David Jenkins
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| posted on 8/2/07 at 09:09 PM |
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Puts it into perspective...
I was watching a programme called "The road to Le Mans" on Sky today, which started off with a few interesting facts...
Like: "It is the equivalent of driving from Paris to Istanbul and back in one day"
And: "It is the same distance as all the F1 races in one whole season, run together".
When you consider that those cars are not a lot slower than F1 ones, that's rather impressive! (I know that F1's can corner faster, but
you know what I mean). And considering that one of the current top cars is a diesel as well...
David
(who now ducks behind a parapet as a defence against the incoming cries of self-righteous indignation...  )
[Edited on 8/2/07 by David Jenkins]
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nib1980
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| posted on 8/2/07 at 09:20 PM |
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it's only a diesel because they can break the rules with it 
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andyps
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| posted on 8/2/07 at 10:59 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by nib1980
it's only a diesel because they can break the rules with it
Not quite break - just that last year they were more favourable for the diesels, the ACO have been fiddling with the rules to try and make them more
even this year. Will be two diesel runners this year - Audi and Peugeot.
Andy
An expert is someone who knows more and more about less and less
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greggors84
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| posted on 8/2/07 at 11:28 PM |
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I dont think the diesels will have so much of an advantage this year. They were also very lucky it didnt rain. The wednesday evening practise it
pissed down and they were a way behind the Pescarolos, too much torque!
Just hoping the Peugeots arent as quiet as the Audis!
What Sky channel was the programme on, I've heard about it and really want o see it. Might be repeated.
Chris
The Magnificent 7!
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02GF74
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| posted on 9/2/07 at 08:09 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by David Jenkins
Like: "It is the equivalent of driving from Paris to Istanbul and back in one day"
distance wise maybe, but although it is faster, there aren't any sheep on the roads, juggernauts etc.
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 9/2/07 at 08:12 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by greggors84
What Sky channel was the programme on, I've heard about it and really want o see it. Might be repeated.
Ah.. the hard question... it was in the 'documentaries' section, hang on...
Found it! Discovery Wings, Thursdays, 6:00 and 9:00.
A really good and informative programme.
David
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