|
Le Mans
Guy's,
Has anyone done the 24 hour??? I am planning a trip next year. Lots of stuff to research, there must be someone that has been there and can give some advice..... STIFFY |
Let us know what you can Stiffy, a few people are planning on 2012.
Not sure of exact dates but if your still in Europe at the same time as Goodwood being on, then go, and make sure you go for all 3 days, one day in pits at bottom of hill, one day in pits and trackside top of the hill and 1 day with a all access grandstand pass, you will love it. |
Hi,
I've been about 10 times. It's a great experience and a wonderful atmosphere. However, in recent years it has started to attract a less pleasant crowd that are only intent on getting totally legless and causing trouble. :( However, the Le Mans Classic which is held every 2 years is a much more civilised event altogether. The Classic is generally around the middle of July (10th - 11th this year) and runs on the full Le Mans circuit, including the 3½ mile Mulsanne Straight (with 2 chicanes). :D I'll be going in the Cobra again and we have managed to get onto the "parade" laps on the Saturday morning, which should be great fun. You probably need to sample the 24 Hour Le Mans at least once, but once you've done that, the Classic is probably a better bet. Is anyone from the U.S. side of the pond going to the Classic next month? It would be great to meet up with some of you. Regards, Paul |
Was this your Le Mans Classic night time set up?
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d.../DSC027081.jpg I think Audi (diesel) has won 9 of last 11 events. |
Quote:
No, but I wish it was. That's an original and was one of the competing cars. I really like the look though with the lamps and I'm seriously considering adding some to my Kirkham. :MECOOL: The Audis are very strong and quick, but the Peugeots have been giving them something to think about. If you've never heard a diesel race car, they sound very different to a petrol engined car and are very quiet. The Audis are almost silent apart from tyre roar and wind noise, but very, very quick. If you get the chance to go, I would heartily recommend it. Paul |
It is on my list Paul. We lived in Italy some years ago and I always wanted to get up to Le Mans. Those lights would be good if they could be easily removed from the overrider bracket.
The diesels are reigning supreme now. I guess the new hybrids with the kinetic energy 'storage' devices will be next - or maybe they have those already? |
Quote:
|
Just curious, do a lot of the cars that show up at Goodwood also make it to the LeMans Classic?
|
Quote:
|
Quote:
The Revival is very special. Once you get inside the gates, virtually everything is in period from 1930's to 1960's, including the vast majority of the public and makes for a great spectacle. They also have classic aircraft flying in, out and around all weekend, including Spitfires, Hurricanes, Mustangs, Lancaster etc. There was even an Me109, which I've never seen before. |
True Jamo! But the Bentley boys in the UK basked in the glory. The Goodwood Revival was always my objective.
|
Revival would be great, but I think it is later in the year?
Festival of speed last year was fantastic, must see event if you get the chance. |
| All times are GMT -7. The time now is 04:16 PM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.0
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0
The representations expressed are the representations and opinions of the clubcobra.com forum members and do not necessarily reflect the opinions and viewpoints of the site owners, moderators, Shelby American, any other replica manufacturer, Ford Motor Company. This website has been planned and developed by clubcobra.com and its forum members and should not be construed as being endorsed by Ford Motor Company, or Shelby American or any other manufacturer unless expressly noted by that entity. "Cobra" and the Cobra logo are registered trademarks for Ford Motor Co., Inc. clubcobra.com forum members agree not to post any copyrighted material unless the copyrighted material is owned by you. Although we do not and cannot review the messages posted and are not responsible for the content of any of these messages, we reserve the right to delete any message for any reason whatsoever. You remain solely responsible for the content of your messages, and you agree to indemnify and hold us harmless with respect to any claim based upon transmission of your message(s). Thank you for visiting clubcobra.com. For full policy documentation refer to the following link: