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22 Jun 2012, 19:28 (Ref:3096545) | #1 | ||
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i know there will be plenty of threads to this on the classic forums, but who of the usual sportscar people will be there in 2 weeks, we arrive thursday afternoon so will meet up with people on saturday if anyone fancies a meet
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Not me sadly, I only ever made the first one 10 years ago when it was (IMO) sensibly arranged for September!
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There's quite an interesting thread in the Historic Racing Today section describing the trials and tribulations of people trying to get their cars onto the entry list. Seems quite a kerfuffle with lots of tension spread over many months, often ending in disappointment.
From a punter's point of view, ten T70s, 14 GT40s and a couple of 917s? Can't wait. Also, a couple of 512BBs, which was my childhood poster-on-the-wall car. Really can't wait. |
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23 Jun 2012, 08:16 (Ref:3096685) | #8 | ||
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I will be there with several cars entered. Please come and say hi if you are there.
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23 Jun 2012, 10:20 (Ref:3096715) | #9 | ||
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How could I miss it? Shall we have a "mini" meeting? Dry or sweet white wine ?
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23 Jun 2012, 10:53 (Ref:3096731) | #10 | ||
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Wish I could be there for the Classic ....
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23 Jun 2012, 17:38 (Ref:3096859) | #11 | ||
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Yes we will certainly see you there, shall we say 12.00 on Saturday at the usual meeting place, will prefer dry but might try to bring something myself this year, see you in 2 weeks then Eric.
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23 Jun 2012, 18:37 (Ref:3096887) | #12 | ||
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Yes I will be there as well from friday.
Any good tips for parking? How is the museum ? I'm looking forward to see another great event like Monaco Historique. Cheers |
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24 Jun 2012, 10:24 (Ref:3097062) | #13 | ||
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The rouge car park is probably better as it has easy access to everything and easier to get in and out of.
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Are you sure you have enough drivers Roger? Will look out for you in the paddocks, and will say hello will be there from thursday.
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Yep, going back again!! I only went to the first Classic.
Going with Truckosaurus and a few others (non-tententhers). Plus taking our eldest, so it will be interesting to see how he gets on with La Sarthe. He's been to the Britcar 24hrs, but that's only down the road for us... |
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Now you're making me jealous, Eric..........
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Now then. Apologies for not making the Saturday lunchtime meetup, we took one look at the RobDog prices in the circuit food concession stands on Friday that we all went into the city for Saturday lunch at the Legends Café.
Otherwise it was a great event. I'm done my back in since returning from the 24hrs, so walking about hurts like hell, so I didn't get to wander about as much as I would have liked. It was remarked within our group that the campsite was how we remembered the 24hrs camping was like back in the '90s when we first attended, loads of sportscars and classics. Also, we left around 1pm yesterday (after the final Grid-6 race) so got home at a decent hour which makes today a viable workday without being over-tired. Definitely want to go back in 2014. |
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A big thanks to Simon GT6 for suggesting the lunchtime meeting and to Eric Batmobile for making it a threesome.
Even bigger thanks to Eric for all the companionship over the weekend. Other notable moments over the weekend: 1. Bumping into Derek Bell at Hotel de France in la Chartre sur Loir and having a chat. 2. Finding Emanuele Pirro stranded in the paddock with a stalled GT40 and no team support. He asked me to find the team and ask for help, so the "chat" was short. Interesting to note that few if any of the crowd passing by seemed to realize that the worried looking guy by the GT40 was a five times Le Mans 24 Hours winner. |
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Back home and missing Le mans already, great to meet Christopher and Eric on the saturday and earl (smokeystove) several times. The event was as expected a little wet but the cars and people were brilliant, for all those that regret the changes over the last years at the main event then they should sample the classic they will not regret it.
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sorry forgot to add
Congratulations to Roger Wills and his team a fine effort will all 4 cars and a result you can be proud of |
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11 Jul 2012, 14:54 (Ref:3105172) | #23 | ||
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It indeed sounds like an event that we've dearly missed. The two times I've attended, I'll never forget for it being the Goodwood festival of Speed at Le Mans (speakin' of the FoS 10 to 15 years ago...).
Great atmosphere, fantastic array of marvelous cars and the genuine feeling of living the Le Mans legend. Hope to be there sometime over the next few years. |
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Yes, it was a great moment of historic races and lot of pleasure to walk among all theese clubs showing their treasures.
We had a very small meeting Christopher, Simon and I but a long discussion around a drink. waiting for next edition now. |
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