Title: New bridge
Post by: lofty on January 18, 2020, 07:24:52 pm
There is a new pedestrian bridge over the tunnel opposite the main entrance.it should make trackside wandering easier but it looks very narrow.
Title: Re: New bridge
Post by: Barry on January 20, 2020, 08:12:41 am
Is that over the track or just over the road that leads from the tunnel to the main vehicle entrance?
Title: Re: New bridge
Post by: geoffd on January 20, 2020, 09:09:55 am
http://www.dailysportscar.com/2020/01/19/aco-unveil-new-don-panoz-bridge-at-le-mans.html (http://www.dailysportscar.com/2020/01/19/aco-unveil-new-don-panoz-bridge-at-le-mans.html)
It goes at the edge of the tunnel over the road, it should help alleviate the chaos of people trying to cross the road, unless it ends up as spectating point that is
It goes at the edge of the tunnel over the road, it should help alleviate the chaos of people trying to cross the road, unless it ends up as spectating point that is
Title: Re: New bridge
Post by: Barry on January 20, 2020, 10:57:27 am
Good idea, but I hope it's wide enough to cope with the numbers, as I would expect the ACO to barrier off the ability to cross the road.
From past experience expect chaos!
Hope not though.
From past experience expect chaos!
Hope not though.
Title: Re: New bridge
Post by: lofty on January 20, 2020, 09:00:38 pm
And will be named after the mighty don Panoz.
Title: Re: New bridge
Post by: Canada Phil on January 21, 2020, 04:09:14 am
It would seem this idea originated with Dr Don Panoz a number of years ago. He even offered to pay for it.
Like Barry I suspect it will be chaos. As there are always a few diots that can not follow the one side going other coming back of the pedestrian walkways I doubt they will be willing to climb the stairs to use the bridge.
Phil
Like Barry I suspect it will be chaos. As there are always a few diots that can not follow the one side going other coming back of the pedestrian walkways I doubt they will be willing to climb the stairs to use the bridge.
Phil
Title: Re: New bridge
Post by: Martini...LB on April 06, 2020, 11:14:12 pm
It would seem this idea originated with Dr Don Panoz a number of years ago. He even offered to pay for it.
Like Barry I suspect it will be chaos. As there are always a few diots that can not follow the one side going other coming back of the pedestrian walkways I doubt they will be willing to climb the stairs to use the bridge.
Phil
Like Barry I suspect it will be chaos. As there are always a few diots that can not follow the one side going other coming back of the pedestrian walkways I doubt they will be willing to climb the stairs to use the bridge.
Phil
Hi Phil, it's been a while, hope all is okay. Going through my photo library yesterday, as we are locked down, and came across some Sebring pictures, sad to see Pidge - but great memories, especially when we had that freak rainstorm/tornado he was a really great guy. You take care.
Title: Re: New bridge
Post by: Canada Phil on April 07, 2020, 06:41:36 am
It would seem this idea originated with Dr Don Panoz a number of years ago. He even offered to pay for it.
Like Barry I suspect it will be chaos. As there are always a few diots that can not follow the one side going other coming back of the pedestrian walkways I doubt they will be willing to climb the stairs to use the bridge.
Phil
Like Barry I suspect it will be chaos. As there are always a few diots that can not follow the one side going other coming back of the pedestrian walkways I doubt they will be willing to climb the stairs to use the bridge.
Phil
Hi Phil, it's been a while, hope all is okay. Going through my photo library yesterday, as we are locked down, and came across some Sebring pictures, sad to see Pidge - but great memories, especially when we had that freak rainstorm/tornado he was a really great guy. You take care.
Hi Martini,
It has indeed been too long. good to hear you are doing fine. I too am locked down as we try and get though this virus thing.
Phil
Title: Re: New bridge
Post by: Rhino on April 08, 2020, 07:57:15 pm
It say's new toilets as well. Don't say they are going to knock down the old pee against the wall and wash your hands in the trough at the top ones.
Title: Re: New bridge
Post by: Martini...LB on April 11, 2020, 03:19:29 pm
It say's new toilets as well. Don't say they are going to knock down the old pee against the wall and wash your hands in the trough at the top ones.
I remember the first time I went in '85 on one of the sites there was this big roundish building with showers and sinks inside, all cold water! and urinals all around the outside just screwed to the wall.
Title: Re: New bridge
Post by: Chrisgr31 on April 13, 2020, 09:18:33 pm
I doubt they will be willing to climb the stairs to use the bridge.
Are there any stairs? On the Dunlop side it comes off the raised banking I think - its less clear what happens the other side. However would seem odd to build it with stairs these days.
