LM24 Le Mans 2006 - Page 12

**FIRE** · 30 Nov 2005, 17:35 (Ref:1474044)

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Originally Posted by The Badger

If its a part agreement with Dome , there might be a possibility of a Japanese driver , there is some very quick ones out there at the moment . Would be nice if they got a little factory backup from Mugen , if its a Mugen that is .

Seiji Ara? He drove for Gainer at Le Mans this year.

EliseGT1 · 6 Dec 2005, 20:42 (Ref:1478501)

I have no info about it, but it could be Kaneishi again? He drove for RfH already. Let's see...

rdjones · 9 Dec 2005, 10:25 (Ref:1480315)

It's the World Cup draw tonight, I have had a look at the Schedule and I reckon that England need to be in Group C or D as that would mean that they play on the Friday of race week therefor not getting in the way of the race.

Just an early to note Hindy and Radio Le Mans can we have commentry on the game again as we did in 2002.....

rdjones · 9 Dec 2005, 22:34 (Ref:1480866)

England v Trinidad & Tobago will kick off at 5pm on Thrusday 15th June, so that doesn't clash with any track action.

**Bentley03** · 9 Dec 2005, 22:48 (Ref:1480880)

Quote:

Originally Posted by rdjones

England v Trinidad & Tobago will kick off at 5pm on Thrusday 15th June, so that doesn't clash with any track action.

I think you may be wrong!

5pm BST is 6pm in France. Support race qualifying will clash and the match will finish almost an hour into first Thursday qualifying........

The only game France play between Wednesday and Sunday is against South Korea which kicks of at 9pm (French time) on the Sunday evening.

ss_collins · 9 Dec 2005, 23:56 (Ref:1480936)

but where in LM can I watch the matches and who cares to join me? I'm in LM for the full fortnight staying in the city centre. so if any one fancys joining me for dinner at gilles's place or LM Legends let me know

Marcel ten Caat · 11 Dec 2005, 21:17 (Ref:1481840)

Dutch matches will (most probably) be shown on big screen on Maison Blanche

Just follow the noise!

bgeorge104 · 12 Dec 2005, 17:07 (Ref:1482433)

My ticket allocation arrived this morning, paid for by fax. See you on Houx & ACO Tribune in June!

JAG · 12 Dec 2005, 17:13 (Ref:1482436)

Anyone know any coach companies doing trips to Le Mans for the whole week, rather than the traditional weekend deals?

Truckosaurus · 12 Dec 2005, 20:36 (Ref:1482577)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ss_collins

but where in LM can I watch the matches and who cares to join me?

There has in the past been a sports bar in the Place de la Republique on the opposite side to the Bar Moderne and the old Quick Burger and indeed the street that leads down to the Leg-End Cafe.

LC2guy · 13 Dec 2005, 11:06 (Ref:1482996)

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAG

Anyone know any coach companies doing trips to Le Mans for the whole week, rather than the traditional weekend deals?

If you are going for the whole week, it would be much better to drive down. I had always taken the coach for the weekend, but 3 years ago started the drive down / camping route. It really turned out to be MUCH less hassle than i had always imagined. Dover - Calais in an hour, then 6 hr drive on the way down, arriving late tuesday afternoon. Get the tent up, then relax on wednesday before qualifying in the evening. I will NEVER go by weekend coach again.

jhansen · 16 Dec 2005, 16:44 (Ref:1485401)

Here's a short piece on RfH.

http://www.crash.net/uk/en/news_view...=28&nid=123321

Emillian Stoyko · 22 Dec 2005, 17:04 (Ref:1488801)

Here are Eurosport International's listings for the 2006 LeMans. I hope nothing changes as this along with Eurosport 2's coverage will be one of the best.

17 June:
Warm Up: 09:00-09:45
Race: 15:15-19:00
20:45-23:15
18 June:
09:00-09:45
15:00-16:00

ger80 · 23 Dec 2005, 14:16 (Ref:1489271)

There was always an unencrypted feed the last years on 7°W

MikkoJalonen · 26 Dec 2005, 12:23 (Ref:1490170)

I will probably go to see Le Mans again this year.Last year was quite ok. I still miss so much the old LM-GTP cars as this days like everyone knows its the battle field of the prototypes. Anyway still looking highly what is coming up to the entries and also can someone destroy the Audi domination this year.I wish it would happen but I dont think it will going to happen.

neiltbag · 6 Jan 2006, 19:00 (Ref:1496357)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ss_collins

but where in LM can I watch the matches and who cares to join me? I'm in LM for the full fortnight staying in the city centre. so if any one fancys joining me for dinner at gilles's place or LM Legends let me know

When we were at LM in '04 we caught England v France at a little pizza place / bar in Mulsanne. Can't remember exactly where, but it's a little square near a church. Looking at Mapquest I'd say it's off Rue des Pins at Rue Des Genets.

**Bentley03** · 9 Jan 2006, 16:32 (Ref:1497943)

This rumour has been around for a while now, but DSC has confirmed a 17:00 start for the 2006 Le Mans 24 hours.

rdjones · 9 Jan 2006, 19:16 (Ref:1498026)

Just seen that, more time for the 10/10ths meet then....

rdjones · 9 Jan 2006, 20:15 (Ref:1498078)

I have just found the following Press Relese from the ACO http://www.lemans.org/mailing/2006_0...art_17h_gb.pdf

There will be two “Le Mans Legends” fields for two retrospective events under the banner “A.C.O Centenary Races.” In this the A.C.O’s centenary year 100 fabulous vehicles will be brought together split 50/50between the first race open to cars built before 1939 and the second for cars builtbetween 1945 and 1955. So two support races this year.

**Bentley03** · 9 Jan 2006, 22:58 (Ref:1498201)

Quote:

Originally Posted by rdjones

I have just found the following Press Relese from the ACO http://www.lemans.org/mailing/2006_0...art_17h_gb.pdf

There will be two “Le Mans Legends” fields for two retrospective events under the banner “A.C.O Centenary Races.” In this the A.C.O’s centenary year 100 fabulous vehicles will be brought together split 50/50between the first race open to cars built before 1939 and the second for cars builtbetween 1945 and 1955. So two support races this year.

That's a shame. I'd hoped for a considerably more modern support race this year. Doubly disappointing since we had almost identical entry criteria last year (1935-1955)!!

Erw · 9 Jan 2006, 23:00 (Ref:1498204)

yeah bring back some modern cars, group c etc etc

JAG · 9 Jan 2006, 23:49 (Ref:1498235)

The ACO need to realise many of the current spectators are kids of the 70/80's.

They want to see the cars they watched on TV as a kid.

Who under 65 is going to be slighty interested in these prehistoric cars?

**Bentley03** · 10 Jan 2006, 00:01 (Ref:1498240)

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAG

The ACO need to realise many of the current spectators are kids of the 70/80's.

They want to see the cars they watched on TV as a kid.

Who under 65 is going to be slighty interested in these prehistoric cars?

Agreed. The Group C race in 2004 was spectacular, truly magnificent. The only saving grace for the spectators last year was Johnny Herbert. Seeing him throw his old D-Type sideways through every corner was very entertaining.

rdjones · 10 Jan 2006, 08:41 (Ref:1498387)

I thought I had read somewhere that the Grp C would be the support at this year's Le Mans again. Let's hope they invite them back for 2007.

Happy Snapper · 10 Jan 2006, 09:01 (Ref:1498400)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bentley03

Agreed. The Group C race in 2004 was spectacular, truly magnificent. The only saving grace for the spectators last year was Johnny Herbert. Seeing him throw his old D-Type sideways through every corner was very entertaining.

I guess with the LM Historic three weeks later, it gives some of them extra testing on the full circuit before their race in July?

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