Club Arnage

http://www.lemans.org/24heuresdumans/live/pages/animations/animations_gb.html

Including -
Sunday 11th June - a recreation of the 1st Grand Priz of France - An incredible field of cars from the start of the 20th century will cover the first 103-km Sarthe circuit to celebrate the forerunner of all the grands prix.

Friday 16th June- parade and film 'ACO Centenary'

Saturday 17th June - live music 'The Charlatans'


PROGRAM:

Sunday 4th June: Test day (09h00 – 13h00 and 14h00 – 18h00)
A general rehearsal for all the teams and drivers for the big day on 17th June.

Sunday 11th June: Celebration of the 1st ACF Grand Prix (10h00 – 18h00)
An incredible field of cars from the start of the 20th century will cover the first 103-km Sarthe circuit to celebrate the forerunner of all the grands prix.

Monday 12th June: scrutineering (14h30 – 18h00)
Scrutineering and administrative checks for teams and drivers for the 74th Le Mans 24 Hours at Les Jacobins at the foot of the cathedral in the heart of the town.

Tuesday: 13th June Scrutineering (08h30 – 17h00)
The second day of scrutineering and administrative checks which always attracts a huge crowd of spectators.

Wednesday 14th June: practice (19h00 – 21h00 and 22h00 – midnight)
The first practice session, and the Afro-Reggae rhythms of Alpha Blondy.

Thursday 15th June: practice (19h00 – 21h00 and 22h00 – midnight)
Last chance to get the set-ups right and go for pole.

Friday 16th June: Drivers’ Parade 18h00 – 20h00) and the ACO Centenary film shown at 22h00.
100 000 people come to cheer on the drivers and get the heart of Le Mans buzzing during a parade combining old cars, music from all over the world and a general presentation. The highlight of the evening will be the showing of the Centenary film on a giant 40m2 screen for tens of thousands of spectators.

Saturday 17th June: start at 17h00, and a concert by The Charlatans (21h00)
For the first time in the history of the race the 50 cars will roar off at 17h00 (because of the Football World Cup) when the honorary starter, Jean-Martin Folz, the Chairman of the PSA Peugeot-Citroën Group, lowers the national flag.

Sunday 18th June: Gospel mass at 11h00, finish at 17h00.

Did they get proper permision to put the Charlatans on at the same time as the Poo Bar Meeting?  ::) , although if previous timings are anything to go by, they'll start about 11, apprently their quite good though.

Rather buggers up my stately arrival up the track towing my trailer then...  ::)



Although with official events starting on Sunday, they can hardly refuse entry to the camping for Sunday night can they? (Yes They Can...)

I am probably going to get shunned for saying this but:-

As the start is at 1700 and the concert is at 2100. Should we move the poo bar meet to anther time.


No offensense meant but it is a thought?

Always wondered what happens when you press that bit????

Thanks Ian, comment received.
I think I'll report Rick as well.

Report him?

He ought to be sectioned under the Mental health act of some year I can't remember at this time of night.

Excuse my ignorance (again  ;D ), but are "The Charlatans" the same band that's referred to over here as "Charlatans U.K." ?

If so, I'm all over that.

Yep - they are the same band - only used the "UK" bit in USA - not sure why tho .... a good bunch of Manchester lads  ;D

Ah, So that what it does  -a Hot line to the Moderator Gods  8)

This year..I will not get mesmorised at Tetre Rouge or too full of french beer and miss the Poo bar meeting...8th tour to La Sarthe and I would love to meet up with the CA gang.  At the risk of sounding like an LM newbie...can someone explain to me (assuming the village as we know it) exactly where/when I need to be and the password to be ushered in!!!  Can't wait to meet you all...like a long lost familly coming together!

Look out for the GULF oil Midget!  Feel the power, smell the part-burnt hydrocarbon fumes!

Would you like a beer will do just fine

This is all a slightly sensitive topic until we actually get to the test day when (hopefully) a proper report will be sent back as to where/if the poo bar may be found in 2006!! 

Keep watching this space!  ::)

Robster,
I'll thank you not to forget the brake flaring kit this year.
Damned inconvenient last year. :P
Look forward to seeing you and the gulf Midget again.

Pleased to see that someone has spotted this. 

On the basis that I'll be lucky to hit one of them I think I'll have another beer.  Why don't we meet at the poo bar at 11 am - it'll be less crowded and should set us up for the rest of the day.

Failing this there is a fall back plan that was suggested by JP and agreed, so I thought.  Maybe the new blue boy could use his moderating muscle.

You know what Rick, I thought the same but only having a full member & not being a god I thought I'd avoid mentioning it :-X

However as good as the Charlatans are I think the meet at the "poo bar" takes priority. Maybe we could just move it to a location nearer the stage?? Especially if the old location is a building site in 30 days time...anyone??

Any ideas where is this "gig" likely to take place?? Over where Jamiroquai played a few years back??

There was??!!  ???

 

Oh yes, you must keep up at the back, when the adults make these plans for a happier, safer and more enjoyable LM experience for us, the least we can do is pay attention and write it down in our best LM note book.  Mine has a Ferrari 250LM on the cover.  How about yours Fran?

I dont have a LM notebook, but my special secret diary (with a lock)   has "I 'heart' Ronnie Salami" on it, and lots of practice signatures "Fran Salami, Mrs F Salami, Mr & Mrs R Salami", S.W.A.L.K and H.O.L.L.A.N.D, etc etc.   It is sadly lacking in anything of a practical nature.   :-\

 ;D

P.S.  I have a good collection of post-it notes too

I can see you need taking in hand, given a stiff talking to and a dressing down, not sure which order but at least all three.

With regard to the secret diary, this would be a smoke screen, would it, ......

I could tell you, but of course then I would have to kill you!  8)

To gently nudge this thread back on topic  ;D

The full programme of events can be found here http://www.lemans.org/mailing/2006_05_17_24h/index_gb.html

Oh, it was Robster was it then Gary?

Inconsiderate...


 ;D

Hopefully not needed this year ;)


Bill

I don't want to seem the spoilsport, but normally at the Test Day there is Sweet Fanny Adams in the way of catering facilities. Lately there have been fewer rather than more facilities since I first met Powermite in the Sebring Bar at a PQ weekend way back in the mists of time.
Given that the ACO is struggling to get the new Village sorted anyway, I don't see there being a Poo Bar under construction until during race week.
Hope I'm wrong :).

LOL Kpy - I did put a "hopefully" and "if" in my reply - so as to cover the likelihood that we will be kept guessing right to the end!

There is always the Wednesday night Stella Bar meeting tho - in case we need an earlier  meeting to work out the "poo bar" meeting....  ::)

F

"Plan C" could be we all take a couple of bottles each and have our own Poo Bar at some pre arranged site.
Perhaps on the ashes of the old poo bar

Or................we could just watch the race. Radical and a little left-field I know but it's a thought.

Will anybody talk to me ever again I wonder???????

Yep Gary, In reality, most take their own "Poo" rather than get ripped off, and after thats gone, hit the beer from the adjcent bars. So providing we all head for the rough location of the old Poo bar ashes, i.e. top end of the village by the tunnel we should find each other and Party.

What race is that then Steve  ;D

Who was that??? Did anybody hear anything???  ;D ;D ;D

Its alright, I've seen the way that the Lord watches the race.  With a beer bottle or shampoo bottle glued to his mouth.
Jon

Oh! it was only only me and Purdu who paid the ridiculously high price for a bottle then!

Is there a race?

Thank you for leaping to my rescue Jon. Can I take it that Pete & I can introduce our posse of newbies to the delights of your green wheelie bin (where you wheelie bin?) in the tribune this year? Saturday 12ish OK? See you then

Hi Your Lordship,
                          I am more than willing to watch the race with you..... as long as you bring Champagne and plastic glasses ::) ;D ;D
Canada Phil

Right Phil, you're on. Maison Blanche embankment, folding chairs, jumpers for goalposts, isn't it, marvellous! I'll get some shampoo and glasses, you bring the olives and cheese.
Will see you Thursday over at Camp W.A.N.C.S. ?

Steve

we'll be ther Lord.Always welcome you in with open thighs

PM

Hi Steve,
              Look forward to seeing you Thursday then.
Powermite,
                 Remind me to get Cheese and olives
Phil

booohooohooooooooooooo  :'(

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