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[Jim Venable]

My son Tim who is a young Miata racer will be flying out of Seattle to Europe next week Tuesday for three plus weeks. While there he'll be taking in the 24 Hours of Lemans and the Nurburgring F1 race in Germany during his travels. Most likely camping out. I asked him if he'd like me to post if anyone from the Miata community might be attending who may want to hook-up. Of course it doesn't have to be strictly Miata folks. If so, let me know so that I may pass your contact information on to him so you can chat, text or whatever if wanted. 

 

Race well,

Jim Venable

[wheel]

I wanna go, too.

[Caveman-kwebb99]

Would you rent your car out for he Sonoma sprints?

[Joe (dad) Jordan]

Hi Jim,

 

After the Pacific SCCA Major event where he changed lower control arms in our spec miata in the rain drove22 hours and1200 miles back to California and spent the next weekend sweating in the Bakersfield sun,  He is slumming it at LeMans for the next 2 weeks  He texted me that his flight to Paris was shorter than the drive to Pacific!,.   He will be working communications and strategy for Dempsey Del Pierro #77 GT AM Porsche.  Due to the crazy fans over their and a Hollywood celebrity driving he may be tough to reach, but if your son gets close enough ....before the race......my brother would love to talk to a spec miata guy.  My brothers name is Jim Jordan.  team Proton..... twitter:@tripplej93

 

 

My son Tim who is a young Miata racer will be flying out of Seattle to Europe next week Tuesday for three plus weeks. While there he'll be taking in the 24 Hours of Lemans and the Nurburgring F1 race in Germany during his travels. Most likely camping out. I asked him if he'd like me to post if anyone from the Miata community might be attending who may want to hook-up. Of course it doesn't have to be strictly Miata folks. If so, let me know so that I may pass your contact information on to him so you can chat, text or whatever if wanted. 

 

Race well,

Jim Venable

[Jim Venable]

Joe,

 

Thanks for the info which I passed along. Unfortunately contact wasn't made. Never-the-less I figured I'd post an excerpt from Tim's Facebook about the race and his experience. Perhaps others can learn from it in the event they have the opportunity to attend in the future or just want to know.

 

Wheel,

 

No renting here.

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Le Mans was an incredible experience but I'm not sure it's an experience I want to repeat. It is an incredibly taxing event to attend.

From midnight to 4:00 AM I watched the cars fly through the trees from Mulsanne to Indianapolis and round the corner at Arnage. I slept in the grandstands and under trees all the while being jealous of those smart enough to bring a sleeping bag. I'm not sure I will go again. Maybe, if I gain access to a hospitality suite and definitely if I'm fortunate enough to drive.

This race will not be remembered for the records set or who

won. The 81st running of the 24 Heures du Mans will be remembered by the loss
of Allan Simonsen's life. In the opening 15 minutes Allen Simonsen had a big
shunt in which he suffered serious injuries. A few hours later it was announced
that he passed away. It is getting a bit tiring being involved in and loving a
sport where it is just a matter of time before the next person is crippled or
killed. Rest in peace Allen Simonsen and the same for you Jason Leffler.

At times I was happy, tired, sad, or feeling sick. Here's a pic from a happy moment!