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Old 14 Mar 2013, 16:51 (Ref:3218380)   #1
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My 2012 Le Mans Report

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It's been a crazy past few months here in the States. I apologize it took me so long to finish this and that I haven't been around as much as I like. Thankfully, things are settling down a bit and I can focus on the important things like writing and racing.

For your reading pleasure, my 2012 24 Hours of Le Mans report:

http://robertblanshard.wordpress.com...eures-du-mans/

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Old 14 Mar 2013, 17:28 (Ref:3218387)   #2
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Very good reading, and the only downside is the comment about 2014, you will be missed in 2013. Take care and we will drink a toast to you at the 2013 meet for certain
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Old 14 Mar 2013, 19:08 (Ref:3218440)   #3
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Very good Robert . As I said on Facebook.
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Old 14 Mar 2013, 20:43 (Ref:3218504)   #4
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Brilliant report and pictures

makes it feel ever closer!
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Old 14 Mar 2013, 21:53 (Ref:3218555)   #5
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Wonderful bit of rapportage - really enjoyed reading it - and indeed the rare appearance of non-dreadful photo of me, for which many thanks!

All this is tempered by the news you won't be at the race in June - you'll be much missed at the Saturday meet.
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Old 14 Mar 2013, 23:01 (Ref:3218597)   #6
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a lot of reading, enjoyed it very much. great pictures I now know who is who. Thanks for sharing, my 24 looks a bit the same. Next time stay a little longer after the finish, walk on the strait, cheer and touch the finishline (that's my ritual), after that I go to the campsite and feel happy and said for I have to wait another whole year. See you in 2014.
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Old 15 Mar 2013, 06:15 (Ref:3218711)   #7
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I don't know how you managed to get it done so quickly...... I haven't........

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Old 15 Mar 2013, 10:15 (Ref:3218793)   #8
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Glad he got a picture of my best side
Very nice read, thx!
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Old 15 Mar 2013, 10:52 (Ref:3218800)   #9
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Fantastic Job !! My Respect !! And here is the Author from rhis work . http://www.flickr.com/photos/lemansf...in/photostream
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Oh dear clicked on the link and there is me and my hat centre stage and Robert is there aswell
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Old 15 Mar 2013, 15:10 (Ref:3218907)   #11
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Thank you all very much for the positive reviews. It was an amazing trip and it was a genuine pleasure experiencing it with you last June and again as I put my report. I'm sorry I won't be there in 3 months, but know that I'll be there in spirit and I'll probably be kicking myself when I turn on the TV that Saturday morning in June. Walter, thanks for the photo, I don't think I've seen that one of me, Simon, Eos and Nobby.
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Oh, lots more to come Robert - at the rate I'm going, should be done by 2015......
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Thank you all very much for the positive reviews. It was an amazing trip and it was a genuine pleasure experiencing it with you last June and again as I put my report. I'm sorry I won't be there in 3 months, but know that I'll be there in spirit and I'll probably be kicking myself when I turn on the TV that Saturday morning in June. Walter, thanks for the photo, I don't think I've seen that one of me, Simon, Eos and Nobby.
You win a lot of plaudits for reminding us that it's only three months until we're all there.

Fit in Sebring, Silverstone, and Spa, and the time will fly by...
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13 weeks today until I leave..........
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Excellent job Robert. It's a pleasure to read your comments and look to your real live videos. We feel as is we were in the place.
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Old 18 Mar 2013, 22:35 (Ref:3220866)   #18
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What a great read, thank you very much for taking time to write it.
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Old 19 Mar 2013, 07:44 (Ref:3221024)   #19
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Wonderful text and images. I could watch that video of the cars coming down into Tertre Rouge all day.

What kit do you use? And is that spot on the outside of TR accessible to everyone?
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Sorry, a little bit late on parade......as usual!

Excellent read Robert, brought back some terrific memories....thank you and thank you!

Shall look forward to seeing you again in just 15 months........
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Old 19 Mar 2013, 18:41 (Ref:3221336)   #21
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Thanks Bentley, I'm glad you liked it. Sorry I won't be there, but I promise not to miss 2014.

Valdave - I use a Nikon D5100. For the race, I was using my prime 50mm f2.8 and my 55-300mm f4.5. The 55-300 isn't the best for nighttime shooting so that's the first lens I'll be upgrading in the near future. The spot I recorded the action through the esses is public. It's on the outside, before Tertre Rouge and near the tunnel that takes you under the track to get to the inside of the corner. That camera can shoot some amazing video - it's too bad I didn't change the settings and keep the auto-focus feature off until that video. My video of the start is horrible with the camera trying to keep the moving cars in focus at all times. Ugh, another photo/video lesson learned.
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Late on parade too excellent report & photos, likewise I'm having a sabbatical this year ..... unless that winning lottery ticket comes up. See you all in 2014.
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Had a long train journey yesterday and it was great to take the time to read this and relive the race again. Thank you.

Didn't get chance to say hello last year during the Toyota visit but, as others have said, see you in '14.
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