[LM24] OK, So What Do We Talk About Between Last Year's Le Mans and Next Year's.....?

[JoshuaLeMans]

What's Virage de Mulsanne? I don't remember that happening last year. Is it new for this year?

[Kpy]

Originally Posted by JoshuaLeMans

What's Virage de Mulsanne? I don't remember that happening last year. Is it new for this year?

Eh
It's the viewing area at Mulsanne Corner - end of the Mulsanne straight - Ligne Droite des Hunaudières.

[PascaLM]

Originally Posted by JoshuaLeMans

What's Virage de Mulsanne? I don't remember that happening last year. Is it new for this year?

virage = turn
courbe = curve
ligne droite = straight line
ralentisseur = chicane = chicane
piste = track
stands = pits

[Truckosaurus]

Originally Posted by PascaLM

piste = Truck

That's the plan!

[JoshuaLeMans]

Originally Posted by PascaLM

virage = turn
courbe = curve
ligne droite = straight line
ralentisseur = chicane = chicane
piste = track
stands = pits

I know all of that but I mean what it says on the Friday of the schedule currenty:

This day will bring together not only avid motorsports fans within the general public, but also the race participants. Indeed, the drivers will come meet the crowd for an autograph session. The band Trio Bele Noci will enliven the day. Miss 24 Hours will also be there as well as various booths and attractions - such as the showing of a Peugeot car that won at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, cars from the OAK Racing outfit and the innovation of the year: the presentation of the RCZ R ART CAR. Safety will be ensured by track marshals. Friday, June 12th will be a festive day for the Mulsanne corner. The party will take place on the outskirts of the Village and on the track. This day will pay special tribute to Peugeot, as shown in the very beautiful illustration by painter Ray Toombs. An exhibit will put his works on display.

[Kpy]

Originally Posted by PascaLM

virage = turn
courbe = curve
ligne droite = straight line
ralentisseur = chicane = chicane
piste = track
stands = pits

In a motor racing context:
virage = corner (as Mulsanne Corner)
ligne droite = straight (as Mulsanne Straight)
and Tribune = Grandstand (as Tribune 17 = Home Sweet Home)

[Kpy]

Originally Posted by JoshuaLeMans

I know all of that but I mean what it says on the Friday of the schedule currenty:

This day will bring together not only avid motorsports fans within the general public, but also the race participants. Indeed, the drivers will come meet the crowd for an autograph session. The band Trio Bele Noci will enliven the day. Miss 24 Hours will also be there as well as various booths and attractions - such as the showing of a Peugeot car that won at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, cars from the OAK Racing outfit and the innovation of the year: the presentation of the RCZ R ART CAR. Safety will be ensured by track marshals. Friday, June 12th will be a festive day for the Mulsanne corner. The party will take place on the outskirts of the Village and on the track. This day will pay special tribute to Peugeot, as shown in the very beautiful illustration by painter Ray Toombs. An exhibit will put his works on display.

What it says on the tin. it's a fun event organised by the village of Mulsanne.

[Michel Vaillant]

Originally Posted by Simmi

Another treat for those attending the race.

A McLaren F1 parade prior to the race - celebrating their winning debut in 1995

http://www.endurance-info.com/en/fam...ed-at-le-mans/

If you want your memory jogging on the cars: http://www.racingsportscars.com/phot...l?sort=Results

Aston Martin race with DBR9 and Aston-Lola LMP1, parade of McLaren, Le Mans Legend, exhibit about the duel Ford vs. Ferrari in the 60's... old glories will be acclaimed this year !

[Michel Vaillant]

Remember...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCKF...w&spfreload=10

[GT6]

For all those in the UK, Motorgp is currently on ITV4 so you can get to see Le mans

[Aysedasi]

Not enough wheels for me.....

[GT6]

Originally Posted by Aysedasi

Not enough wheels for me.....

You were supposed to look at the scenery notg tghe bikes

[vincegail]

10 days till departure!
Stickers have arrived, 'Vincegail Tours' t-shirts are designed and will be collected shortly, and my new numberplates have just been delivered!
Getting pretty excited now

[GT6]

Could you not have just changed the four on last years to a five

[vincegail]

Uh, no? Why? How ugly and cheapish would that be looking? And besides, one numberplate from last year is gracing my Le Mans/Sportscar alcove in my living room, and the other one is at Matthew's home, gracing his wall. So they are on duty already!