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View Poll Results: How Many Times Have You Been to the 24 Heures?
Never 8 10.67%
1 2 2.67%
2 5 6.67%
3 3 4.00%
4 2 2.67%
5 5 6.67%
6-10 16 21.33%
11-15 7 9.33%
16-20 9 12.00%
More than 20 Times 18 24.00%
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Old 8 May 2009, 11:57 (Ref:2457905)   #1
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How Many Le Mans For You?
OK, probably asked many times before, but it always intrigues me how Le Mans, as an event, nay, an experience, is one which is so addictive.

So, how many times have you been to the 24 Heures du Mans?


If you fit into one of the 'between' categories, please say how many in your post.


For me, 23. It will be my 24th 24 this year.

First Le Mans was in 1986 - been back every year since I consider myself very lucky.
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Old 8 May 2009, 12:30 (Ref:2457927)   #2
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At 2 (with this year being my third) I don't quite qualify as a Le Mans virgin, but I suspect in comparison with most people posting here this will only bring me into the category of blushing inexperienced person.

That said, it only took one visit to convince me of what a fantastic weekend it was and for it become distinctly habit forming.
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Old 8 May 2009, 12:35 (Ref:2457931)   #3
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This'll be my 14th visit. 16th if my two visits to Classic Le Mans are included. Went there in '96 on a whim and never considered not going after...

To me,whenever we arrive a few days before the weekend,it really feels like coming home. Best party in the year.
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Old 8 May 2009, 13:21 (Ref:2457959)   #4
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11 for me. This will be my 10th consecutive though. Will never miss again ( hopefully )
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Old 8 May 2009, 13:48 (Ref:2457973)   #5
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This year will be my seventh visit, each time marshalling on Poste 0 (startline & pitwall)
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Old 8 May 2009, 14:39 (Ref:2458000)   #6
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2 for me! 3rd this year! (Daddy wouldn't let me go any earlier )
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Old 8 May 2009, 15:27 (Ref:2458024)   #7
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Old 8 May 2009, 16:28 (Ref:2458056)   #8
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This'll be my 14th visit. 16th if my two visits to Classic Le Mans are included

If you are counting test weekends too , then I would be at 22 .

But I think its just about the 24 hours itself ?

I first got there in 1989 ..... and as someone said above , it didnt take long to convinve me that it is one of the highlights of my year too .

I just love the whole place , the town , the food and atmosphere . Its the complete sportscar experiance , all in one .

I even said that when I pass away , I want my ashs scattered at Tetre Rouge , but the miss's aint having none of that !!!
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Old 8 May 2009, 17:18 (Ref:2458081)   #9
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All ready said before, I've been to ten, this year will be my eleventh.

I also went to qualifying when I was 4 in 1998, which got me to really fall in love with the place.

I had just turned 2 when I went to scutineering in 1996 - I can just about remember those fantasticly coloured Gulf McLaren F1s.
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Old 8 May 2009, 17:22 (Ref:2458083)   #10
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Old 8 May 2009, 17:30 (Ref:2458086)   #11
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2 for me. 2002 & 2006. Driving my own car down this year for the first time. Canny wait!
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Old 8 May 2009, 19:34 (Ref:2458184)   #12
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This Year will be my 27th . Time is running.....
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Old 8 May 2009, 21:45 (Ref:2458258)   #13
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None! 2009 will be my first.
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Old 8 May 2009, 21:51 (Ref:2458266)   #14
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Run us through your day, then...
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Dunno ..... cant remember it mate !!!
and thats without the influence of alchohol?
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I think it's number 22 for me this year.
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Old 8 May 2009, 23:28 (Ref:2458313)   #19
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Done 29, last year was the 30th one, but I missed one along the way - Will be watching this year's on Eurosport, too, but I'll be back

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I went for the first time last year, and have already purchased tickets for this year as well. I will go every year that I have the means to do so. The Brit fans took such good care of me last year, ensuring I never went without a drink all weekend, what more could I ask for?
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First went in 1980.

Since then been to every one bar last year when I did the classic instead.

I shall return this year for my 29th (if I count the classic)!!
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This year will be my 26th 24 Heures du Mans. First time was in 1984, the great group C period. As Ayse said, I consider myself rather lucky.
Maybe, I will miss the race once ; then I will have a revenge with Spa (1000 kms and 24H).
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Old 10 May 2009, 19:19 (Ref:2459470)   #23
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You needed to be persuaded?
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Old 10 May 2009, 20:17 (Ref:2459518)   #25
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Number 8 and the eighth in a row. Every year now since 2002.
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