Le Mans Classic 2012

[Louism]

The first entry list for Le Mans Classic 2012 is on line here:
   
   http://www.lemansclassic.com/userfiles/pdfs/2012/ListedesengagsN1.pdf
   
   Grid 2 (1949/1956)
   - AC Ace VPL 442 (Alborough/Richardson)
   
   Grid 3 (1957/1961)
   - AC Ace BEX 1205 (Leseur/Bally)
   - AC Ace (Koenig/von Oppenheim) from Germany.
   
   We have to wait to see some Cobras selected in Grid 4 (1962/1965)...
   
   
   For more informations:
   
   http://www.lemansclassic.com/
   
   I wish to all of you a merry christmas.
   Warm regards
   Louis

[AC Ace Bristol]

Louis.
   
   Thanks for Posting latest listing of  Le Mans Classic Competitors,  On quickly scanning through I did Spy a couple of other ACOC members who are competing. Not in their AC's , but in other Marques.... e.g.
   
   Constant Wagner is racing his Lotus X1 ( better Luck this time,  punted out in first lap of Practice in 2010)
   Shaun Lynn is out in his Ford GT40 and  Ferrari 512.
   to name but two members.
   
   Dare say some of our Cobra Boys will be exploiting the full potential of their Cobras during 2012 at one or two of the special 50th Anniversary  Cobra races/events planned for 2012,  e.g GoodWood Revival and Pebble Beach.....[:p]
   
   Looks like a Good Year for   AC ACtivity !!
   
   In the Meantime:-
   
   Merry Christmas
   and a
   Happy, Healthy & Prosperous 2012
   
   Cheers
   
   Keith ..[]..[]

[Louism]

Georges Gachnang will drive his Cooper Monaco at LMC 2012...fifty two years after racing at Le Mans 24 Hours with BEX 289.

[Louism]

Publication of the second entry list today:
   
   http://www.lemansclassic.com/userfiles/pdfs/2012/Listedesengages.pdf
   
   Grid 3 - One new Ace Bristol (BEX 289 to be confirmed)
   
   Grid 4 - 4 Cobra + 1 coupé Daytona.
   Ludovic Caron with CSX 2127 on the list.

[aaron]

I wonder if he will race the real 2127 or the Kikham replica ?

[Louism]

An image of LMC 2010 as an answer...[]
   
   
   

[Louism]

See the last edition of the entry list here:
   
   http://www.lemansclassic.com/userfiles/pdfs/2012/Listedesengages.pdf
   
   This time, it is very close from definitive...

[MkIV Lux]

I was wandering whether the Alborough/Richardson Ace in grid 2 is correctly listed: AC Ace Bristol 1954 ?
   The Bristol engine was not introduced until early 1956.
   What is the clue here?
   Constant

[Louism]

Constant,
   
   VPL 442 (#FS50) did not start her life in 1954 with a Bristol engine but was first Ace to be fitted with Bristol engine in 1956.
   Seen at Le Mans 1957 as a kind of "T car"...
   
   Historic car isn't she !
   
   Two books to have on your bookshelves:
   - Ace Bristol Racing by Tony Bancroft.
   - AC Six-Cylinder Sports Cars by Rinsey Mills.

[MkIV Lux]

thanks Louis,
   I'll look up in the books.
   Constant

[ACOCArch]

quote:Originally posted by Louism
   
Constant,
   
   VPL 442 (#FS50) did not start her life in 1954 with a Bristol engine but was first Ace to be fitted with Bristol engine in 1956.
   Seen at Le Mans 1957 as a kind of "T car"...
   
   Historic car isn't she !
   
   

   My understanding is that VPL442 started life fitted with AC's experimental Flat-4 engine.

[Louism]

The timetable is now on line...
   
   
   http://www.lemansclassic.com/en/programme

[MkIV Lux]

At what day & time is the AC dinner at Arnage? Time permitting between practice laps, I might pass by for a drink (of water).
   
   Constant

[AC Ace Bristol]

Constant, You are more than welcome,  Friday 6th July/ Vendredi soir 6 Juillet)  Arrive at 19.30 we sit down to Dinner at 20.30 hrs.
   
   Members Arrivee des membres a partir de 19.30hrs- installation des convives 20.30 hrs.
   
   Reservation des 100 personnes,  Max # 125.
   
   60Euro per head ,
   
   Confirmation to :-
   
   Jean Marc Dubost.  Thierry Clavel or Keith Lessiter
   
   Would be nice to see you, but night practice might interfere.
   
   Cheers for Now
   
   Keith ..[]..[]

[MkIV Lux]

Thanks Keith
   My first practice session finishes at 19:25 and night practice starts at 01:10 for me. So I see with my team what we will do. Will contact Jean-Marc as soon as I know.
   
   Cheers
   Constant