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Re: Le Mans , people that have done it !
Posted by 'stevenw' on 18 Feb 2011 @ 12:08

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stevenwJoined: November 2002
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The good thing about Le Mans is that you've got the full spectrum of ability and resource. So as long as you're there, you'll fit in.

Regs are as per EPEC series which can be found on the teesside karting website.

Spares...hopefully won't need any but worth having essentials like stub axles, trackrods, steering columns, a complete axle. Also brains for the middle of the night.

For tyres its reasonable, think you can only use two sets of slicks and a total of 6 wets (not sets, just 6 tyres). Obviously take what you've got to practice on.
Number of drivers will range from as low as 3 up to 8ish. Doing it with 3 is hard, 4 is fine and any more makes it easier. Well worth taking as many helpers as possible though.

You would hope to only use 1 set of engines during the race but its pretty normal to see a few teams changing at least one during the race, not usually because the motor is knackered but to whack a new one on is much quicker than working out what's wrong with the dud. A set of engines to practice on is obviously going to protect your race motors.

And finally, accomodation. Get a tent, a paddling pool and plenty of beer and you will find that you have as much fun off the track as on it. It's the best week(end) on the calendar.

Hope that helps

SW.

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Le Mans , people that have done it ! by 'RAF5' (18 Feb 2011 @ 0:38)

Re: Le Mans , people that have done it ! by 'stevenw' << You are here!

Re: Le Mans , people that have done it ! by 'RAF5' (18 Feb 2011 @ 19:10)

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