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Offline Werner

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Back from the Classic
« on: July 14, 2008, 11:30:50 am »
This was my first LM Classic - wow- what a weekend! Together with a friend of mine we did the 500 mile ride from Cologne in a 1968 TR 250, nice engine sound. We had some cooling problems in the traffic jam in Paris, lost all electrictiy for the rear lights, one flat tyre - but everything else was fine, the car ran fine. Upon our arrival on Maison Blanche late Friday evening we found out that our pitch was right next to Rick Cutler, piglet and keithk - so less than 30 seconds after we switched off the engine we both had cold beers in our hands - what a welcome!

The races were wonderful too, nice to actually see (and hear) a 12-cyl. Porsche 917 driving - up to then I've seen this car only in museums. Met Deb and Mr. Termite, they were also camping on MB almost opposite to our pitch. Most impressive/remarkable sights:

- A field filled with approx. 1000 different Porsches of all models
- Jean Piere Jassaud - age 71 - driving his Renault-Alpine A442B through the paddock - he won together with the late Didier Pironi in that car in 1978

Unfortunately we had to leave on Sunday morning to get back to work - I will post some pics later

Cheers and after such a weekend it's bloody monday now!

Werner
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Re: Back from the Classic
« Reply #1 on: July 14, 2008, 06:39:07 pm »
Fab weekend, as the Classic is.  Great to see everybody - the highlights were too numerous to mention.  Have sorted one memory card, just another 3 more to go!  Some souvenirs from the first:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/97986095@N00/collections/72157606161652365/

Apologies for the vast quantity - the kid got let loose in the sweet shop. ;D
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Re: Back from the Classic
« Reply #2 on: July 14, 2008, 07:32:44 pm »
As above, so many delights to see, here are a couple. the rest will be up Tuesday.
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Re: Back from the Classic
« Reply #3 on: July 14, 2008, 09:37:14 pm »
Fran, hurry up, put me out of my misery!
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Re: Back from the Classic
« Reply #4 on: July 14, 2008, 10:21:32 pm »
oh no, I'm now feeling tempted in to yet another trip to LM next year  ;D

Stop posting those pics!!!

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Re: Back from the Classic
« Reply #5 on: July 14, 2008, 11:35:31 pm »
Quote from: landman on July 14, 2008, 10:21:32 pm
oh no, I'm now feeling tempted in to yet another trip to LM next year  ;D

Stop posting those pics!!!

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Re: Back from the Classic
« Reply #6 on: July 15, 2008, 07:30:20 am »
Oh, ok, well 2010 then  :'(
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Re: Back from the Classic
« Reply #7 on: July 15, 2008, 09:08:54 am »
What a great weekend. Full report and pics to follow when I have recovered. The old Alfa made it without missing a beat over 1204 miles there and back and did the 376 mile run from Pompy to home in under five hours.
 Great to finally put names to faces, had a great time thanks to you guys. Big thanks to Piglet, Nordic and Dave for tickets, The lovely Queen of North Didsbury Fran for the good company and last but not least, Gernsey's finest, Mr Martini LB for making the trip the best in ages.
 Just ace!
 
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Re: Back from the Classic
« Reply #8 on: July 15, 2008, 10:56:21 am »
It really was a great weekend, didnt see any other CA'ers, saw someone who looked a bit like Sconefinger in the crowd at one point but he then vanished by the time I crossed the road.

No traffic problems whatso ever and both cars made it without any problems.

All my photos are now up on my site, not all in focus and all reduced in size to keep space used to a minimum.

Le Mans Classic 2008
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Re: Back from the Classic
« Reply #9 on: July 15, 2008, 10:58:36 am »
Yep got go in 2010, great photos. Even the Commers big big brother was there!
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Re: Back from the Classic
« Reply #10 on: July 15, 2008, 12:02:24 pm »
Talking of Commers- Zarse will be rubbing his hands when he finds out that the owner of the Ecurie Ecosse Commer has recently turned down an incredible £8 million pounds for it!
 Commer prices are on the up it seems.
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Re: Back from the Classic
« Reply #11 on: July 15, 2008, 12:31:55 pm »
Quote from: Dr Sconefinger on July 15, 2008, 09:08:54 am
Great to finally put names to faces,
Apparently, we met you but I didn't realise this until later when Fran enlightened me!

Good for the Alfa, glad she got you there and back.
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Re: Back from the Classic
« Reply #12 on: July 15, 2008, 12:45:22 pm »
Yes,  you called by to say hello to Martin one morning but i'm not at my best first thing and was feeling a little worse for wear. Too much Leffe the night before it seems 8)
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Re: Back from the Classic
« Reply #13 on: July 15, 2008, 06:50:30 pm »
Quote from: Dr Sconefinger on July 15, 2008, 09:08:54 am
... and last but not least, Guernsey's finest, Mr Martini LB for making the trip the best in ages.
 Just ace!
 

You ar too kind Dr Sconefinger LB, the credit must go to you guys for a lot of fun, help and friendship... and so many incredible stories... can't wait to see 'Frank' on TV again  ;D

And do not forget the secret for 2010 :-X ... you said it was a secret...

Oh and here is link for you... www.sebringfans.com/forums/

Thanks again, superb

>Martini...LB

Sorry very remiss of me...

Good to see Mr & Mrs Termie and Paul, Piglet, KeithK and friends, Steve B and the car builders, Doris, the queen of Pastis quaffers and last but not least, I think, Fran. Thanks for your time and company.
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Re: Back from the Classic
« Reply #14 on: July 15, 2008, 11:56:50 pm »
Quote from: Martini on July 15, 2008, 06:50:30 pm

And do not forget the secret for 2010 :-X ... you said it was a secret...



sshh! it's a secret secret ;) the other 2010 secret won't be a secret for long- anouncement real soon! ;D just don't tell the wifey :o
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