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« Reply #15 on: June 17, 2009, 10:17:59 am » |
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1980 was my first so 2009 was my 30th visit to Le Mans. (missed the 2008 race but did the classic instead, so 29 actual races)
Thats 720 hours of racing, if I assume I spent on average 4 days there, 120 days camping.
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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 #16 on: June 17, 2009, 10:25:20 am » |
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Termietermite and I are just beginners, this being #12! We started in 1997, loved the race, but hated Page and Moy. Tried again with MRI in '99 and 2000, haven't missed since! Moving here does make it easier, mind, so if your pension plan allows, check it out!
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« Reply #17 on: June 17, 2009, 10:47:30 am » |
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Although a newbie to CA, not to Le Sarthe.
My Dad and me first went in 1988 - good one to start with! and haven't missed one since, so this year was our 22nd.
We've seen some changes I can tell you.......sitting on a ledge metres above the old pit garages....amazing!
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« Reply #18 on: June 17, 2009, 10:56:37 am » |
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first in 99, missed 2000 and 2001 then everyone since except 2008 when I went to the classic instead so thats .......
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« Reply #19 on: June 17, 2009, 11:08:17 am » |
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First time was 91, missed 92 but been every year since
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There is a corner of a foreign field that will be forever England ------ Houx Annexe
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« Reply #20 on: June 17, 2009, 11:24:37 am » |
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1991 and then took a break until 1995 and been every year since so I make that 16 visits to Le Mans.
Exactly the same here. The other half (Claire) has been every year since 98. |
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« Reply #21 on: June 17, 2009, 11:38:12 am » |
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first year ive missed it in 5 years for me  Dads been going since just after i was born and missed 2 maybe 3 so he is on 19/20 times  |
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« Reply #22 on: June 17, 2009, 11:45:34 am » |
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When was your first time Del? 1960's I believe?  '64, Marius - GT40 debut year. Then 5 years out of the next 6 - I think it was '68 I missed because the race was postponed to september. Definitely there when they made the movie ('70). Had the 70s off due to the acquisition of wife, mortgage and kids. Started going again in the early 80's, and have been every year apart from a couple of years early '90s This year was my 31st or 32nd. My ambition is to make it 40 - but as I am officially 'old' in january, the mind may be willing but the body not so.  Del |
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« Reply #23 on: June 17, 2009, 11:54:02 am » |
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I was a late starter due to work and family etc and have only been 3 times (Consecutively from 2007) I fully intend to attend for as long as possible, with me being 40 I think I may still have a potential 30 events in me. (My boy can push the wheelchair!!) Bring them on!! |
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« Reply #24 on: June 17, 2009, 12:06:27 pm » |
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This year was my 31st or 32nd. My ambition is to make it 40 - but as I am officially 'old' in january, the mind may be willing but the body not so. Del I knew I was close.  Next year will be my 30 th and the following year 30 in a row. First trip in 1980 then every year since 82. t. |
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« Reply #25 on: June 17, 2009, 12:07:03 pm » |
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My first visit to the great race was in 1983 when I went by coach with Tee Mill tours and I have been every year since, so 27 consecutive visits. This will also be the 20th consecutive time I have competed at the Le Mans 24 hour Kart race at the Alain Prost circuit come July.
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« Reply #26 on: June 17, 2009, 12:13:37 pm » |
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Ninth time this year & I still haven't been to the museum or the drivers parade. there's never enough time next year  |
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« Reply #27 on: June 17, 2009, 12:54:42 pm » |
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Ninth time this year & I still haven't been to the museum or the drivers parade. there's never enough time next year i went to the museum before i went to a race years ago but its changed since! The drivers parade is a tradition for me and dad. Have few beers in the square then off for a meal. |
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« Reply #28 on: June 17, 2009, 01:06:47 pm » |
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Ninth time this year & I still haven't been to the museum or the drivers parade. there's never enough time next year The drivers parade is a tradition for me and dad. Stictley speaking Kev, as you woosed out this year it can't really be called a tradition can it  |
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There is a corner of a foreign field that will be forever England ------ Houx Annexe
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« Reply #29 on: June 17, 2009, 01:08:35 pm » |
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6th time in a row for me this year |
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