LM24 The Le Mans 2010 Ten-Tenths meeting thread - Page 5

MartinSmith · 15 Jun 2010, 05:35 (Ref:2712368)

Quote:

Originally Posted by isynge

Many apologies for missing this year's gathering.

.................

Likewise too I apologise for not attending, I got caught in trafic getting to the circuit and indeed MISSED the group C race as well!!!

not happy at the time, but i was my own fault.

Le Vieux · 15 Jun 2010, 07:33 (Ref:2712410)

I too didn't make it, but I did raise a "virtual" glass to you all from Arnage Corner at the appropriate time.

nobster · 15 Jun 2010, 08:28 (Ref:2712429)

I almost couldn't make it as I was stuck in traffic as well. In the end I could join a bit later but what a mess it was outside the circuit, it took us 45 minutes to drive from the Carrefour to Houx campsite! Missed the GP C race because of this as well.

GT6 · 15 Jun 2010, 08:56 (Ref:2712448)

For those that missed it, the 2010 was well attended 30 plus in total I think and a very international meeting, it even attracted the attention of the local newspaper, large quantities of wine were supplied by our wonderfull French memebers as well as copies of a french motoring magazine. the last two months copies of race car engineering were also supplied by Sam and these will make excellent reading in the next few weeks.

johngee · 15 Jun 2010, 09:21 (Ref:2712461)

I too missed both the Group C race and the meeting due to traffic getting into the circuit. 'Je suis desole' as they say but, in fairness, did leave in reasonable time but everything just came to a grinding halt.
It was probably due to the same 'incompetent' who brought everything to a standstill on the approach road, in the middle of Saturday night, by trying a three point turn in his 4x4 and getting completely wedged in the ditch.
Hope it was nobody here!

Apart from this, it was a great trip. Exciting race with lots going on (unless you were a Mansell fan!) and good interview with Claire Smith on RLM regarding 360MRC (well done for plugging both 10/10ths and the marshals).
The only disappointment was Tetre Rouge at dawn - all now floodlit and no atmosphere - why can't the ACO just leave some things alone

**Craig** · 15 Jun 2010, 13:11 (Ref:2712561)

Quote:

Originally Posted by johngee

It was probably due to the same 'incompetent' who brought everything to a standstill on the approach road, in the middle of Saturday night, by trying a three point turn in his 4x4 and getting completely wedged in the ditch.
Hope it was nobody here!

Probably forced to turn around as a result of this 'incompetent' who binned 38 tonnes of poo into the ditch on the road from the Porsche Curves to Arnage. As he had passed Allon and I - walking from the village back to Arnage - a mere second earlier we were probably extremely fortunate that the only chassis to get twisted was the one on the truck... maybe a couple of seconds difference and both our chassis would have been severely twisted too!!

There really were very few good photo opportunities this year but I put a few up here including just a couple from our meet up. Good to see you all and thanks for the nice selection of wine! And the Racecar Engineering thing came in useful as a seat!!

Down F0rce · 16 Jun 2010, 00:43 (Ref:2712909)

What a fantastic race! My second Le Mans was quite an experience. Flooding tents to massive sunburn... only at Le Mans.

It was a pleasure meeting all of you again! Many thanks to Simon and Helen for having me over for lunch, and to Andrew and James for the pit visit! Apologies for not being able to meet up with you fellows in the night, I was really struggling with the battery in my phone and ended up missing your text. I guess I'll just have to explore some more next year!

**Aysedasi** · 16 Jun 2010, 14:03 (Ref:2713182)

I thought it was an excellent meeting. Many thanks indeed to Eric, Pascal and Bernard, our fine hosts - and for their fine wine! Personal thanks from me to Pascal as well for my 25th 'anniversary' gift. It was a shame those who were held up didn't make it. I'll dig out the team pic shortly so we can start naming names!

**Aysedasi** · 16 Jun 2010, 14:08 (Ref:2713185)

Here you go - start naming the names.......

**Dani Filth** · 16 Jun 2010, 14:51 (Ref:2713210)

right in the middle with the big smile and white hat it's Cristi aka eon .. and I'm not looking

was great meeting you all again and we had a few new faces too

PS .. loved the wines

Justin Moran · 16 Jun 2010, 14:59 (Ref:2713214)

Im at the back on the left in the wide brimmed hat. It was a real pleasure to meet at last! (first and last probably

) Many thanks to LeMansfan and danni for the great conversation and to Bernard and the others for the fantastic wine! I was buzzing for most of the afternoon on that!

I counted 24 people but that was after the wine so i could be wrong

**batmobile** · 16 Jun 2010, 20:51 (Ref:2713370)

Yes, it was a great moment. Excellent to prepare the race.I'm with the red jacket and blue cap, Eric.

MartinSmith · 17 Jun 2010, 00:44 (Ref:2713472)

Really sorry I didn't make it now.....I will now write out a hundred lines of " I will NOT be late next year"

looks like it was a great success though so well done ALL !

**Aysedasi** · 17 Jun 2010, 07:19 (Ref:2713545)

Quote:

Originally Posted by C9/89

Im at the back on the left in the wide brimmed hat.....

On the left......???

**Dani Filth** · 17 Jun 2010, 07:55 (Ref:2713570)

just behind nobster and left of james

nobster · 17 Jun 2010, 08:45 (Ref:2713594)

I'm next to Eric ( Batmobile ) blue jacket with red collar.

GT6 · 17 Jun 2010, 09:19 (Ref:2713608)

Face, right arm and wine visible just above Bernard, Helen(elavial) to my right, her friend Tara just behind her.

Justin Moran · 17 Jun 2010, 18:02 (Ref:2713846)

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Originally Posted by Aysedasi

On the left......???

As in my looking out of the photo

Obviously on the right as you look at it

Elaviel · 17 Jun 2010, 20:54 (Ref:2713961)

i'm...... oh hang on Dad beat me to it!

nobster · 18 Jun 2010, 06:45 (Ref:2714146)

Was looking at the site of Le maine libre today searching for the photo of our group meeting, taken by the french photogapher, but could not find it.
Maybe Pascalm or batmobile have seen it somewhere in a newspaper?

bernard b · 18 Jun 2010, 17:52 (Ref:2714425)

Quote:

Originally Posted by nobster

Was looking at the site of Le maine libre today searching for the photo of our group meeting, taken by the french photogapher, but could not find it.
Maybe Pascalm or batmobile have seen it somewhere in a newspaper?

for sure it was not on the sunday edition

**Aysedasi** · 18 Jun 2010, 17:54 (Ref:2714428)

OK, so whose ugly mug was deemed unsuitable for publication then.....?

bernard b · 18 Jun 2010, 17:57 (Ref:2714430)

BTW, I'm down in the middle of the firt row with the black sweatshirt
my buddy Dominique is on the rear right with the dark blue cap

**PascaLM** · 18 Jun 2010, 20:01 (Ref:2714467)

We didn't think to ask this photographer's press card !

I'm on the right with the light blue shirt. Vincent is standing in front.

**Aysedasi** · 19 Jun 2010, 09:08 (Ref:2714633)

OK, I think I can identify everyone except one person tucked away between the heads of GT6 and Mal.

In terms of roll call therefore, subject to perhaps one missing name -

Craig
Aysedasi
Tony
Tara
Elaviel
DownFOrce
KPY
GT6
Mal
BernardB
Sam Collins
Eon (Cristi)
Bentley03
Hursty
nobster
C9/89
batmobile
Vincent
AllonFS
Dani Filth
Dominique
lemansfan
PascaLM

How's that?

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