World Endurance Championship 2016
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Goddamnit it was once lol, just like bad place exploits.
I didn't know at the time, she told me her age the next day and I felt terrible. Twas nothing creepy about it, spied on her on the beach, a truly gorgeous creature so chatted her up, asked her for drinks and there you have it.
+ I was 37 at the time not 40 something.
I didn't know at the time, she told me her age the next day and I felt terrible. Twas nothing creepy about it, spied on her on the beach, a truly gorgeous creature so chatted her up, asked her for drinks and there you have it.
+ I was 37 at the time not 40 something.
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Jamo wrote:Goddamnit it was once lol, just like bad place exploits.
I didn't know at the time, she told me her age the next day and I felt terrible. Twas nothing creepy about it, spied on her on the beach, a truly gorgeous creature so chatted her up, asked her for drinks and there you have it.
+ I was 37 at the time not 40 something.
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Toyota’s factory team has finally disclosed the reason for its heart-breaking loss in the Le Mans 24 Hour in the closing minutes of the marathon.
http://www.speedcafe.com/2016/06/23/toy ... s-failure/
http://www.speedcafe.com/2016/06/23/toy ... s-failure/
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It's always that little thing that gets you, that plug lead, connector, hose, nut...
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I think it's worse that it as something small and relatively simple. A massive gearbox explosion due to the stresses of the race would have been far easier to take.
It's one of the cruellest motorsport events I can think of.
It's one of the cruellest motorsport events I can think of.
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Some nice Le Mans pics
http://www.camden-thrasher.com/blog/?p=6515
http://www.camden-thrasher.com/blog/?p=6515
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Wow, some superb photos in there. Love the Ford GT kicking up the spray.
I'm surprised you don't get yourself over there for the photography opportunities Kev. I mean it's a photographer's dream, surely! You have every kind of light (and often every kind of weather), and all kinds of cars and people. Plus you get 24 hours to get a good shot, so plenty of time to experiment and try stuff out.
I'm surprised you don't get yourself over there for the photography opportunities Kev. I mean it's a photographer's dream, surely! You have every kind of light (and often every kind of weather), and all kinds of cars and people. Plus you get 24 hours to get a good shot, so plenty of time to experiment and try stuff out.
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Great interview with Anthony Davison on Marshall Pruett's podcast.
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Oh wow I didn't know Marshall had his own pod, thanks Pix.
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Thanks for sharing.....they are awesome!Big Kev wrote:Some nice Le Mans pics
http://www.camden-thrasher.com/blog/?p=6515
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I had goosebumps listening to Ant... Such an incredible event..
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Incredible images. Thanks for sharing them Kev.
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Very cool.
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Interesting from the drivers POV.
There was a video out there about the differences of the braking zone, pre and post Hybid tech. Had a similar theme.
There was a video out there about the differences of the braking zone, pre and post Hybid tech. Had a similar theme.
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Ohh pair him in a GTEam with Vadim Kogay for the ultimate in destruction!
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I would like to be the first to congratualte Pastor on his victory in the 2017 LeMans.
With the record Pastor has he's gonna suprise a lot of us and take a victory or two, as well as having some pretty big crashes that will no doubt entertain us all until Pastor takes up NASCAR racing.
With the record Pastor has he's gonna suprise a lot of us and take a victory or two, as well as having some pretty big crashes that will no doubt entertain us all until Pastor takes up NASCAR racing.
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Did you guys watch any of the race from Mexico?
Was a ripper.. Excitement right down to the finish across all classes. Great way to start the day..
Was a ripper.. Excitement right down to the finish across all classes. Great way to start the day..
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Yeah woke up to see the last hour. Haven't seen much Motorsport this year but enjoyed that.
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One of the world’s most recognisable automotive companies, BMW, has announced that it will be joining the FIA World Endurance Championship from 2018.
As part of its global motorsport strategy, BMW will enter the LMGTE category alongside current prestigious manufacturers such as Aston Martin, Ferrari, Ford, and Porsche. Its entry in the world championship will also mark a return to the cornerstone of the WEC, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, for the first time since 2011.
BMW Motorsport Director Jens Marquardt commented: “Starting with the 2018 season, we want to further expand our activities in GT racing and compete in the FIA World Endurance Championship... This obviously also includes our return to Le Mans, which we are particularly looking forward to. The way the WEC has developed so well makes us confident that there is a big future for GT racing.”
Further details about the programme will be announced at a future date.
As part of its global motorsport strategy, BMW will enter the LMGTE category alongside current prestigious manufacturers such as Aston Martin, Ferrari, Ford, and Porsche. Its entry in the world championship will also mark a return to the cornerstone of the WEC, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, for the first time since 2011.
BMW Motorsport Director Jens Marquardt commented: “Starting with the 2018 season, we want to further expand our activities in GT racing and compete in the FIA World Endurance Championship... This obviously also includes our return to Le Mans, which we are particularly looking forward to. The way the WEC has developed so well makes us confident that there is a big future for GT racing.”
Further details about the programme will be announced at a future date.
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That's brilliant news - the more manufacturers involved, the better the championship I reckon.
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Absolutely.. Hopefully BMW are on a path that leads to a LMP car.
With Peugeot also talking about a return the future looks bright for WEC!
With Peugeot also talking about a return the future looks bright for WEC!
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I reckon Jaguar might be tempted back too with an F-type GT
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Mark Webber announces retirement from racing
Didn't see that coming. Thought he might give the Le Mans another crack.
Didn't see that coming. Thought he might give the Le Mans another crack.