That's just up the road from me! Wonder if I could borrow a Pilbeam......

Hurrah!

Good luck with the GoPro competition old chap

Something to do with some cars driving around maybe? 

All that partying the night before finally took its toll 

Watched it yesterday Chris. Strangely the only video that came up in my browser was yours anyway!

On a slightly related note, you were sitting on the terraces not far from us for the start at LM this year but you were dozing on and off so didn't come over to disturb your beauty sleep. I do however have a very attractive photo of you mid snore and with your waterproofs around your ankles. Promise I won't publish it here though 

"Save the date: LE MANS 2014, the date of 14/15 June 2014 has been retained."

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151560178592912&set=a.291877487911.145942.291763622911&type=1

So then, my 50th birthday falls on the Friday before the race. Anyone fancy a few beers in a French field?

I've seen photos that show that Allan might have been going a bit wide to avoid a spinning Ferrari (see the slow moving car getting back up to speed that the Corvette overtakes). As for the lack of tyres/padding in front of the barriers, we had only been talking about this on the Friday evening.

Incredibly sad  

No work for me this afternoon then! 

No beers owed young Sir, all part of the service. Don't mind sharing a few though 

Phil, look forward to catching up on Thursday as discussed. If not hopefully see you on Friday at some point then! 

Damn fine plan your Lordship. Will do our best!

Thanks PM. More time behind the lens these days. Photos usually appear on DailySportscar or Endurance Info. Nice to put pen to paper every so often though. Must find some time to blow the cobwebs off MB and bring that kicking and screaming back up to date!

Hope all's good with you and yours. Assume you will be on MB again this year? We're on the TL site at Tertre Rouge these days but normally swing by MB on the Friday to catch up with whoever we find. Will keep an eye out for the flag.

Talking of which, as LM has been bumped back a week, I'm off to Welsh Wales for my birthday this year instead (13th). Going to follow in my dear Granpop's footsteps and take a ride on the Talyllyn.

Missing being at the test weekend already. Assuming the new Pilbeam LMP2 gets an entry for 2014 then I'll definitely be back for the test next year. Can't wait to see those Porsche prototypes! 

Thanks chaps! It's only a short piece from a spectator's point of view, intended as a basic guide for a newbie. The original piece I wrote was 3 times too long so had to cut right back! Have supplied many photos and won't know which ones they've used until I see it next Thursday on the newstand 

Most impressive. Sounds like you need a rechargeable cordless version though your Lordship. You know it makes sense....

Looks like some words and photos by me will be in the Autosport guide this year. Published on my birthday, 13th June. Hurrah! 

Miss going to the test day. Must get myself a proper job so I can afford to do this again! Will be there for the main event of course.... my 32nd!