Congratulations to the winners of Le Mans 2007 ...

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Fuzzy Hollynoodles Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 3 Apr 99 Posts: 9659 Credit: 251,998 RAC: 0	Message 585964 - Posted: 12 Jun 2007, 21:37:10 UTC Last modified: 12 Jun 2007, 21:39:57 UTC 24 Hours of Le Mans 16 - 17 June 2007 Official website for Le Mans 24 hours race From the Wiki: 24 Hours of Le Mans Entry list The good news is that Tom Kristensen, the only 7 times winner of the race, is back in the Audi 2 crew. He's back again after his bad accident at Hockenheimring April 22, 2007. So we can all look forward to a close race between last years winners, Frank Biela, Emanuele Pirro, and Marco Werner, in Audi 1 against Rinaldo Capello, Tom Kristensen, and Allan McNish, in Audi 2. Or maybe some of the other cars/crews can beat the Audis this year? "I'm trying to maintain a shred of dignity in this world." - Me ID: 585964 ·

Fuzzy Hollynoodles Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 3 Apr 99 Posts: 9659 Credit: 251,998 RAC: 0	Message 585988 - Posted: 12 Jun 2007, 22:24:24 UTC A pic I took of last years winning Audi, Audi 8: Click the pic "I'm trying to maintain a shred of dignity in this world." - Me ID: 585988 ·

Al Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 4 Oct 99 Posts: 5832 Credit: 401,935 RAC: 0	Message 585991 - Posted: 12 Jun 2007, 22:28:43 UTC hehe cool TV pic,from you're tube? Scorpions - Wind Of Change ID: 585991 ·

Jeffrey Send message Joined: 21 Nov 03 Posts: 4793 Credit: 26,029 RAC: 0	Message 586014 - Posted: 12 Jun 2007, 23:18:31 UTC VROOM... VROOM... VROOM... ;) It may not be 1984 but George Orwell sure did see the future . . . ID: 586014 ·

Fuzzy Hollynoodles Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 3 Apr 99 Posts: 9659 Credit: 251,998 RAC: 0	Message 586021 - Posted: 12 Jun 2007, 23:31:53 UTC - in response to Message 585991. hehe cool TV pic,from you're tube? Thanks. Yes, I took these pics of the screen of my tv last year of when the Audi 7 were in pit, so it came behind the Audi 8 and the Dutch Pescarolo. About the race. The Audi 7 were in pit for a very long time, as you can see it lost 13 laps up to the winning Audi even they were side by side before the pit stop for repairing, and it cost Tom Kristensen the chance for his 8'th victory. But the Audi 8 were just a more reliable car. Audi 7 in pit (the first pic were taken with flash, which reflected on the tv screen) Audi 8 out on the course Tom Kristensen is now out of the car And a very concerned Tom Kristensen being interviewed for Danish tv A crash out on the course Tom Kristensen is now back in the car in the pit Now outside the pit and ready to go And off he goes out to the course Two of the LMP2 cars on the course "I'm trying to maintain a shred of dignity in this world." - Me ID: 586021 ·

Fuzzy Hollynoodles Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 3 Apr 99 Posts: 9659 Credit: 251,998 RAC: 0	Message 587258 - Posted: 15 Jun 2007, 13:57:13 UTC DTM Crash 22.04.07 Tom Kristensen at Hockenheim (in German) [url= http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwabVlVCnRI]DTM Crash Hockenheim[/url] (in English) Tom Kristensen has suffered badly from bad headaches, nausea, and vision disorders since, so he was afraid he couldn't get ready for Le Mans, but luckily he made it. It was a really bad accident for him. "I'm trying to maintain a shred of dignity in this world." - Me ID: 587258 ·

John Clark Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 29 Sep 99 Posts: 16515 Credit: 4,418,829 RAC: 0	Message 587281 - Posted: 15 Jun 2007, 15:21:15 UTC - in response to Message 585988. A pic I took of last years winning Audi, Audi 8: Click the pic Fuzzy Last years Audi entries were the R10s, which ended 1st and 3rd. Remember they were both diesel, which entered for the first time and beat all the petrol runners. This year the Audi diesels are not the only ones, as Peugeot are racing diesels as well. It's good to be back amongst friends and colleagues ID: 587281 ·

Crunch3r Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 15 Apr 99 Posts: 1546 Credit: 3,438,823 RAC: 0	Message 587349 - Posted: 15 Jun 2007, 19:08:24 UTC - in response to Message 587347. I just think its very sad to see all this foreign junk rumbling around. Whatever happened to the days when proper cars like Bentley and Jaguar used to win? Well that's easy to answer ... Bentley and Jaguar are the junk now and Audi etc are top notch. BTW... when was Bentley used to win ??? Back in 1920 ? :P Join BOINC United now! ID: 587349 ·

Crunch3r Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 15 Apr 99 Posts: 1546 Credit: 3,438,823 RAC: 0	Message 587362 - Posted: 15 Jun 2007, 19:28:42 UTC - in response to Message 587355. Last modified: 15 Jun 2007, 20:03:34 UTC I just think its very sad to see all this foreign junk rumbling around. Whatever happened to the days when proper cars like Bentley and Jaguar used to win? Well that's easy to answer ... Bentley and Jaguar are the junk now and Audi etc are top notch. BTW... when was Bentley used to win ??? Back in 1920 ? :P 2003 Bentley 1990 Jaguar 1988 Jaguar 1959 Aston Martin 1955-56-57 Jaguar 1951 Jaguar Oh, really i'm not that familiar with LeMans... 2003 ok Bentley is owned by VW/Audi(?) and uses Audi technology, that explains the 2003 win. IF i'm getting it right from here ---> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bentley (correct me if i'm wrong) Join BOINC United now! ID: 587362 ·

Crunch3r Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 15 Apr 99 Posts: 1546 Credit: 3,438,823 RAC: 0	Message 587396 - Posted: 15 Jun 2007, 20:19:05 UTC - in response to Message 587377. Last modified: 15 Jun 2007, 20:25:25 UTC I just think its very sad to see all this foreign junk rumbling around. Whatever happened to the days when proper cars like Bentley and Jaguar used to win? Well that's easy to answer ... Bentley and Jaguar are the junk now and Audi etc are top notch. BTW... when was Bentley used to win ??? Back in 1920 ? :P 2003 Bentley 1990 Jaguar 1988 Jaguar 1959 Aston Martin 1955-56-57 Jaguar 1951 Jaguar Oh, really i'm not that familiar with LeMans... 2003 ok Bentley is owned by VW/Audi(?) and uses Audi technology, that explains the 2003 win. IF i'm getting it right from here ---> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bentley (correct me if i'm wrong) BMW and Volkswagen came to an agreement whereby Volkswagen would manufacture both Bentley and Rolls-Royce cars until the end of 2002, whereupon the right to build Rolls-Royce cars would be BMW's alone. During this period, Volkswagen reduced its reliance on BMW as a supplier: as of 2003, BMW engines are not used in Bentley cars. Bentley presented Queen Elizabeth II with an official State Limousine to celebrate the Golden Jubilee. In 2003, Bentley's 2-door convertible, the Bentley Azure, ceased production, and the company introduced the Bentley Continental GT, a large luxury coupe. The car is powered by a version of VW's W-12 engine. Sadly it seems that you may be right. The labour Government allowed Bentley and Rolls Royce to be sold down the river to foreign johnnys, and as such they are not the true british marques that they once were. Why "sadly" ? At least that was one reason to "let" them win to show superiour tech. Look at it that way ... IF VW/AUDI didn't own/bought Bentley at that time, they would never have won anything ... So be happy to see them winning at least once ;) EDIT OK ... now i'm getting the part about the "sadly" ... Had a look at your profile. ;) Be happy to have a "Lewis Hamilton" now in F1 that shows Alonso how to drive a car. Alonsos championchips are only based on technical breakdowns of other teams. I'm really happy to see Lewis kick Alonsos a** ;) (though only possible with an german engine ;P ... hehehe ) Join BOINC United** now! ID: 587396 ·

Fuzzy Hollynoodles Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 3 Apr 99 Posts: 9659 Credit: 251,998 RAC: 0	Message 587413 - Posted: 15 Jun 2007, 21:29:38 UTC - in response to Message 587281. Last modified: 15 Jun 2007, 21:30:19 UTC A pic I took of last years winning Audi, Audi 8: Click the pic Fuzzy Last years Audi entries were the R10s, which ended 1st and 3rd. Remember they were both diesel, which entered for the first time and beat all the petrol runners. This year the Audi diesels are not the only ones, as Peugeot are racing diesels as well. Yes, this increase the excitement and the expectations to the race. I really look forward to this weekend's events in Le Mans, both to see how the cars will be performing and, of course, to see if Tom Kristensen will be able to get his 9'th title, that would be really amazing. "I'm trying to maintain a shred of dignity in this world." - Me ID: 587413 ·

Sir Ulli Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 21 Oct 99 Posts: 2246 Credit: 6,136,250 RAC: 0	Message 587417 - Posted: 15 Jun 2007, 21:47:29 UTC Last modified: 15 Jun 2007, 21:48:26 UTC the Peugeot are faster at the training http://www.lemans.org/24heuresdumans/pages/accueil_gb.html but this Race goes over 24 hours, so i think Audi make the Deal... Greetings from Germany NRW Ulli ID: 587417 ·

Knightmare Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 16 Aug 04 Posts: 7472 Credit: 94,252 RAC: 0	Message 587490 - Posted: 16 Jun 2007, 7:35:19 UTC Wasn't Le Mans the race that had those horrendous crashes involving ( I think ) the Porsche prototypes?? I seem to recall two crashes where the car was coming down one of the hills and it just launched into the air...flipped end over end in the air and then landed in the trees alongside the course. I can honestly say that I have never seen a crash that even came close to being as shocking as those...and I have been watching racing for a long time. Air Cold, the blade stops; from silent stone, Death is preordained Calm Chaos Forums : Everyone Welcome ID: 587490 ·

Crunch3r Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 15 Apr 99 Posts: 1546 Credit: 3,438,823 RAC: 0	Message 587617 - Posted: 16 Jun 2007, 12:14:43 UTC - in response to Message 587490. Last modified: 16 Jun 2007, 12:14:58 UTC I seem to recall two crashes where the car was coming down one of the hills and it just launched into the air...flipped end over end in the air and then landed in the trees alongside the course. You mean that one ? --->LeMans Mercedes Join BOINC United now! ID: 587617 ·

John Clark Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 29 Sep 99 Posts: 16515 Credit: 4,418,829 RAC: 0	Message 587631 - Posted: 16 Jun 2007, 13:51:39 UTC Last modified: 16 Jun 2007, 13:52:00 UTC Looks like the Le Mans 24 hour endurance was started about 50 minutes ago, and the starting grid was - 1. Audi (diesel) 2. Audi (diesel) 3. Peugeot (diesel) 4. Peugeot (diesel) 5. Pescarolo (petrol) 6. Audi (diesel) (5 diesels taking part and all on the first 4 and number 6 of the starting grid). It's good to be back amongst friends and colleagues ID: 587631 ·

Fuzzy Hollynoodles Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 3 Apr 99 Posts: 9659 Credit: 251,998 RAC: 0	Message 587641 - Posted: 16 Jun 2007, 14:54:28 UTC - in response to Message 587617. Last modified: 16 Jun 2007, 14:56:28 UTC I seem to recall two crashes where the car was coming down one of the hills and it just launched into the air...flipped end over end in the air and then landed in the trees alongside the course. You mean that one ? --->LeMans Mercedes Yes, it was the Mercedes CLR incidents where the Mercedes became airborne because an aerodynamic design flaw in the CLR allowed for large amounts of air to build up underneath the nose of the car, especially when following another car and at the tops of hills. Here's another video of the incident: Le Mans 99' Mercedes CLR-GT1 Crash Live Luckily the driver Mark Webber survived. "I'm trying to maintain a shred of dignity in this world." - Me ID: 587641 ·

Fuzzy Hollynoodles Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 3 Apr 99 Posts: 9659 Credit: 251,998 RAC: 0	Message 587645 - Posted: 16 Jun 2007, 15:08:43 UTC - in response to Message 587631. Last modified: 16 Jun 2007, 15:10:20 UTC Looks like the Le Mans 24 hour endurance was started about 50 minutes ago, and the starting grid was - 1. Audi (diesel) 2. Audi (diesel) 3. Peugeot (diesel) 4. Peugeot (diesel) 5. Pescarolo (petrol) 6. Audi (diesel) (5 diesels taking part and all on the first 4 and number 6 of the starting grid). Yes, that took me with surprise, and I had to program the right channel into my tv, because my cable tv provider had made some changes some time ago, and the tv station which sends the race live has changes it to a channel which I hadn't added yet. So I'm not quite up to date with what's going on, but Tom Kristensen in Audi 2 is in the lead now. http://www.lemans.org/24heuresdumans/pages/chronos_gb.html (Be sure to be on the Race tab, my browser goes automatically to the warmup tab, for some reason) They have had the safety car out, I don't know why, I need some time to catch up on what's going on, now I have coded the channel into my tv. I just hear that Audi 3 has crashed and that's why the safety car is out. They need to clean out the debris and repair the crash barrier, they say on tv right now. And Tom in Audi 2 is in pit right now... "I'm trying to maintain a shred of dignity in this world." - Me ID: 587645 ·

Matthew Love Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 26 Sep 99 Posts: 7763 Credit: 879,151 RAC: 0	Message 587653 - Posted: 16 Jun 2007, 15:21:57 UTC Peugeot 908 diesel LETS BEGIN IN 2010 ID: 587653 ·

Matthew Love Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 26 Sep 99 Posts: 7763 Credit: 879,151 RAC: 0	Message 587654 - Posted: 16 Jun 2007, 15:24:57 UTC Audi A10 TDI LETS BEGIN IN 2010 ID: 587654 ·

John Clark Volunteer tester Send message Joined: 29 Sep 99 Posts: 16515 Credit: 4,418,829 RAC: 0	Message 587668 - Posted: 16 Jun 2007, 15:57:37 UTC The safety cars have been out a heck of a lot ATM. Bursts of raun, some cars flying off. With all these restrictions, not a lot seems to be happening, except the race is between Audi and Peugeot and Pescarolo. The race positions seem to be - 1. Audi 2. Peugeot 3. Pescarolo 4. Peugeot 5. Audi 6. Pescarolo (NOTE: I think this is the right order, or very close) - the number 3 Audi I believe is now out of the race, as lifting equipment has been brought to it. Lots of rain on and off, and the cars flicking between slicks and wet weather tyres, when the safety car is out. It's good to be back amongst friends and colleagues ID: 587668 ·

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