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17 Jun 2008, 10:33 (Ref:2230697)
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Le Mans 2009
I guess as no one has started the thread I had better get things underway. Is anyone planning to attend next year's Le Mans 24 Hours?
There is a very good chance I will be there..... |
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17 Jun 2008, 10:37 (Ref:2230700)
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Not sure...
I've been going since 1979, but this year was the least enjoyable by far. For a start Audi annexed the whole of Garage Rouge where we've parked nearly every year and we ended up on Beausejour, which would be in another county to the village if it were in England! Errr - Actually, that was really my only gripe - The ACO make it very difficult to get parking close to the circuit (and not everyone wants to camp). Maybe I'll be back next year, but maybe I'll put my feet up in front of the TV and watch it on Eurosport/Motors. Cheers. |
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17 Jun 2008, 10:53 (Ref:2230706)
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17 Jun 2008, 11:35 (Ref:2230732)
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As usual the discussion on the ferry home is about plans for next year.
A few of the chaps are finding it harder to spare a "week away with the lads" due to family and business commitments, so 2009 might just be a Friday-Sunday trip for the first time since our First Time in 1997. This might also encourage a few returnees to the trip who've also found it hard to get a week off. My Hopes/Wishes for the 2009 Race: Aston enter an LMP1 car (or 2) as a factory team. The diesels get taken down a couple of notches so they are no quicker than the petrol cars. Surely a Porsche LMP1 entry is too much to hope for. Toyota engines in the Dome coupe? An LMP1 with a version of the Corvette engine in it (run by Pratt & Miller instead of GT1?). A GT2 Corvette to add more variety to that class. |
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17 Jun 2008, 11:54 (Ref:2230741)
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My Hopes/Wishes for the 2009 Race: Aston enter an LMP1 car (or 2) as a factory team. The diesels get taken down a couple of notches so they are no quicker than the petrol cars. Surely a Porsche LMP1 entry is too much to hope for. Toyota engines in the Dome coupe? An LMP1 with a version of the Corvette engine in it (run by Pratt & Miller instead of GT1?). A GT2 Corvette to add more variety to that class.[/quote]
I'd settle for any of the above, but would also like to see Penske - even with a P2 Porsche and let's have WR back - with whatever initials they might now run under! I've lost track of where we are with GTs - will it be GT2 and GT3 replacing GT1 and GT2? Anything that brings greater participation is welcome - there's currently too little variety in the GT classes imho |
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17 Jun 2008, 12:03 (Ref:2230747)
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I will consult my diary but with no classic in 2009 I think it will take a major change of plan and several wild horses to stop me being there in 2009.
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17 Jun 2008, 12:56 (Ref:2230791)
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I'm there in spirit already (!) and will certainly be there in body in just under a year's time for my 21st visit, despite my problems this year (see TT's meet thread).
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17 Jun 2008, 15:37 (Ref:2231194)
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I've still yet to visit, which is shamefull so I 2009 is the year I intend to put it right!
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17 Jun 2008, 16:14 (Ref:2231226)
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Peter van Merksteijn is talking about a R10 for next season...
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17 Jun 2008, 16:39 (Ref:2231243)
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17 Jun 2008, 17:46 (Ref:2231292)
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I think I will attend next year´s edition. ;-)
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17 Jun 2008, 19:59 (Ref:2231389)
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I fully intend on being there to complete my first week of racing at Le Mans (7th visit in case you were wondering!)
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17 Jun 2008, 20:12 (Ref:2231400)
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17 Jun 2008, 20:48 (Ref:2231435)
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18 Jun 2008, 06:51 (Ref:2231631)
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I was gutted to have to miss it this year, so I'm putting my foot down now - I WILL be at LM '09!
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18 Jun 2008, 11:52 (Ref:2231799)
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Allready booked!
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18 Jun 2008, 11:53 (Ref:2231802)
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18 Jun 2008, 12:49 (Ref:2231832)
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I'm still waiting for an Audi coupe for 2009, although they got so much experience with the open tops that it's highly improbable, if they stay in LMP1, for them to bring a coupe.
I'm just nostalgic about the 1999 R8C's beauty... |
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I thought the grid this year was one of the most beautiful and diverse I have seen in years. I like the difference between coupes and open top and the Epsilon was simply stunning. Then there are the different GT’s and LMP2’s – I can’t wait for next year, especially if the Japanese manufacturers also add to the current grid. We can also hope for Aston LMP1 works entry in the future and hopefully more Porsche LMP backing. Maybe even a new Audi and (I guess) a Peugeot second attempt. |
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18 Jun 2008, 13:11 (Ref:2231859)
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i think that mazda will enter in P1 my japonese friend told me that he maybe show me a picture
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18 Jun 2008, 14:51 (Ref:2231944)
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I heard that he was looking at buying a 2nd RS Spyder .
I dont think Audi will release the R10 for a customer programe . |
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