2009 Le Mans 24 Hours

[Kashmir]

With the Event only a week away I thought I'd start the thread for it.
Here's the entry list:
LMP1
1. Capello/Kristensen/McNish Audi Sport Team Joest Audi R15 TDi
2. Luhr/Rockenfeller/Werner Audi Sport North America Audi R15 TDi LMP1
3. Bernhard/Dumas/Premat Audi Sport Team Joest Audi R15 TDi LMP1
4. Campbell-Walter/Ickx/Iannetta Creation Autosportif Creation Judd LMP1
6. Tomlinson/Dean/Moore Team LNT Ginetta Zytek LMP1
7. Minassian/Lamy/Klien Team Peugeot Total Peugeot 908 HDi LMP1
8. Bourdais/Montagny/Sarrazin Team Peugeot Total Peugeot 908 HDi LMP1
9. Brabham/Gene/Wurz Peugeot Total Sport Peugeot 908 HDi LMP1
007. Charouz/Enge/Mucke AMR Eastern Europe Lola Aston Martin LMP1
008. Davidson/Turner/Verstappen Aston Martin Racing Lola Aston Martin LMP1
009. Hall/Primat/Kox Aston Martin Racing Lola Aston Martin LMP1
10. Senna/Ortelli/Monteiro Team ORECA Matmut AIM Courage-ORECA AIM LMP1
11. Panis/Lapierre/Ayari Team ORECA Matmut AIM Courage-ORECA AIM LMP1
12. Ragues/Mailleux/Andre Signature Plus Courage Judd LMP1
13. Belicchi/Jani/Prost Speedy Racing Team Sebah Lola Aston Martin LMP1
14. Karthikeyan/Zwolsman/TBA Kolles Audi R10 TDi LMP1
15. Albers/Bakkerud/Mondini Kolles Audi R10 TDi LMP1
16. Tinseau/Jouanny/TBA Pescarolo Sport Pescarolo Judd LMP1
17. Boullion/Treluyer/Pagenaud Pescarolo Sport Peugeot 908 HDi LMP1
23. Hardman/Leventis/Watts Strakka Racing Ginetta Zytek LMP1

[Kashmir]

LMP2
5. Ara/Kunimoto/Massen NAVI Team Goh Porsche RS Spyder LMP2
24. TBA/TBA/TBA Oak Racing Pescarolo Mazda LMP2
25. Newton/Erdos/Dyson RML Lola Mazda Coupe LMP2
26. Bruneau/Rostan/Greaves Bruichladdich Bruneau Radical AER LMP2
30. Piccini/Bobbi/Biagi Racing Box SRL Lola Judd Coupe LMP2
31. Elgaard/Poulsen/Collard Team Essex Porsche RS Spyder LMP2
32. Barazi/Rees/TBA Barazi Epsilon Zytek 07S LMP2
33. Kane/Leuenberger/Pompidou Speedy Racing Team Sebah Lola Judd Coupe LMP2
35. TBA/TBA/TBA Oak Racing Pescarolo Mazda LMP2
39. Noda/de Pourtales/Marsh KSM Lola Mazda Coupe LMP2
40. Amaral/Pla/Smith Quifel-ASM Team Ginetta Zytek 09S LMP2
41. Ojjeh/Gosselin/Peter GAC Racing Team Zytek 07S LMP2
Edit:a couple don't have all the drivers names.

[Kashmir]

GT1
(final year of it unfortunately:()
63. O'Connell/Magnussen/Garcia Corvette Racing Corvette C6.R GT1
64. Beretta/Gavin/Fassler Corvette Racing Corvette C6.R GT1
66. Lichtner-Hoyer/Gruber/Muller Jetalliance Racing Aston Martin DBR9 GT1
68. Apicella/Yogo/TBA JLOC ISAO Noritake Lamborghini Murcielago GT1
72. Alphand/Gregoire/Goueslard Luc Alphand Aventures Corvette C6.R GT1
73. Jousse/Maasen/TBA Luc Alphand Aventures Corvette C6.R GT1

[Kashmir]

GT2
(A few have the "TBA" as I think the list is a couple of months old)
70. TBA/TBA/TBA IMSA Performance Matmut Porsche 997 RSR GT2
75. O'Young/Hesnault/Kralev Endurance Asia Team Porsche 997 RSR GT2
76. TBA/TBA/TBA IMSA Performance Matmut Porsche 997 RSR GT2
77. Lieb/Lietz/Henzler Team Felbermayr-Proton Porsche 997 RSR GT2
78. Companc/Russo/Bruni AF Corse Ferrari 430 GT2
80. Bergmeister/Neiman/Law Flying Lizard Motorsports Porsche 997 RSR GT2
81. Kitch/Foster/Dempsey Advanced Engineering Ferrari 430 GT2
82. Melo/Kaffer/Salo Risi Competizione Ferrari 430 GT2
83. Krohn/Jonsson/van de Poele Risi Competizione Ferrari 430 GT2
84. Mansell/Ehret/Rusinov Team Modena Ferrari 430 GT2
85. Coronel/Bleekemolen/TBA Snoras Spykder Squadron Spyker C8 Laviolette GT2
87. Drayson/Cocker/Franchitti Drayson Racing Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT2
89. Simonsen/Farnbacher/Montanari Hankook Team Farnbacher Ferrari 430 GT2
92. Bell/Sugden/Kirkaldy JMW Motorsport Ferrari 430 GT2
96. McInerney/McInerney/Vergers Virgo Motorsport Ferrari 430 GT2
97. Babini/Malucelli/Ruberti BMS Scuderia Italia Ferrari 430 GT2
99. Rodrigues/Lebon/TBA JMB Racing Ferrari 430 GT2

[William Hall]

Televised on OneHD from Saturday night.

http://www.onehd.com.au

DTM will also start on One on Saturday Night
________
UPSKIRT OFFICE (http://www.****tube.com/categories/1123/office/vi deos/1)

[SWRT]

Go the #9 Brabham LMP1 Peugeot & #89 Simonsen GT2 Ferrari for the weekend.

[Richard Poole]

I'm hoping for a Capello/Kristensen/McNish Audi R15 victory. Would love an R15 in the collection.

[jager]

The ACO have released a video on You-tube to promote the race this year :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vV4kgLKsFqg&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Elemans%2Eorg%2F24heuresdum ans%2Fpages%2Faccueil%5Ffr%2Ehtml&feature=player_embedded

[Road Runner 72]

Televised on OneHD from Saturday night.

http://www.onehd.com.au

DTM will also start on One on Saturday Night

Yeah seen it on the guide! about time we get some footage!

[J-PaP]

I'm so annoyed about having an exam on monday. I will watch some of lemans but probably just the start and end.

[david5]

Anywhere on line do coverage. I to am too (not) serviced by Southern Cross.

[jager]

For those not that familiar with the teams or drivers, try the following reviews from Planet Le Mans :

LMP1 :

http://www.planetlemans.com/2009/06/06/24-hours-of-le-mans-2009-lmp1-preview/

LMP2 :

http://www.planetlemans.com/2009/06/05/24-hours-of-le-mans-2009-lmp2-preview/

GT1 :

http://www.planetlemans.com/2009/06/04/24-hours-of-le-mans-2009-gt1-preview/

GT2 :

http://www.planetlemans.com/2009/06/04/24-hours-of-le-mans-2009-gt2-preview/

[Kashmir]

I would love to see David Brabham take the win in the No9 Pug 908,but I'm not sure if the 908 can keep pace with the R15:(

[jager]

Anywhere on line do coverage. I to am too (not) serviced by Southern Cross.

US Channel Speed.com say they will have live streaming video for some of the race. I assume this will work in Australia ?

http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/article/lemans-live-streaming-to-highlight-extensive-speedtvcom-coverage-from-circu/

[david5]

US Channel Speed.com say they will have live streaming video for some of the race. I assume this will work in Australia ?

http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/article/lemans-live-streaming-to-highlight-extensive-speedtvcom-coverage-from-circu/

thank you.

[jager]

Scrutineering has been completed and the first pictures of the cars are now appearing. Love the Corvette C-6R in black :

http://www.motorsport.com/photos/lemans/2009/24h/l emans-2009-24h-eg-0136.jpg

There are +200 pictures of Monday scrutineering here :

http://www.motorsport.com/photos/select.asp?Y=2009&S=LEMANS&E=24_Hours_of_Le_Mans/Monday_scrutineering

....and +100 pictures of tuesday's scrutineering here :

http://www.motorsport.com/photos/select.asp?S=LEMA NS&Y=2009&D=&I=&N=&E=24_Hours_of_Le_Mans/Tuesday_scrutineering

[porsche91722]

Anywhere on line do coverage. I to am too (not) serviced by Southern Cross.


Try Speed / JustinTV / P2P
Don't think there should be too much problem locating a stream to fill in the gaps on OneHD.

[Kashmir]

That black C6-R looks excellent:cool:
*drool*

[minh427]

Le Mans on ONE now.

[Kashmir]

Damn wish I had ONE:(

[pitcrew]

Damn wish I had ONE:(
Ditto

[minh427]

Shame guys, they're on their warm up lap.

[pitcrew]

ah well I go and watch the demo channel. Starting to like all these pretty fields of flowers etc....NOT.
Hope it's good viewing. (the race that is)
Cheers

[Pug205]

Go the Pugs!!!! Hopefully it will be case of third time lucky :D

[Leigh]

An Audi just went off...so action packed already!

[brchi17]

this is rather cool isn't it Leigh, must admit it's nice to not be watching the race via the laptop :cool: !!!

[Pug205]

Yeah one Audi down two more to go. At this rate Peugeot should have this wrapped up by sunset. Can't be that hard to win a 24hour race :p

[minh427]

Yeah one Audi down two more to go. At this rate Peugeot should have this wrapped up by sunset. Can't be that hard to win a 24hour race :p

Anything can happen. ;)

[brchi17]

Gee those Corvette's sound grand :cool:

It's just a pity they've got no competition in GT1 class.

[Leigh]

Anything can happen. ;)

Like two pugs colliding in the pits?

[VXfan]

All the open-cockpit prototypes look the same to me! lol:D
Please anyone but bloody Audi this year!!
Go the Aston Martins.:cool:
Cheers,
Tony.

[Pug205]

Anything can happen. ;)

What like a pitstop collision? Sloppy work there Peugeot :rolleyes:

[Leigh]

this is rather cool isn't it Leigh, must admit it's nice to not be watching the race via the laptop :cool: !!!

Yep, lovin' OneHD...Can't wait until they start broadcasting drag racing on the weekend they occur:D

[Kashmir]

I hope this year it's a Peugeot that crosses the line,especially the David Brabham car:D but anything can happen:rolleyes:

[VXfan]

What like a pitstop collision? Sloppy work there Peugeot :rolleyes:
Ridiculous eh?........still 2 good ones left mate.;)

[Pug205]

Very true and a looonnng way to go.
Have to say Im surprised by the small mistakes made so early in a race like this. Thought it would be more of a calmer approach on such a long race. It is not like a GP where being a 10th of a second quicker in a pitstop can mean a win or not. Or maybe Im wrong on that.

[VXfan]

I am liking the positions of cars #007 & #008 at the moment.:cool:
Keep it going boys.;)

[Pug205]

Still not at the half way mark but Brabhams Peugeot #9 now a lap ahead of Audi #1. Peugeot #8 a lap behind that in 3rd after a 9 min axle change and then small crash. Audi #2 also had a crash and has been withdrawn.

Go David!!!!

(the ad free coverage till 3am was brilliant to watch but fell asleep and missed the one hour night session, coverage returns at 6.55pm tonight)

[VXfan]

I think car #8 is back on the same lap as the Audi now.;)

[MP4/22]

My 83, and 93 cars are a little lonely................ Cross everything :oXXXXXXXXXXXXX

[brchi17]

Still not at the half way mark but Brabhams Peugeot #9 now a lap ahead of Audi #1. Peugeot #8 a lap behind that in 3rd after a 9 min axle change and then small crash. Audi #2 also had a crash and has been withdrawn.

Go David!!!!

(the ad free coverage till 3am was brilliant to watch but fell asleep and missed the one hour night session, coverage returns at 6.55pm tonight)

you're not the only weary eyed one after last night, how cool was that, I can't believe that ran so long during the night without ads, simply sensational :cool: !!!

[Kashmir]

My 83, and 93 cars are a little lonely................ Cross everything :oXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Yep hopefully another Aussie Le Mans win!

[jager]

More live streaming here for anyone waiting for the return of OneHD :

http://www.justin.tv/live24live

[Richard Poole]

I can see the #8 908 being brought up to catch the #9. French race, French car, French drivers, Peugeot's dream!

I am still hoping for an Audi win though as I love the look of the R15.

If Brabham get's up in the Pug I guess that's good as well.

[Kashmir]

Seems like the #9 Peugeot is still ahead,still 8 something hours to go but if Brabham won that'll be great.It would be a Spark 1/43 definitely for me!!

[jager]

Seems like the #9 Peugeot is still ahead,still 8 something hours to go but if Brabham won that'll be great.It would be a Spark 1/43 definitely for me!!

Only 8 hours.....that's the equivalent of 4 F1 G.P. races babck to back. There's normally a bit of drama right up to the last hour, so anything could happen yet.

Can the #007 Aston Martin get itself on the podium ?

[Kashmir]

Only 8 hours.....that's the equivalent of 4 F1 G.P. races babck to back. There's normally a bit of drama right up to the last hour, so anything could happen yet.

Can the #007 Aston Martin get itself on the podium ?

Didn't say "only" I just said 8 hours to go.

[Kashmir]

Just under 5 and a half hours to go,#9 Peugeot still leads,hope it wins but there's still a long way to go yet.

[minh427]

Go Audi!!!

[Kashmir]

Go Audi!!!

*Shakes head in shame*
:p

[VXfan]

I love Audi cars,I'm just sick of them winning every damn year!:D
4 hours left and the Pugs are still 1-2.
Car #007 is now 5 laps adrift of the Audi so a podium is unlikely.Great effort though.
Cheers,
Tony.

[Pug205]

Fingers crossed it stays this way till the end now. If so a 1:18 Brabham 908 will be going next to my 1993 905 Brabham winner :D

[Kashmir]

Fingers crossed it stays this way till the end now. If so a 1:18 Brabham 908 will be going next to my 1993 905 Brabham winner :D

Yep hopefully a Brabham win will be on the cards:D:D

[brchi17]

with 4 hrs to go & the fastest Audi only 2 laps behind in 3rd & the weather starting to turn, it could certianly be interesting....I don't for a minute think that the lead pug can be caught, but doubt could be placed in their mind :cool:

[Pug205]

car #1 is in trouble

[Kashmir]

car #1 is in trouble

What kind of trouble?

[supa-roo]

what r u guys watching the race on ?

[Pug205]

One HD supa-roo.

Electronics might be the problem with car 1? They tried changing the steering wheel but now have the car in the garage. Been on the phone so have not heard all the details

[supa-roo]

thanks pug
bugga i'm still in the analog era here

[Kashmir]

thanks pug
bugga i'm still in the analog era here

Official Le Mans site has live timing,I've been using it as I don't have ONE.

[supa-roo]

Ta
I'll have a look

[fordmad17]

I can't get it got no signal on Onehd or 10hd

[group C]

just been watching it at dads Drew maybe your Aeriel.
Hows ya back going mate.
I can't get it got no signal on Onehd or 10hd

[Maximus]

I get NO SIGNAL on ONE HD in my FAVOURITE CHANNELS but when I go into all the channels there are a few different ONE HD's and one of them works.

If not try http://www.justin.tv/live24live for online LIVE STREAMING

[fordmad17]

All my other HD channels work fine but for one and 10 GRRRR. My back is coming good now raymond,

[minh427]

Aston Martin 008 has looks like an engine problem, in the pits now.

[Pug205]

I have a bad feeling that Peugeot will get car 8 in front of car 9 for an "all French" win. Anyone else think so?

[wrxwrc]

Yes been watching the last 1 hour or so and its seems that they may do this...Last pit-stop was 3 Laps before schedule and the lap times are 15-20 seconds difference now...seems they might have been told to 'slow' slightly!!

[wrxwrc]

Safety Car now...BIG Crash! This will make it interesting...

[Kashmir]

I have a bad feeling that Peugeot will get car 8 in front of car 9 for an "all French" win. Anyone else think so?

:(Hope not

[wrxwrc]

Lead car back in for a 'window' clean....that is very interesting!!
But this safety car has actually worked in the favour of the lead car apparently - Number 8 now a 3 minute gap behind.
Lookn good for the Brabham now...

[brchi17]

Could they be this incompetient ???

Otherwise it's hard not to wonder if the French are trying to modify the results so a French driver in a French car on French tyres from a French manufacturer wins a French race :eek:

[kts350]

Number 8 pitted then they brought 9 back in the next lap I don't get it and neither the commentators Brabham still infront hope he holds on and they don't pull any team orders on him..

[Kashmir]

Number 8 pitted then they brought 9 back in the next lap I don't get it and neither the commentators Brabham still infront hope he holds on and they don't pull any team orders on him..

If Peugeot do then It'll be a low act:mad:

[kts350]

wait there number 8 is broken down 9 wins for sure..

[wrxwrc]

Looks like Peugeot might lose 2nd spot now...Number 8 slowing...
Think they are doing a set up for a 'photo finish' with all 3 Cars crossing the line together!!

[Pug205]

As long as car 9 don't have the same problem. :(

Or is it all a set up? Damn Peugeot what are you playing at!!

[brchi17]

As long as car 9 don't have the same problem. :(

Or is it all a set up? Damn Peugeot what are you playing at!!

I hope they're playing at losing the race, but fear it's a little too late....:(

[Pug205]

Well that was all unnecessary worry.

All I can say now is - GO THE PUGS!!! :D

[kts350]

Yep form finish for sure, Brabham finally wins one..

[minh427]

Well that was all unnecessary worry.

All I can say now is - GO THE PUGS!!! :D

Anything can happen. :p LOL...NOT! ahaha

[Kashmir]

No Audi win this year!!

Go the #9 Pug:D

[wrxwrc]

Go Aussie!!

[Kashmir]

WO HOO David Brabham wins at Le Mans!!!!!!:D:D

[minh427]

Yay an Aussie wins and ONE HD has a technical problem. lol

[Pug205]

Bloody Brilliant!!!

What a great sight of the three cars on that last lap. It took three years but Peugeot have finally beaten the Audi and with a Brabham to boot!

Now where do I order my 1:18 2009 winner from? :)

[minh427]

Bloody Brilliant!!!

What a great sight of the three cars on that last lap. It took three years but Peugeot have finally beaten the Audi and with a Brabham to boot!

Now where do I order my 1:18 2009 winner from? :)

Buy three and do a finish diorama.;)

[kts350]

About time he won one it's taken him 16 goes to do it..
Happy time in this house Brabham wins and the Corvette won the GT1 class..

[Kashmir]

Now just gotta wait for Spark to announce the 1/43 Winner Lol.

[Brock 05]

Great to see an Aussie up on the top step. For those waiting for the Moto gp, you won't be dissapointed, one of the best head to head battles I have seen for a while so stay tuned. ;)

[Pug205]

Buy three and do a finish diorama.;)

It is tempting. Im sure there will be some 1:43 double/triple sets coming out in the next year.

[jager]

Great to see Peugeot 'steal' the win from the newer Audi R15 (after Audi 'stole' the win from the 'faster' Peugeot's last year), made even sweeter by David Brabham being in the winning car.

I wonder if Peugeot will still proceed with their appeal to the FIA against the Audi R15 ?

Now that the race is run and won it's time to consider what 8 - 10 cars to add to my Le Mans collection. I like a mixture of significant cars from the top 10 along with a few others that have interesting shapes and/or liveries and are representative of the GT classes.

At the moment I'm thinking of adding the following :

#9 Peugeot 908 (1st)
#1 Audi R15 (3rd)
#007 Aston Martin LMP1 (4th)
#11 Oreca (5th)
#31 Porsche RS Spyder (10th / 1st LMP2)
#33 Lola Aston Martin Coupe (12th / interesting chrome livery)
#64 Corvette C6-R (black version was more interesting that usual yellow version but DNF)
#75 Porsche 911 GT3 (Chinese dragon livery)
#87 Aston Martin Vantage (first Aston to run in GT2)
#82 Ferrari F430 (GT2 Winner)

What other cars impressed you ?

[SteveK51]

I've got my eye on Peugeot #9, Aston Lola #007, and Porsche RS #5.

If I were assuming 10 purchases, I would displace the Oreca AIM (but then I have the Highcroft Acura which is quite similar) in favor of the Pescarolo Peugeot. Then I'd take the #92 Dunlop 430 instead of Risi due to the more unique livery.

The Kolles R10 wasn't a bad looker either IMO.

[jager]

It's disappointing to see that virtually none of the mainstream Australian newspapers have picked up on an Australian winning Le Mans.

Perhaps David Brabham isn't considered Australian because he lives overseas and he's never been a V8 driver !

[AmonFan]

It's disappointing to see that virtually none of the mainstream Australian newspapers have picked up on an Australian winning Le Mans.

Perhaps David Brabham isn't considered Australian because he lives overseas and he's never been a V8 driver !

Perhaps he should have pointed to a large screen and said, speaking of swine flu, you'll never guess who sat next to me on the plane.......... ;)

[zoomster]

Good to see David Brabham win at Le Mans

[Kashmir]

Agreed now just gotta wait for the Spark 1/43:D:cool:

[Chev_350]

and the Corvette won the GT1 class..

was there anyone else in the GT1 class apart from the Corvettes?

[Kashmir]

was there anyone else in the GT1 class apart from the Corvettes?

Just a couple of privateers and 1 DBR9 I think.

[wayno]

Can I also say how much I enjoyed having this event on tv.
Great result for Brabham. :cool:

[k1w1taxi]

It's disappointing to see that virtually none of the mainstream Australian newspapers have picked up on an Australian winning Le Mans.

Perhaps David Brabham isn't considered Australian because he lives overseas and he's never been a V8 driver !

Isn't Sir Jack the ONLY Australian the papers consider to have raced cars with any success who didn't do V8s?

Cheers
Lee

[singer]

Isn't Sir Jack the ONLY Australian the papers consider to have raced cars with any success who didn't do V8s?

Cheers
Lee

David B has raced at Bathurst in V8SC & won Bathurst in a 2litre Super Tourer:):D

[Kashmir]

Look! but I'm pretty sure it's a sealed model.
http://www.biante.com.au/product_22238.htm

[Tumbo]

MC so bigger chance of it being opening since it is Spark and Autoart who do the closed shells not aware of any by MC yet

[Pug205]

The Minichamps 908 are closed shells as far as I can tell from their 2007 car I saw instore this week.
Either way Im getting one of these for the collection!