Title: 2006 Race Dates
Post by: mudshark on June 28, 2005, 01:00:24 am
When do they publish the race dates for next year (2006)?
Title: Re:2006 Race Dates
Post by: Lawnmower Man on June 28, 2005, 08:42:16 am
You can sort of guess the tentive dates. 17th and 18th I think. But the International Calender is not finalised untill the end of the year I think.
t.
t.
Title: Re:2006 Race Dates
Post by: Mr Toad on June 28, 2005, 09:53:52 am
Oh dear - I thought the 24th weekned rule meant the 10th/11th for 2006?
Title: Re:2006 Race Dates
Post by: Lawnmower Man on June 28, 2005, 10:15:47 am
You may well be right Mr Toad.
I thought it was the weekend before the Longest Day.
I always play safe and tell my boss "Forget book anything for me in June" Once I know the date I get a bit more flexible.
t.
I thought it was the weekend before the Longest Day.
I always play safe and tell my boss "Forget book anything for me in June" Once I know the date I get a bit more flexible.
t.
Title: Re:2006 Race Dates
Post by: Doris on June 28, 2005, 10:45:11 am
Dates are generally confirmed sometime around November but I have known them be announced as early as August before now.
Title: Re:2006 Race Dates
Post by: Lawnmower Man on June 28, 2005, 10:49:51 am
I also note that in 1994 it was the 18/19th and 1995 the 17/18th and in 1983 it was on 18/19th and 1984 16/17th (1984 was a leap year) So that's a strong president for it being 17/18th in 2006.
But who knows what the future holds?
t.
But who knows what the future holds?
t.
Title: Re:2006 Race Dates
Post by: Steve Pyro on June 28, 2005, 07:38:14 pm
I've a feeling in my water that the Classic being confirmed for 7 / 8 / 9 July 2006 may have some affect on when the main 24 hour race will be. I'm going with 10 / 11 June ::)
Title: Re:2006 Race Dates
Post by: Gilles on June 30, 2005, 09:09:53 am
going with 17/08 because you also now have to put inside the calendar the test day 15 days before.
ALMS calendar already fixed? it may help...
ALMS calendar already fixed? it may help...
Title: Re:2006 Race Dates
Post by: Ken Breadstick on July 03, 2005, 06:59:29 pm
I think the 3rd weekend in the month is correct. THey moved it this year due to the US & Japaneese teams not having to do two seperate trips between testing and the race. THis of course had to fit in with the ALMS & Le Mans Endurance series as well.
I think the 3rd weekend will be the one
I think the 3rd weekend will be the one
Title: Re: 2006 Race Dates
Post by: fatboytours on September 24, 2005, 02:01:55 am
Have just made enquiries with Brittany Ferries & they tell me race is on 17th & 18th
Title: Re: 2006 Race Dates
Post by: Piglet on September 24, 2005, 03:03:20 pm
Have just made enquiries with Brittany Ferries & they tell me race is on 17th & 18th
Are they confident enough to guarantee you a refund if they're wrong!! ;D
Personally I would go for the 17th & 18th as I think they want it closer to the Classic rather than further from it.
But as said before until all of the international calendars are confirmed the ACO do not formally confirm the date. Take your chance with ferry bookings if you wish (and I might do a bit later on) but don't moan if you get it wrong!!
Title: Re:2006 Race Dates
Post by: Lorry on September 24, 2005, 10:07:54 pm
I also note that in 1994 it was the 18/19th and 1995 the 17/18th and in 1983 it was on 18/19th and 1984 16/17th (1984 was a leap year) So that's a strong president for it being 17/18th in 2006.
But who knows what the future holds?
The only thing predictable about this is that its unpredicable. But if the schoolkids have the 17th off it has my vote, until someone changes their mindBut who knows what the future holds?
Title: Re: 2006 Race Dates
Post by: fidget on September 28, 2005, 06:46:36 pm
Took a chance and booked ny ferries for this weekend.
Title: Re: 2006 Race Dates
Post by: Paddy_NL on September 28, 2005, 10:18:10 pm
Took a chance and booked ny ferries for this weekend.
that will get you there in plenty of time then (http://smile.smilies.nl/368.gif)Title: Re: 2006 Race Dates
Post by: smokie on September 29, 2005, 12:54:31 am
Well if I've got the wrong week then I'll miss the race.
Nothing new there then :)
Nothing new there then :)
Title: Re: 2006 Race Dates
Post by: paulydee on October 17, 2005, 01:46:11 pm
Hi,
As just posted elsewhere, and to prove that i can actually read...
Motorsport News (12/10/05) quote:
"Next year's Le Mans 24 Hours has been scheduled for June 17/18. The pre-event test will take place on June 3/4".
Can't guarantee they're correct, but it's probably as reliable as it gets without ACO confirmation.
As just posted elsewhere, and to prove that i can actually read...
Motorsport News (12/10/05) quote:
"Next year's Le Mans 24 Hours has been scheduled for June 17/18. The pre-event test will take place on June 3/4".
Can't guarantee they're correct, but it's probably as reliable as it gets without ACO confirmation.
Title: Re: 2006 Race Dates
Post by: Lorry on October 17, 2005, 01:58:14 pm
Can I just point out that on the ACO website the 2005 calender is marked as "provisional" Is this years race going to be on 18/19 June?
