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They do have their warehouse where they stock all race cars and prototypes. I'm pretty sure one is kept there
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Well, they do show off their R390's and R391 with no shame:
http://www.twinturbo.net/net/viewmsg...msg_id=2079707 (I hope that it is ok to share this link to another forum again, as it was accepted when I posted it for the first time many years ago with the arguments that it contains wonderful images). But I'm prolonging this off topic, so I'll stop now ![]() |
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I think that's a great addition to the museum.
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Some changes being made around the back of the pits to improve emergency access.
http://www.endurance-info.com/en/new...mprove-safety/ |
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An extension of the Mulsanne's mound is building, probably a ramp for wheelchairs...
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Anybody know if Audi will continue to supply course vehicles?
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i think renault are this years supplier
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That will ensure some very slow pace laps!!!!
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This may be of interest here - looking back 45 years to when we almost had a permanent - but very different, Le mans 24 Hours circuit!
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Yes, that DSC article was very interesting. Although I think it is for the best the circuit remains temporary and only used once per year for top level racing, makes it much more special.
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![]() I would have been ok with this one, especially if the new pseudo-Hunaudieres being private permanent track would have precluded the construction of chicanes later on. Also, this sort of circuit may have sprouted a shorter version, fit for F1, MotoGP, GT racing and junior single-seaters, using part of or the full pseudo-Hunaudieres. I'd say that possibility would have been an interesting alternative to the dull Bugatti circuit. Last edited by Beryl; 7 Mar 2017 at 20:36. |
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IIRC the maximum permitted length for straight sections of track under FIA sanction is 2km.
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I stand corrected then. That 5 km pseudo-Hunaudieres would require two chicanes, same as the actual current Hunaudieres, and would be more chicane dense and slower than the actual circuit. That's not appealing.
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