2014 Le mans Classic, Picture thread.

2014 Le mans Classic, Picture thread.

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fatboy18

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18,930 posts

210 months

Sunday 13th July 2014
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fatboy18

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210 months

Sunday 13th July 2014
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Good Pics smile

V8BJC

311 posts

265 months

Sunday 13th July 2014
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fatboy18 said:
Good Pics smile
Cheers

V8BJC

311 posts

265 months

Sunday 13th July 2014
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What's the story with the caravan being towed on the track

fatboy18

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18,930 posts

210 months

Sunday 13th July 2014
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V8BJC said:
What's the story with the caravan being towed on the track
Probably someone going on holiday trying to avoid the toll roads biggrin

V8BJC

311 posts

265 months

Sunday 13th July 2014
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B1GRLM said:
Fantastic Gary. One day I hope to be able to take photos like that.

Really enjoyed looking through your sets. Thanks for sharing.

Brian

V8BJC

311 posts

265 months

Sunday 13th July 2014
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fatboy18 said:
robably someone going on holiday trying to avoid the toll roads biggrin
Hahahhaha

Love your video Mark. Did you stop of for a flask of tea and a hobnob at the second chicane. biggrin

No track laps for me this year so had to make do with a few blats around the road sections before the roads were closed for the event. Was gutted for everyone on Saturday morning when I woke to see the rain.

Brian.

fatboy18

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Monday 14th July 2014
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V8BJC said:
fatboy18 said:
robably someone going on holiday trying to avoid the toll roads biggrin
Hahahhaha

Love your video Mark. Did you stop of for a flask of tea and a hobnob at the second chicane. biggrin

No track laps for me this year so had to make do with a few blats around the road sections before the roads were closed for the event. Was gutted for everyone on Saturday morning when I woke to see the rain.

Brian.
Have to say that really was a damp one frown As for the twitchy bit at indy corner, found out there had been a bit of oil on track, one or two others experienced the same issue.

I know its just supposed to be Parade laps but we should not have been out with those old cars from the 1930s and 50s. The missus was scared senseless biggrin

I do think the organisers should send out a letter to each car club laying out in clear terms what they expect from drivers when on track, IE, Slow cars keep right, No stopping on the main start finish straight, saw this happen again later in the day and it was another Porsche driver waiting for a mate to catch up! Many drivers do not know flag warning colours either, (oil on track), etc.
I would love a picture of my car on track, I think the organisers could make a fortune if they took pictures of cars on track then sell them to you, I know I would have bought one.

furtive

4,498 posts

278 months

Monday 14th July 2014
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V8BJC said:
What's the story with the caravan being towed on the track
You mean this?

IMG_6185 by furtive, on Flickr

It was on Sunday after the racing finished. I think it was just one of the marshals taking the opportunity to drive the circuit. Many of them have caravans and camp near their post for the weekend.

He got a huge cheer from the remaining crowd when he went past.

monamimate

838 posts

141 months

Monday 14th July 2014
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3Dee said:
Awesome Audi
Nice pics!

Were these past winners displayed in an area open to the general public?

furtive

4,498 posts

278 months

Monday 14th July 2014
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monamimate said:
Were these past winners displayed in an area open to the general public?
Yes, in the village area they had 4 cars on display that represented 4 new technologies that had been used at Le Mans over the years (Audi Diesel, Audi hybrid, Mazda rotary, Sauber Group C ground effect)

V8BJC

311 posts

265 months

Monday 14th July 2014
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fatboy18 said:
Have to say that really was a damp one frown As for the twitchy bit at indy corner, found out there had been a bit of oil on track, one or two others experienced the same issue.

I know its just supposed to be Parade laps but we should not have been out with those old cars from the 1930s and 50s. The missus was scared senseless biggrin

I do think the organisers should send out a letter to each car club laying out in clear terms what they expect from drivers when on track, IE, Slow cars keep right, No stopping on the main start finish straight, saw this happen again later in the day and it was another Porsche driver waiting for a mate to catch up! Many drivers do not know flag warning colours either, (oil on track), etc.
I would love a picture of my car on track, I think the organisers could make a fortune if they took pictures of cars on track then sell them to you, I know I would have bought one.
I agree with what you say. While a parade it is a huge track to control and people tend to go for it without any regard to track rules. Some are just outright nutters and a danger to all. Unlikely that I will do it again due to this.

Sounds like you had a good result though scaring the OH. Boys trip only from now on then. Lol

Next time, let me know when you are on track and I'll try and get some shots for you. Was going to do the cobra lads this year but stayed in bed when I realised it was pouring down.

Colin popped over on the evening before we set off for Le Mans I got the impression that he would have gladly jumped in the passenger seat and come with us.

Top result getting on wheeler dealers. I love that show. Mike and Ed seem like good blokes and real petrolheads. Was it arranged or was you just lucky to be there?

Brian

fatboy18

Original Poster:

18,930 posts

210 months

Monday 14th July 2014
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V8BJC said:
fatboy18 said:
Have to say that really was a damp one frown As for the twitchy bit at indy corner, found out there had been a bit of oil on track, one or two others experienced the same issue.

I know its just supposed to be Parade laps but we should not have been out with those old cars from the 1930s and 50s. The missus was scared senseless biggrin

I do think the organisers should send out a letter to each car club laying out in clear terms what they expect from drivers when on track, IE, Slow cars keep right, No stopping on the main start finish straight, saw this happen again later in the day and it was another Porsche driver waiting for a mate to catch up! Many drivers do not know flag warning colours either, (oil on track), etc.
I would love a picture of my car on track, I think the organisers could make a fortune if they took pictures of cars on track then sell them to you, I know I would have bought one.
I agree with what you say. While a parade it is a huge track to control and people tend to go for it without any regard to track rules. Some are just outright nutters and a danger to all. Unlikely that I will do it again due to this.

Sounds like you had a good result though scaring the OH. Boys trip only from now on then. Lol

Next time, let me know when you are on track and I'll try and get some shots for you. Was going to do the cobra lads this year but stayed in bed when I realised it was pouring down.

Colin popped over on the evening before we set off for Le Mans I got the impression that he would have gladly jumped in the passenger seat and come with us.

Top result getting on wheeler dealers. I love that show. Mike and Ed seem like good blokes and real petrolheads. Was it arranged or was you just lucky to be there?

Brian
Wheeler Dealers was a bit of luck, I just happened to get home from work and look to see what was going on at the Ace that evening, I saw that they were filming there so quickly jumped in the car and upon arrival Mike Brewer picked the car out for a feature smile The Viper guys in the USA also saw the show broadcast over there, needless to say I'm infamous now! biggrin

monamimate

838 posts

141 months

Monday 14th July 2014
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furtive said:
monamimate said:
Were these past winners displayed in an area open to the general public?
Yes, in the village area they had 4 cars on display that represented 4 new technologies that had been used at Le Mans over the years (Audi Diesel, Audi hybrid, Mazda rotary, Sauber Group C ground effect)
Thanks.

Judging by the generally positive comments here, seems this is a more welcoming/ accommodating event than the main 24H race...

furtive

4,498 posts

278 months

Monday 14th July 2014
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monamimate said:
Judging by the generally positive comments here, seems this is a more welcoming/ accommodating event than the main 24H race...
Absolutely. It's no problem getting up close and personal to the cars in the paddock and the owners etc are more than happy to answer questions

MrVert

4,394 posts

238 months

Monday 14th July 2014
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Ancelin said:
Have you all seen this wonderful beast ? For me my best find of the week-end, what a car !!!!


Jaguar XJ220 S TWR par A.S. Automobiles, sur Flickr
He was in yet same track laps as me...slightly surreal to say the least but also very cool

B1GRLM

347 posts

214 months

Monday 14th July 2014
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V8BJC, thanks for the comments but its hard work, and I never got to catch up with friends.


B1GRLM

347 posts

214 months

Monday 14th July 2014
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Fatboy18, parade lap photos.

At the 2012 event I spent 1 1/2 hours photographing the parade laps for friends in the Marcos / Morgan clubs and everything else on track.

I sold 3 photos, and one person never paid me, it's really not worth it!

Brew

433 posts

246 months

Monday 14th July 2014
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MrVert said:
He was in yet same track laps as me...slightly surreal to say the least but also very cool
We were also on the same session - your 911 looked and sounded amazing!

fatboy18

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18,930 posts

210 months

Monday 14th July 2014
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B1GRLM said:
Fatboy18, parade lap photos.

At the 2012 event I spent 1 1/2 hours photographing the parade laps for friends in the Marcos / Morgan clubs and everything else on track.

I sold 3 photos, and one person never paid me, it's really not worth it!
Thing is how many knew you were taking photos? Sorry to hear you did not get paid, that sucks frown

Thing is I keep thinking about Theme parks, how they get pics of all those faces on a roller coaster? Also Ski runs where they have a small timed course and a camera at the end.

So my idea would be to set up a couple of places on track where drivers knew there car would be photographed, then after your parade lap you go to the photo booth, look at the shot and decide if you would like to buy it. smile
Example:
Parade laps 8am Lap 1 .......
Parade lap 8:35 Lap 1 ....... etc, etc
You get the idea smile