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What is this & when did it race at Le Mans..?

Rupert, my technical assessment would be a Dunlop tyre, slick?, on a wheel, close enough? ;D

You are Da Man Peter, Da Man...  ::)

thank you Smokes, more reasonable comment that of late, s'pose i could have taken my ball home and sulked, life's to short.  I'm well aware he wants to know about the car but, you have to be a right smart Alec and knowitall to get that.  Give me a plane or boat and that would a different story.

BTW, we'll do this in public, still waiting for a reply to my PM.  all the best Mr Moderator keep it up!!! ;D

Mmm... I'm struggling Nordic.  1st guesses were Renault Spyder 1996, then Venturi 1995, but I think perhaps it's a Mazda RX7, 1994?  Terada, Freon, de Thoisy. If not, you've got me stumped.

You're stumped - I haven't a clue.  It looks cheap and nasty, whatever it is - the Harrier perhaps

You're good

The last PM from you is 17 October - though I may have gone mad with the delete button so may have deleted and missed something later...?

And what part of the cicuit is it?
Is that just after Mulsanne corner.

next time you ask me something I shan't bother and reply.

Nearly there, but I was looking for the compond and maker of the wheel. ;)

Well done Termie, it is the Mazda RX7 from 94.

Was this the last entry by a car built by Mazda? apart from a few since that have had Mazda engines I can't think of any others.
http://rupert8766.fotopic.net/p35992234.html

Its on the start straight, I guess taken just before the start when the cars line up.
They are going nice and slow then!

Not quite.  See http://www.lemans.org/24heuresdumans/live/pages/retro/historique_fr.html
Click on marque engage and enter Mazda then click Recherche.

Thats a good link, never seen that before. Cheers!

It odd how quickly you forget some of the enties. When I came across the RX7 picture yesterday I could not recall ever seeing it before, and was certain no RX7 had ever raced at the 24 hours since the 80's and the TWR inspired cars.

The LM site is frustrating because quite a lot of the stuff that is available in the French language section, doesn't appear in the English bit.  I guess they just don't have the translating resources.  However, much of the background stuff is easily comprehensible so it's worth not clicking on the UK translation if you want to have a more thorough look at the site.

I find exactly the same when I look back at some of my pics (and I haven't been going as long as you) - can't remember seeing some of the cars at all even though it's self-evident that I did.

Talking of not remembering cars, Nordic, have you ever seen http://www.racingsportscars.com/  ?
This site has pics of the majority of cars which raced at LM in recent years (and he's looking for more to fill the gaps).  Great research site.

Termie, what have you done,  :o that last site you posted is fantastic, if only we had access before hand I could have answered thus.

This car was driven by Terada, Freon, De Thoisy.
Started 20th on the grid.
Finished in 15th place.
94 laps behind the winner.  ;)

Then I wouldn't have got it first, would I!!!!?
Seriously though, I was pretty certain it was a Nip 'cos of the NGK sponsorship and the Dunlops narrowed it down (thanks for putting me onto that FS, I would never have been close without your help ;D)

But, hey, Brian, what a great project, eh?  Must certainly try to find some stuff for him.

The RSC site is a fantastic site, its also one i am pleased to say I have helped out with photos and programs over the last few years. If you have any that would cover races or fill in gaps Martin Krejci would be very pleased to hear from you!

This http://www.mcestoril.pt/le-mans/index_gb.php# site is also very good with some useful info.