Routine, Routine. Dull now.at 6:30. Much changing of brake pads, adding oil, etc. The dying and wonded fall back. #11 just coming out to limp around. Others alternate in and out of pits. Ie, Reynard #6, BMW#15, #35 WR LMP Peugeot still under rebuild. Yawn.

Update at 7:00

8,9,7,3,12,16,23,22,52,51,53,2,17,64,57,63,83,59,60,73,1,81,11,76,82,75,80,56,6,79,15,32,36,35,10.

35 cars aledged to be running,

Transmission problems.

#12 Panoz needs another gear box change. David Price estimates 15 min, change.

Speedy Courage #17 continues to fade. In pits with a group of distressed mechanics. Engine problems, Flatspoted tires earlier. Team is sagging.

Radio Le Mans is reduced to chatter.

McNish has set new lap record , 3. at7:20

#2 Cadillac pulls onto garage.

Audi pit plans are beginning to look raggety. #9 came in early.

#2 Cadillic is having transmission worked on at 7:35

Hum,hum,hum, la, la, la,

The Panoz #12 has been repaired and on the track at 7:45.

#15 BMW parks it after taping wall; then continues to pits.

Gearbox. Gearbox. Panoz’ cross to bear.