportscars

Juan Pablo Montoya - to have decent shot at getting the triple crown - and yes, I know he's said he has no interest in it, but why not have some aspirations for changing his mind?

Gilles lives! · 5 Jul 2011, 00:12 (Ref:2918268)

Clarkson, Hammond and May driving a Morgan in the GT-AM class

I'm missing the event big time, it all passed by too quickly this year !

AstonGeoff · 5 Jul 2011, 12:16 (Ref:2922295)

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Originally Posted by Gilles lives!

Clarkson, Hammond and May driving a Morgan in the GT-AM class

I doubt they even qualify for AM, especially after their attempt at the Britcar 24 hours...

rdjones · 7 Jul 2011, 06:16 (Ref:2923144)

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Originally Posted by AstonGeoff

I doubt they even qualify for AM, especially after their attempt at the Britcar 24 hours...

Well they did finish that race, but I think that had a lot to do with The Stig, sorry Ben Collins.....

Acid09 · 5 Jul 2011, 00:22 (Ref:2918269)

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Originally Posted by isynge

Juan Pablo Montoya - to have decent shot at getting the triple crown - and yes, I know he's said he has no interest in it, but why not have some aspirations for changing his mind?

I somewhat would love to see that too as I have always liked him but the little "show" he put on at this year's Rolex has probably once and for all made him a turnoff for every endurance team principal around.

Audi Racer · 5 Jul 2011, 19:14 (Ref:2922453)

Schumi at Lemans!?!

Simmi · 5 Jul 2011, 21:44 (Ref:2922541)

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Originally Posted by Audi Racer

Schumi at Lemans!?!

Been there and done it, nearly won it.

CTD · 5 Jul 2011, 21:48 (Ref:2922544)

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Originally Posted by Simmi

Been there and done it, nearly won it.

No such thing as "nearly won it" at Le Mans.

AGD · 5 Jul 2011, 22:50 (Ref:2922579)

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Originally Posted by CTD

No such thing as "nearly won it" at Le Mans.

Ken Miles might have disagreed with you on that one!

FordCosworthPanoz · 6 Jul 2011, 00:09 (Ref:2922600)

You can argue that the list of drivers who have raced and have Not won at Le Mans overall is as impressive as the list of drivers who have won the race.

**Aysedasi** · 6 Jul 2011, 18:27 (Ref:2922976)

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Originally Posted by Audi Racer

Schumi at Lemans!?!

What?

Ralf?

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Originally Posted by Simmi

Been there and done it, nearly won it.

I don't think he actually got near winning it, did he?

5th place - 7 laps down isn't that near really......

Simmi · 6 Jul 2011, 21:28 (Ref:2923056)

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Originally Posted by Aysedasi

I don't think he actually got near winning it, did he?

5th place - 7 laps down isn't that near really......

To be honest I didn't want to let facts get in the way of the rhyme. He was in a car 'capable' of winning. I'm just going on what I've seen on youtube due to being 3 at the time.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/8142541...n/photostream/

isynge · 6 Jul 2011, 22:47 (Ref:2923077)

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Originally Posted by Simmi

To be honest I didn't want to let facts get in the way of the rhyme. He was in a car 'capable' of winning. I'm just going on what I've seen on youtube due to being 3 at the time.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/8142541...n/photostream/

1991 was the first year I was able to watch most of the race, thanks to Eurosport's really very good TV coverage - and yes, I can see where a "nearly won it" comment would come from, although I also remember thinking that Schumacher needed a few edges rubbed off before he would really show what he could do in a sportscar - perhaps he has now?

Otherwise - new thread - best driver(s) never to have won Le Mans?

AGD · 6 Jul 2011, 23:05 (Ref:2923088)

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Originally Posted by isynge

1991 was the first year I was able to watch most of the race, thanks to Eurosport's really very good TV coverage - and yes, I can see where a "nearly won it" comment would come from, although I also remember thinking that Schumacher needed a few edges rubbed off before he would really show what he could do in a sportscar - perhaps he has now?

If I recall correctly, Schumacher was in the last Mercedes that had a shot at winning before suffering a mechanical failure that needed lengthy repairs. The Mercedes were the favorites that year and I guess you could say that maybe he should have won it had his car not failed him and his teammates, but we can say that about a lot of people. Anyway, 1991 was just a really goofy year with the wacky rules and such. Since this is an off-topic thread to begin with, I guess it is a legitimate question to ask how seriously people take the 1991 race results. IMO, it was a bit of a farce.

Audi Racer · 6 Jul 2011, 22:50 (Ref:2923079)

Bourdais,Pagenaud,Montagny,Sarrazin,

**Aysedasi** · 21 Jul 2011, 18:42 (Ref:2929518)

Hmmm. A full fortnight without a post. And not many more in the subforum. Are we all still in that familiar post-Le Mans depression.....?

chunder · 21 Jul 2011, 19:02 (Ref:2929530)

In answer to the original question.

Watch something else for goodness sake!

Victor_RO · 22 Jul 2011, 14:23 (Ref:2929804)

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Originally Posted by chunder

In answer to the original question.

Watch something else for goodness sake!

What, like the '89 Le Mans review video?

(which is what I'm watching now)

**Aysedasi** · 21 Jul 2011, 20:17 (Ref:2929564)

What? You mean there's other motor racing as well as Le Mans?

Mal · 22 Jul 2011, 05:08 (Ref:2929682)

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Originally Posted by Aysedasi

What? You mean there's other motor racing as well as Le Mans?

Dont be silly - are you doubting yourself?

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