Autosport Le Mans Guide

[Steve Pyro]

Yes, I bought it (annual tradition) and agree it's a pile of regurgitated, out of date nonsense.
There's far more up to date, relevant and worthwhile information in our very own publication.

Maybe we could rattle off some and make available to RLM people?

[DelBoy]

I also agree - bought it as so many of you have as a 'tradition' - and it is cr*p.

I will break with that tradition next year and save myself £2.90.

Notice you couldn't have a peek at it first - all wrapped up in sealed plastic bag.

Del

[rcutler]

The quide is not worth it, but last weekends motorsport action was actually worth a read for a change!!

Not too much F* for also!!!!

[Perdu]

Well I looked at the cover of its plastic bag, couldn't make out any reference to Le Mans in full view and threw it back on the shelf...

"Full guide to the British Grand Prix"! Are they serious?

Guidance for inserting the mag into Bern the Werm might be good, otherwise last year was the end of that particular ritual...

 

[Jay (Team Cannonball)]

That was last weeks Bill.

[rcutler]

That was last weeks Bill.

lol, I was just about to post that the bag has LM all over the front and back!!

[Chris24]

Yes, I bought it (annual tradition) and agree it's a pile of regurgitated, out of date nonsense.
There's far more up to date, relevant and worthwhile information in our very own publication.

Maybe we could rattle off some and make available to RLM people?

Agreed, I think this is an excellent idea. Give a couple of copies to Radio Le Mans and say that they derserved something decent to read since the Autosport one is a pile of crap, and mention that they have Club Arnages support in spirit if not financially.

[pretzel]

Yes, I bought it (annual tradition) and agree it's a pile of regurgitated, out of date nonsense.
There's far more up to date, relevant and worthwhile information in our very own publication.

Maybe we could rattle off some and make available to RLM people?

Agreed, I think this is an excellent idea. Give a couple of copies to Radio Le Mans and say that they derserved something decent to read since the Autosport one is a pile of crap, and mention that they have Club Arnages support in spirit if not financially.

I'll second that.

Just a thought - does anyone know if the ACO has seen this masterpiece yet? It would be interesting to know what their reaction is if they have.

[Perdu]

That was last weeks Bill.

lol, I was just about to post that the bag has LM all over the front and back!!

Well that is typical of my local TESCO Local... Thursday! You'd expect a thursday publication to mean that wuntcha?

So, is this the year to break the tradition???

Soytenly sounds like it.

S*d'em, I just think I have!

 

[Kpy]

Autosport only gives a rats-ass about F1 anymore so its no surprise to see them make a mess of the LM guide.  KPY, the magazine that always had a great LM guide was Sport Auto.  I've still got a bunch of the them from the late seventies and early eighties.
Fax

Sport Auto was the late and much missed Jabby Crombac's creation. These days it's just unreconstructed doggy droppings, as is Auto Hebdo.

[jpchenet]

Page 23 of the magazine itself has an interesting article about teh test weekend.

Under a big red banner stating "Leading LMP2 Times" it reads

1 T Enge   Aston Martin
2 S Sarrazin Aston Martin
3 O gavin  Chevrolet
4 M Papis Chevrolet
5 P Goueslard Chevrolet
6 J Bergmeister Porsche

So not only the wrong heading in the GT1 category, but also a GT2 car listed amongst them!

QUALITY!! 

[Fax]

Agreed KPY,
Its all gone to crap these days.  Guys like Jabby and Jenks just don't exist anymore.  Jabby was Jim Clark's Paris flatmate and trusted by EVERYONE in the paddock.
Also integral to the ELF selection program.  Could you imagine any of today's punks sharing a flat with a motor sports journalist? Didn't think so...RIP Jabby
Fax

[Fran]

Agreed KPY,
Its all gone to crap these days. 

its good to see that even if i only check in every 2 days i can still find fax having a good belly ache about how crap it all is nowadays in the 10 most reent posts!   

plus ca change!

[Chrisgr31]

Agreed, I think this is an excellent idea. Give a couple of copies to Radio Le Mans and say that they derserved something decent to read since the Autosport one is a pile of crap, and mention that they have Club Arnages support in spirit if not financially.

Perhaps we could look at financially investing in Radio Le Mans?  I admit it wouldn't be thousands but the sale items that have been produced on this site have gone down well, perhaps a price hike with profits to Radio Le Mans, or even voluntary contributions?

Mind you a lot of work and probably wouldn't generate enough money anyway!

[termietermite]

Here, here guys.  My mate's just arrived from the UK with my annual copy and the three of us have been moaning about what (inaccurate) rubbish it is this year.  Werner's guide for us every time.