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Old 4 Mar 2020, 10:45 (Ref:3961474)   #126
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It's been over 8 months since I logged onto this site. I have had quite a rough year and continue to struggle on with business etc.
Le Mans is still in my blood and I have been following the WEC/ Hypercar developments with interest, hope, and disappointment in equal measures.
My usual group of Le Mans attendees has dwindled to nothing which I think is illustrative of how badly wrong the ACO and Motorsport in general have got things.
I can't see me returning for my 30th trip in 2020. I was interested in some manufacturer battles under the new HC rules in 2021 but even that looks unlikely now. The racing is not the only factor - ease of travel, cost, exchange rates, and over commercialization all come into consideration. I am sure I will return one year soon - but for now I feel I am likely to watch from the comfort of my own home. Here's hoping for better times ahead for the sport. Pilg. (aka Gav)
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Old 4 Mar 2020, 12:14 (Ref:3961505)   #127
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It's been over 8 months since I logged onto this site. I have had quite a rough year and continue to struggle on with business etc.
Le Mans is still in my blood and I have been following the WEC/ Hypercar developments with interest, hope, and disappointment in equal measures.
My usual group of Le Mans attendees has dwindled to nothing which I think is illustrative of how badly wrong the ACO and Motorsport in general have got things.
I can't see me returning for my 30th trip in 2020. I was interested in some manufacturer battles under the new HC rules in 2021 but even that looks unlikely now. The racing is not the only factor - ease of travel, cost, exchange rates, and over commercialization all come into consideration. I am sure I will return one year soon - but for now I feel I am likely to watch from the comfort of my own home. Here's hoping for better times ahead for the sport. Pilg. (aka Gav)
I sympathise with your point of view. My own days attending the race are drawing to a close - principally because of ill health and old age - but I still anticipate being there this year.

The race goes through peaks and troughs. 2020 looks certain to be one of the troughs, but I'm sure it will bounce back. I think back to the Balestre trough, the 1992 trough and possibly others will feel there have been more. For now, the ACO seems to have lost its way, but I'm sure common sense will ultimately prevail.

Nobody seems to want to be invloved with expensive hybrid prototypes; I suspect the public doesn't want to know about hypercars and during all this, GT3 is flourishing worldwide. My own preference would be for LM to return to the format we saw in the Fifties and early Sixties, but I know there are tenthers who would sooner see nothing but prototypes.

Whatever direction the ACO takes, my interest seems unlikely to wane. despite my physical limitations. I hope you feel able to return soon, Pilgrimage.
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Old 4 Mar 2020, 12:53 (Ref:3961509)   #128
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I sympathise with your point of view. My own days attending the race are drawing to a close - principally because of ill health and old age - but I still anticipate being there this year.

The race goes through peaks and troughs. 2020 looks certain to be one of the troughs, but I'm sure it will bounce back. I think back to the Balestre trough, the 1992 trough and possibly others will feel there have been more. For now, the ACO seems to have lost its way, but I'm sure common sense will ultimately prevail.

Nobody seems to want to be invloved with expensive hybrid prototypes; I suspect the public doesn't want to know about hypercars and during all this, GT3 is flourishing worldwide. My own preference would be for LM to return to the format we saw in the Fifties and early Sixties, but I know there are tenthers who would sooner see nothing but prototypes.

Whatever direction the ACO takes, my interest seems unlikely to wane. despite my physical limitations. I hope you feel able to return soon, Pilgrimage.
Thank you and I wish you better times with your ill health. I am sure I will be back soon!
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Old 4 Mar 2020, 13:55 (Ref:3961520)   #129
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Well Gavin you know where we will be if you want to return, you will find the usual group on Tertre Rouge as usual
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I know where you are coming from. This past year and the stupid trade war with China hurt my income a tremendous amount, I think I'm crazy for going on a trip to Europe this Summer, but you only live once.

I'm also not excited at the entry list and can't see much to get thrilled about. But, I have come to love France, and love just being in Le Mans, so there's that. I'm going to maybe spend less time staring at the circuit and check out the shops and activities more. Likely spend more time taking the tram into town for those excellent French meals as well.
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Sounds a pretty good plan...... (But I'll still be up all night during the race.... ).
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Well let us hope the race goes ahead, appears F1 is currently getting concerned about venues placing restrictions on teams due to covid19, and current panic is getting worse.
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Well let us hope the race goes ahead, appears F1 is currently getting concerned about venues placing restrictions on teams due to covid19, and current panic is getting worse.
Absolutely no decision at this moment. The local authorities meet Pierre Fillon on next monday. First we are waiting for the 24 h motorbikes. Only 1 month left. This will be the first step. But now we have some ill persons in Le Mans .

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I totally second what le Vieux says. Hoping that Gav will be back at the 24 Hours soon, but feeling my own future as a spectator must be limited. I've decided that when I reach 80 in 2022 it will be time to ask myself whether towing a caravan down to Le Mans every June is actually a good idea. It's the cameradi of the crowd we meet there that keeps me going - so far.
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I totally second what le Vieux says. Hoping that Gav will be back at the 24 Hours soon, but feeling my own future as a spectator must be limited. I've decided that when I reach 80 in 2022 it will be time to ask myself whether towing a caravan down to Le Mans every June is actually a good idea. It's the cameradi of the crowd we meet there that keeps me going - so far.
Your post raised a smile. Every word applies to me, but I'd have to change the number 80 to 74. If you see me heading south in a caravan towing my careavan this year, give me a wave....
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Your post raised a smile. Every word applies to me, but I'd have to change the number 80 to 74. If you see me heading south in a caravan towing my careavan this year, give me a wave....
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Today, Pierre Fillon should meet the prefect of the département de la Sarthe. We will have some news in several hours I hope.
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Gatherings of more than 5000 people now banned in France.
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I should have said that gatherings of over 1000 people are now banned.
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They will ban panicking soon, pity as usual everyone will ignore them, banning politicians from getting together and making things worse could be a course of action that might be more effective
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Update from the ACO today, For the moment, no requirement to postpone or cancel any of their sporting events scheduled in the coming weeks on the Le Mans circuit. Event calendar remains unchanged.

"We are confident that the 24 Hours of Le Mans will go ahead as planned on 13-14 June"
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"We are confident that the 24 Hours of Le Mans will go ahead as planned on 13-14 June"
First event at the circuit in three weeks : the french sbk championship. Then the 24h motorbikes on april 15th 70000 people expected!!
I am confident too but we are not authorities................
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Still a long way to June and a lot warmer temperatur coming to strengthen people.
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Still a long way to June and a lot warmer temperatur coming to strengthen people.
Its taken 3 months for the situation in China to improve and the virus is only just starting in most euro countries. Not looking good but hopeful as always, also looking for news regarding the Classic.
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To be honest i am now happy that we have not booked ferry/tunnel yet for either spa or le mans, not sure i am confident things will improve
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