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DJPetrolHead
Original Poster
448 posts
88 months
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This was my first time and what have I been missing for years!! 8 of us in 4 cars travelled from Caen to Le Mans, sometimes breaking a few speed limits but keeping it safe and having fun!! Stayed in Houx 200m from pit lanes (crow flies) and didnt stop laughing. The cars, the noise, the friendliness of everyone and the sound of those Audi's going past.....like a whisper!!
Shout if you saw us going there or back - Black C63AMG, Black 911 S, Silver Audi R8 & Silver Cayman S......
We have already started planning next year and we will be increasing the fleet and getting more of a theme for the team!!
So depressed to of 1) missed all these years & 2) to be back at my desk working!!!!
Awesome times! DJ
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ben5732
323 posts
25 months
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Agreed i hate being back aswell, ah well only a year to go....
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JamesHayward
410 posts
33 months
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Definitely got the post LM blues. It was just such an awesome year!
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24lemons
992 posts
54 months
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Glad it's not just me. I spend all year looking forward to le mans and then it's gone in a blink of an eye. This was my 10th consecutive year and I always feel this way come this time In June!
Mind you it's not all bad, I've managed to convince the girlfriend that she wants to go to Sebring next march!!
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dredgey
169 posts
90 months
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Yep, something about being in the company of good people for a few days or more, enjoying great times that makes coming home a bit of a sad moment. I've had the same feeling coming home, after every Le Mans. Its very true that every Le Mans is a different experience, but every trip seems to get better every time!
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muppetdave
1,801 posts
94 months
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Yup same here. LM is definitely the highlight of the year for me - woe betide a year when I cannot go...
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DS240
1,407 posts
87 months
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Absolutely. Everytime for a good week afterwards.
Wouldn't want the race to happen more than once a year though as it would dilute the feel of it.
I do still keep wondering whether it is time to push boundaries further, 80yrs on from the 1st race. I give you the Le Mans 48hrs!! Epic...
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vincegail
1,005 posts
24 months
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Yep. Saddest time of the year.
But only a mere 50 weeks or so for departure to Le Mans next year!
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MP85
646 posts
64 months
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I didnt get to go this year, and the only part of the whole thing I do not miss, is the first few days back at work! JEsus those are depressing times! I feel your pain, people! LESS THAN A YEAR TO GO! 
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Naithan
95 posts
56 months
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yep, feel s  te. glad i'm not the only one.
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JimmyLM
7 posts
13 months
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I get the post Le Mans blues every year, really badly. Find myself moping around for a few days afterwards. The other half hates it and thinks i should not go next year (you can imagine my response to her suggestion!). Still have all my camping gear sitting in my dining room, which needs to be put back into storage. Simply could not face doing it on Tuesday morning! A testament to a great trip i do feel.
Anyway, planning for LM 2013 began yesterday and getting excited already!!!
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Mattygooner
4,236 posts
73 months
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Very much so, beer light has been flickering for the last 2 hours, sat at my desk in an office full of women explaining how my holiday was, who won, why they race around for 24 hours, did i win...... Completely blank faces.
Still, lots of cheese and Pate in the fridge to tuck in to when i get home.
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DJPetrolHead
Original Poster
448 posts
88 months
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Mattygooner said: Very much so, beer light has been flickering for the last 2 hours, sat at my desk in an office full of women explaining how my holiday was, who won, why they race around for 24 hours, did i win...... Completely blank faces.
Still, lots of cheese and Pate in the fridge to tuck in to when i get home. "Did I Win" - hahaha great question! number of people that asked if I was racing in it as I had number "63" on my car was hilarious! All women as well. Bless em..... (awaiting the sexist pig comments....)
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rev-erend
17,903 posts
153 months
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I did LeMans for about 10 years on the trot and the depression that set in on the Monday was immense.
As Steve McQueen said in the film - Racing is life, everything else is just waiting .. or something like that.
The only way to get rid of the Le Mans roller coaster depression is to stop going and watch it on the tv. Sorry.
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Bolognese
1,414 posts
93 months
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It is very depressing. The thing keeping me going this year is knowing I will be going to the classic in a couple of weeks for the first time.  Agree what others have said, its always different and always awesome each year!
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DeanR32
615 posts
52 months
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It's not just me then. It was my first year too and I'm pretty sure I won't miss another.
I reckon they should do the classic every year too so I can go to both next year!
It hurts being home!!!
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dredgey
169 posts
90 months
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The only way to avoid it is to ween yourself off gently and not go cold turkey!
I've spent every day since being home looking at our group's photos and videos and spent even more time looking at other peoples on the internet; Youtube is especially good. I also made sure to set sky+ to record the whole race before I left which I'm watching when I get withdrawl symptoms.
What a brilliant few days....
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RVIANT
1,223 posts
122 months
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Bolognese said: It is very depressing. The thing keeping me going this year is knowing I will be going to the classic in a couple of weeks for the first time. Agree what others have said, its always different and always awesome each year! ^^^^ What he said! first time for the classic and got track laps too well happy! after getting of the ferry and you say goodbye to all the mates that were out there with you it can get you really down!
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helipilot
239 posts
122 months
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You're either at Le Mans or waiting for Le Mans!
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SCRR
73 posts
11 months
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Brilliant thread. Thank God I'm not alone.
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