Le Mans 2022

[midlifecrisis]

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Not that we're counting...

 

[safrane]

Appears to have stopped.

 

[Felonious Crud]

Appears to have stopped.

I'm sure Spoons will be along soon to wind it up. It's one of his core competencies.

 

[midlifecrisis]

Stevie Pea will jump in with me.

Conareo
Rosie
Scaf
Mike + 1
Zep
Crud
Phill
MLC
SteviePea
Outrun + 1
David Leach
Dem
Krishna
Stevo
Gazcw
Geoffcapes
Doodlebug, in the SI comedy car...
Slay

 

[Scaf]

I'm sure Spoons will be along soon to wind it up. It's one of his core competencies.

I remember a former boss of mine told me that an overplayed strength becomes a weakness

 

[Doctor Houx]

I don't know how many of you went to this years 24H, but it was very different to past years. You needed the “Tous Covid” ap to prove you were vaccinated to get in, and that may well remain for 2022. Infections are on the rise in France again and its still mandatory to wear masks indoors in public areas until seated and show the Tous Covid ap in restaurants and bars.

Once in the circuit, it was very strange and felt more like Goodwood than Le Mans. The village had grassed areas to sit on deckchairs and watch on big screens and a children’s play area with bouncy castle! With only 20% of normal capacity permitted, you could get a good view anywhere on track without the hordes of drunken brits. Indeed, I only heard French and the odd German and Dutch speaker there and it did lack a bit of the usual atmosphere, so hoping its BAU in 22.

As always, I'll do you a special deal for our apartments in "Le Cheval Blanc" facing the square right opposite the Hotel de France in La Chartre, with the best view of all the cars and personalities who stay such as Ickx, Bell etc. We're fully booked for the Classic in July with a forum member amongst our guests, but have availability for the 24H if you fancy a different and very special location as your base. See details on www.eventsreinvented.com/maisondespilotes

 

[zagatoes30]

We're going Channel Tunnel Wed AM and then back on the Sunday - just awaiting campsite allocation confirmations

 

[Felonious Crud]

Mechanical and cosmetic prep has started.

Well, booked. Sort of.

 

[Scaf]

I am tempted not to drive min until LeMans incase a wheel bearing sensor lets go

 

[Felonious Crud]

I am tempted not to drive min until LeMans incase a wheel bearing sensor lets go

Get Matt to order one in and then drive it until May to stress-test it.

 

[philw696]

Always fit one in Ballots en route if needed.

 

[Scaf]

Only if the Italians start making and delivery them.
I am fine and don’t have any symptoms and my comment was tongue in cheek.

But it’s a worry given Matt has said on here they are on back order till January and another post today referred to back order till March !!

Given Europe seem to be in the grip of another wave and further lockdown controls, let’s hope they don’t close the factory !

 

[Felonious Crud]

Italy is ok. German-speaking places + the lowlands are a mess.

 

[Scaf]

Italy is ok. German-speaking places + the lowlands are a mess.

Let’s hope it stays that way

 

[conaero]

I am tempted not to drive min until LeMans incase a wheel bearing sensor lets go

Back in stock this week!

 

[doodlebug]

Stevie Pea will jump in with me.

Conareo
Rosie
Scaf
Mike + 1
Zep
Crud
Phill
MLC
SteviePea
Outrun + 1
David Leach
Dem
Krishna
Stevo
Gazcw
Geoffcapes
Doodlebug, in the SI comedy car...
Slay

It's not that funny, is it?

 

[Felonious Crud]

It's good to see this thread back in the charts, even if its surfacing is caused by Doodlebug's concerns about the courtesy car.

 

[Felonious Crud]

Now that we've arrived in 2022, is it ok to start counting down ?

 

[MrPea]

Now that we've arrived in 2022, is it ok to start counting down ?

You're a bit late to the party.

 

[midlifecrisis]

It's good to see this thread back in the charts, even if its surfacing is caused by Doodlebug's concerns about the courtesy car.

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The courtesy car is cool but it's the obligatory outfit that causes concern...