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Old 7 Feb 2012, 08:01 (Ref:3022512)   #151
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National geographic have just released their list of top ten sporting events.LM 24 got 1st spot!
http://travel.nationalgeographic.com...orting-events/
Thats quite amazing for such a high profile general interest publication
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Old 7 Feb 2012, 09:30 (Ref:3022539)   #152
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I agree for me personally its a no brainer but for such a diverse publication to put it at the top was a bit of a shock
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Old 7 Feb 2012, 10:44 (Ref:3022579)   #153
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It's what I've always known - well, since 1986 anyway! Good on them for ignoring the F1 media hype.
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Old 7 Feb 2012, 11:59 (Ref:3022614)   #154
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Re: National Geographic

Just a shame that they couldn't get some of the details correct. "Roughly 46 cars start", and "starts at 4pm" are wrong for a start, although that was the traditional start time, are we stuck at 3pm nowadays?
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Old 7 Feb 2012, 12:18 (Ref:3022621)   #155
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Yep, that's true - 3 pm start has been n place for several years now. Still, the sentiment is clearly right!


I notice we also have 'Wimbeldon' at #6.......
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Old 7 Feb 2012, 12:54 (Ref:3022635)   #156
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They also got loads of stuff wrong... Never mind, it's the thought that counts...
I wonder if we'll get more Yanks due to the article?
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Old 7 Feb 2012, 13:51 (Ref:3022653)   #157
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I wonder if we'll get more Yanks due to the article?
I hope not, those guys are crazy. Oh wait...

Plus, the track turns right.
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Old 7 Feb 2012, 15:53 (Ref:3022695)   #158
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Just a shame that they couldn't get some of the details correct. "Roughly 46 cars start", and "starts at 4pm" are wrong for a start, although that was the traditional start time, are we stuck at 3pm nowadays?

Clearly they got their information from the ACO - see the thread regarding the Group C practice.
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Old 13 Feb 2012, 10:40 (Ref:3025178)   #159
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Changing the subject but something to talk about, does anyone know of a website / database where all the pole postion drivers & cars are listed for Le Mans 24 ?? Just curious ...........
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Old 13 Feb 2012, 10:58 (Ref:3025182)   #160
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Changing the subject but something to talk about, does anyone know of a website / database where all the pole postion drivers & cars are listed for Le Mans 24 ?? Just curious ...........
Do you know this one:
http://wsrp.ic.cz/

There is lots of data on there, could very well be that the stuff your looking for is also on there.
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Old 13 Feb 2012, 21:14 (Ref:3025441)   #161
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I've always tended to rely on Stefan's Le Mans Register. Not sure about poles though.....

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Don't be put off by the title at the top of the page though......
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Old 15 Feb 2012, 17:54 (Ref:3026239)   #162
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Just watching the documentary about Jaguar's assault on Le Mans 1988 (very good piece of documentary making, has to be said), and there's quite a few interview soundbites from Derek Bell (MBE, yes, just to be official )... is he joking or is he serious when he's talking about not being on speaking terms with Klaus Ludwig after Klaus had run out of fuel early in the race?
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Old 15 Feb 2012, 19:23 (Ref:3026281)   #163
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I really don't know, but I think we can safely assume that Derek and Stucky were pretty miffed!
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Just watching the documentary about Jaguar's assault on Le Mans 1988 (very good piece of documentary making, has to be said)
Is this 'Jaguar's Roar'???

Edit: this explanation of Jan Lammers about nearly missing out on Victory is from that documentary, so my guess is yes. I definately need a copy of that film!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9AJbHokymY

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Is this 'Jaguar's Roar'???

Edit: this explanation of Jan Lammers about nearly missing out on Victory is from that documentary, so my guess is yes. I definately need a copy of that film!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9AJbHokymY
Yes it is.
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