Le Mans 2016 - June 18th and 19th, 2016

dbk · Jul 6, 2015

As part of our pre-run trip around Europe, Mr. Matech GT1 and I spent some time at Spa-Francorchamps. While discussing the events of 2016 with track personnel, they said there was a strong suggestion made to them about holding off from their usual scheduling because Le Mans was going to be moved to the third week in June.

When we left the track we were discussing why they would change the dates. I said "look up what the dates were of Le Mans in 1966, I can virtually guarantee they are moving it so there's at least the chance Ford could return to victory 50 years to the day..."

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Wouldn't you know it?

The dates for 2016 have officially now been announced. The race begins June 18th, 2016.

:biggrin

jaxgt · Jul 6, 2015

I am totally going to be there !

GTJack · Jul 6, 2015

That is Awesome!

Kingman · Jul 6, 2015

Gosh.........does Ford have that much juice? :lol

Must be a coincidence.

MNJason · Jul 6, 2015

Is someone putting together a group that is going? I'd like to attend as well.

dbk · Jul 6, 2015

MNJason said:
Is someone putting together a group that is going? I'd like to attend as well.

Of course!

Hope to have full details by the Rally.

twobjshelbys · Jul 6, 2015

Just the luck of the calendar that the dates land on the same days (Sat & Sun). Pretty spiffy

GKW05GT · Jul 6, 2015

DBK said:
Of course!

Hope to have full details by the Rally.

good deal can't wait

texas mongrel · Jul 7, 2015

jaxgt said:
I am totally going to be there !

Ditto!

CJ428 · Jul 8, 2015

Devine Providence.

Joe Dozzo · Aug 28, 2015

Any news to share?

DBK said:
Of course!

Hope to have full details by the Rally.

RALPHIE · Aug 29, 2015

Nothing presented at Rally 10

Vincent998 · Sep 7, 2015

Once my wife saw the new GT in Dearborn she loved it. I couldn't believe it when she said we should go to LeMans next year! I recall some talk about organizing something, but can't find any reference to it other than this thread. Does anybody know anything about it?

dbk · Sep 7, 2015

Now that the Rally is over I will have details to announce shortly.

RALPHIE · Sep 7, 2015

DBK said:
Now that the Rally is over I will have details to announce shortly.

I hope so!

Otherwise, I'll have to start moving on an independent program!

THamonGT · Sep 7, 2015

Sue and I are planning to go for sure. I am filling my Bucket.

Spirit · Sep 7, 2015

We are going as well.
Looking forward to the details.

Sinovac · Sep 7, 2015

Le Mans will be fantastic next year. If you've always wanted to see the Big Race and are a Ford fan, don't miss it. It's only 130 miles from Paris, which is a great selling point for most better halves.

"Hey, why don't you spend a couple days in Paris while I watch some boring race."

GKW05GT · Sep 7, 2015

Donna and I want to be part of this great trip

texas mongrel · Sep 7, 2015

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