Le Mans 2011 - Ayse's Story - Page 12 - Saturday
Dunlop and the Esses
We left the grandstand from the front exits instead of the rear one this time and from there we had a gentle stroll along the front of the grandstands and then up towards the Dunlop Curve where we stopped for a few minutes. I can't say I felt tired at this point - about 8 pm by now - but I did need some exercise after that lengthy stint on my backside in the grandstand!
Sadly I'd had to resign myself to my fate with my camera which continued to malfunction freely in the same way that it had done from the outset of free practice on Wednesday. The good news though was that my new LowePro rucksack, also purchased in time for Silverstone last year was really earning it's keep, not only looking after my camera, but camcorder, headphones, a coat, water and all sorts of other bits and pieces and it was just so much easier to carry than the shoulder bag I'd always used in the past. I'd certainly recommend one of these bags to anyone!
After a short while watching by the side of the Dunlop grandstand we moved on past the bridge and on down towards the Esses, taking my first photos from here just after 8.30 - five and a half hours into the race. The weather was still good with no sign of any rain and still some watery sunshine. It was noticeable though that it wasn't particularly warm for early evening at Le Mans, which suggested that we might be in for a chilly night. I was glad that I also had a thick pullover in that voluminous rucksack.....
At Le Mans these days, for the savvy spectator, all roads lead to Tertre Rouge, and after spending about a quarter of an hour overlooking the Esses, we continued our gentle stroll down to the best viewing spot on the whole circuit - in my opinion.
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