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Old 14 May 2016, 03:02 (Ref:3641497)   #1701
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probably not but he is rich and with a lull in his career he needs to generate publicity so why not pay to wave a flag at the biggest motorsport event in the world
He's making a film about the Ford vs Ferrari rivalry at LM in the 60s, presumably that's why he's doing this.

http://sportscar365.com/lemans/leman...-mans-starter/
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Old 14 May 2016, 09:29 (Ref:3641550)   #1702
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So he is looking to publicise the new film, not heard much about it yet so it needs it
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Old 15 May 2016, 09:49 (Ref:3641699)   #1703
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probably not but he is rich and with a lull in his career he needs to generate publicity so why not pay to wave a flag at the biggest motorsport event in the world
Haha come on, is this a serious post Simon?

I'm really not sure Brad Pitt needs to generate any publicity. There are tribes deep in the Amazon jungle that know who Brad Pitt is. And if he did want personal publicity, I don't think going to Le Mans would be at the top of anyone's list. The ACO are probably paying him.

This is 100% more valuable for Le Mans in terms of publicity.

If you look at how everyone effectively lost their minds over Patrick Dempsey in the last few years - imagine what it will be like with an actual A-list actor at the race.
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Old 15 May 2016, 09:54 (Ref:3641703)   #1704
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partially tongue in cheek, but his recent films have not done as well and if both he and le mans are winners who cares
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Old 15 May 2016, 10:32 (Ref:3641707)   #1705
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partially tongue in cheek, but his recent films have not done as well and if both he and le mans are winners who cares
Yeah I think it's great for the race. More exciting than a dignitary or a president of a car company.

Here are the last few starters. Probably most frequently these coincide with announcements. Luca was just teasing us back in 2009 I think

2015 - Bill Ford, Ford
2014 - Fernando Alonso
2013 - Jim France, IMSA
2012 - Takeshi Uchiyamada, Toyota
2011 - Jean Todt, FIA
2010 - Jean-Claude Killy, Rolex
2009 - Luca di Montezemolo, Ferrari
2008 - Vladimir Titov (from space), Jean-Loup Chretien and Mark Brown, Astronauts
2007 - Roland du Luart, Sarthe Council
2006 - Jean-Martin Folz, PSA
2005 - Martin Winterkorn, Audi

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New livery for ESM at Le Mans:

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Old 16 May 2016, 15:51 (Ref:3642145)   #1707
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Well that is very different to the usual livery, new main sponsor aswell
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Well that is very different to the usual livery, new main sponsor aswell
That's mostly because alcohol sponsorship is not allowed in France. Last year it was Rolling Stone Magazine.
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It seems there is a link between Patron and Paul Mitchell:

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Old 16 May 2016, 18:30 (Ref:3642209)   #1710
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oh yes forgot about the alcohol sponsor ban, and it appears that both companies are owned by the same group
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I'll just leave this here:

http://www.lemainelibre.fr/actualite...05-2016-160983

Tough choice this year.
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http://www.lemainelibre.fr/actualite...05-2016-160983

Tough choice this year.
Didn't we have a separate thread for this subject last year?
I seem to remember it being quite popular .

Anyway, my vote went to: Eloïse WEIMBERG
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http://www.lemainelibre.fr/actualite...05-2016-160983

Tough choice this year.
No joke, this is probably the best set on "beauty contest" finalists to choose from of which 've ever seen, it's difficult to count out any of them. I'm leaning more towards the top row candidates though.
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Anyway, my vote went to: Eloïse WEIMBERG
Well if we ever run into Eloise and my Mrs. isn't around you and I can fight over her.

She is an absolute stunner!!! (She got my vote too)
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She is an absolute stunner!!! (She got my vote too)
Hah!, you just gave away you achilles heel!
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Scrutineering schedule version 1
http://www.24h-lemans.com/wpphpFichi...-mans-2016.pdf

There is also Test Day Scrutineering schedule available on the ACO site, but right now the link for it is broken
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Ferrari Challenge schedule (local French time):
http://static.pro.races.ferrari.com/...ans_v02_OK.pdf

However ACO site, with probably more updated info says there are two separate 45min FP sessions on Thurs morning, going from 10AM and 11.30AM. But in any case, it adds up to total track time of 3 hours 15 minutes, little short of "Road to Le Mans" http://tentenths.com/forum/showpost....&postcount=119

Both of these are of course more time than what Legends usually got, ie just single Q session + 45min race. Perhaps that is another reason why those often had less "exciting" racing or sth. Not that three support slots couldn't be accommodated to the schedule...

As for TV of the Ferraris, Motors TV might or might not cover the race, live or delayed. Entry list TBA, just as for the LMP3/GT3 support
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Road to Le Mans initial entry list
http://www.24h-lemans.com/wpphpFichi...-mans-2016.pdf

22x LMP3
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20x Onroak
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Has anyone seen the pit allocations yet? It's normally buried on the ACO site, but I can never find it........
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Not out yet

It's uploaded in May yes, but no strict date for it
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i guess the usualfor the factory teams. With Audi getting further from the end! Who will be in the new garages?
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It's uploaded in May yes, but no strict date for it
Thanks, I'd normally expect to see it by now.
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Here's the pit allocation/implementation + support facilitation finally
http://www.24h-lemans.com/wpphpFichi...-mans-2016.pdf
http://www.24h-lemans.com/wpphpFichi...-mans-2016.pdf

Toyota gets first two spots, Algarve Pro the final (last of the four new garages)

I think the fact that the LMP2 SMP Racing powered by AF Corse presented by SMP Racing brought to you by AF Corse supported by SMP Racing are in the midst of AF Corse armada and their other camouflaged satellite teams, tells which team is still really running those cars... no matter what the Russians may claim

Interestingly AAI is not connected with the other GM cars.

Factories splattered all around. They will have hard time this year with only two main garages each (even taking account that previously the third car was filling the third)

Rebellion + TDS "coalition" next to each other.

It speaks volume for Rebellion(+Oreca) to have their own area amongst the big teams next to the track on pitlane, whereas many other big teams don't have access there. ByKolles is the only LMP1 team without presence directly there

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However ACO site, with probably more updated info says there are two separate 45min FP sessions on Thurs morning, going from 10AM and 11.30AM. But in any case, it adds up to total track time of 3 hours 15 minutes, little short of "Road to Le Mans" http://tentenths.com/forum/showpost....&postcount=119

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As for TV of the Ferraris, Motors TV might or might not cover the race, live or delayed. Entry list TBA, just as for the LMP3/GT3 support
So much for the Wed. night post practice after parties then, we used to hang out and visit fellow marshals while enjoying some adult drinks and have a good time without having to worry about getting up on time and setting an alarm the next morning. Soon they'll be scheduling stuff on Wed am and Fri as well...
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I don't particularly understand why they have to start so early on Thursday considering the FP2 for the LMP3/GT3 support won't start until 2:30 PM
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