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2007 24 Hours of Le Mans
This is it, the big dance, the big race. The culmination of a years' worth of practice, racing, and development. Audi vs. Peugeot for the top, and tons of storylines below. I wanted to kick off the week's events here on UCP and get some predictions, practice / qualification coverage, ideas, mid-race commentary, and lots more all jammed into this thread. We can also post practical things like TV times and stations, if it is on Radio Le Mans over the internet, good update websites, etc etc. To get the ball rolling...
First off, does anyone have a schedule of events for this week's qualifying?
Where can I follow the qualification live on the net - from [URL="http://www.radiolemans.com"]http://www.radiolemans.com[/URL]?
That's all I can think of for now. Get ready race fans!
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I hope all the diesels broke down.
Or something.
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[QUOTE=Ferrer;717324]I hope all the diesels broke down.
Or something.[/QUOTE]
Very good Ferrer! henk4 would approve of your message! :)
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Although, I predict Audi will most likely win with their proven technology, followed by Peugeot, then the privateers, the actual race winner will be the one who can go the farthest
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[QUOTE=kingofthering;717329]Although, I predict Audi will most likely win with their proven technology, followed by Peugeot, then the privateers, the actual race winner will be the one who can go the farthest[/QUOTE]
Wise words indeed KotR! ;)
What about LMP2, GT1 and GT2? Want to claim a stake? (I have next to 0 interest for LMP2 sadly)
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whoops~ What I meant to say was [B]between refueling[/B]
GT3- Porsche GT2-Porsche GT1- Corvette
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i was gonna say, that was very john madden of you
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[QUOTE=cmcpokey;717338]i was gonna say, that was very john madden of you[/QUOTE]
Hahahahah...
"To win the game, you have to score more points than the other team."
"Donovan McNabb is doing the things Donovan McNabb does."
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Is there a GT3 class at LeMans this year?
I want the Flying Lizards to win in GT2
Audi over Peugeot
and obiously the DBR9s
I wish Porsche and Acura were in LMP2...
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i'm hoping for Penske Porsche RS wins overall
but audi'll probably win
as for GT1, i hope aston martin finally wins for once
GT2 will likely go to jorg bergmeister's GT3 RSR(i forgot which team)
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[QUOTE=092326001;717348]i'm hoping for Penske Porsche RS wins overall
but audi'll probably win
as for GT1, i hope aston martin finally wins for once
GT2 will likely go to jorg bergmeister's GT3 RSR(i forgot which team)[/QUOTE]
Read my post man, all answers lie there :p
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Well I'm going to support my local ex-F1 driver Jacques Villeneuve and cheers for Peugeot, even though I'm quite sure Audi will win without too much trouble. I want to see what the Pescarolo's will do too.
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[QUOTE=The_Canuck;717346]Is there a GT3 class at LeMans this year?[/QUOTE]
No there is no GT3 class... Come on Jacques!
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[QUOTE=Kitdy;717355]No there is no GT3 class... Come on Jacques![/QUOTE]
I hate both the teams Canadians are on...oh well. :p
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[QUOTE=092326001;717348]i'm hoping for Penske Porsche RS wins overall
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slim chance since they are not entered
LMP1-I predict a Peugeot will take pole and lead a good bit of the race, but they will brake allowing another Audi victory.
LMP2- I really cannot say since I know nothing of the European teams. Last man standing ;)
GT1- This will be a battle royal 6 astons and 5 vets! Convers Menx and Oreca are no slouches either. I get the feeling this is the year for Aston Martin Racing.
GT2- Risi Competizione will be fast but I think a Porsche will go the distance ( i'll be pulling for Flying Lizard.) :D
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[QUOTE=Kitdy;717328]Very good Ferrer! henk4 would approve of your message! :)[/QUOTE]
Ok something more constructive. I hope Peugeot destroys Audi.
Or something.
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Peugeot or Audi, i'm more inclined for Audi, they've been above all else all these years, then again Peugeot's race in 91 didn't go past the 4 hour mark, 92 was a different story ;), probably 2008 for Peugeot then?
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We have just published our full preview of the race:
[url]http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame.php?file=feature_item.php&fid=14[/url]
To keep informed of the race on an daily / hourly basis I'd suggest the following websites:
[URL="http://www.dailysportscar.com"]Dailysportscar.com[/URL]
[URL="http://www.planetlemans.com"]Planetlemans.com[/URL]
[URL="http://www.endurance-info.com"]Endurance-info.com[/URL]
And as suggested before to follow the race live go to:
[URL="http://www.radiolemans.com"]Radio Le Mans[/URL] or
[URL="http://www.lemans.org"]Le Mans official site[/URL] for live timing
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Flying Lizard have a new livery created by Troy Lee designs: [url]http://www.dailysportscar.com/viewArticle.cfm?articleUID=1C564DF2-1143-FDC9-35C72F4325AC0A4F&custUID=5A429D6F-65BE-E554-F8E34118FCD9B0B7&_sessionID=EE7PCCVVTK&_subSessionID=RY7RGF5KIC[/url]
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When are the qualification sessions?
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Tomorrow evening and Thursday evening. I'll be there, but I doubt I have time to put a report of qualifying. I'll be busy doing stuff for one of the teams the next few days, so you'll have to wait till Monday or Tuesday.
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[QUOTE=Wouter Melissen;718131]Tomorrow evening and Thursday evening. I'll be there, but I doubt I have time to put a report of qualifying. I'll be busy doing stuff for one of the teams the next few days, so you'll have to wait till Monday or Tuesday.[/QUOTE]
Really? What kind of stuff Wouter?
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[QUOTE=Kitdy;718140]Really? What kind of stuff Wouter?[/QUOTE]
Photography.
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The Arena Zytek has pulled out of the event.
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[QUOTE=Wouter Melissen;718131] I'll be busy doing stuff for one of the teams the next few days, so you'll have to wait till Monday or Tuesday.[/QUOTE]
May I ask which team?
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[QUOTE=Wouter Melissen;718218]Spyker[/QUOTE]
Ask them for a company car. :)
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[QUOTE=Wouter Melissen;717947]Flying Lizard have a new livery created by Troy Lee designs: [url]http://www.dailysportscar.com/viewArticle.cfm?articleUID=1C564DF2-1143-FDC9-35C72F4325AC0A4F&custUID=5A429D6F-65BE-E554-F8E34118FCD9B0B7&_sessionID=EE7PCCVVTK&_subSessionID=RY7RGF5KIC[/url][/QUOTE]
Looks pretty interesting...
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[QUOTE=Ferrer;718222]Ask them for a company car. :)[/QUOTE]
Luggage space?
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[QUOTE=henk4;718237]Luggage space?[/QUOTE]
You can keep the C5 if you want.
Or you can give the Spyker to me. :p
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[QUOTE=Ferrer;718239]You can keep the C5 if you want.
Or you can give the Spyker to me. :p[/QUOTE]
I won't be there...
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[QUOTE=Dino Scuderia;718169]The Arena Zytek has pulled out of the event.[/QUOTE]
Who's replacing them and what is the story of their absence?
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[QUOTE=Kitdy;718278]Who's replacing them and what is the story of their absence?[/QUOTE]
The car was too severely damaged because of a crash at the test. It won't be replaced, it's too late for that.
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Qualy 1 was red flagged partway through due to a Lambo crash. Seems the weather is getting worse too.
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[QUOTE=Dino Scuderia;718655]Qualy 1 was red flagged partway through due to a Lambo crash. Seems the weather is getting worse too.[/QUOTE]
I've been listening too. If the weather is bad and stays bad, then it seems that Audi may have the poll already. Mind you, I don't think that Bourdais has been in the 908 or had a chance to set a hot lap.
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[QUOTE=Kitdy;718656]I've been listening too. If the weather is bad and stays bad, then it seems that Audi may have the poll already. Mind you, I don't think that Bourdais has been in the 908 or had a chance to set a hot lap.[/QUOTE]
pole is not that important anyway...
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[QUOTE=henk4;718678]pole is not that important anyway...[/QUOTE]
Really? I thought that was the point of a 24 hours race!
Maybe I'm delusional.
henk4, when you are sitting at home all day with nothing to do, pole is the point of the race, and it is damn exciting.
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[quote=Kitdy;718698]Really? I thought that was the point of a 24 hours race!
Maybe I'm delusional.[/quote]
or never had Aesops fable of the Hare and the Tortoise read to you as a kid ? :)
[quote]henk4, when you are sitting at home all day with nothing to do, pole is the point of the race, and it is damn exciting.[/quote]
True :) True :) Tho you could go cut the grass, hoover, dust and wash the dishes :D