LM24 Le Mans 2008 (merged) - Page 13

minimangler · 9 Dec 2007, 17:05 (Ref:2084929)

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Originally Posted by gwyllion

A new Japonese LMP1 powered by a 4.0 V8 turbo in 2008? http://www.endurance-info.com/article.php?sid=4567

I'd guess 2008 would be too soon, certainly for a LM entry?

brielga · 9 Dec 2007, 21:29 (Ref:2085109)

mangler, if T2M got an entry this year ...anything is possible imho

The Badger · 10 Dec 2007, 08:17 (Ref:2085303)

Whats the word on T2M now ?

minimangler · 11 Dec 2007, 15:20 (Ref:2086574)

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Originally Posted by brielga

mangler, if T2M got an entry this year ...anything is possible imho

fair point.

Is there anyone willing to do a fairly large group trip, in a (probably vain) attempt to keep costs down? Because at the mo, ferry is 30 quid each way for car plus 9 people, and 9 is lots, and that would really cut costs.

PM me, perhaps?

Truckosaurus · 11 Dec 2007, 16:10 (Ref:2086603)

I think you might struggle getting 9 people's worth of tentage on a standard ACO camping pitch

Also, whilst I'm here, I notice that this week is the last week that is closer to the previous Le Mans than to the next Le Mans....

minimangler · 11 Dec 2007, 16:17 (Ref:2086611)

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Originally Posted by Truckosaurus

I think you might struggle getting 9 people's worth of tentage on a standard ACO camping pitch

Also, whilst I'm here, I notice that this week is the last week that is closer to the previous Le Mans than to the next Le Mans....

a couple of pitches and a ferry ticket that cheap...

can't be avoided!

GT6 · 12 Dec 2007, 11:50 (Ref:2087157)

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Originally Posted by minimangler

fair point.

Is there anyone willing to do a fairly large group trip, in a (probably vain) attempt to keep costs down? Because at the mo, ferry is 30 quid each way for car plus 9 people, and 9 is lots, and that would really cut costs.

PM me, perhaps?

It would have to be a big van aswell, we struggled to get 3 people and all our gear in a large estate last year, the days of travelling light have long passed, everyone wants thier own tent,chairs, inflatable beds etc nowdays and it all takes up room in the car.

racerkeke · 14 Dec 2007, 04:49 (Ref:2088428)

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Originally Posted by GT6

It would have to be a big van aswell, we struggled to get 3 people and all our gear in a large estate last year, the days of travelling light have long passed, everyone wants thier own tent,chairs, inflatable beds etc nowdays and it all takes up room in the car.

Are you sure you didn't travel with us? Unfortunately the more people the less wine on the return trip. We were threatening to put one of our number up on the roof luggage racks for the trip home this year so we could fit all the wine in, except it was too wet ("I'm mellltttinnnngggg..") So instead I did Le Mans to Ouestreham hemmed in by wine cases on all sides, with many exhortations to not get the cases wet!

keke

Nordic · 16 Dec 2007, 10:45 (Ref:2089855)

I think you will find that there is a formula to explain the 'personal space vs equipment probem' why no matter what car you take or how many people are in it, every nook and cranny will be full.

k(people)+ B (beer) = C divided by S (space) to give f

f - s = u. + c + k.

v (wine) and w (tyre given to you by a crew) = al

f=uck + al will be the capacity of your car

minimangler · 16 Dec 2007, 16:14 (Ref:2089980)

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Originally Posted by Nordic

I think you will find that there is a formula to explain the 'personal space vs equipment probem' why no matter what car you take or how many people are in it, every nook and cranny will be full.

k(people)+ B (beer) = C divided by S (space) to give f

f - s = u. + c + k.

v (wine) and w (tyre given to you by a crew) = al

f=uck + al will be the capacity of your car

i guess you have a fair amount of time

ss_collins · 16 Dec 2007, 19:02 (Ref:2090036)

3pm start is really good. Means I can be in Rouen for dinner and sleep.

GTfour · 19 Dec 2007, 19:48 (Ref:2092180)

Anyone see/hear any lifesigns from the ACO about campingticket allocation allready?

@minimangler,

This year(I keep refering to it as "last year"..)a part of our group went with a 9 person van,towing a trailor wagon. A lot of their normal lugage fitted in the van and the rest,toploader freezer,generator,2 moped's,35 feet flagpole bundle,2 stripped scootmobile's,two partytents,BBQ,stereoset and speakers,chairs,table,etc,etc.
But I too think you'd be bit crowded if you'd try to squeeze 9 men+tents and stuff on only one campingticket space... Allthough last year(here I go) we've seen nobody from the ACO running around with a tapemeasure to check if no one was crossing their allocated area.

As long as one arrives on time(wednesdayish)their's no real problem finding enough space to put up your camp.

minimangler · 19 Dec 2007, 22:27 (Ref:2092307)

I'm determined to go, but who with and how many with is somewhat open atm.

I am open to offers

But I was being somewhat theoretical with my hypothesis, it was neither realistic or well thought out!

steve nielsen · 27 Dec 2007, 15:09 (Ref:2095368)

One more for the 2008 entry list:

VM Motorsports
Porsche RS Spyder

Jos Verstappen
Jeroen Bleekemolen
Peter van Merkestein

**FIRE** · 27 Dec 2007, 15:30 (Ref:2095377)

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Originally Posted by steve nielsen

One more for the 2008 entry list:

VM Motorsports
Porsche RS Spyder

Jos Verstappen
Jeroen Bleekemolen
Peter van Merkestein

First they have to be invited by the ACO, so it's not a fact they will race at LM. (but I have no doubt they will be invited)

steve nielsen · 27 Dec 2007, 16:15 (Ref:2095388)

That's probaby onde of the reasons why Peter van Merkesteijn wanted Jos, to get a better chance to be invited, a former F1 driver always looks good on the application.

**Craig** · 27 Dec 2007, 16:29 (Ref:2095390)

Have the dtes been confirmed for LM 2008 yet?

Erw · 27 Dec 2007, 16:35 (Ref:2095391)

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Originally Posted by steve nielsen

That's probaby onde of the reasons why Peter van Merkesteijn wanted Jos, to get a better chance to be invited, a former F1 driver always looks good on the application.

Still i think Jos Verstappen is a good driver, would be nice to see what he can do in an endurance car

Dani Filth · 27 Dec 2007, 16:51 (Ref:2095395)

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Originally Posted by Craig

Have the dtes been confirmed for LM 2008 yet?

yes // 14-15
http://www.lemans.org/24heuresdumans...ccueil_gb.html

steve nielsen · 27 Dec 2007, 17:14 (Ref:2095402)

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Originally Posted by Erw

Still i think Jos Verstappen is a good driver, would be nice to see what he can do in an endurance car

Indeed, and it's a proven good car(ALMS), so if the (new)team get's some help from Porsche it could be a good entry.

Number7 · 28 Dec 2007, 09:13 (Ref:2095648)

Any news about ticket allocation?

The letter I got from the ticket office confirming reception of my booking (july 2007) said that tickets would be allocated by end of the year. That is now, isn't it?

**Bentley03** · 28 Dec 2007, 09:29 (Ref:2095656)

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Originally Posted by Number7

Any news about ticket allocation?

The letter I got from the ticket office confirming reception of my booking (july 2007) said that tickets would be allocated by end of the year. That is now, isn't it?

I believe a small number of people received their allocation just prior to Christmas, but I would guess that the majority of us will receive them over the next 2-3 weeks (I think the post mark on mine said 9th January last year).

**Aysedasi** · 28 Dec 2007, 10:23 (Ref:2095671)

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Originally Posted by Number7

Any news about ticket allocation?

The letter I got from the ticket office confirming reception of my booking (july 2007) said that tickets would be allocated by end of the year. That is now, isn't it?

No.

Monday.

**Aysedasi** · 28 Dec 2007, 10:27 (Ref:2095672)

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Originally Posted by ss_collins

3pm start is really good. Means I can be in Rouen for dinner and sleep.

I generally have total contempt for any changes to Le Mans 'traditions' - there have been far too many of them over the past few years ranging from unnecessary track changes to the desecration of the Village, but, although the 4 pm start is as traditional as it gets at Le Mans, I was happy with 3 pm last (sorry - this) year as it made things 'jolly along' a bit more on Saturday and a finish an hour earlier does make things easier if you're travelling a distance to a comfy hotel bed and proper food! So, all in all, I'm content with 3 pm but can we now place an embargo on any other changes........?

inpitlane · 28 Dec 2007, 12:50 (Ref:2095744)

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Originally Posted by Aysedasi

I generally have total contempt for any changes to Le Mans 'traditions' - there have been far too many of them over the past few years ranging from unnecessary track changes to the desecration of the Village, but, although the 4 pm start is as traditional as it gets at Le Mans, I was happy with 3 pm last (sorry - this) year as it made things 'jolly along' a bit more on Saturday and a finish an hour earlier does make things easier if you're travelling a distance to a comfy hotel bed and proper food! So, all in all, I'm content with 3 pm but can we now place an embargo on any other changes........?

Yeah. I was a bit against the change at first but experiencing it earlier this year I thought it worked really well.
We got to see more daylight action on Saturday and we were back in Alencon at the Buffalo Grill by 6.00 on Sunday and in bed by Eight after 36 hours of no sleep.

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