I am - stand 140 all weekend, have to do some interviews etc, but that's my base.  Will keep trying to get Gilles involved. Which day(s) are you there? Sorry there's no Flambadou equivalent locally (to my knowledge)!

Think the race should last about 6 hours.
PM, your planning looks immaculate - can't wait for another Flambadou evening, followed by some racing!

In my dyslexic way I was raising the point that it was not very polite of you to insult Gilles' home town.
It has, in fact, many virtues, but then how would you know?
'nuff said.

Are you you absolutely sure you've got your word order correct ??

I cannot recommend too highly the Chateau de Montaupin at Oizé, about ten miles south of the circuit. It is officially a bed and breakfast, but serves excellent meals most evenings. The owners have close relationships with the circuit, and the husband had a lot to do with Sebastien Bourdais’s career development. The rooms are, in effect, suites, beautifully decorated. The garden has a swimming pool, and the welcome is excellent. If you have dinner there, they tend to give you too much in the way in the of drink before dinner, let alone during the meal! They also have a separate gite in the grounds. Rates are very reasonable. – tel: (0033) (0) 243 87 81 70.

The Hotel de France, at la Chartre sur le Loir, a little further south, has very strong connections with the race – hence the bar with its walls lined with signed photographs of drivers and their cars over many years.  Christophe, the barman is a mine of racing information. The restaurant is excellent, although some of the rooms are on the small side. Tel 02 43 44 40 16

Not a hotel, but a “must” restaurant is la Petite Auberge at Malicorne-sur-Sarthe, with a “to die for” terrace overlooking the river Sarthe. Magic on a summer’s evening – must book. Tel 02 43 94 80 52.

Finally, do not miss a meal in Le Mans old town, at Le Flambadoux – as long as you like copious southwestern French food and wine. Tel 02 43 24 88 38.

Happy hunting!

No. The May weekend is no longer pre-qualifying anyway. But the November race isa means of prequalifying for an invitation to race in June. The detailed regs are not yet out, but the new European LM series will eventually become part of the prequalifying process. Clear as mud, I know - we'll have to wait until the full regs are published.

Gilles - perhaps you should first bring Mark's joke to his wife's attention, and then ask HER the same question!
See you all under the same tree, same Friday, next June?
   

I shall be there on all three days, based on the Automobile Historique stand in the Trade Area, but getting out and about for interviews etc.  Yes the English translation of the current issue will be available.
I very much hope that Gilles will be there too. I shall bring my tiny weight to bear on the boss to try and make that a reality!

Just a quick thank you to all of you who made the CA rendezvous. It was a great pleasure to put faces to names.
Here's to next year!

Now I have to write my report on the Legends race, if I can remember it.

Well said J-P C !!

If only we could all enjoy ourselves without upsetting anyone else.

Thanks for the number. The numbers are French ones. if your uk mobile works in France you just dial the number I've given. From UK dial 0033 and drop the leading zero. If your phone doesn't work in France you will need to ring from a public phone. I can tell you how to do that if necessary. Or ring me now.

Cor! That was quick!!
Yes, just ring me or Gilles when you can on Thursday.
Have fun and a safe trip.
   

Two T04 stand tickets (next to ACO stand) with view straight into the pits.
With entry tickets. At cost 137 euros each. For collection at circuit Thursday morning onwards.
Please ring my mobile 06 18 51 58 96
or if you can't get me try Gilles 06 23 49 18 38

You could try emailing me kpylaws@aol.com until about 09,00 BST tomorrow Weds.

Just had cofirmation from an Audi contact.

It is Jamiroquai.

You may be amused to know that I approached the Marketing Department of the ACO last year, asking for a concession to sell ice. I was quite happy to drive around all the campsites selling the stuff off a refrigerated van.

The stroppy cow in charge told me there was no call for it!

I'm afraid I was rude enough to her to make it impossible for me to go back there. Gave me great saisfaction all the same.