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I would just like to thank all those that posted in this thread. This will be my first year there and I'm lucky enough to be driving a P1 car! I read every post in this thread and it has brought back many memories on why I'm a racer and why it was so important for me to end up at Lemans. Like many of you here my minds eye takes me back to certain places, people and experiences that made me a lifelong racing junky. I've never had the opportunity to pursue racing fulltime, but I've been a fulltime fan since the age of 5 when my dad took me to my first races.
Great to see so many people here with a heartfelt passion for the sport and the incredible experience it provides. I may never get the opportunity to comeback but this will be the crowning acheivement of a 25 year journey thru the sport that started with IT sedans. Cheers to you all!! |
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Nice one Mike , Welcome to 10-10ths ..... the best of luck on your debut at the big one .
Maybe , after its all over , you would write a story for us of your thoughts and experiances of your debut . I reckon you will be just like the rest of us (except we dont get to drive a nice car)..... in awe of the place , and once youve been bitten by the Le Mans animal ..... you will be back for more mate . How can I explain it ..... its kinda like an addiction !!! Cheers to you too Last edited by The Badger; 30 Apr 2008 at 19:33. |
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Mike, as a forum mod and self-confessed Le Mans nut, can I also welcome you to the forum here. Lovely to actually have a competitor posting among us. When you're out there at the parade before the start (assuming there is one this year) make sure you give a special wave to all the Tenthers in the various grandstands! We'll look out for you too! |
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Thanks for the good thoughts guys. I will try and get back to you with my impressions. I sure hope there's a parade, I've heard a lot about it! definitely a big shout out to the tenthers out there. Its not every board where a driver can safely wander thru...
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I produce a "handbook" for all newbies in our party in which I describe what goes on and what they can expect. (It's called "Le Mansual" - yes I know.....) The final sentence reads: "Be warned, the middle weekend in June may never be the same again!" |
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I think addiction is to mild a word, If you think of the time, money and effort I have put into this annual pilgrimage over the last 24 years, obsession is probably closer. Still as long as there is breath in my body and cars are still allowed to race I will be there.
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"Be warned, the middle weekend in June may never be the same again!"
LOL,good one Le Vieux ! @m lewis, Great to welcome a Le Mans participant amongst us. I hope you'll do well during the race. |
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