"HMMMA" (HMMMA)
07/10/2014 at 13:12 • Filed to: None
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"HMMMA" (HMMMA)
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It seems that if you are a member of certain classic car clubs or supercar clubs once every 2 years they close the whole of the circuit for you to drive on, even at night. Add this to the bucket list of automotive events I must take part in.
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BKRM3
> HMMMA
07/10/2014 at 13:19 |
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Oh my lord. Thanks, now I'm frantically looking up price quotes for shipping my E90 to France.
Where have all the lightweights gone?
> HMMMA
07/10/2014 at 13:24 |
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Link for more information? That sounds like the most amazing experience I could ever imagine!
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HMMMA
> Where have all the lightweights gone?
07/10/2014 at 13:38 |
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http://www.lemansclassic.com/en/evenement/r…
This is what I could find from their website and it appears you need to be a member of some form of club but apparently some people just sneak in. The next one is in 2016 and i'll do my best to find my way in.
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HMMMA
> BKRM3
07/10/2014 at 13:39 |
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The next onne is in 2016 so you'll have plenty of time to make plans :)
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BKRM3
> HMMMA
07/10/2014 at 13:57 |
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Yessssssssssssss!
Chteelers
> HMMMA
07/10/2014 at 14:14 |
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This makes for great video, but how is this even a thing? Doesn't appear to be any standard passing rules, and the cars are so varied that the closing speeds are tremendous. Plus, judging by the throttle control and commentary, it doesn't seem like the driver's are super experienced.
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HMMMA
> Chteelers
07/10/2014 at 14:41 |
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I don't even know, but looking at videos from some of these guys channels many of them have lots of track experience. plus the only crash I found was a dude going off in an old Porsche.
Turbolence1988 Loves Magic Turn Circles
> HMMMA
07/10/2014 at 15:31 |
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If we've got two years until the next one, well, it's time to start planning the ultimate Jalopnik meet.
For Sweden
> HMMMA
07/10/2014 at 15:32 |
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Everyday is a track day on the public roads
/don't race on public roads
ncasolowork2
> HMMMA
07/10/2014 at 15:34 |
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I think this is one track that might be boring in a Miata. Need to find a Corvette to run here.
Fezzasus
> HMMMA
07/10/2014 at 15:37 |
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Get the right car and you qualify for 'parade laps' before the classic.
mcseanerson
> BKRM3
07/10/2014 at 15:38 |
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They have Lancia Delta Evos in France.
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mcseanerson
> ncasolowork2
07/10/2014 at 15:40 |
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Maybe if you put a V8 in your Miata, than again that might be scarier.
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ncasolowork2
> mcseanerson
07/10/2014 at 15:44 |
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uhh a V8 Miata on Mulsanne or through the unnamed kink into Indionapolis... nothankyou
CrymeLord
> HMMMA
07/10/2014 at 15:45 |
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Bottom video is great. Feels like a couple of ordinary chaps that found their way onto the track and are in awe.
Of course these ordinary chaps are obviously well off if they're even there, but it still makes you a little giddy listening to them.
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BKRM3
> mcseanerson
07/10/2014 at 15:56 |
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They surely do, but blasting around that track in my daily driver would be a cooler experience for me. I could load it onto the boat with the track tires across the back seat, just like I drive it to the track here. That'd be wild!
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HMMMA
> CrymeLord
07/10/2014 at 16:19 |
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My thoughts exactly, I'd probably act the same way if I got to do this in a Stratos.
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HMMMA
> For Sweden
07/10/2014 at 16:20 |
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?
6shelBfan6
> BKRM3
07/10/2014 at 16:32 |
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I shipped a car from Denmark a couple of years ago via container and it cost roughly $1600 with import/export fees.
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BKRM3
> 6shelBfan6
07/10/2014 at 16:37 |
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$1,600 is for one way, I assume? Hmm. $3,200 in shipping, plus a plane ticket for me, food, hotels, fuel (at French prices, yuck), entry fee, etc. Not gonna be cheap I guess =)
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6shelBfan6
> BKRM3
07/10/2014 at 16:46 |
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Yeah that was one way. Bought the car there and had it shipped across the pond. Not cheap!
jamesalehman
> HMMMA
07/10/2014 at 17:08 |
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Start working at home with Google! It's by-far the best job I've had. Last Wednesday I got a brand new BMW since getting a check for $6474 this - 4 weeks past. I began this 8-months ago and immediately was bringing home at least $77 per hour. I work through this link, go to tech tab for work detail
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ctlynch720
> HMMMA
07/10/2014 at 17:13 |
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The logistics of a track day at La Sarthe have to be mind boggling....along with the cost. Having enough marshalls and corner workers to adequately cover an 8.4 mile long course, plus ambulances/medical if/when somebody tries something beyond their skill level. Looking at the dates on the videos it looks like it was associated with the LeMans Classic race which is held every two years. http://www.lemansclassic.com/en The "Private Cars" entry is inoperable so we can only speculate how much it costs. Looking at the Peter Auto website http://peterauto.peter.fr/en who organizes this race, along with a bunch of other classic car events, their other events seem to run about 2600 Euros for a one hour race plus 90 minutes of practice. If you want to do the whole season it is about 10k Euros. Of course you also need a "Classic Car" and a valid FiA racing license. Lord knows how much track time and $$ you'll need to get one of those here in the states.
Kaufmania: Mark Webber's Stunt Double
> BKRM3
07/10/2014 at 17:17 |
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im frantically trying to figure out how to finance a Mcalaren. Good luck.
(Honestly it should only cost you$2,000)
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Kaufmania: Mark Webber's Stunt Double
> HMMMA
07/10/2014 at 17:30 |
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this is some glorious track day shit
RSBro
> HMMMA
07/10/2014 at 17:34 |
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How do we sign up?
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Jujub
> ctlynch720
07/10/2014 at 17:46 |
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there's two ways to be part of LeMans Classic with your car.
First is to be part of the vintage race itself. You need an ex Le Mans entrant or a car from the same type with race preparation. You need also a valid racing license or an invitation. It's pretty expensive.
But you can drive on the full track also if you get there within the clubs section.
You are a member or a friend of a car club (from Porsche to Iso Rivolta to Citroën to Corvette...) your car is on display the two full days on the infield of Le Mans and you get one or two laps of parade at speed (not at full race speed, but it's enought for most of the drivers). For only a hundred bucks.
Beeing here two Times. Great memories!
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JTSnooks
> HMMMA
07/10/2014 at 17:52 |
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Did the Viper driver (and everyone else around him) really just take over 6 minutes to do a lap? Ugh. This is the problem with track days, half of the people treat them like a nice Sunday cruise through the mountains. It's as if they're afraid of a little tire squeal.
Taipan
> HMMMA
07/10/2014 at 18:10 |
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I just drove Le Mans. I was part of the 250 parade called Ferrari 250 TAC (Tornano A Casa). Was an epic life moment! Driving the silver 250 Pininfarina Cabriolet on the right in the 6th row.
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HMMMA
> Taipan
07/10/2014 at 18:23 |
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Living the dream, I ain't even jealous that just insane. You should make a post on Oppo some time but if you keep it to yourself I'd completely understand :)
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HMMMA
> RSBro
07/10/2014 at 18:26 |
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See ctlynch720 and jujub's comments above they know the most about it.
doc rmc
> HMMMA
07/10/2014 at 19:03 |
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Btw, French article "le" - definite, masculine, singular. Le Mans _does_ trackdays.
SteyrTMP
> HMMMA
07/10/2014 at 23:00 |
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Ok, now I have to bring the Seven to France.
Fistacufs
> HMMMA
07/10/2014 at 23:05 |
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Dear God...... what I would do for a full throttle lap of Circuit de la Sarthe in a Lancia Stratos.
67mgb
> HMMMA
07/10/2014 at 23:44 |
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Oh, the irony! A clip of Sonny's Daytona getting blown up...(yeah, I know it's a fake one but still). Excellent!
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67mgb
> Taipan
07/10/2014 at 23:50 |
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Wow. Good for you. And thank you for your post.
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67mgb
> HMMMA
07/10/2014 at 23:54 |
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Oh, the irony. Sonny watching his Daytona get blown up. (Yeah, I know it's fake, but still...) Excellent!
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Taipan
> HMMMA
07/11/2014 at 01:20 |
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Trust me, I know how lucky I am. I've never authored a post and don't even know how to get it on the man page of Oppo. I would do it though. I have a lot of pictures and its not over yet. Today is our last day and we are finishing by driving to Maranello and then taking the cars for laps on Fiorano. Once the event is over and I have proper wifi I'll make a post!
EDIT: It seems I can only post on my personal page, nowhere else.
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Viinz
> HMMMA
07/11/2014 at 04:42 |
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You can find a few more laps in here...
And I will soon add a Ford Mustang 1967 lap from this Le Mans Classic 2014 edition !
01101001an
> ncasolowork2
07/11/2014 at 05:00 |
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I have been down the Mulsanne straight on a goped and that was sill fun
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ranucci
> HMMMA
07/11/2014 at 06:10 |
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I did 2 laps last week end with my car, it was raining heavily ... but so much fun !
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ranucci
> Fezzasus
07/11/2014 at 06:15 |
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"right car" goes from mx5 to whatever expensive sports car so it's not so hard :-p
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Viinz
> JTSnooks
07/11/2014 at 07:34 |
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The thing in Le Mans Classic is it would quite inappropriate to get off the track and damage the track (protections, sand boxes, etc.) as these "hot laps" are done inbetween regular races / qualifications sessions. There are strong instructions from the ACO about that and you do not want to try to piss them off ! :)
Fred (FreddsterExprs)
> Taipan
07/11/2014 at 10:10 |
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You need authorship for Oppo then. Contact $kaycog so she can quickly add you, I would love to hear about the Ferrari adventure.
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Taipan
> Fred (FreddsterExprs)
07/11/2014 at 13:52 |
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Great! I'll bribe my way in with GT40 pictures!