Title: Background
Post by: smokie on June 04, 2003, 11:33:25 am
OK, before we all meet in just over a week, let's find out a little about each other...
Which county (or country) do you live in?
Berkshire
Age range (decade will do)
40 - 50
Job
Project Manager with a computer company, but I lost interest completely two weeks ago when Le Mans started to really kick in
Any other comments
Nope
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Which county (or country) do you live in?
Berkshire
Age range (decade will do)
40 - 50
Job
Project Manager with a computer company, but I lost interest completely two weeks ago when Le Mans started to really kick in
Any other comments
Nope
Addendum: This post is working really well, no interjections, straying off topic or anything. I'm going to keep it that way - if there's something you want to discuss with someone, please don't do it in this post as it will disappear. Thanks
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Stu on June 04, 2003, 11:41:50 am
Whitley Bay Tyne and Wear
41
Put fires out
More beer
Will be on Houx Annexe from Monday evening, at the top near to the bogs. Excuses for a beer welcome.
41
Put fires out
More beer
Will be on Houx Annexe from Monday evening, at the top near to the bogs. Excuses for a beer welcome.
Title: Re:Background
Post by: GeeBee on June 04, 2003, 11:41:55 am
OK, here goes.
Live in Cheshire (oop in t'hills, surry)
Age 47, as of this Friday
Rail Operations Project Manager, currently working in Denmark on the Copenhagen Metro
The only other comment I'll make is that you'll know us on MB as I've just bought a b**dy great new tent and we havn't bothered to try it out yet. We'll be the ones sleeping outside surrounded by a lot of blue (I think) stuff then.
GeeBee
Live in Cheshire (oop in t'hills, surry)
Age 47, as of this Friday
Rail Operations Project Manager, currently working in Denmark on the Copenhagen Metro
The only other comment I'll make is that you'll know us on MB as I've just bought a b**dy great new tent and we havn't bothered to try it out yet. We'll be the ones sleeping outside surrounded by a lot of blue (I think) stuff then.
GeeBee
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Brian(Liverpool boys) on June 04, 2003, 11:42:16 am
Merseyside.
55-60,but still act as if I am 22.
Transport Supervisor, for well known Motor Manafacturer.UPDATE NOW RETIRED ;D ;D
Attending the great event since 1991.
55-60,but still act as if I am 22.
Transport Supervisor, for well known Motor Manafacturer.UPDATE NOW RETIRED ;D ;D
Attending the great event since 1991.
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Dane on June 04, 2003, 11:46:48 am
Live in Denmark 8)
Age 36
System Administrator ( 4500 PC and 225 servers ) :-\
Carlsberg and Tuborg :D
Age 36
System Administrator ( 4500 PC and 225 servers ) :-\
Carlsberg and Tuborg :D
Title: Re:Background
Post by: jpchenet on June 04, 2003, 11:52:03 am
Hampshire
36
Regional Manager for a US Software Company
Can't wait 'til next Wednesday!!
36
Regional Manager for a US Software Company
Can't wait 'til next Wednesday!!
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Werner on June 04, 2003, 12:10:06 pm
live in Hanoi, Vietnam (yes, no joke)
Update March 2004: back again in Germany, now living near Cologne
44 years old
Freelance IT consultant
Regular visitor since 1985
Le Mans - the greatest fun you can have with your trousers on!
Update March 2004: back again in Germany, now living near Cologne
44 years old
Freelance IT consultant
Regular visitor since 1985
Le Mans - the greatest fun you can have with your trousers on!
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Rusty on June 04, 2003, 12:11:55 pm
Greenhithe, Kent
47
Illustrator,visualiser and digital artist.
Pro piss artist too.
47
Illustrator,visualiser and digital artist.
Pro piss artist too.
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Andy Zarse on June 04, 2003, 12:19:20 pm
Small village between Gatwick and Brighton, off A23 and famous only for regular serious road accidents.
39 (just)
International playboy
Every LM since 88
39 (just)
International playboy
Every LM since 88
Title: Re:Background
Post by: plumber on June 04, 2003, 12:41:56 pm
West Midlands (thankfully not Birmingham)
31
Data Management for a Distribution Company
popped my LM cherry last year, now hooked!
Title: Re:Background
Post by: redstu on June 04, 2003, 01:04:04 pm
39
Newcastle upon Tyne
"Estate management"
3rd Le Mans.
"follow me , I've been lost here before"
Newcastle upon Tyne
"Estate management"
3rd Le Mans.
"follow me , I've been lost here before"
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Liszt on June 04, 2003, 01:26:38 pm
Bucks.
29
Senior Business Analyst for a Vehicle Services company
Hooked since '99
The last month has been so exciting with the build up, next weekend should see fever pitch!
29
Senior Business Analyst for a Vehicle Services company
Hooked since '99
The last month has been so exciting with the build up, next weekend should see fever pitch!
Title: Re:Background
Post by: IanB on June 04, 2003, 01:35:13 pm
Liverpool
Mid 50
Logistics supervisor in Cat Factory
Every year since 89
Mid 50
Logistics supervisor in Cat Factory
Every year since 89
Title: Re:Background
Post by: BigGuy on June 04, 2003, 01:39:58 pm
Angry of Tunbridge Wells, Kent
34
Training Consultant for old Pensions company (think squirrel), currently up for sale by its useless Auzzie owners...
Le Mans since 1993
;D
34
Training Consultant for old Pensions company (think squirrel), currently up for sale by its useless Auzzie owners...
Le Mans since 1993
;D
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Chris24 on June 04, 2003, 02:06:46 pm
Preston, Lancashire,
29,
Aerospace Engineer, (Cut up bits of carbon when I have to )
As Pidgeon put it "The tall balding one) 10th Le Mans this year, 1991 and then 1995 onwards. Spend all my money on models of cars from LM etc and books for reference to build them.
Can't wait for next week
29,
Aerospace Engineer, (Cut up bits of carbon when I have to )
As Pidgeon put it "The tall balding one) 10th Le Mans this year, 1991 and then 1995 onwards. Spend all my money on models of cars from LM etc and books for reference to build them.
Can't wait for next week
Title: Re:Background
Post by: mgmark on June 04, 2003, 02:20:08 pm
Huntingdon
43
All sorts - estate management, project management, HR, accounts, training etc.
Le Mans since 1993 - and it's still the best week in the year. ;D
43
All sorts - estate management, project management, HR, accounts, training etc.
Le Mans since 1993 - and it's still the best week in the year. ;D
Title: Re:Background
Post by: pretzel on June 04, 2003, 02:26:16 pm
Cardiff, South Wales (not native though...)
43 going on 44 (birthday falls on LeMans weekend most years) :)
Manufacturing Engineer - Electronics
10th anniversary for me too this year.
43 going on 44 (birthday falls on LeMans weekend most years) :)
Manufacturing Engineer - Electronics
10th anniversary for me too this year.
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Deja on June 04, 2003, 02:26:42 pm
Trowbridge, Wiltshire.
36
Systems Tester for a mobile phone company.
2nd time at Le Mans this year - This week works going really slow.
36
Systems Tester for a mobile phone company.
2nd time at Le Mans this year - This week works going really slow.
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Chrisgr31 on June 04, 2003, 02:47:36 pm
Crowborough Sussex
37
Chartered Surveyor specialising in business rates ::) & landlord and tenant
Not sure how often I have been in the past! This may be the 8th time
37
Chartered Surveyor specialising in business rates ::) & landlord and tenant
Not sure how often I have been in the past! This may be the 8th time
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Nobby Diesel on June 04, 2003, 03:03:30 pm
South Bucks
Thirty several (doesn't matter any more)
Inventor
Ready to aim the Speed Triple down there!
Thirty several (doesn't matter any more)
Inventor
Ready to aim the Speed Triple down there!
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Barry on June 04, 2003, 05:24:01 pm
Windsor Berkshire
45
Driver
2nd year, addicted, going Portsmouth/Caen tuesday night (subject to french unions), look out for a red Duke monster being ridden carefully ;D
45
Driver
2nd year, addicted, going Portsmouth/Caen tuesday night (subject to french unions), look out for a red Duke monster being ridden carefully ;D
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Mr. Rick on June 04, 2003, 06:14:12 pm
Bourne, Lincolnshire (just up the road from Peterborough).
39 on race week Friday (b'day beers gratefully accepted etc....)
Graphic Designer (self-employed since 1993)
First LM was on 17th birthday in 1981 been virtually every year since (only missed 1985 - still too painful to talk about!). Proposed to Mrs Rickmeister as a result of the Jag win in '88, planned kids around the big event (no shagging without welly boots between August and October when we were trying!). Also run a little website that started as a bit of fun helping out on Club Arnage, then went "solo" the following year and it got a little out of hand after that! Obsessed? Maybe just a little!
39 on race week Friday (b'day beers gratefully accepted etc....)
Graphic Designer (self-employed since 1993)
First LM was on 17th birthday in 1981 been virtually every year since (only missed 1985 - still too painful to talk about!). Proposed to Mrs Rickmeister as a result of the Jag win in '88, planned kids around the big event (no shagging without welly boots between August and October when we were trying!). Also run a little website that started as a bit of fun helping out on Club Arnage, then went "solo" the following year and it got a little out of hand after that! Obsessed? Maybe just a little!
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Russ on June 04, 2003, 06:23:10 pm
Bucks - Milky Beans
32
IT Project Manager for big Law Firm
Le Mans every year since 2002... ;D
32
IT Project Manager for big Law Firm
Le Mans every year since 2002... ;D
Title: Re:Background
Post by: powermite on June 04, 2003, 06:43:25 pm
Newport,South Wales
aged 45
Machine Shop Manager
Every LM since 1991
PQ since 94
PM
PS MGMARK-Weve been working on the Huntingdon viaduct
aged 45
Machine Shop Manager
Every LM since 1991
PQ since 94
PM
PS MGMARK-Weve been working on the Huntingdon viaduct
Title: Re:Background
Post by: tattymarbots on June 04, 2003, 06:55:17 pm
hants
36
electrical designer
97 then 99 on
will be in karting nord look out for the welsh dragon
previous pics at http://www.tattymarbots.co.uk :) 8)
36
electrical designer
97 then 99 on
will be in karting nord look out for the welsh dragon
previous pics at http://www.tattymarbots.co.uk :) 8)
Title: Re:Background
Post by: monkey on June 04, 2003, 06:55:25 pm
first went 1985, 86, 87, missed 88, first son born beggining May, not allowed out, went 89, 90, missed 91 second son born on Le Mans Sunday, stopped breeding and not missed a race since so this is my 16th trip, 45, work in advertiseing live just outside Oxford.
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Lancs Se7en on June 04, 2003, 07:06:27 pm
Bury Lancs upth north ;D
54 + a bit :o
Sales and marketing director for a chemicals company ::)
Camping in La Musee on the inside of the Bugatti Loop ;)
Le Mans virgin in 2000, now a regular.
54 + a bit :o
Sales and marketing director for a chemicals company ::)
Camping in La Musee on the inside of the Bugatti Loop ;)
Le Mans virgin in 2000, now a regular.
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Jeffa on June 04, 2003, 07:09:54 pm
Haltwhistle - a little town in Northumberland
31
Service Engineer with De La Rue cash systems
5th time this year - just me and my dad this year, hes been going for the last 20 odd years!
31
Service Engineer with De La Rue cash systems
5th time this year - just me and my dad this year, hes been going for the last 20 odd years!
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Bobblehat on June 04, 2003, 07:42:39 pm
Buckingham, unsirprisingly in Buckinghamshire
37 :-\
:) ;) :D ;DWine Merchant (dirty job........) ;D :D ;) :)
Started in 95 i think it was wet (Mclaren GTR1 won) then again in 96 just after birth of daughter wife not too pleased, returning this year at last!!!! ;D
T-7
37 :-\
:) ;) :D ;DWine Merchant (dirty job........) ;D :D ;) :)
Started in 95 i think it was wet (Mclaren GTR1 won) then again in 96 just after birth of daughter wife not too pleased, returning this year at last!!!! ;D
T-7
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Gilles on June 04, 2003, 07:50:04 pm
Le Mans
24
unemployed...
... may wait for any offer, even an expatriation in UK !
only 95,98,99,00 & 01...
... 95 was my only camping experience, at the Indianapolis Curve ( 8) I knew the owners of the house located inner track, and it was before this high fences)
24
unemployed...
... may wait for any offer, even an expatriation in UK !
only 95,98,99,00 & 01...
... 95 was my only camping experience, at the Indianapolis Curve ( 8) I knew the owners of the house located inner track, and it was before this high fences)
Title: Re:Background
Post by: H3RPS on June 04, 2003, 08:00:56 pm
Bolton, Lancs (twined with Le Mans)
36
Director of a vehicle rental Co
1998 went in a Transit Van
2001 went on a Kwak ZX6R
This year going in a Caterham
36
Director of a vehicle rental Co
1998 went in a Transit Van
2001 went on a Kwak ZX6R
This year going in a Caterham
Title: Re:Background
Post by: ChrisConsidine on June 04, 2003, 08:10:30 pm
Phoenix, Arizona USA
23
Driving Instructor at the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving
Second time for me. My first was with the Club Arnage team in 2001
23
Driving Instructor at the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving
Second time for me. My first was with the Club Arnage team in 2001
Title: Re:Background
Post by: paulydee on June 04, 2003, 08:10:33 pm
Northamptonshire
31
Powertrain Design Engineer
Returning to LM after a 3 year absence, but i don't suppose it's changed much......
31
Powertrain Design Engineer
Returning to LM after a 3 year absence, but i don't suppose it's changed much......
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Lord Steve on June 04, 2003, 09:33:00 pm
Epworth, North Lincolnshire
Originally from Darlington
(Still there)
45
(Now 49)
UK Sales Manager - Roofing Industry
(Now Sales Operations director)
Tres Hombres 9th year this year. Big celebrations next year then!
Had to say goodbye to the Jag (Thanks Inland Revenue) and arriving in Audi A4 this year.
(12th trip this year)
Originally from Darlington
(Still there)
45
(Now 49)
UK Sales Manager - Roofing Industry
(Now Sales Operations director)
Tres Hombres 9th year this year. Big celebrations next year then!
Had to say goodbye to the Jag (Thanks Inland Revenue) and arriving in Audi A4 this year.
(12th trip this year)
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Andy on June 04, 2003, 10:34:31 pm
Cookham, Berkshire.
just turned 39....... the big piss up next year!
distribution mangler* for a paper manufacturer.
11th year since jag 90 but missed two years having the wife producing our girls . well hooked on the atmosphere, cars, drivers and the racing, meeting nutters alike.
let the good race and parties begin!
just turned 39....... the big piss up next year!
distribution mangler* for a paper manufacturer.
11th year since jag 90 but missed two years having the wife producing our girls . well hooked on the atmosphere, cars, drivers and the racing, meeting nutters alike.
let the good race and parties begin!
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Alcad on June 04, 2003, 10:48:06 pm
Halesowen, West Midlands
31
Self Employed CAD Engineer
5th Attendance in the last 7 years
31
Self Employed CAD Engineer
5th Attendance in the last 7 years
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Rhino on June 04, 2003, 11:01:06 pm
Arundel, west sussex
35
self employed, carbon laminator
first year 1983 missed 2, one for o levels one travelling
35
self employed, carbon laminator
first year 1983 missed 2, one for o levels one travelling
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Simon (WRC GT4) on June 04, 2003, 11:03:30 pm
Swindon, Wiltshire
35
General manager/ auto cad tool designer, precision engineering, tool making
1st visit in 99, not missed one yet!!
Will be in Houx Annexe from thusday morning (new motorhome) on the Portmouth/cherbourg ferry wed night
35
General manager/ auto cad tool designer, precision engineering, tool making
1st visit in 99, not missed one yet!!
Will be in Houx Annexe from thusday morning (new motorhome) on the Portmouth/cherbourg ferry wed night
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Bas on June 04, 2003, 11:14:17 pm
The Hague
36
Marketing Manager, Chemical Industry
2001, Newby, nearly drowned but got hooked.
2002, a little organized with campsite (no pool though)
2003, bring it on, can't wait.
BTW The Hague is in The Netherlands
36
Marketing Manager, Chemical Industry
2001, Newby, nearly drowned but got hooked.
2002, a little organized with campsite (no pool though)
2003, bring it on, can't wait.
BTW The Hague is in The Netherlands
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Dave H on June 04, 2003, 11:16:16 pm
Indianapolis, USA (ex-pat from UK since 86)
35
Own a healthcare market research company based in the States.
Have been hitting Le Mans since '90. Getting a tad worried about my flight into Paris next week given the traffic controller strike. Anyone else flying in keeping an eye on this? Ironically this is my 13th Le Mans so perhaps my luck just ran out.
Nice to see who's all coming along. Have a great one everyone!
35
Own a healthcare market research company based in the States.
Have been hitting Le Mans since '90. Getting a tad worried about my flight into Paris next week given the traffic controller strike. Anyone else flying in keeping an eye on this? Ironically this is my 13th Le Mans so perhaps my luck just ran out.
Nice to see who's all coming along. Have a great one everyone!
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Matt Harper on June 05, 2003, 02:09:54 am
Orlando FL USA (Escaped from Bradford W. Yorks in 2001)
44
General Manager of a UK based mobility company
Been doing Le Mans since 1983 - it's all Ricardo's fault.
Dave and I are due into PCD on Wed morning via Air France (oh sh*t) from Chicago - then renting a motorhome.
Looking forward to putting some more (blurred) faces to names on Sat night.
Safe trip everyone.
44
General Manager of a UK based mobility company
Been doing Le Mans since 1983 - it's all Ricardo's fault.
Dave and I are due into PCD on Wed morning via Air France (oh sh*t) from Chicago - then renting a motorhome.
Looking forward to putting some more (blurred) faces to names on Sat night.
Safe trip everyone.
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Canada Phil on June 05, 2003, 04:28:31 am
Thanks Chris could not have said it better myself, ::)as you did not give me a chance) Busier than a one armed paperhanger, but will be in MB Wednesday afternoon. Look for the same flag but a more modest flag pole. Picked up new(read waterproof) rain suit today so weather should be clear and sunny, i am doing my part. I live in Mississauga which is just up the road from Hades ;)
Canada Phil
Canada Phil
Title: Re:Background
Post by: gab on June 05, 2003, 07:39:07 am
Munich, Germany (In 13th. year of temporary transfer ??? from the States)
50
Logistics Manager for German electronics company.
Been a Le Mans fan since GT40 days, made first visit in 97 missed only 98 race since. Always camped on MB usually next to PM and his gang of Welsh and other assorted International "gentlemen". Been one of the lucky ones and will be in LM on Sunday. ;D
50
Logistics Manager for German electronics company.
Been a Le Mans fan since GT40 days, made first visit in 97 missed only 98 race since. Always camped on MB usually next to PM and his gang of Welsh and other assorted International "gentlemen". Been one of the lucky ones and will be in LM on Sunday. ;D
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Rich - Team Gulp Racing on June 05, 2003, 09:25:44 am
Cheltenham, Glozzzerrrrcestershire
32
Company Director - Creative Consultancy
Founding member of Team Gulp Racing - look out for various Porsches with Gulp logos. Been going every year since 1997. Usually stay on Karting Nord but had an 'ACO induced detour' to Beausejour last year. This year camping with 500+ members of Porsche Club GB. Waiting for Porsche to come back to Le Mans... :-\
32
Company Director - Creative Consultancy
Founding member of Team Gulp Racing - look out for various Porsches with Gulp logos. Been going every year since 1997. Usually stay on Karting Nord but had an 'ACO induced detour' to Beausejour last year. This year camping with 500+ members of Porsche Club GB. Waiting for Porsche to come back to Le Mans... :-\
Title: Re:Background
Post by: wishy on June 05, 2003, 09:27:33 am
Hampshire
47
Running my own domestic appliance sales, repairs and service business.
47
Running my own domestic appliance sales, repairs and service business.
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Black Granny on June 05, 2003, 01:09:51 pm
Hampshire
Age over 50
Self employed acoustic and environmental health consultant
Missed 3 since 1981.
Age over 50
Self employed acoustic and environmental health consultant
Missed 3 since 1981.
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Ruptured Duck Motorsport on June 05, 2003, 02:05:53 pm
Where am I to?
Wincanton, Zomerset. Born Bradford, grew up in Worcester. Part Dane parentage - my god what a mess....
Age?
33 - but only as old as the woman you feel - 25 in my case!
Money?
As little as possible. I dabble in witchcraft - well, thats what the folks round these parts think, as I play with "them machines what think". After a hard day repairing PCs (self emplyed) or doing part time IT tutoring, I get chased up the High Street by local folks with pitchforks yelling "burn the witch".
Other crap:
First LM in 91, went again in 92, 98, 99, 00, 02 and again this year. As the name suggests, I run www.dreamracers.com - top fun with Fantasy F1, BTCC, & WRC ;D
Wincanton, Zomerset. Born Bradford, grew up in Worcester. Part Dane parentage - my god what a mess....
Age?
33 - but only as old as the woman you feel - 25 in my case!
Money?
As little as possible. I dabble in witchcraft - well, thats what the folks round these parts think, as I play with "them machines what think". After a hard day repairing PCs (self emplyed) or doing part time IT tutoring, I get chased up the High Street by local folks with pitchforks yelling "burn the witch".
Other crap:
First LM in 91, went again in 92, 98, 99, 00, 02 and again this year. As the name suggests, I run www.dreamracers.com - top fun with Fantasy F1, BTCC, & WRC ;D
Title: Re:Background
Post by: wookie on June 05, 2003, 02:28:16 pm
Northants
43
Electromechanical Buyer (Until Tomorrow!)
Every year since 1985
Will be in MB Tues. AM
43
Electromechanical Buyer (Until Tomorrow!)
Every year since 1985
Will be in MB Tues. AM
Title: Re:Background
Post by: engineerjim on June 05, 2003, 02:31:23 pm
Oxfordshire
50's
Structural Engineer
Too long ago to remeber
50's
Structural Engineer
Too long ago to remeber
Title: Re:Background
Post by: The Planman on June 05, 2003, 02:39:45 pm
Originally from Guernsey in the Channel Islands, now live in Jersey (bigger of said Channel Isles)
36
A Supervisor in the Data Comms Engineering Dept for local Telecom Company
First Le Mans in 96 then 97, missed 98 cos of birth of nipper, 99, 00, 01, 02 and CAN'T WAIT FOR NEXT WEEK!!!!!
Got introduced to LM by my mate PK (Founder Member of Team Crapaud*, this will be his 8th year) and never looked back so to speak. In 96 and 97 just used to turn up on race day, I now plan the trip, hence The Planman, and now the Team, now 18 strong, take a whole six days!! The wife saids "why do you need six days to watch a 24 hour race?" I ask you - Does my wife understand me? - I think not!!
*A Crapaud is what Jersey people are called, it is with reference to the type of toad that can be found here in Jersey. And just to keep the balance - A Donkey is what Guernsey people are called due to their stuborn nature. Channel island history lesson over - see you at LM ;D
36
A Supervisor in the Data Comms Engineering Dept for local Telecom Company
First Le Mans in 96 then 97, missed 98 cos of birth of nipper, 99, 00, 01, 02 and CAN'T WAIT FOR NEXT WEEK!!!!!
Got introduced to LM by my mate PK (Founder Member of Team Crapaud*, this will be his 8th year) and never looked back so to speak. In 96 and 97 just used to turn up on race day, I now plan the trip, hence The Planman, and now the Team, now 18 strong, take a whole six days!! The wife saids "why do you need six days to watch a 24 hour race?" I ask you - Does my wife understand me? - I think not!!
*A Crapaud is what Jersey people are called, it is with reference to the type of toad that can be found here in Jersey. And just to keep the balance - A Donkey is what Guernsey people are called due to their stuborn nature. Channel island history lesson over - see you at LM ;D
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Marky Stylus on June 05, 2003, 05:36:52 pm
Worthing, West Sussex
31
Automotive/Motorsport Recruitment Consultant, ex Chassis Ride and Handling Engineer
This is my 11th Le Mans linked with a 2 week holiday with the new nipper who arrived August last year. Usually go for a week, this time 2 weeks with 2 - 3 days at Le Mans. Always Houx Annexe! My problem - I keep building cars to take to LM....
31
Automotive/Motorsport Recruitment Consultant, ex Chassis Ride and Handling Engineer
This is my 11th Le Mans linked with a 2 week holiday with the new nipper who arrived August last year. Usually go for a week, this time 2 weeks with 2 - 3 days at Le Mans. Always Houx Annexe! My problem - I keep building cars to take to LM....
Title: Re:Background
Post by: weedeek on June 05, 2003, 05:49:25 pm
hi again,
from fife in Bonnie Scotland, and in charge of putting fires oot.
15th Le Mans this year, usually take my Porsche 944 Turbo S. Took the my Kawasaki ZX9R a couple of years ago, but rained all the time!
This year taking my girlfriends Audi,
stay in the Houx Annexe and on the Rosyth - Zeebrugge ferry this Saturday.
from fife in Bonnie Scotland, and in charge of putting fires oot.
15th Le Mans this year, usually take my Porsche 944 Turbo S. Took the my Kawasaki ZX9R a couple of years ago, but rained all the time!
This year taking my girlfriends Audi,
stay in the Houx Annexe and on the Rosyth - Zeebrugge ferry this Saturday.
Title: Re:Background
Post by: DRL on June 05, 2003, 07:11:53 pm
Abode:
Garstang, Lancashire
Age:
48
Ocupation:
Sales manager - roofing industry
Le Mans:
Every year since 1993
Highlight of the year
Usually arrive Saturday and rough it in car park
Ambition:
To do it properly and stay the full week.
Garstang, Lancashire
Age:
48
Ocupation:
Sales manager - roofing industry
Le Mans:
Every year since 1993
Highlight of the year
Usually arrive Saturday and rough it in car park
Ambition:
To do it properly and stay the full week.
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Chris (Liverpool Boys) on June 05, 2003, 07:39:07 pm
Cheshire (Right on Merseyside boarder and born in Liverpool)
25 on thurday day after brians b-day from our gang
Work for a bank, don't know what I do as after them losing over a billion quid last year (that should give you a clue as to who I work for) they have changed my job title 6 times in 6 months.
Le mans: Attended prequal 1997, race first time last year and hooked for good.
Roll on sunday on sunday night boat portsmouth - caen
25 on thurday day after brians b-day from our gang
Work for a bank, don't know what I do as after them losing over a billion quid last year (that should give you a clue as to who I work for) they have changed my job title 6 times in 6 months.
Le mans: Attended prequal 1997, race first time last year and hooked for good.
Roll on sunday on sunday night boat portsmouth - caen
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Buzzter on June 05, 2003, 08:35:45 pm
Dorset,
41,
Aircraft Engineer,Royal Navy,
2nd visit to Le Mans
41,
Aircraft Engineer,Royal Navy,
2nd visit to Le Mans
Title: Re:Background
Post by: NeilD on June 08, 2003, 03:53:25 pm
Location:
Reading, Berkshire (originally Newcastle)
Age:
31
Work:
Computer Programmer
Additional:
Should with a bit of luck be in MB from late Monday
Title: Re:Background
Post by: pp on June 08, 2003, 05:48:26 pm
Farnham Surrey
45
Engineeering manager making miniture flying radars, Look at recent films of Bagdad to see what they do.
First LM 1995 not missed one yet, will be in Houx on Thursday
45
Engineeering manager making miniture flying radars, Look at recent films of Bagdad to see what they do.
First LM 1995 not missed one yet, will be in Houx on Thursday
Title: Re:Background
Post by: rcutler on June 08, 2003, 11:04:27 pm
Rick Cutler
22 years old
Going since 1998
Senior Service Engineer working for De Beers
Houx Pitch 678 this year!
22 years old
Going since 1998
Senior Service Engineer working for De Beers
Houx Pitch 678 this year!
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Paulathedrooler on December 05, 2003, 03:44:30 am
Mid 20ish
Live in Manchester.
Manage a pole dancing club in Manchester.
1st trip this year but hope it is the first of many. ;)
Live in Manchester.
Manage a pole dancing club in Manchester.
1st trip this year but hope it is the first of many. ;)
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Chef on December 05, 2003, 11:34:20 am
age-27
live in Pompey, Hants
work for a big shipping company
started going at the start of the century and now its the social event of the year. with a bit of racing put in for good measure.
live in Pompey, Hants
work for a big shipping company
started going at the start of the century and now its the social event of the year. with a bit of racing put in for good measure.
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Nordic on December 05, 2003, 01:26:43 pm
Live near Crawley sussex, (close to andy Zarse if I'm not mistaken)
Age 38
First LM 1980 with parents, been with an assorted group of between 3 and 10 ever since
leisure centre design
Age 38
First LM 1980 with parents, been with an assorted group of between 3 and 10 ever since
leisure centre design
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Steve Pyro on December 05, 2003, 01:36:39 pm
age - naughty 40
live - just north of Colchester
first LM after the wilderness years - 1999
work - statutory inspection of pressure vessels, boilers etc.
drive - Dax cobra replica with 6.6 ltr Tin Indian power (Pontiac to you).
live - just north of Colchester
first LM after the wilderness years - 1999
work - statutory inspection of pressure vessels, boilers etc.
drive - Dax cobra replica with 6.6 ltr Tin Indian power (Pontiac to you).
Title: Re:Background
Post by: gibberish on December 05, 2003, 02:50:22 pm
Live on the edge of Crawley in Sussex near Nordic I presume, and not far from mr. Zarse.
49
Drink loads of beer
Office wallah on London
Get pissed too often
the rest seems irrelevent
49
Drink loads of beer
Office wallah on London
Get pissed too often
the rest seems irrelevent
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Robbo SPS on December 05, 2003, 06:08:57 pm
Live Portsmouth , Hampshire ( still here )
Age : 27 ( dirty 30 for me )
drive MG ZS or CBR 600FX or Mini Turbo ( eventually ) ( Seat altea , triumph 955 Daytona and Airush Boxer SLE 14 )
Work : Yes i do , Deal with Car criminals in Leigh Park , The Worlds 3rd largest council estate ( still there also )
Le Mans : Hooked in 1980's with the Purple TWR Jags, then ever year from 2000.
Advise : Dont take a motor bike when its going to rain all weekend ( or cheap gazebo 's )
Age : 27 ( dirty 30 for me )
drive MG ZS or CBR 600FX or Mini Turbo ( eventually ) ( Seat altea , triumph 955 Daytona and Airush Boxer SLE 14 )
Work : Yes i do , Deal with Car criminals in Leigh Park , The Worlds 3rd largest council estate ( still there also )
Le Mans : Hooked in 1980's with the Purple TWR Jags, then ever year from 2000.
Advise : Dont take a motor bike when its going to rain all weekend ( or cheap gazebo 's )
Title: Re:Background
Post by: starbar on December 05, 2003, 10:03:03 pm
Hi
Live in Melton Mowbray, (GODS COUNTRY) best pork pies in the world as well as stilton cheese OOHHH and by the way Pedigree Chum and Whiska's UHMM Lovely, and yes I did eat all the pies and I have the T shirt to prove it.
Aged 47
Work in leicester - Deal with Burglars and the like Probably a bit like Robbo above
Been going to Le Mans since 1984 on and off work permitting
Live in Melton Mowbray, (GODS COUNTRY) best pork pies in the world as well as stilton cheese OOHHH and by the way Pedigree Chum and Whiska's UHMM Lovely, and yes I did eat all the pies and I have the T shirt to prove it.
Aged 47
Work in leicester - Deal with Burglars and the like Probably a bit like Robbo above
Been going to Le Mans since 1984 on and off work permitting
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Matt Harper on December 08, 2003, 04:42:05 pm
The details of my life are quite inconsequential.....
My father was a relentlessly self-improving boulangerie owner from Belgium, with low-grade narcolepsy and a penchant for buggery. my mother was a 15 year old French prostitute named Chloe, with webbed feet. My father would womanize, he would drink, he would make outrageous claims, like he invented the question mark.Sometimes he would accuse chestnuts of being lazy - the sort of general malaise that only the genius possess and the insane lament. My childhood was typical: Summers in Rangoon, luge lessons. In the spring we'd make meat-helmets. When I was insolent, I was placed in a burlap bag and beaten with reeds. Pretty standard, really.
My father was a relentlessly self-improving boulangerie owner from Belgium, with low-grade narcolepsy and a penchant for buggery. my mother was a 15 year old French prostitute named Chloe, with webbed feet. My father would womanize, he would drink, he would make outrageous claims, like he invented the question mark.Sometimes he would accuse chestnuts of being lazy - the sort of general malaise that only the genius possess and the insane lament. My childhood was typical: Summers in Rangoon, luge lessons. In the spring we'd make meat-helmets. When I was insolent, I was placed in a burlap bag and beaten with reeds. Pretty standard, really.
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Mr Toad on December 08, 2003, 09:16:50 pm
Mr Toad
Age 36 (mental age probably lower)
Lives in Edinburgh (used to live in Crawley, Bristol & London). Also used to have to sell things in Leigh Park Robbo!
Wheels - Merc - got too scared of my Grif
Cocktail - Cosmo Martini
Favorite Person to share a tent with - Philipa Forrester
Work - marketing, well known UK brewer
Le Mans - 12th time this coming year
Regards Toady
Age 36 (mental age probably lower)
Lives in Edinburgh (used to live in Crawley, Bristol & London). Also used to have to sell things in Leigh Park Robbo!
Wheels - Merc - got too scared of my Grif
Cocktail - Cosmo Martini
Favorite Person to share a tent with - Philipa Forrester
Work - marketing, well known UK brewer
Le Mans - 12th time this coming year
Regards Toady
Title: Re:Background
Post by: BigH on December 14, 2003, 06:09:10 pm
Age: 63
Occupation: Poet, acrobat and amateur gynaecologist (as in: "I'm not sure if I can help you pet, but I'll have a damn good look at it")
Current Status: disorientated
Le Mans appearences: Can I get back to you on that one?
Going to bed now.
H
Occupation: Poet, acrobat and amateur gynaecologist (as in: "I'm not sure if I can help you pet, but I'll have a damn good look at it")
Current Status: disorientated
Le Mans appearences: Can I get back to you on that one?
Going to bed now.
H
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Pidgeon on December 15, 2003, 09:02:15 pm
Born in Baltimore Md. USA but have lived in Miami , Fl. for over 30 years. 8)
I'm 70 years young with 4 grown kids and 6 young GRANDAUGHTERS. :) (me and one of them) :-*
I'm a retired fire and burglar alarm contractor with more time than money. :-[
Absolutely enjoyed the one trip I have made to LM. This was because of the company I was surrounded by.
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I'm 70 years young with 4 grown kids and 6 young GRANDAUGHTERS. :) (me and one of them) :-*
I'm a retired fire and burglar alarm contractor with more time than money. :-[
Absolutely enjoyed the one trip I have made to LM. This was because of the company I was surrounded by.
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Title: Re:Background
Post by: DelBoy on December 16, 2003, 10:06:43 pm
Currently living in Zummerzet (where the zider apples grow), tho' not native.
58 currently, but this seems to increase every year
Used to be IT project manager, but opted out several years ago. Now self-employed carpenter/electrician/plumber/decorator/you name it!
No interesting wheels, but have had MG(TA), TR(2) & XK150
LM history - '65-'69, '81-92','94-'03. First gap due to wedding+kids+mortgage. Second gap due to divorce.
DB
58 currently, but this seems to increase every year
Used to be IT project manager, but opted out several years ago. Now self-employed carpenter/electrician/plumber/decorator/you name it!
No interesting wheels, but have had MG(TA), TR(2) & XK150
LM history - '65-'69, '81-92','94-'03. First gap due to wedding+kids+mortgage. Second gap due to divorce.
DB
Title: Re:Background
Post by: dryhen on February 25, 2004, 06:19:56 pm
Live near Newmarket, Suffolk
Age 53
Work- My company sells parts for Agricultural machinery, engines, hydraulics and all that stuff .....
Wheels - Nissan X-Trail :'( :'( :'( but once rallied an Escort Mexico, if that increases my street cred ...
First le mans - 1982. My son was 9 weeks old when we took him to le Sarthe in '89 - he's getting increasingly pissed off every year that I go, leaving him behind due to school !
Age 53
Work- My company sells parts for Agricultural machinery, engines, hydraulics and all that stuff .....
Wheels - Nissan X-Trail :'( :'( :'( but once rallied an Escort Mexico, if that increases my street cred ...
First le mans - 1982. My son was 9 weeks old when we took him to le Sarthe in '89 - he's getting increasingly pissed off every year that I go, leaving him behind due to school !
Title: Re:Background
Post by: mgb1975 on February 25, 2004, 10:19:25 pm
Live on the fringes of Reading
Age - 28
Job - to dull to mention
Wheels - see job
Le Mans on and off since '86, but into double figures. Last visit 2002
Age - 28
Job - to dull to mention
Wheels - see job
Le Mans on and off since '86, but into double figures. Last visit 2002
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Perdu on February 25, 2004, 10:48:20 pm
I live near the fringes of Birmingham, remember us we used to be an industrial city?
Work aiming to keep the cars of 14 million people on the road (Ferrrcrissakenotallatonce-perlease!)
56 going on senile
drive a pharted about with quickish Midget and a Sayab9000 (and the company's yellow thingy!)
This year will be the second year of my life after going to La Sarthe last year with my co-pilot Nick (who may butt in here if he can remember how to get here in his Stella fuelled haze!)
This year is gonna be even better, going overnight Thursday instead of last thing Friday and I have a few new mates to meet before the race! Not forgetting a pair of tee shirts to show off....
:) :) :) :) ;) ;) ;) ;D
Work aiming to keep the cars of 14 million people on the road (Ferrrcrissakenotallatonce-perlease!)
56 going on senile
drive a pharted about with quickish Midget and a Sayab9000 (and the company's yellow thingy!)
This year will be the second year of my life after going to La Sarthe last year with my co-pilot Nick (who may butt in here if he can remember how to get here in his Stella fuelled haze!)
This year is gonna be even better, going overnight Thursday instead of last thing Friday and I have a few new mates to meet before the race! Not forgetting a pair of tee shirts to show off....
:) :) :) :) ;) ;) ;) ;D
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Simes on February 25, 2004, 11:20:36 pm
Croydon, Surrey
30
Systems Engineer for small Production company in the City.
205 GTI 1.9 and heavily modified commuter scooter
Will be my 2nd time this year
30
Systems Engineer for small Production company in the City.
205 GTI 1.9 and heavily modified commuter scooter
Will be my 2nd time this year
Title: Re:Background
Post by: garystout on February 26, 2004, 05:13:21 pm
Just moved to South of France. I am now 500 miles further away from Le Mans than i was in England! . A mere 52 years young, fell in love with a Porsche 911 turbo,so had to have that as a birthday pressie, been going since1978. Sort of retired, restoring village house here.
Title: Re:Background
Post by: MrRS2babe on February 26, 2004, 09:08:59 pm
France/Jersey (live in France commute to work in Jersey)
33
Audi RS2 (funnily enough) but may be gone by June..boo hoo....
plus a tired out very noisy quattro
plus a backfiring Peugot 205
plus a Yamaha Neos 50cc scooter which I'm determined to ride down on this year.
work - offshore finance industry..............
Been about 6times I think now - but living down the road makes it a lot easier!!
other comments - can't work out how I'm gonna get the swimming pool I've promised to bring on the back of the scooter???
33
Audi RS2 (funnily enough) but may be gone by June..boo hoo....
plus a tired out very noisy quattro
plus a backfiring Peugot 205
plus a Yamaha Neos 50cc scooter which I'm determined to ride down on this year.
work - offshore finance industry..............
Been about 6times I think now - but living down the road makes it a lot easier!!
other comments - can't work out how I'm gonna get the swimming pool I've promised to bring on the back of the scooter???
Title: Re:Background
Post by: RS2 Babe on February 26, 2004, 09:55:48 pm
:-* :-* :-*
All of a sudden this has turned into a 'Mr & Mrs' Nicolas Parsons type thingy.
So Mr RS2 reckons he is a France/Jersey type - well let me tell you he is a Brummy through and through and even remembers the Birmingham Grand Prix!! (street thing I think)
Nigel Manson was from Solihull the same as Mr RS2 (so he is secretly all made upabout that)
33??? yeah right he is 34 in about a months time
The RS2 is fantastic and having it 'chipped' was the best money we ever spent.
We were on holiday in Geneva and spotted this F40 in a garage so investigated. The garage 'chipped' cars so in exchange for paying for this MrRS2, MrsRS2(me), Junior RS2 and Mate of RS2 got a go in the F40 with the lovely Fabrice-he was about 35 and smelt like Heaven (that is only my opinion)
I will be driving the Quattro down to Le Mans this year whilst Mr RS2 is on his beloved scotter (50CC) (which he has also had derestricted)
So don't worry about the pool - I have it all worked out - by the time Mr RS2 gets down to MB on the 50CC I will have had loads of fun in the Liverpool Boys camp and seen the finish of the race.
MrRS2Babe - over to you!!!!!
:-*
Mrs RS2Babe
All of a sudden this has turned into a 'Mr & Mrs' Nicolas Parsons type thingy.
So Mr RS2 reckons he is a France/Jersey type - well let me tell you he is a Brummy through and through and even remembers the Birmingham Grand Prix!! (street thing I think)
Nigel Manson was from Solihull the same as Mr RS2 (so he is secretly all made upabout that)
33??? yeah right he is 34 in about a months time
The RS2 is fantastic and having it 'chipped' was the best money we ever spent.
We were on holiday in Geneva and spotted this F40 in a garage so investigated. The garage 'chipped' cars so in exchange for paying for this MrRS2, MrsRS2(me), Junior RS2 and Mate of RS2 got a go in the F40 with the lovely Fabrice-he was about 35 and smelt like Heaven (that is only my opinion)
I will be driving the Quattro down to Le Mans this year whilst Mr RS2 is on his beloved scotter (50CC) (which he has also had derestricted)
So don't worry about the pool - I have it all worked out - by the time Mr RS2 gets down to MB on the 50CC I will have had loads of fun in the Liverpool Boys camp and seen the finish of the race.
MrRS2Babe - over to you!!!!!
:-*
Mrs RS2Babe
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Sidney on February 26, 2004, 10:02:05 pm
33
Birmingham
Spirito de Panto - and yes we do go to LM in this :-[
Like other members I work in the field of crime reduction - back room staff only though.
5th year this year and every year gets better and better, and this year there's T-shirts and France v England on Sunday night!
Birmingham
Spirito de Panto - and yes we do go to LM in this :-[
Like other members I work in the field of crime reduction - back room staff only though.
5th year this year and every year gets better and better, and this year there's T-shirts and France v England on Sunday night!
Title: Re:Background
Post by: skorpio on February 26, 2004, 10:18:49 pm
50 this year, but feel younger ;) ;D
Llanidloes Mid Wales, 2 miles from the geographical centre of Wales {official Gods Country ;) }
Breakdown mechanic/recovery driver [it's a job :D ]
This will be me first Le Mans ;D 8)
Looking forward to June and meeting up with you lot ;D ;D
Llanidloes Mid Wales, 2 miles from the geographical centre of Wales {official Gods Country ;) }
Breakdown mechanic/recovery driver [it's a job :D ]
This will be me first Le Mans ;D 8)
Looking forward to June and meeting up with you lot ;D ;D
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Nobby Diesel on March 01, 2004, 05:37:23 pm
38 years old, and I still don't know any better.
Flackwell Heath, Bucks (live the dream !)
Inventor, but others call me a mechanical engineer to the pharmacutical industry.
It'll be about the 12th year this year. 1 or 2 gaps along the way for weddings and kids.
Up 'til now, always gone down on bikes. Normally sports/streetfighters. It's going to be a car this year for the first time. I guess I need to get used to those traffic jams at some stage.
see you all there.
Flackwell Heath, Bucks (live the dream !)
Inventor, but others call me a mechanical engineer to the pharmacutical industry.
It'll be about the 12th year this year. 1 or 2 gaps along the way for weddings and kids.
Up 'til now, always gone down on bikes. Normally sports/streetfighters. It's going to be a car this year for the first time. I guess I need to get used to those traffic jams at some stage.
see you all there.
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Lazy B'stard on March 02, 2004, 10:06:07 am
Age- 35, married and counting the cost ;E
Lives Morpeth, Northumberland (orig. from Social Republic of South Yorkshire)
Job- Self Employed Classic car restorer, builder of historic rally cars and sometime motoring journo. Best job in the world!
Motors. '72 Alfa Romeo 2000 GTV Bertone Coupe, '62 Merc 200 Fintail, '64 Merc 220SE Fintail, '68 Volvo 140S Rally car, '82 BMW 520, Merc Vito.
Done Le Mans in '03, '04, '05 classic in '06 and got wet in '07 ;)
Will one day get to race at Le Mans- I hope!
Lives Morpeth, Northumberland (orig. from Social Republic of South Yorkshire)
Job- Self Employed Classic car restorer, builder of historic rally cars and sometime motoring journo. Best job in the world!
Motors. '72 Alfa Romeo 2000 GTV Bertone Coupe, '62 Merc 200 Fintail, '64 Merc 220SE Fintail, '68 Volvo 140S Rally car, '82 BMW 520, Merc Vito.
Done Le Mans in '03, '04, '05 classic in '06 and got wet in '07 ;)
Will one day get to race at Le Mans- I hope!
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Brad Zarse on March 02, 2004, 10:49:26 am
County:
Berkshire (Nr Reading)
Age:
22
Job: Marketing exec for thr Transport Research Laboratory (TRL)
Any Other:
Hooked on Motorsport since I was 8 - several failed attempts (even got halfway accross the channel once!)
11 Grand Prixs attended (1990-2001)
Le Mans 2002 and 2003 (the joy of those Bentleys!)
Le Mans 2004 - in the MGF Trophy 160 and some other members of the family (uncles, dad etc etc)
Le-Mans Essential: One bottle of Glenfiddich, Beer, Tent, seat thing, walking boots and a BIIIIIIIIIG british steak
Berkshire (Nr Reading)
Age:
22
Job: Marketing exec for thr Transport Research Laboratory (TRL)
Any Other:
Hooked on Motorsport since I was 8 - several failed attempts (even got halfway accross the channel once!)
11 Grand Prixs attended (1990-2001)
Le Mans 2002 and 2003 (the joy of those Bentleys!)
Le Mans 2004 - in the MGF Trophy 160 and some other members of the family (uncles, dad etc etc)
Le-Mans Essential: One bottle of Glenfiddich, Beer, Tent, seat thing, walking boots and a BIIIIIIIIIG british steak
Title: Re:Background
Post by: saveloy on March 02, 2004, 12:05:24 pm
Sav
46
looks inside people
likes whisky, preferably other peoples
falls over
throws up
loves maison blanche
46
looks inside people
likes whisky, preferably other peoples
falls over
throws up
loves maison blanche
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Lawnmower Man on March 02, 2004, 12:55:30 pm
Ok Since I've not posted on this thread before. :-)
County:- Reading (Nr Berkshire).
Age:- Over 50 is close enough
Job:- Software Engineer.
Car:- Company Car. (Black :-)
Le Mans : 1980 then 1982 to 2003
Drink: TVR is good at the event.
regards,
Tom.
County:- Reading (Nr Berkshire).
Age:- Over 50 is close enough
Job:- Software Engineer.
Car:- Company Car. (Black :-)
Le Mans : 1980 then 1982 to 2003
Drink: TVR is good at the event.
regards,
Tom.
Title: Re:Background
Post by: johnevans3 on March 02, 2004, 03:23:01 pm
At first I thought this thread was for some meeting next week but based on the responses that can't be right. Anyway, sounds like the CA attendees at LM sign up sheet. Here goes.
John
50ish
Privacy Officer for hospital system
Tyler, Texas USA
Porsche 928 ('81) and BMW 540
First time for LeMans
Have attended ALMS, and IMSA races in San Antonio, Texas Motor
Speedway in Dallas, and Road Atlanta
Been wanting to go to LeMans since I was a teenager and I'm counting
the days. Gentlemen, start your engines!!!!!!
John
50ish
Privacy Officer for hospital system
Tyler, Texas USA
Porsche 928 ('81) and BMW 540
First time for LeMans
Have attended ALMS, and IMSA races in San Antonio, Texas Motor
Speedway in Dallas, and Road Atlanta
Been wanting to go to LeMans since I was a teenager and I'm counting
the days. Gentlemen, start your engines!!!!!!
Title: Re:Background
Post by: SteveB on March 02, 2004, 07:08:08 pm
46
Plymouth, Devon
Manager of a company selling Truck & Bus parts (Not Commers I'm afraid)
Le Mans in 97/99/03 - returning this year.
Plymouth, Devon
Manager of a company selling Truck & Bus parts (Not Commers I'm afraid)
Le Mans in 97/99/03 - returning this year.
Title: Re:Background
Post by: TonyT on March 02, 2004, 07:29:06 pm
Why not........
Live in Ash Vale, Surrey
Work in Winnersh, Reading as a R&D Manager for Sage
Age: 37
First Le Mans in 97. Every year since.
Wife wants to know how I turned a 24hr race into a 6 day event. Already counting the days 'til 2004.......
Live in Ash Vale, Surrey
Work in Winnersh, Reading as a R&D Manager for Sage
Age: 37
First Le Mans in 97. Every year since.
Wife wants to know how I turned a 24hr race into a 6 day event. Already counting the days 'til 2004.......
Title: Re:Background
Post by: SHOPBOY on March 03, 2004, 01:06:29 pm
Crowborough, sussex
40something
would you believe I work in a shop?
this will be year 10- probably going to need to design a special t-shirt
40something
would you believe I work in a shop?
this will be year 10- probably going to need to design a special t-shirt
Title: Re:Background
Post by: JonFATBOYwarner on March 09, 2004, 03:03:17 pm
Huntingdon near Cambridge
Age 35
Surveyor for a Pest Control company
Been going to the race and testing since my stag do and the birth of the TW#TS in 2000 and cant see me missing any years after - unless death gets in the way or paralasis of both drinking hands.
I hate waiting for June.
Age 35
Surveyor for a Pest Control company
Been going to the race and testing since my stag do and the birth of the TW#TS in 2000 and cant see me missing any years after - unless death gets in the way or paralasis of both drinking hands.
I hate waiting for June.
Title: Re:Background
Post by: smokie on March 10, 2004, 12:05:41 am
A reminder, for this thread only...
No interjections or straying off topic in this thread.
I'm going to keep it that way - if there's something you want to discuss with someone, please don't do it in this post as it will disappear. Thanks
No interjections or straying off topic in this thread.
I'm going to keep it that way - if there's something you want to discuss with someone, please don't do it in this post as it will disappear. Thanks
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Steve Pyro on May 04, 2004, 02:11:44 pm
Brought back to page 1 so that any newcomers can add their info.
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Jay (Team Cannonball) on May 04, 2004, 06:59:19 pm
Hey,
Living in Norwich currently, but have only recently moved to the land of the English. Glaswegian by trade and I will probably be one of the only ones not giving a hoot about footie on the Sunday night.
23
A Phd student in analytical chemistry at the UEA.
Its my third visit to Le Mans this year and I can be found on Karting Nord. If you see a tiny but quick green mini moto flying around stop me and say hello.
Cheers
J.
Living in Norwich currently, but have only recently moved to the land of the English. Glaswegian by trade and I will probably be one of the only ones not giving a hoot about footie on the Sunday night.
23
A Phd student in analytical chemistry at the UEA.
Its my third visit to Le Mans this year and I can be found on Karting Nord. If you see a tiny but quick green mini moto flying around stop me and say hello.
Cheers
J.
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Felix on May 06, 2004, 11:36:36 pm
Hello,
I am Felix.
I am rather old and decrepid (oh okay, 56)
I live in a chip van appearing at a venue in a high street near you.
I am a provider of seafood culinary specialities.
I try to get to Le Mans every year as there's usually loads of Brits who are fed up with tartliflete and dodgy barbeque meat and just love to come and buy my wonderful fish and chips and battered sausages from Felix's Chip Van (you can't miss it)
I am Felix.
I am rather old and decrepid (oh okay, 56)
I live in a chip van appearing at a venue in a high street near you.
I am a provider of seafood culinary specialities.
I try to get to Le Mans every year as there's usually loads of Brits who are fed up with tartliflete and dodgy barbeque meat and just love to come and buy my wonderful fish and chips and battered sausages from Felix's Chip Van (you can't miss it)
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Jem on May 08, 2004, 11:08:43 am
North Wales
Now in my 40's. Chartered Surveyor / Project Manager.
First went in 84' and have'nt missed one yet including the Classic.
Porsche 996 (with very loud exhaust)
Now in my 40's. Chartered Surveyor / Project Manager.
First went in 84' and have'nt missed one yet including the Classic.
Porsche 996 (with very loud exhaust)
Title: Re:Background
Post by: catob on May 08, 2004, 09:53:21 pm
Liverpool
50+
Work in logistic's, some people say I don't, work that is.
I'm a virgin, went to PQ this year, 2004, what a weekend
:)
50+
Work in logistic's, some people say I don't, work that is.
I'm a virgin, went to PQ this year, 2004, what a weekend
:)
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Lancs Se7en on May 09, 2004, 09:28:41 pm
Live in Bury upth North
54 going on 24
Sales Director
Always enjoyed sports car racing but never got around going to Le Mans until 99 and havnt looked back since. Mad keen on rallying and for fun drive a 1700 X flow caterham + live axle + 4 speed box + twin 40's = sh*t loads of power per ton.
54 going on 24
Sales Director
Always enjoyed sports car racing but never got around going to Le Mans until 99 and havnt looked back since. Mad keen on rallying and for fun drive a 1700 X flow caterham + live axle + 4 speed box + twin 40's = sh*t loads of power per ton.
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Felixs Cat on May 09, 2004, 11:47:58 pm
Live - in my cat basket under the counter in Felix's chip van
Age - 6 (cat years - about 40 in human years)
Occupation - pest control operative / loving companion
Car - can't drive, paws won't reach the peddles :'(
Times at Le Mans - see Felix (the useless sod)
puuurrrrrrrr
(http://www.anekdotov.net/pic/montazh/cat_car.gif)
Age - 6 (cat years - about 40 in human years)
Occupation - pest control operative / loving companion
Car - can't drive, paws won't reach the peddles :'(
Times at Le Mans - see Felix (the useless sod)
puuurrrrrrrr
(http://www.anekdotov.net/pic/montazh/cat_car.gif)
Title: Re: Background
Post by: Lazy B'stard on July 11, 2007, 01:55:31 pm
As we have (hopefully) gained a few more new faces over the last few months, I thought it might be good to drag this back out of The darkness and dust it off so that all the newer members can see who and what they are getting involved with!
Apart from getting a few years older a few things will have changed no doubt but it will be a good starting point non the less.
Apart from getting a few years older a few things will have changed no doubt but it will be a good starting point non the less.
Title: Re: Background
Post by: vqdave on July 11, 2007, 02:25:42 pm
Don't think i ever did this one so....
Dave
Age - 33
Live - in the 'naam
Job - i do web site stuff
Car(s) - New Scooby Legacy 3.0 Estate & 1975 Humber Sceptre the Golden Arrow
Times at LM - Since 99 except 01 when my bro got married like an idiot on LM weekend
Usually camped - at bleu
Likes - Arses (the 24 of '07 are on their way ;D so keep em peeled) & Petrol
Dislikes - Diesel
Dave
Age - 33
Live - in the 'naam
Job - i do web site stuff
Car(s) - New Scooby Legacy 3.0 Estate & 1975 Humber Sceptre the Golden Arrow
Times at LM - Since 99 except 01 when my bro got married like an idiot on LM weekend
Usually camped - at bleu
Likes - Arses (the 24 of '07 are on their way ;D so keep em peeled) & Petrol
Dislikes - Diesel
Title: Re: Background
Post by: rcutler on July 11, 2007, 03:36:22 pm
Just noticed how old this thread is so here is an update:-
Rick Cutler
Age - 26
Live - Near Wokingham in Thatcham (actually work in Wokingham)
Job - Customer Support Engineer EMEA.
Car(s) - VW Camper, Renault Laguna 2.2TDI (Company Car)
Times at LM - Since 98, except 99 and 2000 Exams >:(
Usually camped - ON Maison Blanche (Where else)
Likes - Motorsport, Cycling
Dislikes - Any race you are not allowed to drink at!
Rick Cutler
Age - 26
Live - Near Wokingham in Thatcham (actually work in Wokingham)
Job - Customer Support Engineer EMEA.
Car(s) - VW Camper, Renault Laguna 2.2TDI (Company Car)
Times at LM - Since 98, except 99 and 2000 Exams >:(
Usually camped - ON Maison Blanche (Where else)
Likes - Motorsport, Cycling
Dislikes - Any race you are not allowed to drink at!
Title: Re: Background
Post by: termietermite on July 11, 2007, 03:53:57 pm
Never did this so here goes
Deb (does not answer to "Debbie")
Age : 50+
Live : The Centre of the Universe (From Lancashire, via Leeds, Malta, Sussex and Kent)
Job : None - now able to live on railway pension.
Cars : Too embarassing - Micra, Fabia and Landy 110
Times at LM : First driven along the Mulsanne Straight in 1961. Race since 1998 (missed '99)
Camped : Circuit side until 2005, then MB, now I'm too old to spend the entire night in just a sleeping bag.
Likes : Anything fast on four wheels or four legs. Real beer.
Dislikes : Catch fencing (although I get the point of it). F1.
Deb (does not answer to "Debbie")
Age : 50+
Live : The Centre of the Universe (From Lancashire, via Leeds, Malta, Sussex and Kent)
Job : None - now able to live on railway pension.
Cars : Too embarassing - Micra, Fabia and Landy 110
Times at LM : First driven along the Mulsanne Straight in 1961. Race since 1998 (missed '99)
Camped : Circuit side until 2005, then MB, now I'm too old to spend the entire night in just a sleeping bag.
Likes : Anything fast on four wheels or four legs. Real beer.
Dislikes : Catch fencing (although I get the point of it). F1.
Title: Re: Background
Post by: JDS on July 11, 2007, 04:19:58 pm
Oh, never noticed this thread so will add mine.
Lives: Split time between Kent (UK) and Charente Maritime (France)
Age: 38
Work: Self employed InfoSec Consultant
Drives: (all boring I'm afraid) Volvo V70 / Volvo S60 / Citroen Xsara (!) / The White Snail (Motorhome)
Used to drive: Something red & Italian with a horse on it but the taxman wanted his money back :-(
Rides: Yamaha YZ & my son's KTMs
Times at LM: Never enough
Likes: Motorsport, MotoX, sailing and general water-born tom-foolery, loafing around, Pineau des Charentes
Dislikes: Working, the weather during 'summer' 2007
Lives: Split time between Kent (UK) and Charente Maritime (France)
Age: 38
Work: Self employed InfoSec Consultant
Drives: (all boring I'm afraid) Volvo V70 / Volvo S60 / Citroen Xsara (!) / The White Snail (Motorhome)
Used to drive: Something red & Italian with a horse on it but the taxman wanted his money back :-(
Rides: Yamaha YZ & my son's KTMs
Times at LM: Never enough
Likes: Motorsport, MotoX, sailing and general water-born tom-foolery, loafing around, Pineau des Charentes
Dislikes: Working, the weather during 'summer' 2007
Title: Re: Background
Post by: garyfrogeye on July 11, 2007, 04:43:58 pm
Lives: Camden, London.
Age: 46
Work: In a double decker bus in Camden
Times at Le Mans: four (i think)
Likes: Nice things
Dislikes: Bad things and celery
Camps: Always HA but for how long, who knows?
Cars. Frogeye Sprite and Renault Megane Scenic
Age: 46
Work: In a double decker bus in Camden
Times at Le Mans: four (i think)
Likes: Nice things
Dislikes: Bad things and celery
Camps: Always HA but for how long, who knows?
Cars. Frogeye Sprite and Renault Megane Scenic
Title: Re: Background
Post by: nickliv on July 11, 2007, 05:26:18 pm
Lives :- North West of Aberdeen, Scotland. north East of Aberdeen is just a little too moist.
From;- Cockermouth, Cumbria
Place of original residence laughed at about 3 x per day, since birth.
Age :- 33
Drives;- Skoda fabia vrs, vw golf gt 170 tdi.
Work ;- At Aberdeen Airport, as an air traffic controller
Likes :- Pies (not jock) Beer (Not too hoppy tho') Tea (It gets cold up here)
Dislikes ;- Vegetables when there is proper food in the fridge (ie pies)
Ist LM last year, Loved it. missed this year, Hated it. may miss next year (08) as I'm building a house. Hope I like the house. Camped on HA,in 06.
From;- Cockermouth, Cumbria
Place of original residence laughed at about 3 x per day, since birth.
Age :- 33
Drives;- Skoda fabia vrs, vw golf gt 170 tdi.
Work ;- At Aberdeen Airport, as an air traffic controller
Likes :- Pies (not jock) Beer (Not too hoppy tho') Tea (It gets cold up here)
Dislikes ;- Vegetables when there is proper food in the fridge (ie pies)
Ist LM last year, Loved it. missed this year, Hated it. may miss next year (08) as I'm building a house. Hope I like the house. Camped on HA,in 06.
Title: Re: Background
Post by: Piglet on July 11, 2007, 10:06:07 pm
I hate these things...don't know why I'm doing it... ::)
Piglet
Lives - Bristol for the last 16 years, born in Dorset
Age - 30-40 (OK higher rather than lower ;D)
Drives - Saab
Work - Lawyer & volunteer official for a couple of race clubs mainly in Race Administration
Likes - Motorsport (obviously!), chocolate, beer & gin and tonic
Piglet
Lives - Bristol for the last 16 years, born in Dorset
Age - 30-40 (OK higher rather than lower ;D)
Drives - Saab
Work - Lawyer & volunteer official for a couple of race clubs mainly in Race Administration
Likes - Motorsport (obviously!), chocolate, beer & gin and tonic
Title: Re:Background
Post by: Leftie on July 11, 2007, 10:27:50 pm
Brought back to page 1 so that any newcomers can add their info.
My word, this is an old thread!!
To the guy that said he was 'old and decrepid at 56'.
For Gods sake get a life, I'm 56 and enjoying it. IMost of the time.
Jerry
Title: Re: Background
Post by: Lorry on July 11, 2007, 11:40:07 pm
Lives :- Reading
From;- the garden of England
Age :- Saga eligible
Drives;- Freelander, Westfield & G-Scooter
Work ;- I'm big in the city
Likes :- Caravans, amateur motorsport (local competition secretary etc), Bacardi, photography, liquid lunches, blues, red wine, France, Gurston Down, pies & pickled onions
Dislikes ;- Vegetables (unfermented), football, most modern cars, especially German ones, lawyers
Participations ;- since 1986
From;- the garden of England
Age :- Saga eligible
Drives;- Freelander, Westfield & G-Scooter
Work ;- I'm big in the city
Likes :- Caravans, amateur motorsport (local competition secretary etc), Bacardi, photography, liquid lunches, blues, red wine, France, Gurston Down, pies & pickled onions
Dislikes ;- Vegetables (unfermented), football, most modern cars, especially German ones, lawyers
Participations ;- since 1986
Title: Re: Background
Post by: fagey on July 12, 2007, 09:11:58 am
here goes mine..
Lives- the jewel of the english channel.. Jersey- and just bought a house in St Vran, Brittany
From- Jersey
Age- just hit the big 40
Drives- mitsubushi gallant 2.5 v6- Yamaha R1
Work- Credit Control
Likes- Pies,wine, good food, guinness, endurance racing, moto GP, rugby
Dislikes- formula bore,soaps,football
Times at LM- on and off since 89, stayed on mainly green and blue..supposedly houx next year with a big group..
Lives- the jewel of the english channel.. Jersey- and just bought a house in St Vran, Brittany
From- Jersey
Age- just hit the big 40
Drives- mitsubushi gallant 2.5 v6- Yamaha R1
Work- Credit Control
Likes- Pies,wine, good food, guinness, endurance racing, moto GP, rugby
Dislikes- formula bore,soaps,football
Times at LM- on and off since 89, stayed on mainly green and blue..supposedly houx next year with a big group..
Title: Re: Background
Post by: LangTall on July 12, 2007, 10:27:29 am
Lives in The Hague
18 with 14 years experience
Systemadministrator/softwaredeveloper with a shipping company
Le Mans since 2004
18 with 14 years experience
Systemadministrator/softwaredeveloper with a shipping company
Le Mans since 2004
Title: Re: Background
Post by: badgered1 on July 12, 2007, 01:11:28 pm
Lives- I live on Cape Cod in the U.S.
Age- 50 years old
Drives- 1964 Land Rover (highly modified and been driving for 32 years). I own 1950,51,52 80" Series I's, 1959 Ser. II, 1971 Mil. Lightweight, 1983 2 Dr. Range Rover and a 1988 4 Dr. Range Rover.
Work- I own Badger Coachworks (www.badgercoachworks.com) and we design and make canvas tops and interiors for Land Rovers. I have been using a sewing machine for 27 years.
Lemans- My first time was in 2004. I bumped into Tom Kristensen at scruteneering and had a nice chat. No one else noticed it was Tom! Sitting across from the pits at 3:30 am was the best! I evn got invited into the ACO at the end of the race! I can't wait to go back. Meanwhile I have been to 12 Hrs of Sebring and met the crew at Turn 10, Drinking for Holland and some CAer's. Great lot of sportscar fans.
Age- 50 years old
Drives- 1964 Land Rover (highly modified and been driving for 32 years). I own 1950,51,52 80" Series I's, 1959 Ser. II, 1971 Mil. Lightweight, 1983 2 Dr. Range Rover and a 1988 4 Dr. Range Rover.
Work- I own Badger Coachworks (www.badgercoachworks.com) and we design and make canvas tops and interiors for Land Rovers. I have been using a sewing machine for 27 years.
Lemans- My first time was in 2004. I bumped into Tom Kristensen at scruteneering and had a nice chat. No one else noticed it was Tom! Sitting across from the pits at 3:30 am was the best! I evn got invited into the ACO at the end of the race! I can't wait to go back. Meanwhile I have been to 12 Hrs of Sebring and met the crew at Turn 10, Drinking for Holland and some CAer's. Great lot of sportscar fans.
Title: Re: Background
Post by: Christopher on July 12, 2007, 01:57:57 pm
Lives - Cambridge
From - Romsey
Age - 34
Drives - Lotus
Work - Wind noise engineer (automotive)
Likes - English beer, sausages, LM, most things Lotus, old Fords, Star Wars, and anything Jim Clark or Steve McQueen
Dislikes - work, football and cooked cheese (makes me bunder)
Times at LM - finally got there in 1997, been going since, can be found on Karting Nord
Title: Re: Background
Post by: SmithA on July 12, 2007, 05:55:24 pm
Live - Hertford
Age - 42
Drive - Ford Explorer
Work - IT Support
Like - Drinking
Dislikes - Not Drinking
Times at LM - Since 2000, stay in the town centre, not up to camping anymore, would also end up having to buy kit new each year as i would not be bothered to pack it all up
Title: Re: Background
Post by: Leftie on July 13, 2007, 01:35:22 am
Live - Chertsey & Emsworth
Age - 56
Drive - BMW 740 (1996) & 1973 GT^ convertable (The Sixfire)
Work - Resident Engineer - Construction
Like - Drinking
Dislikes - Not Drinking
Times at LM - 15th year this time. Have I got the 'bug'?[/quote]
Times missed the race because of Alchohol: '1' known but maybe 3!!!! (I just heard them)
Times sobered up: NONE
Times arrived home lighter than left: Every time! (And still no beergut!!!!!)
Times I got 'Beauty Sleep': None, Why do you think I look 20+ yrs to 56!
I go to LM for the following reasons:-
To experience the atmosphere - craig,
To be with freinds,
To get p*ssed at breakfast time,
BIG TROUBLE IS ERINDORZ (WIFEY) COMMING NEXT YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Age - 56
Drive - BMW 740 (1996) & 1973 GT^ convertable (The Sixfire)
Work - Resident Engineer - Construction
Like - Drinking
Dislikes - Not Drinking
Times at LM - 15th year this time. Have I got the 'bug'?[/quote]
Times missed the race because of Alchohol: '1' known but maybe 3!!!! (I just heard them)
Times sobered up: NONE
Times arrived home lighter than left: Every time! (And still no beergut!!!!!)
Times I got 'Beauty Sleep': None, Why do you think I look 20+ yrs to 56!
I go to LM for the following reasons:-
To experience the atmosphere - craig,
To be with freinds,
To get p*ssed at breakfast time,
BIG TROUBLE IS ERINDORZ (WIFEY) COMMING NEXT YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Background
Post by: Papa Lazarou on July 14, 2007, 11:02:28 pm
Live - Northern Ireland
Age - 35
Drive - '94 Celica GT-Four
Work - Transport Supervisor for a German Hard Discount Retailer
Le Mans - Since 1996
Likes - Kittens, fluffy clouds and my wife.
Dislikes - Kittens, rain clouds and my wife.
Age - 35
Drive - '94 Celica GT-Four
Work - Transport Supervisor for a German Hard Discount Retailer
Le Mans - Since 1996
Likes - Kittens, fluffy clouds and my wife.
Dislikes - Kittens, rain clouds and my wife.
Title: Re: Background
Post by: Paddy_NL on July 15, 2007, 02:21:29 am
Which county (or country) do you live in?
Capelle a/d IJssel, the Netherlands
Age range (decade will do)
30-ish (at the end though :-\)
Job
Lettering company
Any other comments
Le Mans related: Diesel is for trucks! >:(
Capelle a/d IJssel, the Netherlands
Age range (decade will do)
30-ish (at the end though :-\)
Job
Lettering company
Any other comments
Le Mans related: Diesel is for trucks! >:(
