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4 May 2002, 20:20 (Ref:278597)
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Derek Bell receives Honorary Citizenship of Le Mans
Today in Derek Bell received the Honorary Citizenship of Le Mans.
It was a very pleasant and typically French ceremony, which took place in the "Place du jet d’eau” below the Cathedral in front of a hundred or so people. The Mayor made a short speech in English before presenting Derek with a document. Derek made a speech in Franglais graciously accepting the honour and saying how much Le Mans meant to him. Mention was made of Derek’s 26 starts and 5 wins at Le Mans. He is the second man to be given the honour, the first was Jacky Ickx who received it two years ago. After a few more speeches all the dignitaries disappeared into the local bistro just as it started to rain. There were several cars there, included a Porsche (917 I think), the Bentley Exp Speed 8 and several models from the twenties, included a blower. FG |
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4 May 2002, 22:04 (Ref:278654)
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Derek is a true legend of sportscar racing, great to see the town of Le Mans acknowledge his achievements in this waY!
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5 May 2002, 02:18 (Ref:278740)
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His most of the time teammate, Jacky ickx, is already an honary citizen of lemans. They both deserve this fine honor.
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5 May 2002, 08:14 (Ref:278798)
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Yes, well done to Derek and the people of Le Mans.
By the way, is Derek still "assisting" the Bentley team this year? |
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6 May 2002, 20:10 (Ref:278816)
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6 May 2002, 21:55 (Ref:278882)
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I met Bell last year at a MoKart charity event. He is a real gentleman. It waqs hilarious to watch him and Brian Redman together. I think they would be an awesome broadcast team for any racing they chose to to commentary on.
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