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« Reply #30 on: June 17, 2009, 01:20:55 pm » |
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28th for me this year  First year was 1981 and the Saturday was my 17th birthday - best present I ever gave myself! Missed 85 (long story!) but otherwise ever present. Planned marriage and kids around June just in case .. marriage now no longer valid anyway! Been to several test days and two Classics (1st and 3rd so due again in 2010) and have been working "trackside" at both Classics, all test days attended (1998-2003 and 2005) and races 1998-2003, then 2005 and 2007. Attending the honorary lunch for Jacky Ickx in 2000 and working for Gunnar Racing (again in 2000) have been the highlights Never counted visits up before so here goes: Race = 28 Test days = 7 Classics = 2 Crikey! 37 visits in total, no wonder I know the way down with my eyes shut! Was working out the stats on Sunday with the boys over a couple of cold ones whilst watching down at the Esses and the 100th Le Mans should be my 51st race (and probably on or around my 68th birthday) if I don't miss another one .. would be sooo mega to have been to over half!  |
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« Reply #31 on: June 17, 2009, 01:29:55 pm » |
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First time in 1988 and I loved it and thought I'd go back next year. Loved it even more and I was hooked. Sure it's changed a lot over the years, some good some bad, but I've made some fine friends over the years and on the whole I'd say it's enhanced my life (other than the fact it's highly likely to kill me one day). Never missed since '88, so that's erm... twenty erm... er... look you do the maths... |
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« Reply #32 on: June 17, 2009, 02:17:57 pm » |
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Started in I think it was '85 but that was a one off until returning in '93 with a different other half that actually appreciates motor racing! Have since only missed 2 (in the '90's) until the present date. That makes a total of .....er...... 16 so far.
We did discuss whether we would make it all the way to the 100th and, given good health or suitable mobility equipment it may still be a possibility. I'll only be 83 by then.
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« Reply #33 on: June 17, 2009, 02:34:10 pm » |
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First visit in 1978. Missed a couple in mid/late 90s (usual excuses - marriage, child) but 25+ easily. Having started going with my father am happy now to count my own son as regular team member. At 13 years old this was his fourth consecutive visit.
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« Reply #34 on: June 17, 2009, 02:35:54 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  Here goes the thread off at a tangent - We went to St Saturin for the first time this year....can't believe this is the first time - will be going again next year.....this is how traditions start!! |
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« Reply #35 on: June 17, 2009, 02:49:02 pm » |
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Speaking on behalf of all Melans - Myself - 5yrs Kate - 4yrs Est - 4yrs Ro - 4yrs Hayley - 3yrs |
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« Reply #36 on: June 17, 2009, 02:59:59 pm » |
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« Reply #37 on: June 17, 2009, 03:03:19 pm » |
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First one in 2001 then back in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008. Missed this year  So that's 5. I even saw the start one year. |
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« Reply #38 on: June 17, 2009, 03:05:31 pm » |
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This was my 5th in a row.
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Roll on June and the lush grass of BN!!!
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« Reply #39 on: June 17, 2009, 03:36:12 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 Correct but due to a personal issues within the family none of us where going to come at all this year, untill a few days before the race my dad got the all clear to go and as he is retired he went. I couldn't get time off work at that short notice therefore not being there |
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« Reply #40 on: June 17, 2009, 03:38:26 pm » |
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only seven but boy they was good uns seen the start many many times usually at Tertre Rouge though but that is far too far from BN for my knackered knees these days  |
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« Reply #41 on: June 17, 2009, 04:46:07 pm » |
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only seven but boy they was good uns seen the start many many times usually at Tertre Rouge though but that is far too far from BN for my knackered knees these days You should try the little shuttle train Bill. |
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« Reply #42 on: June 17, 2009, 05:53:03 pm » |
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1985 - 1991 = 7 years (the better years, I feel)
2002 - 2009 = 8 years
TOTAL 15 years plus two Classic races
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« Reply #43 on: June 17, 2009, 07:25:17 pm » |
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24 Hours = 11 years straight (first one was 1999)
Pre-qual = 1 year
Classic = 3 years
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« Reply #44 on: June 17, 2009, 08:57:57 pm » |
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8
so what's the total so far?
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