The Le Mans General Discussion Thread

[R0ssingt0n]

Nothing wrong with dreaming. I dream of V12's in the formula 1

Have you ever seen WEC live? The Astons and Ferraris sound so beautiful

Nothing beats the sound of the Astons and Ferrari's echoing off the grandstands along the pit straight at Le Mans. Trust me.

 

[psychoazubi]

Nothing beats the sound of the Astons and Ferrari's echoing off the grandstands along the pit straight at Le Mans. Trust me.

I don't think they sound worse in Spa under the roof of the grandstand

 

[R0ssingt0n]

I don't think they sound worse in Spa under the roof of the grandstand

That sounds like a good excuse for me to go to spa to test your theory

In other news...

TICKETS ARE HERE!

 

[catamount39]

Just before Le Mans I get all 4 of my wisdom teeth removed...well it's an excuse to do nothing and watch all 24 hours.

 

[psychoazubi]

@R0ssingt0n have fun! I'll try to make it to LeMans when I'm done with university. For now, I'm living 150km away from the Nordschleife, Spa and Hockenheim so I'll mainly go there

@catamount39 I'll join you watching all 24 hours

 

[MatskiMonk]

Having just written off my car on the way back from the N24h, my trip to Le Mans is now less probable (as is the next couple of BTCC rounds). It's all booked, but no sign of any tickets yet.

 

[RACECAR]

Just before Le Mans I get all 4 of my wisdom teeth removed...well it's an excuse to do nothing and watch all 24 hours.

And the perfect excuse to have drugs..legally

 

[R0ssingt0n]

Having just written off my car on the way back from the N24h, my trip to Le Mans is now less probable (as is the next couple of BTCC rounds). It's all booked, but no sign of any tickets yet.

I'll be surprised if they arent with you within the next few days to a week. More importantly I hope you're ok man 👍

 

[trustjab]

And the perfect excuse to have drugs..legally

Colorado is the next state over from me, so we dont have that problem

On topic, it seems Toyota may run Nakajima AND Kobayashi during the test day, just in case!

 

[RACECAR]

Colorado is the next state over from me, so we dont have that problem

On topic, it seems Toyota may run Nakajima AND Kobayashi during the test day, just in case!

Both their fastest drivers in one session? Its so bold, it might be Super-Effective.

 

[mister dog]

I'm doubting of maybe buying the FIA WEC livestream package for Le Mans only (it's a tenner).
But seeing there will be regular streams around, you guys think it's worth purchasing? Do you have added features like the ability to watch onboards at night when the regular TV coverage stops?

 

[GOTMAXPOWER]

I'm doubting of maybe buying the FIA WEC livestream package for Le Mans only (it's a tenner).
But seeing there will be regular streams around, you guys think it's worth purchasing? Do you have added features like the ability to watch onboards at night when the regular TV coverage stops?

Does the coverage still stop over night nowadays? I seem to remember the TV feed being up until I fell asleep last year but that was late at night and a year ago so I might've been imagining things combined with the RLM audio.

btw Nissan are planning to stream the whole of Le Mans live but I'm not sure what that stream will feature (it might just be onboards until they retire).

 

[mister dog]

Does the coverage still stop over night nowadays? I seem to remember the TV feed being up until I fell asleep last year but that was late at night and a year ago so I might've been imagining things combined with the RLM audio.

btw Nissan are planning to stream the whole of Le Mans live but I'm not sure what that stream will feature (it might just be onboards until they retire).

Yeah if i remember right after midnight you only had fixed camera standpoints for a while at the pits and then the coverage stopped till morning.

That's why i think the WEC Le Mans package might be a good deal, if you can switch to onboard cameras during the night when the trackside coverage stops because it's too dark and the commentators need to do a nap.

 

[MustangManiac]

btw Nissan are planning to stream the whole of Le Mans live but I'm not sure what that stream will feature (it might just be onboards until they retire).

Both Nissan and Corvette had live streams throughout the entire race last year if I remember correctly. Probably be the same this year.

 

[SK8RBOI]

No ther will be 24 hour camras this year!

 

[mister dog]

No ther will be 24 hour camras this year!

Source?

 

[Tired Tyres]

I'm doubting of maybe buying the FIA WEC livestream package for Le Mans only (it's a tenner).
But seeing there will be regular streams around, you guys think it's worth purchasing? Do you have added features like the ability to watch onboards at night when the regular TV coverage stops?

Eurosport player is £5.99 for one month and there is a dedicated stream for Le Mans for full 24 hours coverage with no add breaks. No commentary either so It's Radio Le Mans for that.

They is no stoppage of coverage at night. It was reduced in terms of cameras in use in previous years but never to the N24 or Spa 24 levels. It was announced that this year it will be around the clock full camera coverage, I think I heard it on Radio Le Mans not so long ago.

 

[mister dog]

Eurosport player is £5.99 for one month and there is a dedicated stream for Le Mans for full 24 hours coverage with no add breaks. No commentary either so It's Radio Le Mans for that.

They is no stoppage of coverage at night. It was reduced in terms of cameras in use in previous years but never to the N24 or Spa 24 levels. It was announced that this year it will be around the clock full camera coverage, I think I heard it on Radio Le Mans not so long ago.

Good to hear and thanks for the tip regarding Eurosport, i'll check that out.
Sent an email to FIA WEC asking for some more details about their coverage, if they reply (who knows), i'll let you guys know what is on offer from their side.

 

[Cowboy]

I am gonna try to watch Le Mans this year. I would rather watch that instead of NASCAR.

 

[MatskiMonk]

I'll be surprised if they arent with you within the next few days to a week. More importantly I hope you're ok man 👍

Turned up today 👍

Still no car yet 👎

 

[mikeerfol]

I am gonna try to watch Le Mans this year.

For the 1st time this year I'll attempt to watch the entire 24 hours race!

 

[CodeRedR51]

For the 1st time this year I'll attempt to watch the entire 24 hours race!

Same.

 

[Scuderia Paul]

For the 1st time this year I'll attempt to watch the entire 24 hours race!

My best is 16h last year. Only sleep got in the way. I almost cried when I woke to see Toyota had retired during the night.

I hope to beat my record this year.

 

[mikeerfol]

I almost cried when I woke to see Toyota had retired during the night.

This.

So, any tips from experienced 24ers?

 

[CodeRedR51]

This.

So, any tips from experienced 24hers?

Red Bull.

 

[Cowboy]

Red Bull.

And coffee

 

[catamount39]

And coffee

And Tea.

Oh don't forget donuts.

 

[CodeRedR51]

And coffee

I'd rather have the Red Bull, not a coffee drinker.

 

[Holdenhsvgtsr]

This.

So, any tips from experienced 24ers?

The V8s kept me awake last year

 

[CodeRedR51]