Home  
Site Partners: SpotterGuides Veloce Books  
Related Sites: Your Link Here  

Go Back   TenTenths Motorsport Forum > Saloon & Sportscar Racing > Sportscar & GT Racing > 24 Heures du Mans

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 18 Oct 2019, 19:07 (Ref:3935491)   #2526
GT6
Veteran
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
England
MAIDSTONE, KENT, ENGLAND
Posts: 11,686
GT6 is going for a new world record!GT6 is going for a new world record!GT6 is going for a new world record!GT6 is going for a new world record!GT6 is going for a new world record!GT6 is going for a new world record!GT6 is going for a new world record!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Aysedasi View Post
Ah it's just that we remember far better ones from the past......
yes we do
GT6 is offline  
Quote
Old 18 Oct 2019, 21:27 (Ref:3935522)   #2527
Adam43
14th
1% Club
 
Adam43's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2001
European Union
New Orleans
Posts: 42,425
Adam43 is the undisputed Champion of the World!Adam43 is the undisputed Champion of the World!Adam43 is the undisputed Champion of the World!Adam43 is the undisputed Champion of the World!Adam43 is the undisputed Champion of the World!Adam43 is the undisputed Champion of the World!Adam43 is the undisputed Champion of the World!Adam43 is the undisputed Champion of the World!Adam43 is the undisputed Champion of the World!Adam43 is the undisputed Champion of the World!Adam43 is the undisputed Champion of the World!
I think it perfectly reflects the current state of Sportscar racing.

The light tracks position relative to the edge of the numbers indicating that the circuit limits are a joke.
The car at the front is indicative of how absolutely boring the current mix of entrants is.
The two in the background show two very different cars side by side, but symbolises the ultimate aim of BoP and success ballast.
Anything else Chiana?

As for the font what a total joke. They could have used comic sans for heaven sake.
Adam43 is offline  
__________________
Seriously not taking motorsport too seriously.
Quote
Old 18 Oct 2019, 22:08 (Ref:3935529)   #2528
Deleted
Registered User
Veteran
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 10,744
Deleted will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameDeleted will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameDeleted will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameDeleted will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameDeleted will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameDeleted will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameDeleted will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameDeleted will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameDeleted will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Fame
Quote:
Originally Posted by Adam43 View Post
I think it perfectly reflects the current state of Sportscar racing.

The light tracks position relative to the edge of the numbers indicating that the circuit limits are a joke.
The car at the front is indicative of how absolutely boring the current mix of entrants is.
The two in the background show two very different cars side by side, but symbolises the ultimate aim of BoP and success ballast.
Anything else Chiana?

As for the font what a total joke. They could have used comic sans for heaven sake.
I love when you continue to personally harass me even when I've said just about the same as everyone else. Other people I can at least put on the ignore list and not have to read, but not you. Oh well after this message's been deleted I'm sure I'll get yet another negative feedback rating and/or warning and/or ban from you just by saying this as well. Totally objective moderating as always my friend
Deleted is offline  
Quote
Old 18 Oct 2019, 22:14 (Ref:3935530)   #2529
Adam43
14th
1% Club
 
Adam43's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2001
European Union
New Orleans
Posts: 42,425
Adam43 is the undisputed Champion of the World!Adam43 is the undisputed Champion of the World!Adam43 is the undisputed Champion of the World!Adam43 is the undisputed Champion of the World!Adam43 is the undisputed Champion of the World!Adam43 is the undisputed Champion of the World!Adam43 is the undisputed Champion of the World!Adam43 is the undisputed Champion of the World!Adam43 is the undisputed Champion of the World!Adam43 is the undisputed Champion of the World!Adam43 is the undisputed Champion of the World!
Sorry, it was at worst a poor joke

But, you have to admit, I covered pretty much all of it. I'll ease off, perhaps you should too. I'll stay objective though.

We'll move on...
Adam43 is offline  
__________________
Seriously not taking motorsport too seriously.
Quote
Old 13 Nov 2019, 15:19 (Ref:3940411)   #2530
PascaLM
Race Official
Veteran
 
PascaLM's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
France
Near Blois, France
Posts: 3,127
PascaLM will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FamePascaLM will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FamePascaLM will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FamePascaLM will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FamePascaLM will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FamePascaLM will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FamePascaLM will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FamePascaLM will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FamePascaLM will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FamePascaLM will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FamePascaLM will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Fame
Official : Peugeot will be back in endurance in 2022 so at le Mans for 2023 (AUTOhebdo retweet from Peugeot Sport).

https://www.autohebdo.fr/wec/actuali...23-207264.html
PascaLM is offline  
__________________
BoP = egalitarianism
Quote
Old 13 Nov 2019, 15:27 (Ref:3940417)   #2531
CTD
Veteran
 
CTD's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Denmark
Aarhus, Jylland, Denmark
Posts: 6,654
CTD will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameCTD will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameCTD will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameCTD will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameCTD will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameCTD will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameCTD will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameCTD will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameCTD will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameCTD will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Fame
Big news!
CTD is offline  
__________________
Hvil i Fred Allan. (Rest in Peace Allan)
Quote
Old 13 Nov 2019, 15:50 (Ref:3940424)   #2532
PascaLM
Race Official
Veteran
 
PascaLM's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2002
France
Near Blois, France
Posts: 3,127
PascaLM will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FamePascaLM will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FamePascaLM will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FamePascaLM will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FamePascaLM will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FamePascaLM will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FamePascaLM will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FamePascaLM will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FamePascaLM will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FamePascaLM will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FamePascaLM will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Fame
Quote:
Originally Posted by CTD View Post
Big news!
Surprising, yes !
Specific thread here
PascaLM is offline  
__________________
BoP = egalitarianism
Quote
Old 13 Nov 2019, 17:35 (Ref:3940441)   #2533
GT6
Veteran
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
England
MAIDSTONE, KENT, ENGLAND
Posts: 11,686
GT6 is going for a new world record!GT6 is going for a new world record!GT6 is going for a new world record!GT6 is going for a new world record!GT6 is going for a new world record!GT6 is going for a new world record!GT6 is going for a new world record!
good news for sure but why not enter at the start of the hypercar era why wait another year
GT6 is offline  
Quote
Old 13 Nov 2019, 18:14 (Ref:3940446)   #2534
CTD
Veteran
 
CTD's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Denmark
Aarhus, Jylland, Denmark
Posts: 6,654
CTD will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameCTD will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameCTD will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameCTD will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameCTD will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameCTD will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameCTD will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameCTD will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameCTD will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameCTD will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Fame
Quote:
Originally Posted by GT6 View Post
good news for sure but why not enter at the start of the hypercar era why wait another year
To allow things to settle and eye out the competitions .
CTD is offline  
__________________
Hvil i Fred Allan. (Rest in Peace Allan)
Quote
Old 18 Nov 2019, 08:55 (Ref:3941333)   #2535
kpkorsager
Racer
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Denmark
Vojens
Posts: 302
kpkorsager has a real shot at the podium!kpkorsager has a real shot at the podium!kpkorsager has a real shot at the podium!kpkorsager has a real shot at the podium!kpkorsager has a real shot at the podium!
I like the new poster.

I think that it looks a bit like the 1972 poster i have on my livingroom wall

http://www.grandprixposters.com/orig...acePoster.html

Might talk the misses into having 2 blue posters on the wall.

Kenn
kpkorsager is offline  
__________________
RIP Allan. You will be missed
Quote
Old 22 Nov 2019, 18:04 (Ref:3942205)   #2536
seanyb505
Veteran
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
United States
Simpsonville, SC
Posts: 1,864
seanyb505 is going for a new world record!seanyb505 is going for a new world record!seanyb505 is going for a new world record!seanyb505 is going for a new world record!seanyb505 is going for a new world record!seanyb505 is going for a new world record!seanyb505 is going for a new world record!
Anyone have a quick link to a website that has cumulative pit times for cars? Say for example I wanted to compare how long the 66 winner was in the pits over the course of the race to how long the modern winners spend in the pits?
seanyb505 is offline  
Quote
Old 23 Nov 2019, 13:23 (Ref:3942332)   #2537
Aysedasi
Team Crouton
20KPINAL
 
Aysedasi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
England
Lymington, New Forest, England
Posts: 39,527
Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!
If there is, I've never seen it - not from that far back - although that doesn't mean that the stats aren't out there somewhere.
Aysedasi is offline  
__________________
96 days...
Quote
Old 23 Nov 2019, 19:24 (Ref:3942399)   #2538
vincegail
Veteran
 
vincegail's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Netherlands
Antwerp, Belgium
Posts: 2,121
vincegail has a real shot at the podium!vincegail has a real shot at the podium!vincegail has a real shot at the podium!vincegail has a real shot at the podium!vincegail has a real shot at the podium!
Here's some planning ahead
In 2021 I'll be visiting the Isle of Man TT which ends friday 11th of June 2021.
As the 24 Hours are normally held on the 24th weekend of the year I'm crossing my fingers that raceweekend will be 19+20 June, in which case I'll be doing Isle (24 Hours) of (Le) Man(s) in one stretch .
But I fear it will be 12+13 June, in which case I'll be skipping the 24 Hours What will be your guesses for the dates of the 24 Hours race in 2021?
vincegail is offline  
__________________
2022: Indy 500, IoM TT, LM24HRS :D
Quote
Old 24 Nov 2019, 12:44 (Ref:3942547)   #2539
GT6
Veteran
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
England
MAIDSTONE, KENT, ENGLAND
Posts: 11,686
GT6 is going for a new world record!GT6 is going for a new world record!GT6 is going for a new world record!GT6 is going for a new world record!GT6 is going for a new world record!GT6 is going for a new world record!GT6 is going for a new world record!
The problem is usually getting off the island after the tt as flights and ferries are probably booked well in advance, pretty sure the 24 hour will be the week after the final weekend of the tt so if you want to do the tt prehaps best to go early watch a few days of practice and the first 4 days of racing then get off the island before the final few days while you can.
GT6 is offline  
Quote
Old 29 Nov 2019, 21:11 (Ref:3943751)   #2540
whitemr2
Veteran
 
whitemr2's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2012
Netherlands
Holland
Posts: 1,054
whitemr2 should be qualifying in the top 3 on the gridwhitemr2 should be qualifying in the top 3 on the gridwhitemr2 should be qualifying in the top 3 on the grid
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?sto...d=291763622911

This is a good deal.
whitemr2 is offline  
__________________
Driving my '95 GT2 winner to Le Mans, again and again and again and again and again....
Quote
Old 12 Dec 2019, 21:55 (Ref:3946400)   #2541
batmobile
Race Official
Veteran
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
France
le mans
Posts: 1,195
batmobile will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famebatmobile will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famebatmobile will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famebatmobile will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famebatmobile will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famebatmobile will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famebatmobile will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famebatmobile will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Fame
Quote:
Originally Posted by vincegail View Post
Here's some planning ahead

In 2021 I'll be visiting the Isle of Man TT which ends friday 11th of June 2021.

As the 24 Hours are normally held on the 24th weekend of the year I'm crossing my fingers that raceweekend will be 19+20 June, in which case I'll be doing Isle (24 Hours) of (Le) Man(s) in one stretch .

But I fear it will be 12+13 June, in which case I'll be skipping the 24 Hours What will be your guesses for the dates of the 24 Hours race in 2021?
Vince , unfortunately the provisional calendar doesn't look positive for you.https://www.fiawec.com/en/news/2020-2021-fia-wec-provisional-calendar-revealed/6577

Envoyé de mon SM-A600FN en utilisant Tapatalk
batmobile is offline  
Quote
Old 16 Dec 2019, 20:24 (Ref:3947028)   #2542
RL17
Racer
 
RL17's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2019
United Kingdom
Maidstone, Kent
Posts: 438
RL17 should be qualifying in the top 3 on the gridRL17 should be qualifying in the top 3 on the gridRL17 should be qualifying in the top 3 on the grid
Quote:
Originally Posted by seanyb505 View Post
Anyone have a quick link to a website that has cumulative pit times for cars? Say for example I wanted to compare how long the 66 winner was in the pits over the course of the race to how long the modern winners spend in the pits?
Hour by hour results/positions from LeMans.org have total number of pitstops but not total time so difficult to see how someone could easily get more info.

Time stationery in the pits would not be the full story as LMP2 in 2017 were coming in every 35 mins or so and the No2 Porsche (that was closing rapidly from behind after the lengthy repair stop) was stopping every 50 mins or so (more on par with GTEs). 600-700m in pit lane at 60kph(?) is also a killer. winning Porsche No 2top 29 stops (albeit incl 1 very long one) to Jackie Chan No 38 38 stops. After 12 hours the then leading LMP1 hybrid had done 14 stops compared to 19 of top LMP2 cars. The inequality of pit stops seems to be a less in last 2 years.

Also fuel regs and what can be done simultaneously in pit stop not always the same.

Believe 1960s large capacity cars also allowed large fuel tanks and went longer between stops, plus pit lanes not invented then.
RL17 is offline  
Quote
Old 23 Dec 2019, 15:18 (Ref:3948231)   #2543
vincegail
Veteran
 
vincegail's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Netherlands
Antwerp, Belgium
Posts: 2,121
vincegail has a real shot at the podium!vincegail has a real shot at the podium!vincegail has a real shot at the podium!vincegail has a real shot at the podium!vincegail has a real shot at the podium!
Will be visiting this exhibition shortly:
https://wheels-and-things.com/2019/1...VwjDWsGEjReGCg
In dutch, but the pictures are understandable in every language
vincegail is offline  
__________________
2022: Indy 500, IoM TT, LM24HRS :D
Quote
Old 23 Dec 2019, 15:41 (Ref:3948233)   #2544
GT6
Veteran
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
England
MAIDSTONE, KENT, ENGLAND
Posts: 11,686
GT6 is going for a new world record!GT6 is going for a new world record!GT6 is going for a new world record!GT6 is going for a new world record!GT6 is going for a new world record!GT6 is going for a new world record!GT6 is going for a new world record!
plenty of rare cars and bikes there, suspect some our not original, not sure how many speed 8 bentleys there are around.

Enjoy the visit Vince
GT6 is offline  
Quote
Old 23 Dec 2019, 20:02 (Ref:3948276)   #2545
Aysedasi
Team Crouton
20KPINAL
 
Aysedasi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
England
Lymington, New Forest, England
Posts: 39,527
Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!Aysedasi is the undisputed Champion of the World!
Quote:
Originally Posted by vincegail View Post
Will be visiting this exhibition shortly:
https://wheels-and-things.com/2019/1...VwjDWsGEjReGCg
In dutch, but the pictures are understandable in every language
Looks pretty tasty to me!
Aysedasi is offline  
__________________
96 days...
Quote
Old 24 Dec 2019, 07:12 (Ref:3948340)   #2546
batmobile
Race Official
Veteran
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
France
le mans
Posts: 1,195
batmobile will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famebatmobile will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famebatmobile will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famebatmobile will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famebatmobile will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famebatmobile will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famebatmobile will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famebatmobile will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Fame
Quote:
Originally Posted by vincegail View Post
Will be visiting this exhibition shortly:
https://wheels-and-things.com/2019/1...VwjDWsGEjReGCg
In dutch, but the pictures are understandable in every language
Enjoy the visit!

Envoyé de mon SM-A600FN en utilisant Tapatalk
batmobile is offline  
Quote
Old 24 Dec 2019, 09:06 (Ref:3948353)   #2547
Samoan Attorney
Racer
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 499
Samoan Attorney should be qualifying in the top 3 on the gridSamoan Attorney should be qualifying in the top 3 on the gridSamoan Attorney should be qualifying in the top 3 on the grid
Quote:
Originally Posted by GT6 View Post
plenty of rare cars and bikes there, suspect some our not original, not sure how many speed 8 bentleys there are around.

Enjoy the visit Vince
There were 11 chassis built in total over the four years, six of the first version and five of the 2003 racer; two were wrecked in testing accidents, one had compromised carbon fibre. Only two cars have been sold to private collectors, Bentley retains all the other chassis, so this is likely to be kosher. The question is whether it is 004/5, the actual winner, or 004/4, the car with carbon problems that is generally used as a show car...........it was on display in the Le Mans museum during this year.

There is a book coming in the early part of 2020 which will tell the full story of this fabulous car
Samoan Attorney is offline  
Quote
Old 24 Dec 2019, 14:54 (Ref:3948387)   #2548
vincegail
Veteran
 
vincegail's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Netherlands
Antwerp, Belgium
Posts: 2,121
vincegail has a real shot at the podium!vincegail has a real shot at the podium!vincegail has a real shot at the podium!vincegail has a real shot at the podium!vincegail has a real shot at the podium!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Samoan Attorney View Post
There is a book coming in the early part of 2020 which will tell the full story of this fabulous car
I hope they don't charge Bentley prices for the book, because this sounds very interesting!
vincegail is offline  
__________________
2022: Indy 500, IoM TT, LM24HRS :D
Quote
Old 25 Dec 2019, 06:50 (Ref:3948505)   #2549
Mike Bell
Ten-Tenths Hall of Fame
Veteran
 
Mike Bell's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
England
Attleborough- 5 minutes from Snet!
Posts: 14,830
Mike Bell has a real shot at the championship!Mike Bell has a real shot at the championship!Mike Bell has a real shot at the championship!Mike Bell has a real shot at the championship!Mike Bell has a real shot at the championship!Mike Bell has a real shot at the championship!
What a wonderful display of cars at that exhibition! Great to see a Gordon Keeble included in the display, as well as an Austin A55/A60 pick up. That definitely brings back memories of my first employment .....
Mike Bell is offline  
__________________
Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere. (Einstein)
Quote
Old 25 Dec 2019, 10:55 (Ref:3948516)   #2550
Samoan Attorney
Racer
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 499
Samoan Attorney should be qualifying in the top 3 on the gridSamoan Attorney should be qualifying in the top 3 on the gridSamoan Attorney should be qualifying in the top 3 on the grid
Quote:
Originally Posted by vincegail View Post
I hope they don't charge Bentley prices for the book, because this sounds very interesting!
The book has been written with the full cooperation of Bentley and with access to their records and all the relevant people.

It will be around 300 pages and in a slip case..........price yet to be determined.

The author, Andrew Cotton, has done an outstanding job.
Samoan Attorney is offline  
Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Difference between F1 engines and Le Mans (?) karimbo Formula One 3 2 Aug 2016 22:32
Points Q-last round last year RWC Formula One 2 4 Jan 2004 06:54
Next Question? Changing punctured tyres between Q and R hoffy Formula One 10 8 Mar 2003 19:16
Why has there been a month between 1st and 2nd races the last couple years? Ben 93 325is ChampCar World Series 2 9 Jan 2003 20:41
Will next year be Heidfeld's last year in F1 if McLaren or Toyota don't sign him? Yoong Montoya Formula One 13 27 Jul 2002 09:50


All times are GMT. The time now is 06:29.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Original Website Copyright © 1998-2003 Craig Antil. All Rights Reserved.
Ten-Tenths Motorsport Forums Copyright © 2004-2021 Royalridge Computing. All Rights Reserved.
Ten-Tenths Motorsport Forums Copyright © 2021-2022 Grant MacDonald. All Rights Reserved.