In 2008, two of my sons (then 8 and 10 yrs) and I went to Le Mans first time. It was great. One of the best experiences was Friday evening, walking the campsite (BSJ) to check out cool cars.
Passing Pistonheads' enclosure and the bar tent, my boys start asking questions about why people are drunk... I try to explain the best I can. Then in front the bar they notice one guy standing with a large pint of beer in one hand, no trousers on, p*ssing while drinking!
Boy one: He's got no pants on, dad!
Boy two: He's peeing and drinking, dad!
Dad: Well yessss, errrm people do strange stuff when they're drunk... Now come on boys here's a cool car!
A little later:
Boy one: Have you been drunk too, dad?
... !!!
Walking on, we passed a group of Alfa Romeos and a Ferrari 355, all red, parked in a circle. The gentlemen with the cars waved us over. We had a short chat and then they asked what car the boys found to be the coolest. I translated into Danish, and my boys - being socially competent - blushed: They obviously didn't want to make the Alfa-owners angry... finally they confessed: The Ferrari was the coolest of them.
The owner stepped forward, saying "That's mine, come on" and my two sons were put in the drivers' and the passengers seat. Engine was started, and they spent a great minute listening to the sound, the greater one dipping the pedal gently, enoying the splendid interior and the nice leather seats!
Wonderful memory!
Only thing is: I'VE NEVER SAT IN THE DRIVERS' SEAT OF A FERRARI WITH THE ENGINE ON
If everything goes well, we'll be returnig to Le Mans this year!
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