LE MANS CLASSIC - Page 14

john ruston · 31 Mar 2020, 08:11 (Ref:3967773)

Understand possible answer about what’s happening next week.
A season in a six week slot
Could be some Pre 24 races will be only historic stuff at Le Mans this year,

john ruston · 31 Mar 2020, 08:16 (Ref:3967774)

No I didn’t see last para.
Could change to Goodwood set up .
20 min practise
One 30 min race . Job sorted in 24 hours!
People put up with it at Goodwood so why not LMC

justracing · 31 Mar 2020, 09:02 (Ref:3967780)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Bell

I’ll pu that idea down to temporary loss of marbles due to confinement at home....

Whilst flicking through this thread it is evident that some contributors on here have probably never strayed too far from their armchair!

john ruston · 31 Mar 2020, 09:04 (Ref:3967782)

Ever!?

zefarelly · 31 Mar 2020, 11:29 (Ref:3967801)

Quote:

Originally Posted by john ruston

No I didn’t see last para.
Could change to Goodwood set up .
20 min practise
One 30 min race . Job sorted in 24 hours!
People put up with it at Goodwood so why not LMC

Notable difference being a considerable entry fee.

john ruston · 31 Mar 2020, 16:43 (Ref:3967858)

Can’t see PA giving a discount!

Gerard C · 1 Apr 2020, 05:57 (Ref:3967964)

Why would they? Having a look to the waiting lists, there's room for an increase.

Robert Farrell · 2 Apr 2020, 11:31 (Ref:3968196)

The limit on time has come when I can still cancel hotels and ferries without incurring any charges. Personally I`m afraid hope must give way to what John Cleese called "The Bleeding Obvious".
Having originally planned to do the Jaguar support race
the good news is. I don`t have to start chasing entry fee refunds.

john ruston · 2 Apr 2020, 12:56 (Ref:3968206)

We still have a week!

Gerard C · 2 Apr 2020, 18:58 (Ref:3968292)

Its an important and international meeting as you do know. I'm afraid they have to take in count the health situation not only in France but in other countries too. At the moment Albi is still scheduled mid July. So lets hope.

john ruston · 2 Apr 2020, 19:32 (Ref:3968304)

It is unlikely the brake will be off before 1/7 and as most involved are old codgers are 60 plus we still be under lock and key
If Wimbledon is off,T de F, and all major events until mid July this won’t happen.

Gerard C · 3 Apr 2020, 05:22 (Ref:3968347)

You're right I'm afraid.

**chunterer** · 6 Apr 2020, 13:52 (Ref:3968912)

If there's anything happening before the Autumn i'll be amazed. It will be a bonus if anything gets confirmed before that?

zefarelly · 6 Apr 2020, 15:02 (Ref:3968933)

In reality the whole year is screwed. I can't see anything much not being afffected by at very least knock on effects. travel restrictions will likely still be in place, IF and its a big IF say the revival happens it'll be more like a clubbie!

Rudernst · 7 Apr 2020, 12:26 (Ref:3969108)

Quote:

Originally Posted by zefarelly

In reality the whole year is screwed. I can't see anything much not being afffected by at very least knock on effects. travel restrictions will likely still be in place, IF and its a big IF say the revival happens it'll be more like a clubbie!

Zef, this is tread creep as its best, Revival speculations in the LMC thread...

There is some speculation that the postponed Members Meeting might end up in the Revival calendar slot in whatever form possible at that point in time. On second thought not a crazy idea.

I agree that the knock on effect on historic racing will be felt way beyond end of June.

Had a phone conversation with a racing friend today, conclusion was in the end. Even speculation what racing we can get in later this year is completely pointless right now, as we have no idea how this will pan out and there are more important matters to worry about

RuE

zefarelly · 7 Apr 2020, 12:36 (Ref:3969109)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rudernst

Zef, this is tread creep as its best, Revival speculations in the LMC thread...

There is some speculation that the postponed Members Meeting might end up in the Revival calendar slot in whatever form possible at that point in time. On second thought not a crazy idea.

I agree that the knock on effect on historic racing will be felt way beyond end of June.

Had a phone conversation with a racing friend today, conclusion was in the end. Even speculation what racing we can get in later this year is completely pointless right now, as we have no idea how this will pan out and there are more important matters to worry about

RuE

Quite . . . I'm mightily relieved not to be solely reliant on building engines for a living or we'd have hungry mouths! And thats a minor concern compared to some other issues close to home.

MichaelBirch · 7 Apr 2020, 21:06 (Ref:3969189)

Unconfirmed but expect to see it shortly....pay remainder of your entry on time now and it’s 2021! Good decision in my view.

MichaelBirch · 8 Apr 2020, 06:23 (Ref:3969250)

July 2021......so this years entries roll over if you pay your fees now.

delta · 8 Apr 2020, 06:48 (Ref:3969253)

Well , at least that’s something to look forward to . Hope my team mate has two good working shoulders by then . Mind you guess there is still more time for him to be Kangaroo’ed.

Mike Bell · 8 Apr 2020, 10:09 (Ref:3969279)

1st to 4th July 2021 to be precise. Sensible decision in my book!

drbob · 8 Apr 2020, 10:55 (Ref:3969293)

Quote:

Originally Posted by delta

Well , at least that’s something to look forward to . Hope my team mate has two good working shoulders by then . Mind you guess there is still more time for him to be Kangaroo’ed.

No doubt delta I will get into more trouble by then
For those not understanding delta’s comment I had a biceps tendon repair and rotator cuff repair of the shoulder in November to make me fit for throwing a Pre 67 V8 GT around the racetrack
The recovery was going well
Last Friday I was walking in the country and attacked by a kangaroo. The only escape was in the direction of a fence, over which I dived.....and of course landed on my operated shoulder, resulting in a nasty dislocation of the collar bone
I underwent a reduction and internal fixation of the injury today
And of course am incapacitated for a further period of time
So I am not too disappointed about the delay of LMC

MGDavid · 8 Apr 2020, 12:15 (Ref:3969306)

Quote:

Originally Posted by drbob

No doubt delta I will get into more trouble by then
For those not understanding delta’s comment I had a biceps tendon repair and rotator cuff repair of the shoulder in November to make me fit for throwing a Pre 67 V8 GT around the racetrack
The recovery was going well
Last Friday I was walking in the country and attacked by a kangaroo. The only escape was in the direction of a fence, over which I dived.....and of course landed on my operated shoulder, resulting in a nasty dislocation of the collar bone
I underwent a reduction and internal fixation of the injury today
And of course am incapacitated for a further period of time
So I am not too disappointed about the delay of LMC

Your efforts to involve the reserve driver are much appreciated - but I fear are a little extreme !

Look after yourself and get well soon.

Robert Farrell · 8 Apr 2020, 18:57 (Ref:3969418)

Quote:

Originally Posted by john ruston

We still have a week!

You were only one day out John, impressive.
I am even more pleased to not have any money committed.

Gerard C · 9 Apr 2020, 05:02 (Ref:3969499)

No fee increase, and a date announced more than one year in advance we can't expect better from any organiser. Who's the Boss? PA!

drbob · 9 Apr 2020, 05:46 (Ref:3969511)

Quote:

Originally Posted by MGDavid

Your efforts to involve the reserve driver are much appreciated - but I fear are a little extreme !

Look after yourself and get well soon.

I will David thanks
I fear delta will replace me in the Elite if I don't come good soon haha

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