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Comments on: The Long Exposure http://www.doubledeclutch.com/?p=1419 The Right Stuff, The Wrong Way Wed, 30 Nov 2016 09:26:05 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 By: John Brooks http://www.doubledeclutch.com/?p=1419#comment-1257 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 12:32:39 +0000 http://www.doubledeclutch.com/?p=1419#comment-1257 In reply to art tidesco.

In 20 years there have been many changes, not always for the best.

The growing importance of the Moto GP means that their requirements have to be factored in to any changes to the track.

The village has lost its character, but in fairness, the old one was rotten to the core and falling down. It was not in tune with today’s marketing led, corporate world.

I got talking to a spectator at the second Mulsanne Chicane, he was staying at the Hotel Arbor nearby. He does not go to the Village or the Pits any more. Either watches from the hotel grounds or makes the trek to Arnage. He said that he had been every year since 1971. A real fan.

The race is still fantastic, the closeness of the fight between Audi and Peugeot and the prospect of Porsche, Jaguar, Nissan and Toyota joining in by 2014 is mouth-watering.

Add in the GTE battle Vette/Porsche/Ferrari/Aston Martin etc and you can see why so many return every year. You still get good access to the teams, drivers and cars………….

]]> By: John Brooks http://www.doubledeclutch.com/?p=1419#comment-1254 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:08:37 +0000 http://www.doubledeclutch.com/?p=1419#comment-1254 In reply to Steve Tarrant.

Steve

had I known you were at Arnage I would have dropped by and said hello, were you drivers’ left or right?

As to the parade, there is provision at the Place des Jacobins for wheelchairs. If you would like to get a spot next year, let me know and I will speak to the man in charge………….I have known him for years.

Enjoying a weekend in the UK for a change, just Donington WTCC on Sunday.

jb

]]> By: art tidesco http://www.doubledeclutch.com/?p=1419#comment-1250 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 08:22:27 +0000 http://www.doubledeclutch.com/?p=1419#comment-1250 It’s been a good twenty years since I have been to Le Mans, a timely reminder that I ought to extract a digit and plan a trip for next year, excellent read thanks.

]]> By: John Dubrey http://www.doubledeclutch.com/?p=1419#comment-973 Sat, 02 Jul 2011 04:32:19 +0000 http://www.doubledeclutch.com/?p=1419#comment-973 Hi Brooksie,
Thanks for the mention. It was good to return after a 10 year break.
What an amazing race!
The only time it wasn’t “full-on” was during the 2 1/2 hour pace-car period following Rocky’s crash. To paraphrase McNish, it was literally a Grand Prix season in 24 hours.
The speed differential and differing cornering ability of the GTs & Prototypes has always been there and this is and should be an essential element of the race. I understand the concerns of drivers and organisers but it would be sad to see this go. That said the LMP1 cars (Aston excepted!) are blindingly fast and once committed to a line there is little they can do if a slower car moves across them. However I do think McNish’s move was “ambitious” in traffic so early in the race.
Well done Audi & thank you Peugeot for making it a real race rather than an endurance run.
Congratulations also to Greaves. I’m sure your “wordsmithery” (Is there such a word?) on their behalf helped. And for once you looked smart(ish) in the team livery!
Despite certain problems during this trip I will return.
Speak soon
JD

]]> By: David Soares http://www.doubledeclutch.com/?p=1419#comment-886 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 16:19:24 +0000 http://www.doubledeclutch.com/?p=1419#comment-886 Brooks Sells Out! You do look rather dashing in that team shirt; much nicer than that KPIG t-shirt I brought you in ’05. Great piece, Doctor — personal without the trite. I do take exception to repeating the canard about McNish’s “pass.” I wasn’t there, but review of his P.C. and certain video suggest that Timo B. had gone on a mini-golfing expedition over the Astro-turf just before the Dunlop Bridge, and in re-joining the tarmac squeezed-down on poor Nishy, whose momentum had brought him up parallel. The Lowlander almost made a brilliant save, but poor Beltoise had every reason to believe that he was going to be passed by an Audi train and correctly held his line. I’m grateful that the ugly fin did its job and kept McNish’s car low into the barriers. Several shutters will snap another day…

]]> By: Bobcat http://www.doubledeclutch.com/?p=1419#comment-875 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:07:48 +0000 http://www.doubledeclutch.com/?p=1419#comment-875 What a great piece! I was there for the first time this year and I shared some of your experiences and feelings – sadness over Sir Stirling’s announcement, and the thrill of the Mazda, as well as appreciating how close even the casual fan can get to the action, what a contrast to the Formula 1 Grand Prix I attend!
I think you’ve blended the personal experience with the reporter’s commentary just as you hoped here.
Regards,
Bobcat

]]> By: Sean Klingelhoefer http://www.doubledeclutch.com/?p=1419#comment-873 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 23:47:07 +0000 http://www.doubledeclutch.com/?p=1419#comment-873 What an amazing race, I really hope to attend next year.

]]> By: Steve Tarrant http://www.doubledeclutch.com/?p=1419#comment-860 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 09:50:20 +0000 http://www.doubledeclutch.com/?p=1419#comment-860 Hi John, a good summing up of the events of the week. Sadly, I didn’t see you as :-

1) you didn’t drop past my marshalling point, poste 106 (after Arnage corner), and
2) I don’t go anywhere near the drivers parade as the crowds are too much for me and the wheelchair. Maybe the French could address this point in the future?

But the sound of that Mazda will live with me for a LONG time!!!! Wasn’t there when it raced, am so glad it was fired up this time.

]]> By: Aysedasi http://www.doubledeclutch.com/?p=1419#comment-853 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 17:30:57 +0000 http://www.doubledeclutch.com/?p=1419#comment-853 Great stuff there sir, an excellent read. 🙂

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