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Old 16 May 2014, 17:10 (Ref:3406996)   #951
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Random question: are there any plans in place/in the works for a garage visit this year?
Do you think anyone would be interested in a tour of the Michelin tire compound? I may be able to set that up.
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Old 16 May 2014, 17:39 (Ref:3407005)   #952
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Do you think anyone would be interested in a tour of the Michelin tire compound? I may be able to set that up.
If you could that would be very interesting, thank you for thinking of us
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Old 16 May 2014, 18:22 (Ref:3407015)   #953
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If you could that would be very interesting, thank you for thinking of us
I'll make some calls and see what I can do. I'll let you guys know.

For garage tours and the like, what is the preferred day and time you guys like to do those sorts of things?
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Old 16 May 2014, 18:25 (Ref:3407016)   #954
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Happy to do most times, the usual friday visit is in the afternoon
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Old 16 May 2014, 23:20 (Ref:3407091)   #955
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I'll make some calls and see what I can do. I'll let you guys know.

For garage tours and the like, what is the preferred day and time you guys like to do those sorts of things?
Like many others would be thrilled to see how Michelin do things and get a behind the scenes view of things. Timing wise I'm extraordinarily flexible, I'll be around for most of the week and figure their schedule is likely busier than mine...

Very appreciative of the offer in any case.
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Old 17 May 2014, 08:19 (Ref:3407171)   #956
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A michelin visit would be realy nice, very interesting to see how they are able to service so many cars during raceweek.
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Old 19 May 2014, 09:50 (Ref:3407781)   #957
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Michelin visit would be fascinating. Thanks for the offer even if it can't be done.
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Old 19 May 2014, 12:47 (Ref:3407839)   #958
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I've got my request in to my local Michelin contact. She likes the idea and wants to make it happen. Only problem is that we're in the US and that needs to be given the okay in France. She's asking. I'll for sure let you guys know.

I'll have some Michelin goodies to give away at the forum meeting for sure though!
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Old 19 May 2014, 13:34 (Ref:3407851)   #959
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Michelin tour possibility sounds very interesting. Well done that man!
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Old 19 May 2014, 13:52 (Ref:3407864)   #960
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I've got my request in to my local Michelin contact. She likes the idea and wants to make it happen. Only problem is that we're in the US and that needs to be given the okay in France. She's asking. I'll for sure let you guys know.

I'll have some Michelin goodies to give away at the forum meeting for sure though!
make sure she tells them that we are totally international, and previous visits have included audi, toyota, lola, rebellion, greaves, and OAk makes us sound very impressive and not just the ordinary group asking for access.
Once we arrive they will find out just how passionate about sportscar racing we are
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Old 19 May 2014, 16:35 (Ref:3407909)   #961
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make sure she tells them that we are totally international, and previous visits have included audi, toyota, lola, rebellion, greaves, and OAk makes us sound very impressive and not just the ordinary group asking for access.
Once we arrive they will find out just how passionate about sportscar racing we are
Oh don't worry, I told her all that. I saw her this past weekend and we discussed it in person. Like I said, she wants to make it happen, she just needs to confirm how and when. She's in marketing, so of course she wants to have a group of passionate people visit!

I'll give her a week, if I haven't heard anything before then I'll check back with her. If I hear sooner of course I'll let you guys know immediately.
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Old 19 May 2014, 16:38 (Ref:3407913)   #962
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Old 19 May 2014, 17:19 (Ref:3407926)   #963
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This one (Michelin) sounds very interesting!
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Old 19 May 2014, 19:06 (Ref:3407963)   #964
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Yep, interesting indeed. I'm pretty certain that subject to timing, the members of Team DoT will be up for it!
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Sorry it is in dutch..... can not find it in english....check the video.. still nice.
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Old 21 May 2014, 19:33 (Ref:3408784)   #967
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Did anyone of you use a app last year like ; le mans livetiming.
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Fernando Alonso checking out his new work environment

He will be waving the starting flag at this year's race, while McNish will be the Grand Marshall:

http://www.24h-lemans.com/en/news/20...746_15395.html
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Good move by the ACO. That will certainly draw some more headlines towards the race. Great for the fans too.

I wonder how much he's there in a Ferrari capacity...
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Back in december at the Fia Gala he already was extremely interested in the Audi R18. Now this news. It smells to me like Fernando has some plans
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He did name-check Le Mans in a lot of interviews as something he'd like to do after finishing his F1 career...
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Old 26 May 2014, 16:37 (Ref:3410944)   #973
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Well fernando waving the flag, I bet he will be glad he is not in one of those slow ferrari's on the track again
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Alonso might be shocked at seeing how close fans are at Le Mans, not something he is used to in Bernie's playgarden.
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