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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 07:13 AM
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24 Heures Du Mans

Almost here . . .

I won't be watching ALL the coverage but should get to watch the start, some overnight, and finish.

Go AM!!
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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Evil_Capri
Almost here . . .

I won't be watching ALL the coverage but should get to watch the start, some overnight, and finish.

Go AM!!
I'm TIVOing the entire race
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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 11:03 AM
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what time does it start and what channel?
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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 11:07 AM
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Kinda' wish Ford would bring out the GT for that. Talk about reliving history.

Of course, they probably don't want to loose to the Corvettes, but still, it would be great to see.
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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by burningman
what time does it start and what channel?
Le Mans Broadcast schedule on SPEED

The Start Saturday, June 17 10:30AM (LIVE)
Night into Day Saturday, June 17 5:30PM (LIVE)
Night Saturday, June 17 8:00PM (LIVE)
Dawn Saturday, June 17 12:00AM (LIVE)
The Finish Sunday, June 17 6:00AM (LIVE)


There's also the cool RadioLeMans feature too.
(Currently listening to practice coverage.)
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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 02:00 PM
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Thanks Chuck!
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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 02:07 PM
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So what team is everyone rooting for..Looks like me a Jason are firmly in the saddle with Aston Martin..anyone?

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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 03:40 PM
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I'd love to see the Astons win in GT-1, though an upset by the Acemco Saleen would be really cool. Also rooting for the Intersport car in P2. In P1, you might as well just give Audi the trophy now. In GT2, anything that's not a Porsche would be cool with me.
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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 05:25 PM
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I would love to see the AM's do well. It is going to be difficult to beat the Vete boys though.
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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by DanS.02GT
I'd love to see the Astons win in GT-1, though an upset by the Acemco Saleen would be really cool. Also rooting for the Intersport car in P2. In P1, you might as well just give Audi the trophy now. In GT2, anything that's not a Porsche would be cool with me.
I haven't performed my research but are the ORECA Saleens not ready for Le Mans? I seem to recall that they are not. I may perform said resarch before the race in the morning.
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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 09:47 PM
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at that point mate you may as well wait for the race and see if they are oin the lineup
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Old Jun 17, 2006 | 03:52 AM
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Originally Posted by burningman
at that point mate you may as well wait for the race and see if they are oin the lineup
Well it's 5:52am . . . I've got a few hours before the race starts to check.

And I just checked/confirmed that in agreement with Mr. Saleen the ORECA Saleens will not be running in Le Mans. Glad to see I still have somewhat of a good memory since that was determined back in March!
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Old Jun 17, 2006 | 07:32 AM
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Here is the starting lineup . .

http://www.speedtv.com/articles/auto/alms/26590/
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Old Jun 17, 2006 | 09:04 AM
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just started watching it now..goot to see AM getting top pole in their class.
Those Audi deisels are crazy..really quiet!
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Old Jun 17, 2006 | 09:24 AM
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I'm trying to watch it some here at work this morning. God those AM's are beautiful, i'd love to see them get a win. Would be a good thing for the AM company and Ford as well.

What Audi diesels are you talking abotu Doug? The R10's?
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Old Jun 17, 2006 | 10:05 AM
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yeah they are insanely quiet
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Old Jun 17, 2006 | 10:16 AM
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Ahh Spyker is running a couple cars too..very cool!! Go duchty!
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Old Jun 17, 2006 | 10:22 AM
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Go AM!!!
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Old Jun 17, 2006 | 10:25 AM
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Those AM's are the sexiest cars out there for sure!!
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Old Jun 17, 2006 | 10:29 AM
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Hands down, they are the sexiest by far.

the Aston Martin website has a new "Build your Aston" section... a man can dream
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