90th Anniversary Running Of The Le Mans 24 Hours, 22-23 June 2013.

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In the Speed highlight package they showed a shot of the guardrail repair were Simonsen hit and it looks like he hit a tree right behind the wall.
 
Furinkazen
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Why do we need to see pictures of cars sitting in gravel traps and cars being refuelled? We have the live streams for that, and commentators, we don't need a running commentary of pictures in here too.
 
Pagey279
Why do we need to see pictures of cars sitting in gravel traps and cars being refuelled?
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It's Le Mans. It's part of the atmosphere of the place. I find it very special among modern races. It's an event, what is wrong with posting pictures of the event?
 
Furinkazen
Worth noting on the official ACO ticker, Alan Simonsen's name has been removed and driver space left blank below his Aston's name.
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....He's been reported dead.

http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2013/06/22/driver-dies-in-24-hours-le-mans-race/

Danish driver Allan Simonsen died following a crash at the 24 Hours of Le Mans on Saturday in the first driver fatality at the high-speed endurance event since 1997.
Race organizers said the 34-year-old Simonsen was taken to the hospital after his Aston Martin No. 95 crashed about 10 minutes after the start of the race. The car spun at high speed and skidded into the barrier at the Tertre Rouge corner where speeds reach up to 105 mph.
The violence of the impact showed as a tire from Simonsen's car rolled on the track while a door hung open.
Simonsen died at the hospital soon after arrival "due to his injuries," organizers said.
"Tragically, and despite the best efforts of the emergency services in attendance, Allan's injuries proved fatal," Aston Martin Racing said in a statement on its website.
Sebastien Enjolras lost his life in pre-qualifying in 1997. The last driver fatality in the 24-hour race itself was Jo Gartner in 1986.
The worst crash in Le Mans history occurred in 1955 when Pierre Levegh's Mercedes flew into the crowd, killing more than 80 spectators.
Aston Martin, which has five Vantage V8 cars in the GTE-Pro and GTE-Am classes, will continue in the race "at the specific request" of Simonsen's family and in tribute to the driver.
"I would like to extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to the individuals, and families whose friends or loved ones were involved in today's terrible tragedy," Aston Martin Racing managing director John Gaw said.
The safety car came out after the crash and the race was held up for nearly an hour to repair the guard rail.
Simonsen was participating for the seventh time at the endurance race, which is won by the team that completes the most laps in 24 hours with up to three drivers alternating. He finished second in the GT2 class at Le Mans three years ago. He clocked the fastest time in qualifying on Thursday in the GTE-Am class.
Jean Todt, the FIA president, and Pierre Fillon, president of Le Mans organizer the Automobile Club de l'Ouest, paid tribute to Simonsen.
"Allan was an extremely talented and experienced sports car driver who had raced in every corner of the world and was highly respected by his peers and his team," they said in a joint statement. "For many in endurance racing, Allan was above all a good friend who displayed his passion for racing on and off the track. His loss will be felt by the FIA, the ACO and the greater motorsport family."
Simonsen and Danish co-drivers Kristian Poulsen and Christoffer Nygaard were leading the GTE-Am class in the world endurance championship after topping their category at Silverstone in April and finishing second in Spa-Francorchamps last month.
Audi held the top three spots after the sixth hour, followed by two Toyotas.
IndyCar series leader Helio Castroneves tweeted: "Very sad to know about the fatal accident of Allan Simonsen on Le Mans today. Praying for him and (his) family."
Tony Kanaan, another IndayCar driver, tweeted: "Such a tragic news on the passing of (at)AllanSimonsen. Sad day in motorsports again. Thoughts and prayers are with his family."
There was second driver death on Saturday, in Germany. Two-time champion Wolf Silvester died because of "health problems" during the German VLN Endurance Racing Championship, race organizers said.
Safety marshalls said Silvester, 55, apparently lost control of his Opel Astra OPC, and when they approached the stopped car on the track they found him sitting motionless in the seat. The dpa news agency reported that Silvester had a heart attack.


Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2013/06/22/driver-dies-in-24-hours-le-mans-race/#ixzz2WzYVmP7H
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RIP Alan Simonsen.
 
Furinkazen
Yes, we knew. But they didn't move his name from the ticker earlier.

Another nice Rebellion shot:

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Oh, sorry. That just happened to be the first thing I read about this year's Le Mans, while looking for a live stream. Really sad, and they are saying he hit a tree?
 
Yukon
You should send it in to them on twitter. They were talking about but didn't believe anyone that they were any different. What a difference at that, too.
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I would but i don't have a twitter account, and wouldn't know how to use it even if i did. (i'm such a technophobe :lol:)

[EDIT] Don't need to, they must be drunk on Eurosport (or something).

Cheers gogatrs. đź‘Ť
 
gtsmashbros
Oh, sorry. That just happened to be the first thing I read about this year's Le Mans, while looking for a live stream. Really sad, and they are saying he hit a tree?
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Apparently there was a tree behind that part of armco. Pure damn fluke it was that exact part he hit.
 
Furinkazen
It's Le Mans. It's part of the atmosphere of the place. I find it very special among modern races. It's an event, what is wrong with posting pictures of the event?
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I did a ninja edit:

Pagey279
Why do we need to see pictures of cars sitting in gravel traps and cars being refuelled? We have the live streams for that, and commentators, we don't need a running commentary of pictures in here too.
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"Yawn and stretch" - I'm back after 6(ish) hours sleep.

I had waited up for the announcement about Simonsen, which was 3am local time. Was NOT expecting the terrible news we got. Went to bed with a heavy heart.

But I'm back awake now, I just checked the site linked on the first page (baekdal's - good site) to get a good indication of positions. Good to see the LMP1's are still close at the front.

I should be right to go till the end.

What I'll do now is a read through of the pages here that I missed. Thanking you guys in advance for the info I will be working through.
 
Pagey279
I did a ninja edit:
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It's a discussion thread for an event - this is an internet forum after all. Not everyone has the same commentary video, same may not even be able to watch it - what if you missed some of the race?
 
That was the greatest 2 minutes of television I've ever watched.

Bell was completely oblivious that the guy mooned him!
 
I'm actually still awake. Yes we're not halfway through yet, but considering I am a teenager who spends pretty well all his time upon his bed, it's actually an achievement! Awesome race so far, but of course, no matter what, this race will always go down in the history books for the tragic side of motorsport rather than the terrific side.

Nonetheless, we should enjoy this race for the event it is. Please continue to read my hourly updates and just generally have fun with it, it only comes around once a year after all :)

https://www.facebook.com/AdamTheMotorsportJourno
 
gogatrs
That was the greatest 2 minutes of television I've ever watched.

Bell was completely oblivious that the guy mooned him!
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I don't know about greatest, but it certainly was interesting. Red Neck NASCAR fans have nothing on those guys. And the quality of their liquid entertainment was way superior than what you find at a normal NASCAR track.
 
Hey, welcome to GTP. :)

Indeed, very sad about earlier. Is this your first Le Mans, or are you a regular?
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No, watched Le Mans since 2001, just wanted to say something now to this great motorsport event here. Followed this forum for a while, played gt since gt3.
 
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adam46
I'm actually still awake. Yes we're not halfway through yet, but considering I am a teenager who spends pretty well all his time upon his bed, it's actually an achievement! Awesome race so far, but of course, no matter what, this race will always go down in the history books for the tragic side of motorsport rather than the terrific side.

Nonetheless, we should enjoy this race for the event it is. Please continue to read my hourly updates and just generally have fun with it, it only comes around once a year after all :)

https://www.facebook.com/AdamTheMotorsportJourno
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Liked. đź‘Ť
 
adam46
I'm actually still awake. Yes we're not halfway through yet, but considering I am a teenager who spends pretty well all his time upon his bed, it's actually an achievement! Awesome race so far, but of course, no matter what, this race will always go down in the history books for the tragic side of motorsport rather than the terrific side.

Nonetheless, we should enjoy this race for the event it is. Please continue to read my hourly updates and just generally have fun with it, it only comes around once a year after all :)

https://www.facebook.com/AdamTheMotorsportJourno
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Liked sir :) Welcome aboard! Give my motorsports page, Team Bombersports TV, a like please? Kinda similar to yours with a more Youtube twist. Ta ;)

Alright, shameless plug over...

P2 remains nice and tight, and despite the ACO's best efforts to cripple things, it's still a straight Aston Martin-Porsche shootout in GTE-Pro. Imagine how close it could be if Ferrari and Corvette weren't crippled with BOP, but nevermind...:banghead:
 
Pagey279
Why do we need to see pictures of cars sitting in gravel traps and cars being refuelled? We have the live streams for that, and commentators, we don't need a running commentary of pictures in here too.
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Gotta get dat post count up, yo. :rolleyes:
 

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