FINALLY!!!

[Jonnyspa27]

Hey guys the culmination of years of waiting and a bit of saving has come together finally! I just received confirmation from the ACO that my ticket order has been processed, I'M GOING TO FRANCE BABY!    Any Americans going too? Now I have a decent crack at meeting Mr. Herbert and Ms. Ickx, ah its going to be great!

[DelBoy]

Congrats, Johnny.  We'll see you there in a little over 4 months time.

What camp site did you get?

Del

[Fax]

You'll have a better chance of winning the lottery than getting into the paddock at Le Mans to meet JH or VI without competitor or media creds.  If you wanted to meet Johnny you've had plenty of opportunties over here in recent years at ALMS meetings.  I'm American and been to Le Mans several times, hoping to go back this year.  Great party and atmosphere.  But the spectating sucks and don't expect the same fan friendliness we're used to in the ALMS.
Fax

[Bob U]

Good news indeed Jonny, the first of many visits I hope. Don't forget to come and say hello to us at the poo bar on Saurday night. If you are wandering around Houx Annexe anytime and see a CA flag Come over and introduce yourself I'm sure we will find you a few cold ones

[Chris24]

Don't forget to come and say hello to us at the poo bar on Saurday night.

Err thats assuming that they replace the Poo bar after all this building work !

[Ferrari Spider]

Don't forget to come and say hello to us at the poo bar on Saurday night.

Err thats assuming that they replace the Poo bar after all this building work !

Lets hope it is and with this

[Bob U]

Don't forget to come and say hello to us at the poo bar on Saurday night.

Err thats assuming that they replace the Poo bar after all this building work !

If not, it will be down to those attending PQ to scout out an alternative location for the meet and report back.

This will be your mission if you choose to accept it.

[rcutler]

Good to see another CA member that is able to make it. See you there

[Fran]

You'll have a better chance of winning the lottery than getting into the paddock at Le Mans to meet JH or VI without competitor or media creds.  If you wanted to meet Johnny you've had plenty of opportunties over here in recent years at ALMS meetings.  I'm American and been to Le Mans several times, hoping to go back this year.  Great party and atmosphere.  But the spectating sucks and don't expect the same fan friendliness we're used to in the ALMS.
Fax

Piss on his bonfire why dontcha! 

Good on ya Jonny - you only lose your Le Mans virginity once, lie back and enjoy it!

F

[Fax]

Just telling it like it is Fran, if anyone disagree's with what I have to say, I'm all ears.  Thats what this sites for...Opinions!
Fax

[Fran]

Of course I am not saying you arent entitled to your opinion but the fact is for people coming to Le Mans for the first time and feeling all excited about it, there isnt much encouragement in talking about how much better it used to be.  From my point of view i have been going for 11 years, thoroughly enjoy it, do actually see lots of cars, meet nice friends, enjoy a beer and even DID meet johnny herbert last year!

Perhaps i am just a kinda glass half full person! 

[Fax]

Fran, you've got one year on me, my first was '96.
Don't get me wrong I enjoy myself when I go, drink lots of beer, meet alot of great people.  But I'm used to going to to races where the paddock is open to the public and you don't have to watch the action from a mile away, looking over and around cement walls, debris fencing, and razor wire...Yes I think that sucks!
Fax

[Fran]

you've got one year on me

LOL - you keep telling us what an old 'un you are fax, i thought you would be coming up for 75 years - cant believe i have seniority  !!! 

[Fax]

You've got seniority at Le Mans.  I've been attending motor races over here for 35 years
Fax

[Fran]

Has the combustion engine been going that long!