Title: Downunder Newby
Post by: Jager on July 07, 2007, 11:52:58 am
I guys (and gals), just got back to Australia after my second trip to Le Mans and found this site while looking for photos of the race. I've posted a few times, so thought I should introduced myself here.
I've been a Le Mans fan since the late '90's but getting to the race from Australia isn't easy (and some of you think the ferry trip from the UK takes a long time !). Between visits I maintain my interest collecting models, books and the annual DVD, while the webcast of Radio Le Mans is a lifeline as we get no TV coverage at all in Australia.
Hope to catch up with some of you at another race in the future.
I've been a Le Mans fan since the late '90's but getting to the race from Australia isn't easy (and some of you think the ferry trip from the UK takes a long time !). Between visits I maintain my interest collecting models, books and the annual DVD, while the webcast of Radio Le Mans is a lifeline as we get no TV coverage at all in Australia.
Hope to catch up with some of you at another race in the future.
Title: Re: Downunder Newby
Post by: nopanic - neil on July 07, 2007, 12:19:28 pm
Good you had a good and safe trip going to Le Mans and back
But your back to the Oz winter, bad planning ;D
Any way do'nt you have the Bathurst 24hr, which is more madder than Le Mans I'm told.
As Oz is such a small place, ;) if your ever North of Newcastle there is a good Motor bike museum, some good racing examples. Also I have a brother who lives an hour from Newcastle, runs a tea room/cafe with his wife - go in and tell him I said you could have a free coffee !
But your back to the Oz winter, bad planning ;D
Any way do'nt you have the Bathurst 24hr, which is more madder than Le Mans I'm told.
As Oz is such a small place, ;) if your ever North of Newcastle there is a good Motor bike museum, some good racing examples. Also I have a brother who lives an hour from Newcastle, runs a tea room/cafe with his wife - go in and tell him I said you could have a free coffee !
Title: Re: Downunder Newby
Post by: Jager on July 08, 2007, 12:19:40 pm
But your back to the Oz winter, bad planning ;D
Thanks nopanic. At least an Australian winter is dryer than La Sarthe in June (this year at least).
Oz is such a small place
I'm in Perth, which is about as far from Newcastle as Moscow is from London ! Funnily enough, I've got to Le Mans twice but have never been to Newcastle.
Title: Re: Downunder Newby
Post by: Leftie on July 13, 2007, 01:51:14 am
But your back to the Oz winter, bad planning ;D
Thanks nopanic. At least an Australian winter is dryer than La Sarthe in June (this year at least).
Oz is such a small place
I'm in Perth, which is about as far from Newcastle as Moscow is from London ! Funnily enough, I've got to Le Mans twice but have never been to Newcastle.
So you never met the 'Toon' army then?
As you are are new member, I would like to extend on behalf of all our gratefull thanks for joining and contributing to our forum.
Welcome to the Asylem.
Jerry
