long service!!

[Mr. Rick]

28th for me this year

First year was 1981 and the Saturday was my 17th birthday - best present I ever gave myself! Missed 85 (long story!) but otherwise ever present. Planned marriage and kids around June just in case .. marriage now no longer valid anyway!

Been to several test days and two Classics (1st and 3rd so due again in 2010) and have been working "trackside" at both Classics, all test days attended (1998-2003 and 2005) and races 1998-2003, then 2005 and 2007. Attending the honorary lunch for Jacky Ickx in 2000 and working for Gunnar Racing (again in 2000) have been the highlights

Never counted visits up before so here goes:
Race = 28
Test days = 7
Classics = 2

Crikey! 37 visits in total, no wonder I know the way down with my eyes shut!

Was working out the stats on Sunday with the boys over a couple of cold ones whilst watching down at the Esses and the 100th Le Mans should be my 51st race (and probably on or around my 68th birthday) if I don't miss another one .. would be sooo mega to have been to over half!

 

[Andy Zarse]

First time in 1988 and I loved it and thought I'd go back next year. Loved it even more and I was hooked. Sure it's changed a lot over the years, some good some bad, but I've made some fine friends over the years and on the whole I'd say it's enhanced my life (other than the fact it's highly likely to kill me one day).

Never missed since '88, so that's erm... twenty erm... er... look you do the maths... 

[pretzel]

Started in I think it was '85 but that was a one off until returning in '93 with a different other half that actually appreciates motor racing! Have since only missed 2 (in the '90's) until the present date. That makes a total of .....er...... 16 so far.

We did discuss whether we would make it all the way to the 100th and, given good health or suitable mobility equipment it may still be a possibility. I'll only be 83 by then.

[oldtimer]

First visit in 1978.  Missed a couple in mid/late 90s (usual excuses - marriage, child) but 25+ easily.  Having started going with my father am happy now to count my own son as regular team member.  At 13 years old this was his fourth consecutive visit.

[Simon13]

Ninth time this year & I still haven't been to the museum or the drivers parade. there's never enough time  next year 

The drivers parade is a tradition for me and dad.

Stictley speaking Kev, as you woosed out this year it can't really be called a tradition can it

Here goes the thread off at a tangent - We went to St Saturin for the first time this year....can't believe this is the first time - will be going again next year.....this is how traditions start!!

[Queen Vic of the Melans]

Speaking on behalf of all Melans -

Myself - 5yrs 
Kate - 4yrs
Est - 4yrs
Ro - 4yrs
Hayley - 3yrs

[monkey]

23

[Robspot]

First one in 2001 then back in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008. Missed this year 

So that's 5. I even saw the start one year.

[MIKE C (Liverpool Boys)]

This was my 5th in a row.

[Kev_mk3]

Ninth time this year & I still haven't been to the museum or the drivers parade. there's never enough time  next year 

The drivers parade is a tradition for me and dad.

Stictley speaking Kev, as you woosed out this year it can't really be called a tradition can it

Correct but due to a personal issues within the family none of us where going to come at all this year, untill a few days before the race my dad got the all clear to go and as he is retired he went. I couldn't get time off work at that short notice therefore not being there  

[Perdu]

only seven

but boy they was good uns

seen the start many many times usually at Tertre Rouge though

but that is far too far from BN for my knackered knees these days

 

[Barry]

only seven

but boy they was good uns

seen the start many many times usually at Tertre Rouge though

but that is far too far from BN for my knackered knees these days

 

You should try the little shuttle train Bill.

[Martini...LB]

1985 - 1991 = 7 years (the better years, I feel)

2002 - 2009 = 8 years

TOTAL 15 years plus two Classic races

[Steve Pyro]

24 Hours = 11 years straight (first one was 1999)
Pre-qual = 1 year
Classic = 3 years

[JPS Beemer]

8

so what's the total so far?