Le Mans 1000 km sunday 9 th november - Page 2

fabvt · 16 Jul 2003, 19:03 (Ref:663166)

Looking at such an impressive potential entry list on such a small circuit, will the ACO have to make a pre-qualifying session before the race... Just as for the great race in June ?? It would be quite funny !

paulzinho · 16 Jul 2003, 22:16 (Ref:663378)

No Bentleys then?

19dodge · 16 Jul 2003, 22:26 (Ref:663385)

i think Le Mans was their final race in their 3 race programme. so its no more bentleys, i guess

paulzinho · 16 Jul 2003, 22:58 (Ref:663407)

Shame that, I love those roofed prototypes!

rdjones · 30 Jul 2003, 20:37 (Ref:675699)

If anyone is planning to go just spotted this on the ACO site:- http://www.lemans.org/endurance_seri...index_gb.shtml

courage · 30 Jul 2003, 20:52 (Ref:675716)

there will be 2 durangos

vandijk · 30 Jul 2003, 20:54 (Ref:675719)

Quote:

Originally posted by rdjones
If anyone is planning to go just spotted this on the ACO site:- http://www.lemans.org/endurance_seri...index_gb.shtml

Right! The page is there since a couple of days. Four other circuits will follow per early next year! Check this link http://www.spiritof.com.fr/spirit%20...LM/lm07033.htm for more info on the date's and locations.

If I understood correctly the three winners per class are automatically invited for 2004's edition (if at least 9 teams content in that class in November).

/s.

Wout · 31 Jul 2003, 19:29 (Ref:676584)

Can we conclude anything from the fact that the Spa 1000 km race, next year as a part from the LMES, will be the same weekend as the Spa 1000 km this year, as a part from the FIA SCCS?

vandijk · 31 Jul 2003, 20:21 (Ref:676630)

Quote:

Originally posted by Wout
Can we conclude anything from the fact that the Spa 1000 km race, next year as a part from the LMES, will be the same weekend as the Spa 1000 km this year, as a part from the FIA SCCS?

Yes. "As from next year on the 1000km de Spa will be part of Le Mans Endurance Series, a new competition consisting of 4 races (Monza, Nürburgring, Silverstone and Francorchamps), prototypes SR1 and GT." says Pierre Delettre on the official site. See the official press release here (in French of course) Official press release

Take a look at the entry list of SPA too!

Offical press release . Pretty good heh! /s.

paulzinho · 31 Jul 2003, 20:51 (Ref:676661)

WOW!! 1000km of Spa, Silverstone, Nurburgring and Monza!!

Its nearly 1986 all over again!!!

All we need now is Brands Hatch, chicaneless Mulsanne with hump and the old run down to the esses! Not to forget Fuji and most important of all Group C cars!!!!

vandijk · 31 Jul 2003, 21:01 (Ref:676667)

Yep! Find the official letter of intention : here

Now we only need to wait on the entry list...

/s.

/edit: note that the date in the letter has changed to the 9th!

vandijk · 31 Jul 2003, 21:17 (Ref:676676)

Quote:

Originally posted by Wout
Can we conclude anything from the fact that the Spa 1000 km race, next year as a part from the LMES, will be the same weekend as the Spa 1000 km this year, as a part from the FIA SCCS?

Yes. "As from next year on the 1000km de Spa will be part of Le Mans Endurance Series, a new competition consisting of 4 races (Monza, Nürburgring, Silverstone and Francorchamps), prototypes SR1 and GT." says Pierre Delettre on the official site. See the official press release here (in French of course) Official press release

Take a look at the entry list of SPA too!

Offical press release . Pretty good heh! /s.

paulzinho · 31 Jul 2003, 21:54 (Ref:676689)

The support races look impressive for this years Spa 1000km.

Any chance we can persuade Motors TV to give us live coverage in Britain! I'd love to be there in person though.

jpchenet · 31 Jul 2003, 22:27 (Ref:676713)

Quote:

Originally posted by paulzinho
The support races look impressive for this years Spa 1000km.

Any chance we can persuade Motors TV to give us live coverage in Britain! I'd love to be there in person though.

Now paulzinho, you know that would make far too much sense!!!

Why would any TV station want to show an event where several hundreds of thousands of people attend when they can show Sychronised Swimming/Darts/Volleyball/Chess/Table Tennis?...........

paulzinho · 31 Jul 2003, 23:03 (Ref:676732)

D'oh! My bad!

In that case.... anyone give us a lift?

Fab · 2 Aug 2003, 15:11 (Ref:677889)

Quote:

Originally posted by rdjones
I would go with that - not sure how many car the short circuit can take - Fab?

Sorry to answer so late Rob ; the track is still homologated for 50 cars, it will be 50...

Fab · 2 Aug 2003, 15:12 (Ref:677890)

Notice that the ACO grandstand will be free for ACO members, and the others completely free for all...

TimD · 3 Aug 2003, 01:04 (Ref:678275)

Grr... cheapest ferry crossing I can find at the moment is £135. Come on, SeaFrance - I want to give you my business, but you're asking £45 more than you did for Le Mans proper this year, and that was in the summer season...

vandijk · 3 Aug 2003, 07:53 (Ref:678377)

Mmm, the Belgiums think they are smart (well maybe they are,

); free entrance for Ladies and kids under 16! All to help for daddy to go there.

Fees of both Le Mans and Spa are okay, just 20 euros and, as Fab mentioned, grandstands for free.

/s.

Fab · 4 Aug 2003, 06:25 (Ref:679234)

BTW, the new Sportscar's History may start in November at LM, don't miss it !

Kpy · 4 Aug 2003, 19:37 (Ref:679877)

Quote:

Originally posted by TimD
Grr... cheapest ferry crossing I can find at the moment is £135. Come on, SeaFrance - I want to give you my business, but you're asking £45 more than you did for Le Mans proper this year, and that was in the summer season...

Tim
We SHALL have that dinner together - restaurant is already booked!
Do nothing about booking a crossing before you hear from me.
Email me if you feel like it.

TimD · 4 Aug 2003, 20:38 (Ref:679925)

Now that sounds an excellent idea!

Seeya there - I'll make it somehow!

Kpy · 4 Aug 2003, 21:14 (Ref:679942)

Quote:

Originally posted by TimD
Now that sounds an excellent idea!

Seeya there - I'll make it somehow!

OK that's a date, but don't book way in advance - we can always choose the best travel offers nearer the time. Accommodation too.

bernard b · 5 Aug 2003, 19:21 (Ref:680736)

Quote:

Originally posted by Fab
BTW, the new Sportscar's History may start in November at LM, don't miss it !

sure we won't !

Fab · 6 Aug 2003, 19:38 (Ref:681538)

And another TT meeting in November ?!?

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