[LM24] Le Mans 2014

[jyco22]

For me and my friends, as every year
In the morning: in front of pits, Dunlop, Esses, Tertre Rouge, back through paddock, pits
Break: tribune Wimile beetween 13/14
The afternoon: straight line of stands, chicane ford, maison blanche,
arnage and end at Mulsanne corner

one fresh beer at Arnage and return (rennes)

if you want, possible to meet in the Wimile tribune (lunch time)

[Spyderman]

Surprisingly few pictures and tweets coming out one day before scrutineering begins. I guess few are as excited as I am.

[Spyderman]

some prep photos from today:
http://www.endurance-info.com/fr/pho...preparatifs-3/

[whitemr2]

Originally Posted by Spyderman

Surprisingly few pictures and tweets coming out one day before scrutineering begins. I guess few are as excited as I am.

You are wrong many here are VERY excited but not able to attend this early. I'll arrive next sunday afternoon for scruteneering. So keep on posting those pictures and give us the feeling we are already attending.

[nobster]

I used to go to the test day when it was two months before the race, now it is too close to the race for me.

[Articus]

We need a Test Day Thread! I would start it but it will not be suspenseful at all. Anyone?

[Aysedasi]

Come on people, someone (anyone) can start a thread......

[Aysedasi]

Can I just say at this point that I've been around here for a long time and yes, it's always pretty cool this close to the great race, but somehow it seems that we have a greater level of participation here in the subforum than I think I've ever known, from both the forum diehards and new recruits alike. It's a special place. And I thank you all for that.......

[whitemr2]

Originally Posted by Aysedasi

Can I just say at this point that I've been around here for a long time and yes, it's always pretty cool this close to the great race, but somehow it seems that we have a greater level of participation here in the subforum than I think I've ever known, from both the forum diehards and new recruits alike. It's a special place. And I thank you all for that.......

Last few days have been AWSOME I am reading updates more than several times a day. Who said I'm adicted.........

[GT6]

Originally Posted by Aysedasi

Can I just say at this point that I've been around here for a long time and yes, it's always pretty cool this close to the great race, but somehow it seems that we have a greater level of participation here in the subforum than I think I've ever known, from both the forum diehards and new recruits alike. It's a special place. And I thank you all for that.......

I agree Andrew the volume of posts and different topics of discussion has been much more intense this year, and the newer members seem to be driving that, excitement for the big race is building and can't wait for the morning when i climb into the car and set off

[Aysedasi]

Well said Simon - I feel exactly the same!

[J Jay]

Originally Posted by Aysedasi

Can I just say at this point that I've been around here for a long time and yes, it's always pretty cool this close to the great race, but somehow it seems that we have a greater level of participation here in the subforum than I think I've ever known, from both the forum diehards and new recruits alike. It's a special place. And I thank you all for that.......

I think those thanks are more deserved by the teams/race officials; it's their continued commitment and professionalism that has brought more widespread interest and fans to sportscar racing.

Even when we're arguing it's because we all want sportscars to be the best it can be. We just happen to, errrrrr, disagree with how to get there!

[nobster]

Originally Posted by Aysedasi

Can I just say at this point that I've been around here for a long time and yes, it's always pretty cool this close to the great race, but somehow it seems that we have a greater level of participation here in the subforum than I think I've ever known, from both the forum diehards and new recruits alike. It's a special place. And I thank you all for that.......

Indeed Andrew, it slowly comes to raceweek and it is nice to reed all posts here the last few weeks.
Really looking forwrd to meeting many of us tenthers at Le Mans this year, let's make it another one to remember!

[AllonFS]

Ridiculous as it sounds, despite our passion being once a year in June and spending 11 months looking forward to it; it always seems to be a surprise that suddenly it is only a couple of weeks away! As others have noted, the forum is alive now, lots of plans, ideas, etc and all part of the build up.

Having missed several years, I am more excited about this year than usual, being at the race is enough, the fact that this year could be the start of a new period of truly competitive multi-manufacturer races just adds icing to the cake.

[PascaLM]

Beyond the forum, I believe that a larger number of visitors will be at Le Mans this year.

[AllonFS]

Beyond the forum, is there such a thing?!

I thought there might be a few less people this year due to some footie competition going on, but I guess the draw of 3 manufacturers competing for the win has encouraged some back who maybe drifted away in the Audi years.

[PascaLM]

I don't think the attendance will be weaker because of one or two football matches. On the other hand, yes, some oldtimers will come back (i.e. Hans Stuck Fan).

[Pilgrimage]

I like Football, but I love Le Mans. The two can co-exist. I may find myself stepping away from the track for a "break" for an hour and a half on Saturday evening. A 22:2 split sounds about right!

[Pilgrimage]

BTW - I quite enjoyed the articles in Motorsport magazine this month - a good read.

[AllonFS]

Yes, I read those as well, would recommend them to others. It's amazing how 3 such different cars have so far proved to be all quite close in overall pace. Don't want to get too excited, but the new rules feel like a modern reworking of the Group C rules, could this be the start of a new golden period in sportscars?

[PascaLM]

Originally Posted by AllonFS

Yes, I read those as well, would recommend them to others. It's amazing how 3 such different cars have so far proved to be all quite close in overall pace. Don't want to get too excited, but the new rules feel like a modern reworking of the Group C rules, could this be the start of a new golden period in sportscars?

It would be so nice.

[Brownj]

LMGTE BoP changes released:

http://www.fiawec.com/en/news/24h-du...ance_2072.html

The Aston Martin Vantages gain an additional 5 litres fuel capacity in both LMGTE Pro and Am, the change being applicable only to 2013 models in LMGTE Am.

The Porsche 911 GT3 RSR and 911 RSR remain at 90 litres capacity, while the Ferrari 458 Italia and Corvette C7.R are allowed to carry 85 litres. The Corvette C7.R has been given an increase of 1.3mm on each of its two restrictors, while its rear wing has been lowered by 25 mm

[Lagunaseca_4life]

Originally Posted by Brownj

LMGTE BoP changes released:

http://www.fiawec.com/en/news/24h-du...ance_2072.html

Lovely.......

[Articus]

They are replaying the 2010 Le Mans on the lemanstv site. Or i think its a highlights.

http://www.lemans-tv.com/

[Articus]

Oh boy. When the first Peugeot engine failed. That's just tough. The look on Olivier Quesnel's face. If only he knew what else was to come...