Visitors Book
Volume V
Entries from Wed May 14 03:38:05 BST 1997.
For earlier postings see Volume IV.
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dave cocuzza (djco34@ix.netcom.com) on Wed May 14 03:38:05 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
Greetings from Pennsylvania,USA
Wonderful site!!!
Found it in WEB Magazine (06/97) and took a peek as I have always
wondered at the thrill of a race such as Le Mans. I have a friend
(non-computer type person) who will be truely amazed at what you
have here. I cannot wait to introduce him.
again,GREAT SITE and I'll be back.
djco34@ix.netcom.com
p/s: I now think I may want to plan to come to Le Mans
with my wife for the race and a visit to FRANCE.
see you...
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Jay Roberts (PnmaFloyd@aol.com) on Wed May 14 07:58:10 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
Thank whatever passes for God this week that someone's done this.
Hard to get int'l sportscar info in the `States...hard to get domestic
info here, for that matter. Most Americans can't drive well, don't understand
car control (country's so big that trains/buses can't do it all, so we
let idiots drive..) so they like ovals only...I wanna go! Steve McQueen's film is a legend here among
road racers...been in love w/the Sarthe ever since. Any hints for getting
there from across the Atlantic welcomed at my e-mail address.
-"Panama" Floyd
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Luis Vital (lvital@mail.telepac.pt) on Wed May 14 17:57:10 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
Your site is good.
I could not find the prices for this year.
Is it possible to get that?
(Follow this link to ticket prices for '97. Ed)
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Stephen Moncrieff (mnm.leeds@dial.pipex.com) on Wed May 14 20:05:34 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
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joe flay (JOE80Y @ AOL.COM) on Wed May 14 20:41:54 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
This will be by 14th consecutive visit to the worlds greatest race
which just happens to have the worlds biggest party going on at the
same time what a great and informative web sight I didnt even know
that the houx camping was closed this year
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John Dann (Dr Offroad) on Thu May 15 02:52:55 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
Pretty cool web sight. I needed information for a French report and
your site helped a lot. Thanks!
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Jim Newell (jnewell@intecc.co.uk) on Sat May 17 09:25:56 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
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Michael Olds (molds@owensdesign.com) on May 18 22:37:53 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
Hello,
Outstanding web page!!! Ever since the move "LeMans" came out I
have been a fan of autoracing, especially the running of the 24 hours
of LeMans! Please include me in any publication offers or events
internationally.
Brgds
Olds
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Clive Crossman (CrossC@stkuk.stortek.com) on Mon May 19 13:48:06 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
SWAP - SHOP
HI,
A Maison Blanc Campsite ticket is desperately needed. A nouveau ticket or
money is on offer.
Please Email.
Clive Crossman
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Peter Sanders (psanders@scigen.co.uk) on Mon May 19 21:00:42 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
Press Release: Team Le Per - 240 Heures du Mans
Le Per Racing is assembling a squad for an assault on the
1997 Le Mans 24 hour endurance race.
Le Per Racing's commitment to Le Mans is as legendary as the event
itself. In the past 10 years, the team has campaigned many famous
marques including:
Jaguar, Caterham, TVR, Ford, MG, Triumph, Mercedes, Fiat, AC.
The team's antics on and off the track are worthy of many a volume and
this year sees the tenth anniversary celebration of the possibly the
naughtiest team ever to make the trip to La Sarthe.
Le Per's first appearance at Le Mans in 1988 was a somewhat low key affair,
the youthful, inexperienced outfit having to come to terms with the
challenging conditions of an endurance event with minimal preparation.
The Team's machinery was as dated as their haircuts and dress sense -
the Ford 'Tina Surfboard, whilst a useful support wagon, made little
impact on the race with its smoking exhaust; the team's MG entrant
almost failed to make it to the ferry and had reliability problems
throughout; the side's honour was upheld by their rusty Spitfire
which made it on to the circuit 24 hours before the race and almost
ended up in the gravel at Dunlop Bridge whilst going the wrong way
around the circuit.
Ten years on, Le Per are back with a vengeance.
At the Team's workshops, much work is going into preparation of the
1997 challengers. Whilst the team missed the pre-qualifying session,
hopes are still high that the legend of Le Per will be seen again on
the hallowed tarmac of the Mulsanne and the drag strips of "du Houx".
Look out for Team Le Per - at a campsite near you.
A Juin. Le Per Racing.
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Martyn Smith (101675 1225) on Tue May 20 13:28:49 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
Could'nt access Radio Le Mans .wav . This site interesting - why are ACO still
showing 1996 only??
I'll be at Houx (now Nouveau). See yah!
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David Kipling (dkipling@bcit.bc.ca) on Tue May 20 20:29:39 BST 1997
mailinglist:No
Living on the west coast of Canada I never hear or see a word about Le Mans; what
a disgrace. In the fifties and sixties I could hear HOURLY reports on BBC radio
and frequent clips in TV. Is that still the case over there or has BBC abandoned
motor racing?
David Kipling
Gibsons Landing BC
Canada
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Tomi Väre () on Wed May 21 10:40:12 BST 1997
mailinglist:No
Excellent !
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john waraick (the.warwicks@virgin.net) on Wed May 21 21:46:14 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
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Rob Brookes (LaserQuestStourbridge@Compuserve.com) on Thu May 22 14:44:08 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
Truely a superb web site packed full of useful information.
Congratulations to all those involved.
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Patrick Deary (patrick.deary@compel.co.uk) on Thu May 22 19:32:37 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
Le Mans is one of those experiences that you don't forget in a hurry.
One point of etiquette I should mention is the Friday night attitude.
I have never encountered such a freindly atmosphere anywhere else, to
be included in any revelry, simply take along one or two cases of beer
to any large gathering of people, and make some freinds for life!
It's amazing how many people keep coming back, and to exactly the same
spot as well. This will be my 4th visit and there is still plenty of
the track that I haven't seen.
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Coen Mol (Moltimedia@tip.nl ) on Thu May 22 21:18:25 BST 1997
mailinglist:No
Went to the Race last year for the first time after years of making plans.
Went with a fellow slotracer and din't miss a minute. We called it the 39
hours of Le Mans (15.00+ 24.00) . Coming back again with a group of 8 after
all our stories, pictures, and videotapes. Already getting into the
atmosphere by loooking back the old tapes and BPR GT series at Eurosport
and reports on Daytona and Sebring.
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Dany Galgani (danyg@sgi.com) on Fri May 23 20:49:57 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
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Darel Leedy (zangct@aol.com) on Sun May 25 06:03:03 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
Excellent site!!!! Not much coverage here in the Rocky Mountains of
Colorado either. Keep up the great work. For some of us, this is our
only coverage!
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Richard Kohl (rekohl@mail.wiscnet.net) on Tue May 27 00:22:57 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
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RON PALGRAVE (BRISTOL 403@MSN.COM) on Tue May 27 20:29:36 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
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Jeremy Powell (mail @pwp-chester.u-net.com) on Wed May 28 12:10:01 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
Two weeks until we leave for this years pilgrimage to the greatest event
in the world. I'm on my 14th trip. Bad news about the Houx campsite, why
can't the French leave things alone. Only managed to watch 2 laps last year
, alcohol induced, we have vowed to at least try and watch 3 laps this year.
We also have tickets for the Welcome Area ( it has the cleanest bogs in
France) This gives access to the roof of the tower at the end of the pit
straight, the view is fantastic. Tickets for unlimited access are about
Ł20 See you all down there !!!!
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Clive Temple (c.temple@cranfield.ac.uk) on Wed May 28 15:43:03 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
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Ian Watsham (iwatsham@msn.com) on Wed May 28 18:59:00 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
this site is INFINITELY better than the official one (which is confusing,
and not very well produced.) Well done, and thanks - I don't know how I
can hang on for another two weeks.......
Cheers, Ian. 970528
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james brower (cobra143@juno.com) on Wed May 28 19:38:09 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
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Ken Saunders (Ken_Saunders@compuserve.com) on Wed May 28 22:13:15 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
I am the Chairman of the GT40 Replica Club and we shall be bringing
around 15 Ford GT40 replicas over to Le Mans this year and will be
taking part in the Grande Parade des Pilotes through the centre of
the city on Friday afternoon. We look forward to meeting other racing
enthusiasts at Le Mans and at the Chinese Cafe on the Mulsanne straight
at 12 noon on Friday. For more details about the GT40's and the GT40
Replica Club please visit my homepages at
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/ken_saunders/
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Steve Lester (sbl5767@glaxowellcome.co.uk) on Thu May 29 17:16:22 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
I went first to Le Mans in 95, had a great time even though it pee'd down
for most of the actual race. I went lest year as part of my 'Stag Tour'
which included other famous places such as Southport and Cambridge (where
I live).
Thanks for putting the page together, especially the new updates, it's
great to know that so many British entries are in this year - shame there's
no Jags again though.
Keep up the good work, and maybe bump into you. I'll mail you a pic of me
there last year in Tete Rouge.
Cheers,
Steve
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Dave Lehmann (DaveLehmann@msn.com) on Fri May 30 04:01:01 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
Great, informative site. Nice to see a site with current info.
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Filip Gouwy (gouwyf@btmaa.bel.alcatel.be) on Fri May 30 07:29:32 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
Hello,
The moment of truth comes closer. We will be there to support the
Belgian drivers.
Let's have lot's of fun ....
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George Michaels (geomichaels@msn.com) on Fri May 30 08:33:29 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
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Dave Busfield (David.Busfield@rs-components.com) on Fri May 30 12:13:20 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
Your pages are very good indeed, many congratulations on a superb job.
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Richard Roess (RHRoess@aol.com) on Fri May 30 16:35:53 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
Very nice site. Looking forward to following the race this year with you.
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James (wiley@harare.iafrica.com) on Fri May 30 19:13:58 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
GO PORSCHE , the 911 will leave the Ferrari , Lister and Mclarens in
the dust.
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A.Dory () on Fri May 30 20:47:40 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
I only can say:
I really love the 24 hours of LE MANS
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Mark Venning (MVenning@Compuserve.Com) on Sat May 31 19:26:26 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
We will be camping at Noueveou (New). We will have a dirty white tranny van.
It will be stacked with beers and bikes. There are 3 of us, all blokes.
Keep looking. You are more that welcome.
We will be there from Tuesday evening. So you have a lot of time to find us.
Good page! Excellent in fact.
Regards
Mark Venning.
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N ARSCOTT (NARSCOTT@AOL.COM) on Mon Jun 2 00:18:16 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
This will be my 5th year at Le Mans and it just gets better and better!
I'm sure I'll see all my old dinking buddies from past years.
Have a good one everybody!
I will.
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Chris Roberts (cbsr@ferrosan.dk) on Mon Jun 2 17:29:37 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
looking forward to next weekend, all the best to those going down in
convoy with us and the Huftmeister.
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Johannes Gritsch (jo@cavie.ca.co.at) on Tue Jun 3 09:56:30 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
I very appreciate any sources of information about Le Mans. I think you
are doing a good job - keep the spirit high!
I didn't have the time to browse through all information, but everything
I found has been worth the try.
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Andy Barratt (a.barratt@coventry.ac.uk) on Tue Jun 3 15:51:01 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
Marvellous site yet again. Can't wait until next tuesday.
Anyone fancy a few beers or maybe a shower in Camping Bleu come and see
the Beer Katz, in the old red Bedford Royal Mail van. the shower is
legendary as I was caught in it last year by Radio Le Mans on Mad Friday.
See you all there!
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Dave Horton (daveh@cyclezone.ftech.co.uk) on Tue Jun 3 22:51:55 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
not a bad site... Better than the 'OFFICAL' one.
How often will you be reporting in from the race???
(6 reports during the 24 hours Ed.)
Do you have as big a team as the ultimate guide?? Will you have pictures
etc as well??
(No only four of us and yes pictures! Ed.)
Cheers
Dave
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Andy Carlson (andycarlson@attmail.com) on Tue Jun 3 23:23:25 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
Excellent Site, streets ahead of the ACO one (hey, It doesnt try to take
over my browser). I should have known that it would take a Brit to produce
some decent info about Le Mans.
See you all at La Sarthe.
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RICHARD BENNETT (SCANCAD-IT@MSN.COM) on Wed Jun 4 05:48:55 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
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Gordon Brown (GBROWN@uk.ibm.com) on Wed Jun 4 10:38:45 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
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Mark Vale (mark.vale@olsy.co.uk) on Wed Jun 4 17:16:46 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
nice site
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Peter Oddy (PeterO@sanford4.demon.co.uk) on Wed Jun 4 23:20:44 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
Best 24 hours of the year - no doubt!!
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Martyn Needle (MartynN@sanford4.demon.co.uk) on Wed Jun 4 23:25:21 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
Flaming exhausts, glowing breaks, twenty-four hour funfair, sun, beer,
wine and McLaren - better than seven days of constant sex - probably!!!
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john ford (fordj@ditltnpo.lit.tas.edu.au) on Thu Jun 5 03:12:39 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
What a great site! I'm very pleased to have found it as we don't get any
le Mans coverage in Australia, to speak of, so Club Arnage is a real bonus.
Keep up the good work!
John Ford
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Mark Riley (turbotun@nr.infi.net) on Fri Jun 6 04:08:32 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
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Rob Weber (wemar1@flips.net) on Fri Jun 6 05:42:53 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
Done Sebring
Le Mans sounds even better
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Lynne Rowland (lrowl75962@aol.com) on Fri Jun 6 23:16:47 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
Fantastic site, I found everything I was looking for!
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john brewer aka FAX (johnb@gardnerweb) on Sat Jun 7 03:33:32 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
Greetings from the glorious, rainy mid-west, can't wait to get
back for my sophmore effort. My introduction to the Sarthe
last year was absolutely mind-blowing, everything I imagined
it would be and more(beer) Best regards to Matt, Richard and
the rest of the Harper Family mayhem, can't wait to see
everyone, Jeez! it doesn't seem like year already, ready for
another dust-up at Jumelles? (40km's from LeMans) To my fellow
American LeMans enthusiasts, get your backsides over to the
Sarthe at least once, even if you have to take out a sixth
mortage on the homestead, it'll be worth it!! See you all at
the Champagne Cork!!
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henrik řsterdal (khj@post3.tele.dk) on Sat Jun 7 09:43:52 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
hey im danish and i go to le mans for the fourth time this year
great sites you have here i just wonder if there are ssome maps
about camping areas around the circuit
kindly regards henrik řsterdal denmark
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b mayne (b.mayne@virgin.net) on Sat Jun 7 14:00:31 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
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Jim Mepsted (Mepsted@aol.com) on Sun Jun 8 11:40:54 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
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Dave Haydon (drh@davehaydon.demon.co.uk) on Sun Jun 8 14:21:17 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
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Peter Lenting (100647.1505@compuserve.comR) on Sun Jun 8 16:51:09 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
R390 GT1 fan
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Andy Graham (awgraham@compuserve.com) on Sun Jun 8 17:35:53 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
Great site
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Jesper Lundgaard (Artemis@vip.cybercity.dk) on Mon Jun 9 12:29:17 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
I´m specially devoted to the F1-GTR Maclaren.
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Johnny S. Nielsen (jsn-f1@post5.tele.dk) on Mon Jun 9 21:06:03 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
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R Gordon (100523.1206@compuserve.com) on Mon Jun 9 22:26:41 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
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Peter Goldsmith (PETER-GOLDSMITH@xtra.co.nz) on Thu Jun 5 19:39:33 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
Hi from New Zealand!
I am looking forward to getting some real news on the great race. We
only get a few snippets in the papers, and almost no tv coverage,
so this will be great. Thanks
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Mick Bail (100066.3107@compuserve.com) on Sun Jun 8 22:06:57 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
Last year I didn't manage to get proper car sticker to add to the
collection, just a pathetic little circular thing. I don't want to miss
out this year, where's the best place to get one ?
(and if anyone's got a spare 1996 one - I've still got the tickets to
prove we were there...)
regards,
Mick
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Duncan Davis (dcd@harrogate.com) on Tue Jun 10 01:17:10 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
Excellent site. Interesting and informative. A bit of a shock compared
with most of the dross to be found on the over hyped internet. Keep it
up.
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Charles Hurd (churd@ath.forthnet.gr) on Tue Jun 10 10:48:43 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
Can't make it this year as I'm going to a wedding instead, all the best
to the rest of you going this year. Drink the Mercier stand dry as every
year and I hope the weather will be sunny. Big yahoos to everyone in
Green Campsite, I'll miss the thursday footy.
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grey mcgown (gmcgown@connect.net) on Tue Jun 10 19:51:37 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
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grey mcgown (gmcgown@connect.net) on Tue Jun 10 19:51:37 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
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Dick Smith (dick@hbc.co.uk) on Tue Jun 10 23:35:27 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
What a brilliant site and the speed is so good to - just as fast as the
race !!
Good on you for clear info.
See you there
Dick
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José Texidor Casaus (tehos@mx2.redestb.es) on Wed Jun 11 08:44:55 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
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Aaron Overy (aaron@bitaplus.com) on Wed Jun 11 09:32:29 BST 1997
mailinglist:No
Will be travelling down to Le Mans in my Red Fiat Barchetta, thanks for
the maps and info.
Looking forward to seeing Noel Edmonds!
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John W. Hunt Jr. (jjr47@interserv.com) on Wed Jun 11 11:55:39 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
This is the most comprehensive - ie "greatest page" in the whole Internet.
Info for attending race very beneficial - going next year.
Hip-hip-hoorey(sp?)
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Miles J. McAndrew (milesm29@microserve.net) on Wed Jun 11 13:43:52 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
I attended the 1983 race with COOKE Racing from the USA. Is there
any memorabellia available from that particular race and where can
it be obtained?
Thank you,
Miles McAndrew
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John Alexander (TVJohn2@AOL.com) on Wed Jun 11 19:56:22 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
You are making a great contribution to western culture. THANX - John
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Winfried Haber (Astowibi@PowerOnline.Net) on Wed Jun 11 22:03:57 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
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Gavin Forman (dst@is.co.za) on Thu Jun 12 07:19:22 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
Thanks for an interesting site. Fortunately we someone like yourself who
keeps the rest of informed. Hopefully the national TV broadcasters
in South Africa will keep there promise and broadcast some of the
Le Mans race.
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Kevin Terry (statguy@mindspring.com) on Thu Jun 12 07:29:23 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
Very nice place you got here. Keep up the great coverage!
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Robert Jones (robatargos@hotmail.com) on Thu Jun 12 09:11:23 BST 1997
mailinglist:No
See you all next year! ! ! !
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John Blake (jblake@pcug.org.au) on Thu Jun 12 09:26:51 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
Really enjoyed the site and the coverage.
JB
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Marco Jacobs (marco.jacobs@fundp.ac.be) on Thu Jun 12 15:46:55 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
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Steven Shields (psprechr@ptd.net) on Thu Jun 12 17:29:57 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
Greetings. I am the web master for the Central Pennsylvania Region
of the Porsche Club of America. I'm setting up links from our web site
(http://home.ptd.net/~psprechr) to some of the best 24 Hours Le Mans,
and yours will be included. Wonderful site!
regards,
Steve Shields
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Chris Defriez (c.d.defriez@mds.qmw.ac.uk) on Fri Jun 13 10:51:31 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
Nice site
easy to use and informative
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Steve Granville (fireflyp@indigo.ie) on Fri Jun 13 12:47:00 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
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Joaquim Adell Carbonell (kimbanzay@hotmail.com) on Fri Jun 13 23:31:58 BST 1997
After submitting this form, they were redirected to:
mailinglist:Yes
I think this page is fantastic!!!
congratulations
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Smith Historic Formula Three (sales@bodill-parker.co.uk) on Sat Jun 14 09:40:20 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
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Neil Scott (mrlighting@stirling.co.uk) on Sat Jun 14 11:24:28 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
Le Mans has a special meaning, the first time I attended 5 years ago with
my brother Ewan and some friends from the Westfield club. I left my
pregnant wife behind with baby due in 4-6weeks only to be told on the
Saturday night of the race I was a dad! He was 4 days old by the time
we got back and still did not have a name but the minute I saw him his
name hade to be Derek after the winning driver. As you can expect I have
not been allowed back since. But I am planning to make a visit soon
once he's big enough to appreciate it. Anybody out there that was with
us e-mail me tell me how your getting on. Can only watch on tv, but who
watches the race anyway?
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tony ellary (tony@nccnet.co.uk) on Sat Jun 14 11:30:32 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
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mike stoddard (mikestodd@aol.com) on Sat Jun 14 12:47:58 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
What a brilliant site! I followed the 24hr bike race on the ACO site,
but look forward to returning to this one as the race gets underway
later today.
Thanks
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Dave Whitaker (whitaker@wingnet.net) on Sat Jun 14 14:05:39 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
Thank you very much for your labor on this wonderful WWWebSite. From
the Smoky Mountains of southeast Tennessee..."little Abingdon" -
restorer and driver of 50's vintage MG's. Also, pit volunteer at the
24-Hours of Daytona. Dave Whitaker
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Gary Beuttenmuller (GEB@aol.com) on Sat Jun 14 14:50:56 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
I've got two weddings to attend this weekend and my local cable TV system
does not carry the Network covering Le Mans here in the U.S.
HELP! Looking for live coverage and updates.
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Edgar Marrero (LIL-RED-D@MSN.com) on Sat Jun 14 15:39:04 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
Great site and well informed. I go here every time I need info on races
in Europe, especially GT Enduro.
Keep up the good work. I'm on the mailing list already
Thanks,
Edgar
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ROB HOLMES (robert.holmes@hrassoc.softnet.co.uk) on Sat Jun 14 18:26:45 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
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Sadik Dobra (dobra@netcom.ca) on Sat Jun 14 20:46:14 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
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Javier Galdo (lospirri@telcel.net.ve) on Sat Jun 14 23:52:30 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
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Erling Pedersen (erling.pedersen@ekero.mail.telia.com) on Sun Jun 15 00:12:16 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
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Nicola York (york@ihug.co.nz) on Sun Jun 15 00:59:48 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
WOW! This is a really great site and I hope to be at Le Mans in person
next year! My brother and I both race Karts here in New Zealand and
are really into motorsport of all kinds. Feel free to drop us a line
at anytime! See ya.
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Jorge González-Nájera (spectra@mail.internet.com.mx) on Sun Jun 15 02:34:00 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
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Dave Schinbeckler (schinbd@gov.on.ca) on Sun Jun 15 07:00:14 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
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L Di Meola (dimeola@iafrica.com) on Sun Jun 15 08:45:28 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
an exellent web site
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Colin Buckle (SeeBee@Compuserve.com) on Sun Jun 15 15:57:50 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
Many thanks for a great service. Us poor folk who have to stay back in
England can follow the action thanks to you (and you are accessble -
I tried the "Official" site many times and got no reply on most of them).
Enjoy your sleep - you have earned it.
I will now have to start saving my pennies to see the same car win three
times in a row!
Thanks a bunch.
SeeBee
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P.D. Worthington (L007TUS@aol.com) on Sun Jun 15 16:56:37 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
Thank you for the Le Mans updates. Your data and info was far better than
the Porsche and BMW factory supported web sites. Hope to make Le Mans
within the next couple of years, but is is quite a hike from Anaheim,
CA, USA for a long weekend.
All the best and again thanks for the data link.
Paul...92 Mazda Miata, 91 Acura NSX, 1978 Lotus Esprit.
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Roel Hellemans (hellem@compuserve.com) on Sun Jun 15 23:38:03 BST 1997
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First motor racing site that's up to date and has great photo's
Keep up the good work!
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dingo97 (dingo97@hotmai.com) on Mon Jun 16 00:32:39 BST 1997
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just check out to see how the aussie did in the race
all the best form
dingo97
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Noel Reid NZ () on Mon Jun 16 01:40:07 BST 1997
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Great work!
I was there last year, and really appreciated what you've provided -
it's not covered here by our news media.
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Doug Cummins (dougc@bunt.com) on Mon Jun 16 11:46:17 BST 1997
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I was at Le Mans for the race, camped with a bunch of Brits. It was great
as usual. I heard your interview on radio Le Mans, and now I've checked
out your web site. Good job.
I was really pulling for the Panoz's. As an American I really feel bad,
because not one of the American V8's lasted the race. One day I hope we
make a concerted effort to win there again.
I'll be checking back often to see what you have changed or added on
the web page. If you are interested in the Celts check out my page at
www.bunt.com/~dougc bye Doug
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Mauricio Martins da Silva (cgalotta@pcshop.com.br) on Mon Jun 16 13:08:11 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
I am surprised with this page's quality. But I search more informations
about other Le Mans' editions (before 1996) like winners or photos. May
you include these informations in this page ? How can I get informations
about past editions.
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roger holfert (rholfert@netcomuk.co.uk) on Mon Jun 16 20:16:01 BST 1997
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Darel Leedy (zangct@aol.com) on Mon Jun 16 21:43:49 BST 1997
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Thanks guys for a great weekend! I'd probably have fallen asleep if we
had television or radio coverage. This was interactive and thus kept me
awake all night. Thanks again!
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IAN WATTS (COMPUSERVE-106340 2302) on Tue Jun 17 13:25:12 BST 1997
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Geoff Jeal (101621 3447@compuserve.com) on Tue Jun 17 14:01:22 BST 1997
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Great race, bad news on the Nissan front (I work for TWR) but we will
be back next year!
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John Donovan (Donovan@compuserve.com) on Tue Jun 17 14:23:55 BST 1997
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Hi,
I caught your adverts on Radio Le Mans - I`ve been down about 5 times
- an excellent site and I`v e learnt stuff from it already.
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joerg hogefeld (jhogefel.ford@email.com) on Tue Jun 17 15:23:23 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
brilliant!
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I.M.Levings (ilevings@veandc.demon.co.uk) on Tue Jun 17 15:26:15 BST 1997
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John Dubrey (jdubrey@aol.com) on Tue Jun 17 18:12:47 BST 1997
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Well, we got home O.K.
This was the first time since '84 that I camped at Le Mans. Regretfully we
stayed in Camping Nouveau, prevously Camping du Houx.
Were do all the low life come from?
Who deliberately takes a full disco system and turns on jungle music at
very high volume at 3.00am?
What half wit decides to drag race up the main-road (dirt & gravel) of the
camp site on Sunday evening. This was accompanied by a fool with more money
than sense who proceeded to do "dough-nuts", throwing up dust and gravel
over neighbouring cars and tents.
This was in a once nice BMW M3!!
How we all laughed when this prat damaged it against a substantial 40 gallon
oil-drum!!
Camping, never again!!
Give me the soft life in a local hotel or nothing at all.
John Dubrey
PS
The race was great, like a 24 hour sprint with loads of action.
Radio Le Mans was better than ever, especially the hilarious Jeremy Clarkson
& Tiff Needal interview. They could never say these things on the Beeb!
it on wi!
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Neil Butterton (rodney.butterton@which.net) on Tue Jun 17 20:18:10 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
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N Butterton (neilb@missing-link.co.uk) on Tue Jun 17 20:18:51 BST 1997
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Ajay (usher@mighty-micro.co.uk) on Tue Jun 17 21:59:59 BST 1997
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18:30. Just arrived back in Manchester after a Top Weekend away.
Cheers to the boys from Bollington Cheshire and all the head bangers
on Maison Blanche camp site.
Many thanks to George for driving me down there. Anyone remember a green
Subaru estate drag-racing all comers on the airfield camp site
Sunday night? Meet George...
Good tour, same again next year. I'm Beaten Up, Bummed and Chopped to Bits
so off to bed for a week.
Ta Ta for a bit.
The Ush.
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Richard Terry () on
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comments:
I can only agree with John Dubrey.
As a 'Virgin' I too camped.
I personally don't find air bomb repeaters, maroons etc going off
at regular intervals during the night, accompanied by very, very loud
shouting etc. particularly entertaining.
After the first night I was straight into town to find a Hotel. (Call
me soft if you like but I saw most of the race AND had a good sleep
AND had a shower!
Can anyone tell me why people think it's a measure of manhood to stack
up empty beer bottles outside your pitch?
Bleat over.
The atmosphere was very good, the racing excellent and Radio Le Mans an
absolute must (yes, you do feel a prat wandering around with a radio inside
a baseball cap but believe me, your race experience is at least halved).
If you've not been, you must. But if you like your sleep too, don't
bother even thinking about camping!
Richard Terry
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Edgar marrero (LIL-RED-D@MSN.COM) on Wed Jun 18 02:50:39 BST 1997
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Thanks for the great race report. It was the only way I
could follow the almost up-to-date rece event since I do not
have the Speedvision tv channel.
I am already subscribed to your excellent mailing list.
Good luck
Edgar
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Ulfert H. Stuck (Stuck-Racing@T-Online.de) on Wed Jun 18 06:58:55 BST 1997
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Nice page, but where are the complete results ?
( Try http://www.club-arnage.com/97result.htm
for classified finishers. Full details of retirements and
what happened to whom and when is under construction and
is due before the weekend Ed. )
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P.B. Robinson (z_robinsonpb@titan.sfasu.edu) on Wed Jun 18 07:43:39 BST 1997
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Over the past year or so, I have enjoyed this site; it is so much better
than the other sites on the net. I do hope you will continue to keep up
the good work!
Since I am in the states, I am not able to enjoy LeMans as much as you
Europeans--I often find myself jealous thinking about the race.
I have been wanting to go since I was a tiny tot, and someday I hope to
see all of you over there!
P.B. Robinson
Porsche/BMW/Honda fan
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Tony Pomfret (tony.pomfret@mcmail.com) on Wed Jun 18 09:33:17 BST 1997
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John McClelland (John_McClelland@bickenhill-01.ccmail.compuserve.com) on Wed Jun 18 11:37:44 BST 1997
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Daryl Jackson (djackson@jpmorgan.com) on Wed Jun 18 14:37:50 BST 1997
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Great race this year. Great web page!
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Derek Johnson (Derekj@dircon.co.uk) on Thu Jun 19 07:29:51 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
Excellent Site
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Rick Wilson (red_line_design@compuserve.com) on Thu Jun 19 10:22:47 BST 1997
mailinglist:Yes
Just returned from visit number 16, already planning '98. I love this
place, just can't get enough - so this web site is just what I need to
keep me going until my next fix.
Tatty Mini Owner
Naughty Hell Fire Gentleman's Drinking Club
Maison Blanche.
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R.Andrew (R.Andrew@sdxplc.com) on Thu Jun 19 12:32:53 BST 1997
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Matthew Checketts (m.r.checketts@dundee.ac.uk) on Thu Jun 19 13:48:18 BST 1997
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Team Le Per stole the show again (see Pete Saunders entry on visitors book)
at this years race. And to all those moaning prats who don't like cold
showers, loud music, heavy drinking and drag racing....don't come back to
Camping Nouveau (ex Houx...sadly missed). This is where the action is and
will be again next year.
Things were looking a bit dull on Sunday night until the Le Per boys
whipped up support for an excellent drag racing session which included
a Porsche Carrera 4, BMW M3 vs 535, MGB vs Spitfire and incredably a Kraut
coach...although the guy in the passengewr seat wasn't very friendly.
Bad luck to the Quattro owner who burst a tyre and ripped another off the
rim on the offroad circuit. His "pals" nicked his keys and did the damage.
Hope the 2 space saver spares got him back home!!
Come to Nouveau next year for more wild tomes and all boring farts can go
and stay in a hotel.
Matt Le Per
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Janice Minton (descom@sol.co.uk) on Thu Jun 19 18:03:45 BST 1997
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John Adams (100747 2727@compuserve.com) on Thu Jun 19 19:37:38 BST 1997
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Sarah (hazlegs@dial.pipex.com) on Fri Jun 20 11:15:43 BST 1997
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What a fantastic experience yet again (5th in a row) marred only by the
loss of a very much loved Charge Mazda orange cap. I don't think I
left it at the circuit, but the last time I can say for certain that I
had it was when I removed it for the first of the now becomming ritual
baptisms in Coolio, outside the Champagne Cork on Sunday afternoon -
about 2 o'clock ish. If you found this cap, or someone you know came
back from La Sarthe with it, please let me know.
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Martyn Smith (101675 1225@Compuserve.com) on Fri Jun 20 13:28:14 BST 1997
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We had a good time at Camping Nouveau. Drag racing on Sunday evening - no
Gendarmes!!
Club Arnarge site v.good. ACO official site difficult to access.
Keep up the good work
Regards
Martyn Smith
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Jack Butler (JLBBR@AOL.COM) on Fri Jun 20 18:24:26 BST 1997
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David Hoddle (david_hoddle@compuserve.com) on Sat Jun 21 02:00:52 BST 1997
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Great site
I have been since 1995 , when I camped in Houx(Great fun)
Now I go along as one of about 50 British marshals , most are at the first
chicane but I am along at the second chicane on the Musanne straight.
It's a bit isolated, but I see some fast cars going rather fast!!
I heard about the site on Radio Le Mans( I see Janice has been here too)
Good race this year , but a pity all the "variety" broke so early on.
It would 've been nice to soo the Panoz/Mustang/Marcos/Corvette etc. finish
Good Lord , It looks like I went to see the racing. Shame on me
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Richard & Sue (glenmore@dial.pipex.com) on Sat Jun 21 16:58:33 BST 1997
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Great site, great Le Mans '97, looking forward to next year.
Every year we go we get lost trying to find the blinking circuit.
Can anyone provide some handy tips on how to find the circuit in the
middle of Friday night in the dark?
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Mitchell Plackett-Smith (plackett-smith@msn.com) on Sun Jun 22 11:15:48 BST 1997
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pete starbuck (pete@h-l-s.demon.co.uk) on Sun Jun 22 13:08:19 BST 1997
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great site for those who have not visited the circuit and great for those that
have been but just want to top the experience of this year, great site dave
nice to have heard you on radio Le Mans.
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Stefan G. Karlsson (m92sgkn@mtek.chalmers.se) on Sun Jun 22 19:54:24 BST 1997
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Being back from my first Le Mans I can only agree with everything positive ever
said about this event. Truly a life-time experience, not mentioning the fact that
we drove my pals Indigo 3000. For all the interest everyone showed, I think it's
only appropriate you check out its enthusiast club at
www.dtek.chalmers.se/~d96mick/iec. Only on swedish unfortunately, but see the
gallery, you won't regret it.
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Ian Sharp (ian@investments.u-net.com) on Sun Jun 22 21:50:49 BST 1997
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