2002-06-18 13:56:26
Achim Gloger
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Well done, guys!
It was truly amazing to see the amount of goodwill extended to the Aero 8 and the team at Le Mans. It was even MORE amazing to come back to the track on Sunday morning after a good night's sleep see the pit door still open. Morris Garages had already packed up and even taken the signs down!
So what if the car didn't last the distance? There's always next year. All involved can be very proud: none of the Ferraris lasted as long as the Aero (even though they looked faster-- must have been the bumble bee paint job!?).
Roll on 2003. |
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2002-06-18 11:34:58
David Morgan
www.sur.co.uk
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Truly Unforgettable!
The words above describe the experience of my time at Le Mans, working as part of the Morgan Dewalt Team.
An experience I shall never forget and indeed look forward to repeating again in 2003?
Heartfelt thanks to everybody for making me so welcome. It was a privilege and a pleasure to have been involved with such a momentous occasion.
A huge thank you too, to all those who contacted us during the race offering fantastic support/feedback and indeed are continuing to do so via this Message Board.
Best wishes from the Web development team at Sure Communication. |
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2002-06-18 11:19:14
John Clarke
www.mogsport.net/44atlemans.html
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18 Wonderful Hours
To Chris Lawrence, Charles Morgan, Mssrs Stanton, Hyde and Hay, the guys at DeWalt and RSS - 18 hours that will stay with me for the rest of my life. Thank you.
john clarke |
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2002-06-18 10:20:11
jacquie jones
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morgan review
Hello all, sorry to hear what happened during the race. To show some apprieciation for your crafts manship we are publishing a half page editorial in our newspaper publication with pics of areo 8. copies are availible via request- article written by Sue Cooke - who had the priviliage of keeping the car for one week!!! |
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2002-06-18 10:19:34
Tom West
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Congrats
I was with a crowd of Oxmoggers in the UK last weekend and the sentiment of the group was unanimous. An absolutely amazing first attempt and a good poke in the eye for the naysayers. We look forward with eager anticipation to racing sucesses in the future and to a good run at Le Mans in 2003. Bravo to all who worked and supported this attempt. |
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2002-06-18 08:59:39
Ron Rich. Dewalt - Morgan Team
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Thanks fans
This is just to re-iterate the thanks from the team to the supporters of the DeWALT- Morgan Aero 8. Your support kept us going throughout the race and beyond. I've had an experience of a lifetime, which can only be bettered by a 24 hour finish. 2003 ?? |
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2002-06-18 08:30:05
Herman van der Loos
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Could not follow the race on the web but had multiple phone calls with fellow Morganeers here in Belgium. Your worthy attempt at Le Mans makes us feel more proud (if still possible) of driving a Morgan. This is enthusiasm, ingenuity and British racing tradition at its best. If this is not enough to beat the Audis, next year ask more money to BMW, guaranteed tough !
See you next year gentlemen.
Herman
R10288
C7465
Rixensart (Belgium) |
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2002-06-18 05:22:42
Pierre BRUN
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From the stable of the BABY DOLL'S
Congratulation for a job well dcne
Pierre at Fossil motorsports. |
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2002-06-18 04:00:57
Jem Stephens
gt3settings.com
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Well Done
I watched from the start as the reporters from Speed talked about how quickly they thought the Morgan would drop out. Then noticed their awe as daybreak saw the little Morgan still out there. Then their willing the car on as the end grew near. It was a spectacular job gentlemen, and I enjoyed every minute of it, congratulations, and I'll be watching for you next year! |
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2002-06-18 00:55:51
Charles Robbins
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Pride of the Morgans
Seeing the marque on the track made me proud to own a Morgan. Great job team! Next year will be the year for the DeWalt team. Roll-on Aero!!! |
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2002-06-17 22:26:57
tcherek
www.morgancars-usa.com
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Kudos
Very proud moment for your supporters at Isis. Thank you for allowing us to feel a part of the excitement. |
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2002-06-17 22:24:58
Lance K. Lipscomb
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Spectacular Effort
It is unfortunate that you could not finish, but 18 hours for a first attempt in 40 years is a spectacular effort. Can't wait until next year!! |
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2002-06-17 22:20:54
Herman
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Congratulations
Congratulations with the new website and with the great performance in LeMans !!! |
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2002-06-17 22:02:17
Mick Rollins
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Brilliant!!!
You did far better than many expected. Your car looked great on track and sounded delightful. The De Walt stand and challenge was good fun. Please go back next year if possible. Your team made my time at Le Mans experience better. |
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2002-06-17 21:57:06
Kathi Hoffman
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The next race
Thank you all for the great tech coverage of the race for all of us around the world. It was so exciting...I was really upset when we had a storm here in Houston and the electricity went out for a few hours. By the time it came back on...Aero was retired. Will you be giving us the same great coverage on other
outings for the Aero 8? We would really like to see her develop into the fabulous car we all know she is. The web cam and message board has just electrified the Morgan Community!
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2002-06-17 19:31:07
westy
n/a
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pur excellence
well done at le mans, shame you couldn't have repeated 1962, but technology has advanced some what. good luck for next time, when hopefully ille be driving!! |
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2002-06-17 18:24:36
Richard Fohl
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Congratulations on a first class effort. Your have made all Morgan racers and enthusiasts the world over proud of the marque. Can't wait until Le Mans 2003! |
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2002-06-17 15:11:04
Harman Kloos
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Holland congratulates!
Very well done, Morgan and don't cry over a spoilt engine. That's for the bayers to think about. The most important thing is that the car itself performed very well. I enjoyed every time it glimped over my television scream. So you've got every reason to be very proud of your achievement. Regards Harman Kloos |
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2002-06-17 08:38:35
Nicholas Hammersley
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Well Done Morgan!
What a fantastic effort...can't wait for next year! Congratulations to one and all. |
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2002-06-17 08:12:11
Hedley Denmark
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From your fans at Vauxhall
We were wishing for a repeat of 62
A TRULY GALLANT EFFORT |
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2002-06-17 05:32:55
Stan Mariskovic
www.autocarspec.com
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Future Morgan Dealer - We Hope.
excellent effort! You would have comlpeted Sebring. How about Daytona/Sebring in 2003? We would like to support you if you wish. Stan |
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2002-06-17 04:11:28
Darren Tully
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Im in love with your Racecar
Oh my! What a sexy little Racecar. Classic style, booming V8 sound and just pure genious. Great Job! |
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2002-06-17 02:02:30
Neil Hurst
www.yarrowfell.com
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You gave it a damned good try.
Congratulations. You might not have won, you might not have even finished, but you put up a very good show. We look forward to being with you next year .... if only via the internet. |
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2002-06-17 00:54:52
Paul Baker
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WOT A W'END
Never in the field of human conflict etc.! The quality of the commitment & the website is unsurpassed.2003, watch out, you're onto a winner!
Have you considered welding four JAP V-twins together & fitting a chain where the transaxle is? Don't lose your s.o.h.!Heartiest congrats to you, one & all.Thanks for one hell of a w'end. Sleep well! |
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2002-06-17 00:40:01
Ian Bird
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A Great Effort
Like many of your fans I was hoping that the car could have made it to the end of the 24 hour race, but it was not to be.
I enjoyed the race via the internet with Radio Le Mans and your web site. I thought that your web site was fantastic. The web cam and the updates are a great and helped to get a better feel for what was goes on in the pits during the race.
Many thanks for a great effort and hope to see you at Le Mans next year. |
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2002-06-16 22:58:17
peersorensen
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what a comeback
well done and see you next year.
who has done the same after 40 years?
best regards from a 62'er |
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2002-06-16 20:36:13
The eMog Pub
http://www.emog.com
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A proud showing!
On behalf of the 600 Morgan owners and denizens of the eMog Pub, we salute you! The Aero GT((N) team has created much reason for pride in yourselves, your car and for the Morgan community. We shall look forward eagerly to next year. A "Bravo!" from the Pub!
The gang at eMOG |
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2002-06-16 20:01:20
Andre Melisse
www.mscch.nl
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Too bad - great achievement
Dear all,
It's too bad you did not make the full 24 hrs, but still it's an excellent rookie achievement. Next year you'll be back and we'll be there to support you.
Andre Melisse
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2002-06-16 19:53:15
Larry Guzin
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Congratulations
Congratulations to Morgan for Le Mans 2002. The web cam and frequent updates allowed Morgan lovers around the globe to be a part of our historic effort. Thanks! |
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2002-06-16 19:17:32
Hector
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Sorry
So sorry to here I have just loged in and readed about your retirement. A marvewrlous effort and I will see you at the Bently race meeting in August were I will be the starter.
Allez Morgan
Good to see the flag still flying in our bit of old France
Hector
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2002-06-16 19:12:07
RAY BRANT
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THANKS TO DEWALT
I guess I am remiss when I did not thank DeWalt for being your sponsor, for without them, none of this could have happened. All to often, we just take it for granted that these companies will throw thousands and thousands of dollars into racing, and it is not that simple. I truly admire DeWalt for being the strength you needed to start your first season. I must admit, that I have always seen the DeWalt name, but have never purchased their products up to this point, but you can bet I will rectify that in the near future. Again, thanks for giving me a team to grow with.
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2002-06-16 18:58:57
Michael Harvey
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Flying the flag
I was thrilled to bits to see, on Eurosport on Saturday evening whilst I was in Austria, the Morgan efforts and ethos spoken of so highly.
It made me even more proud to be British and a Morgan Driver.
Well done and thankyou.
Michael Harvey |
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2002-06-16 18:42:14
Angus Matheson
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Congratulations
Sorry to read that you had to retire, but hugely impressed that you lasted for 18 hours.
I've been down in France with my Aero (AJM 553) to see the Monaco Grand Prix and think that I should plan on bringing it down to Le Mans next year.
See you next year? |
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2002-06-16 17:20:59
Jim Robinson
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Go Morgan
Just found your web site and discovered the entry at LeMans. Lord it is (was) so exciting. Congrtulations to all team members on a job well done. See you next year!! |
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2002-06-16 16:51:03
Andrew
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British Motorsport Is Back
Congartulations to all at pit42, it is a big learning curve and you have everything to be proud of. This years race was a pleasure to watch keep up the good work and see you there next year. |
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2002-06-16 16:42:59
John Brownlie
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WELL DONE!!
Well done all!! all that we now need is a couple of factory cars next year - congratulations to Charles and Chris Lawrence for a world beating car!!! oh for next year and i'll be there for the week! |
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2002-06-16 15:57:10
Mike Miles
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Well Done, Better Next Year!
I am sure the rest of the Morgan community is equally proud of the fine job that Morgan, DeWalt, and RSS have done. We enthusiatically support your efforts and look forward to future developments. |
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2002-06-16 15:19:23
Fred Hollinger
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Good Race, Great Website
Congratulations on Morgan's return to Le Mans. The Pit 42 Camera was really fun to watch. As a Morgan owner for 29 years, it was really fun to see Morgan in the race. |
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2002-06-16 15:18:26
Nick Blake
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You will be back
What a stirling effort! Better luck next time. The chassis that has been developed has proved that it has the makings of a world class car, bad luck with the engine prevented you from finishing this time, lets hope that you return to show what a great car you have. At least you didn't take off and fly into the woods!
Fantsatic effort. |
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2002-06-16 14:49:26
David Nordrum
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Too bad, but very exciting!
Great effort! Looking forward to next year. The web coverage was great, and so addictive. Again, thanks for the chance to feel like a part of this.
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2002-06-16 14:45:49
Dennis Glavis
www.morganwest.net
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Pride for the Marque
Your valient efforts are admired by all. We look forward to next year, no doubt having learned much this year. We are all very, very proud of you all. |
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2002-06-16 14:04:55
Ron Curtis
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Great Effort
The engine problem is indeed disappointing, but it was a superb effort with an new car and team. Well done to all! On to LeMans 2003!!! |
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2002-06-16 13:54:54
RAY BRANT
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DID I GIVE EM HELL FOR YA OR WHAT.....
Bet you can't guess what happened after I sent that blasting letter to Speed Vision about their remarks on the Morgan.....they politely started pulling for the Morgan...now, isn't that amazing.....anyway, just know that there are thousands of us out there that do care, and I for one am truly glad that I just recently ordered my own copy of a Morgan Poster to show my gratitude. Again, thanks for all the unbelievable efforts to everyone on the team.........
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2002-06-16 13:49:43
Alan Garnett
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Brilliant Effort
The best of congratulations to one and all. The doubters have had their mouths firmly closed by this great return to Le Mans.
Next year will be even better!! |
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2002-06-16 13:09:11
Volker Bitzer
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Sorry
I'm sorry to read that it is finished. But you did an absolut great job and I think that a Morgan for 18 hours in such a race is incredable. Hope that you will go on next year. Best regards
Volker Bitzer, Luxembourg |
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2002-06-16 13:07:48
Dow Smith
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Another Proud Moment
Congratulations MMC and team, what a great effort. Got up this morning and immediately went to our cable Speed Channel and was disappointed to see the Morgan out but then realized that you've added another proud moment to a wounderful history of racing achievement for our beloved marque. |
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2002-06-16 13:07:23
Steve Manwell
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Great effort!
I was sorry to see that things went wrong before I logged back on this morning (US east coast), but such steady running for 18 hours of Le Mans is a great achievement. Thanks for all the web updates.
--Steve |
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2002-06-16 13:05:03
Rob and Pam Boetger
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Congratulations !
Thank You !
This has been the most interesting and fun Lemans in many years.
We are so proud of all of you!
Our brst wishes to everyone.
Rob and Pam |
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2002-06-16 12:51:10
Nick
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Job Well Done!
Brilliant effort! You shook them up. The commentators won't be quite so clever next year upon your return. Hopefully, their will be regalia available on order for those faithful who are transatlantic. We stuck with you through it all. Best of luck in preparation for next year. Morgan forever! |
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2002-06-16 12:48:00
Bill Wykeham
www.wykehams.com
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Out - but I'm bowled over
What a fantastic result to stay in for so long at such a scorching pace! To the factory support team I say a special 'wheheey' (they'll understand)
regards, Bill Wykeham |
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