24hourman
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« on: June 10, 2005, 08:11:56 am » |
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What is the longest unbroken attendance at le Mans as a spectator? I first went in 1983 and this year is my 23rd consecutive year. Which is nothing compared to the chap I met on the startline straight a few years ago who had been to every race since 1953.
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« Reply #1 on: June 10, 2005, 08:27:59 am » |
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I cant beat 23 24hourman. I've missed 1 in 14. Would have gone to that one but they wouldn't let me out!  |
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There is an art, or rather, a knack to flying. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss!
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« Reply #2 on: June 10, 2005, 08:33:50 am » |
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First visit in 1980, not missed one since  |
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Some people will tell you that slow is good - and it may be, on some days - but I am here to tell you that fast is better.
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« Reply #3 on: June 10, 2005, 08:36:43 am » |
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First time 1980 but Missed 1981.
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« Reply #4 on: June 10, 2005, 08:44:36 am » |
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I feel quite a novice here
1991 was my first plus ive been to qualifying for 6 years apart from the recent ones where they've been moved nearer the race
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Werner
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« Reply #5 on: June 10, 2005, 08:51:03 am » |
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since 85, but missed 93 and 99
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"… to be honest, I did it purely for the money at first. I went to Le Mans
hoping that the car would break down. I came away in love with the place." - Eddie Irvine
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« Reply #6 on: June 10, 2005, 08:52:08 am » |
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Pre qual in 1997 the since 2002
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« Reply #7 on: June 10, 2005, 08:57:20 am » |
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Every year since 1994, except last year.
I was going to the Goodwood Festival of Speed (coming from Belgium), but ended up in a ditch when the steering column on my Triump Dolomite Sprint came loose. Never saw Goodwood.
Must be the revenge of the "Le Mans God" for skipping a year.
I'll be back this year !
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« Reply #8 on: June 10, 2005, 09:34:43 am » |
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First year was 91 only missed 93 due to a family wedding
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« Reply #9 on: June 10, 2005, 09:43:07 am » |
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I read my earlier post again and it makes me sound like I was in Jail!  Just to set the record straight I was in hospital I wanted to come but they wouldn't let me take the drip with me  |
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There is an art, or rather, a knack to flying. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss!
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« Reply #10 on: June 10, 2005, 09:49:52 am » |
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 First year 1988 in the back of an XJ6 better every year since, Just a note for all be careful when planing a family the conseption has to be well timed so the birth is not to clash in any way. No excuses now, Off tomorrow. 
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« Reply #11 on: June 10, 2005, 09:50:10 am » |
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First year was 1987, missed 1992, 1994 and 1997. Don't intend to miss any more though |
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« Reply #12 on: June 10, 2005, 12:03:33 pm » |
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First year 1988 in the back of an XJ6 better every year since, Just a note for all be careful when planing a family the conseption has to be well timed so the birth is not to clash in any way. No excuses now, Off tomorrow. Off Topic - Had that conversation last night. Newbie i am. 2000 on onwards. I am only a wee youngster though. |
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« Reply #13 on: June 10, 2005, 12:16:21 pm » |
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First year was 91 only missed 93 due to a family wedding
Hmmm, poor excuse! I've been blessed by the wedding gods this year, i had one last weekend, i've got one this sat and then i've got one the weekend after lemans! The lemans weekend is however been left freeeeeeeeee! Chris |
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2 days to go until im back in heaven......
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« Reply #14 on: June 10, 2005, 12:23:50 pm » |
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Relative new boy, all since 1997 for me.
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