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  1. jknight

    jknight F1 Veteran

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    #1 jknight, Mar 7, 2009
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    First thing is to congratulate Rik for an awesome looking Ferrari in the first photo - the black wheels are absolutely perfect, hope they stay like that.

    Starting with the current test about to take place at Paul Ricard thru the test last year - awesome photos (2007 starts at #384, I didn't go beyond 2008). I started to write down photos numbers of our buddy Rik (beginning with photo #15) but my piece of paper wasn't big enough. Number 145 is a fantastic photo of Antonio; Rik looking happy on podium with Antonio and Tomas at the Nurburgring #110; #185,201,209,243, 268 are fantastic photos of the awesome #59...beautiful car. One of the most beautiful coupes is #322 the Epsilon Euskadi. A truly wicked photo is #335 the Lola/Aston Martin is black with only "powered by Aston Martin" on the car. #80 and #81 are of the Pug Hybrid at Silverstone.

    Check them out at http://www.lemans-series.com/en/s10_mediatheque/s10p01_mediatheque.php

    Just a suggestion, have beer and popcorn handy before you start thru the photos! This is better than anything on the satellite tonight.

    Enjoy ! ! !

    Carol

    Almost forgot one....#156, the Virgo 430 has a bit of flame from the rear.
     
  2. Modeler

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    #2 Modeler, Mar 7, 2009
    The Skoda looks great in Gulf livery. ;)
     
  3. GTE

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    #3 GTE, Mar 8, 2009
    That tuxedo doesn't look too bad either!
     
  4. GTE

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    #4 GTE, Mar 8, 2009

    Didn't prevent them from winning the race the next day. What a hero's!
     
  5. GTE

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    #5 GTE, Mar 8, 2009
    oh, and thanks for the link. Great way to relive a fantastic season. It is such a great series.
     
  6. jknight

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    #6 jknight, Mar 8, 2009
    You're quite welcome - after going thru the photos and also because of Rik's involvement, it just made sense to post here to share with you guys. Some of the photography is absolutely stunning.

    Such a great series is for sure and this season is doubly so! You going to any of the LMS races?

    Have a great day.
    Carol
     
  7. GTE

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    #7 GTE, Mar 8, 2009
    I will at least be attending Spa on sunday. You will be there as well?
     
  8. RTB

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    #8 RTB, Mar 8, 2009
    Great!

    Thanks Carol!
     
  9. GTE

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    #9 GTE, Mar 8, 2009
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    Theyre really quick. The Senna/Oreca pictures are already up!
     
  10. jknight

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    #10 jknight, Mar 8, 2009
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    John and I will be at Spa - arrive Friday am, come home Monday. Have to meet you somewhere and say hi!

    Rik - you're quite welcome!

    Thanks for heads-up on Oreca photos...too bad live timing isn't there. www.ris-timing.be
    Carol
     
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    #11 GTE, Mar 8, 2009
    That would be cool. Perhaps you can get me in at Team Modena to say hi to Rik and get an autograph of Nigel Mansell for my mom (no really, she is a big fan) ;)

    I think it is awesome you travel litteraly around the globe to support these guys and gals of LMS and other endurance racing series.
     
  12. 62 250 GTO

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    #12 62 250 GTO, Mar 8, 2009
    Some of those cars are just stunning, nice link.
     
  13. 4re Nut

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    #13 4re Nut, Mar 8, 2009
    Very cool; thanks.

    P.S.

    No popcorn but I got beer! :)
     
  14. jknight

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    #14 jknight, Mar 8, 2009
    You guys are more than welcome.

    You got beer, huh? need special ones for viewing the various event photos......Boddingtons for Silverstone, Moretti perhaps for Monza, 1664 for LeMans, Estrella for Barcelona...your suggestion for Spa? (we're bad!!)

    Congrats Rik on third in GT2 for your first adventure with the 430....may you keep on climbing! The 007 Aston sure took a big hit, glad Tomas is ok...sounding like the monocoque is history.

    Carol

    Say Rik, how about a few visitors at Spa?!?!?!
     
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    #15 Modeler, Mar 8, 2009
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    #16 Carsleuth, Mar 9, 2009
    Those are truly some amazing shots!
     
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    #17 GTE, Mar 9, 2009
    Team Modena Ferrari looks even suuuhhhweeter! ;)
     
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    #18 RTB, Mar 9, 2009
    Leffe beer for Spa!

    Carol, just let me know how many you are going to be at Spa and I shall sort something out for you - could put together hospitality, etc. Just PM me!

    As for third, well we wouldn't want to appear too fast first time out, would we now.......??

    We know what pace we're at from our own testing............

    Tomas was a bit upset about his crash. But at least AMR have a great relationship with Lola for repairing the tub........!!!
     
  19. RTB

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    #19 RTB, Mar 9, 2009
    Thanks!
     
  20. ferrariKP

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    #20 ferrariKP, Mar 9, 2009
    Truly awesome
     
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    #21 Tr@sos, Mar 9, 2009
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    #22 Modeler, Mar 9, 2009
    Nice pic.

    Considered cropping tighter on the car?

    Either way you've caught the car looking great.
     
  23. piloti

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    #23 piloti, Mar 10, 2009
    Hi Rik
    Apologies if you've been asked this one already - but why the switch from the Aston to the Ferrari?
    Nathan
     
  24. RTB

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    #24 RTB, Mar 10, 2009
    Good question!

    Firstly, GT1 in its current form only has one more year to go, so the DBR9 will be obsolete at the end of this year.

    Secondly, the GT1 grids are now very small and it is therefore difficult to justify the expense to maintain a highly-competitive GT1 car.

    Thirdly, I am a Ferrari man in my heart, and so have always wanted to race a competitive Ferrari!

    And finally, Antonio Garcia was bored with the DBR9, having driven it for 3 years, so we decided to get him a new toy to master!!
     
  25. piloti

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    #25 piloti, Mar 10, 2009
    Hi Rik
    They all sound like good reasons to me.
    Nathan
    PS About that book ............... ?
     
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