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Old 12 Sep 2004, 09:06 (Ref:1093806)   #26
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It seems that it is 99% sure to be moved.

The ACO must be expecting a large number of entrys from the US to justify this move.
I won't be the "Le Mans Week" any more, but the "two weeks of Le Mans" then !

Not sure it's a good move for teams that need to imporve the car between PQs and race...
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Old 12 Sep 2004, 16:46 (Ref:1094201)   #27
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Just seen this over on DSC, it looks like the dates have offically moved DSC have told this by an ACO official that the, 2005 Le Mans 24 Hours will take place on June 17/18, 2005 with the test being on 5th June.
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Old 12 Sep 2004, 16:51 (Ref:1094207)   #28
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Very surprising ! But if it's official, I just have to bow
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Old 12 Sep 2004, 16:59 (Ref:1094222)   #29
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John Hindhaugh just reported it on the LMES Spa broadcast. I'm now seriously thinking about that fortnight to be honest.

This could be awesome for the French tourist board. I'm now toying with the idea of a touring holiday with Le Mans as a pair of glorious bookends!
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Old 12 Sep 2004, 17:02 (Ref:1094232)   #30
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Sounds like a good idea to me Tim. I think I will be booking Le Mans 2005 off work tomorrow.
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Old 12 Sep 2004, 17:07 (Ref:1094244)   #31
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That makes TWO WEEKS for Le Mans ! I just can't believe it...
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Old 13 Sep 2004, 03:21 (Ref:1094636)   #32
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This move is outstanding if DSC is correct. And there is no reason not to believe them.

This really opens the door for the ALMS to put together a great 2005 (and beyond) schedule.

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Old 13 Sep 2004, 03:45 (Ref:1094643)   #33
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Not sure it's a good move for teams that need to imporve the car between PQs and race...
It certainly does place more emphasis on getting cars right before PQ doesn't it. Like perhaps in ALMS or LMES events. Co-incidence?
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Old 13 Sep 2004, 05:10 (Ref:1094667)   #34
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This move is outstanding if DSC is correct. And there is no reason not to believe them.
Sure ! I just wanted to underline how surprised I was

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It certainly does place more emphasis on getting cars right before PQ doesn't it.
Definitely : are we going to an internationan championship ?

The 15 days of Le Mans next June : gather your savings !

It is said that the teams could use the Bugatti between PQs and the race... 15 days around the track to see the cars improve their set up ! Oohoohooh !
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Old 13 Sep 2004, 08:11 (Ref:1094765)   #35
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OK guys, it's now official and published in local press.

PQ will take place on 5.June and the race on 18 & 19.June.

I don't know why but maybe the Unofficial Tourist Board will have some more job this year...
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Old 13 Sep 2004, 08:28 (Ref:1094792)   #36
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that means we have to wait one more week
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Old 13 Sep 2004, 08:58 (Ref:1094824)   #37
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PQ will take place on 5.June and the race on 18 & 19.June.
Well, I would have preferred the 11/12th JUne but at least 18/19th is better than the reported 17/18th which would have been a little strange ....

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Old 13 Sep 2004, 12:41 (Ref:1095104)   #38
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Old 13 Sep 2004, 13:00 (Ref:1095128)   #39
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That makes TWO WEEKS for Le Mans ! I just can't believe it...
Two weeks of TT meetings...

... Fab you've got to fill up your cellar right now
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... Fab you've got to fill up your cellar right now
I do, I do !

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Just booked my leave........
How long do you expect to stay this time ? The whole 15 days ?

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Old 13 Sep 2004, 14:29 (Ref:1095218)   #41
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Well, that's my plan!

Don't worry, Fab - I've got plans involving Lille, Burgundy and Agincourt for June next year.
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Old 13 Sep 2004, 14:40 (Ref:1095224)   #42
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A"Z"incourt ??

What a british idea !!!
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Well, that's my plan!

Don't worry, Fab - I've got plans involving Lille, Burgundy and Agincourt for June next year.
lst June, you said to me that you wanted to stay in France : if you've still the idea, don't even MENTION Azincourt ! ... and focus on Burgundy (Wine amateurs paradise - oops ! Food and wines again !)

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Just booked my leave........
Don't worry Ayse your not the only one, I booked mine today too....
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What can I say? The last I heard, someone was trying to build a wind-turbine on it. Thought I'd better take a look before they did.

And to redress the balance a bit, I was also planning to see the Somme as well.

Oh, and what's Gascony like to live in? I'm hatching a small plan....
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What do you mean with "azincourt" ??? I don't know what it is...
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Old 13 Sep 2004, 18:53 (Ref:1095520)   #47
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Never let it be said that you guys don't hold things to your heart!

Now, assuming I'm still welcome in France next summer, where would you recommend for a visit during two weeks in la belle France?
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Oh, and what's Gascony like to live in? I'm hatching a small plan....
Just great, IMHO... worth a trip first, enjoy the way of life there - and "food & wines"" too !

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where would you recommend for a visit during two weeks in la belle France?
Saint Emilion ! (not far from Bordeaux) A wonderful place (small town, no cars inside, wineyards everywhere around). Alpen are really great too... Alsace ! For landscape and gastronomy, everything... her... Burgundy is my favourite (you know why)... what else ? I love Britanny coast too, but it may be not far enough of your usual surroundings...

A unforgetable place : Aveyron/Gers/Tarn area (south west)...

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Old 14 Sep 2004, 07:06 (Ref:1095953)   #49
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... and the south of the Sarthe is not too bad too !

A little cottage along the river, a river cruise on la Sarthe, a visit to some pottery maker (because you may not able to have a 2 week-stay without your wife), some beautiful trees to rest under,...
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Rats! Gilles, you've pointed out a significant error in my vacation planning.

I could have had 2 weeks in France were I not already committed to Florida in February (and no racing, at that!). My parents would have absolutely died to join us, and I'd have been at The Race with my father and daughter. Oh, how sweet... Imagine if the ACO sticks with this schedule for years.
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