Husband, father of two. Retired Chartered Engineer. Lifelong Pompey fan & season ticket holder. Keen runner. Team Lotus devotee. Rediscovering my childhood interest in slot cars.
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If he really intends to take Kharg Island, would he announce the plan in advance? Even Trump isn't that stupid....is he? π
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Le Mans hypercar qualifying results, top 15 π. Hyperpole shootout to come tomorrow. #LeMans24
Easily the best looking of the hypercars, so on that basis, I hope the Astons do well.
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So back to traditional, old school tie, white elitism. Just the sort of "equality" that Tories love! π
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As this year's Le Mans 24hr race approaches, it's a chance to remember some of the great cars that have graced The Circuit de La Sarthe. One of the most iconic has to be the stunning Porsche 917 which took victory in 1970 & 1971.
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The #38 Cadillac takes pole for #LeMans24.
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On Le Mans hyperpole day, I've just received my Porsche 917LM #slotcar, a model of the car that took pole position at Le Mans in 1969. Le Mans Miniatures have done a great job. The detail and finish are superb. A lovely addition to my collection π
Remembering Dave Walker, born #OnThisDay in β41. He started 11 #F1 GPs in β71 & β72, all for Lotus, but he couldnβt match team-mate Emerson Fittipaldiβs pace, despite having been an #F3 ace in β71. Pic: Lotus 72D, Brands Hatch, β72.
ππ΄ Le Mans 2026 Preview (Part 1) - Hypercar
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Slow motion footage of a hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) feeding. This 60-second clip captures just one second of real time, slowed to 1/67th speed at 2000fps.
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The US says the Guinea-Bissau flagged vessel, Jalveer, "violated the blockade". Earlier, Centcom claimed responsibility for two other strikes on vessels near Oman.
Check out the results from the 24 Hours of Le Mans hyperpole section of qualifying on Thursday from the Circuit de la Sarthe and find out who has claimed overall pole!
The Porsche 917 won the 24 Hours of Le Mans twice, once in 1970 and again in 1971. It rose to become a legend among legends and remains a firm favourite among m