Film: Steve McQueen - The Man and Le Mans

[Fran]

I went to see this last night.  Its worth a look if you get the chance (I think its only limited cinema release currently and only 6 people in the audience when I went, so unlikely to do much more before going to DVD).  

Its an interesting insight into the making of the Le Mans movie and its effect on various careers afterwards but not so much about the race itself.  It certainly explains some of its shortcomings!

There are a few shots of the 2014 race and crowds, so you may even catch sight of yourself if you were there.

F

[Martini...LB]

There are a few shots of the 2014 race and crowds, so you may even catch sight of yourself if you were there.

F

Hi Fran, long time...

This business about seeing yourself... did they really cover people sitting outside their tent!

When are you coming back to LM... you are such a good listener, I miss you

Hope all is good.

>Martini...LB

[Fran]

There were fleeting glimpses of the campsites so you may have your nanosecond of fame - everything is possible!

Not sure when I will be back - unlikely to be 2016 though.  I won't be at TT but most of my motor racing budget is being spent in Ireland again next year.  :-)

Just think of the stories you will have saved up by the next time I make the trip!

F

[Martini...LB]

There were fleeting glimpses of the campsites so you may have your nanosecond of fame - everything is possible!

Not sure when I will be back - unlikely to be 2016 though.  I won't be at TT but most of my motor racing budget is being spent in Ireland again next year.  :-)

Just think of the stories you will have saved up by the next time I make the trip!

F

Hey Fran, made me laugh as usual, I did not ever really think I was a story teller, just a lot of rabbit - pan fried with blackberry sauce, just made that up but sounds good...
So your budget is going on Guinness or are you visiting some races??... horrendous cost for me to get there for races, same as IoM TT, but I am also looking at alternatives. I fancy coupling the MotoGP in Catalunya with LM one year, a lot of driving but will be retired in 2017 so maybe then. Also fancy the Goodwood Revival.

>Martini...LB

[Fran]

Ireland is all about the real road racing... great fun and cheap as chips in theory.  I do some sponsorship for a few riders (and sidecars) which adds a bit of interest!

I cant wait for retirement, just wish I would be solvent when the time comes!

F