Aussie legend recalls his le mans 24hrs race day. Bonza.
START
06:55
Get up. Quick shower, get dressed and drive to the track with Timo [Bernhard] and Brendon [Hartley].
08:00
Catch up with engineers to talk through the warm-up session ahead and preview the race.
08:30
Breakfast: scrambled eggs and sausages – fuel for race day!
09:00
Timo and Brendon are in the car for the 45-minute warm-up session on race day. I’m watching from the garage and listening to the radio conversation with the engineers.
09:55
Last meetings before the race kicks off later in the afternoon.
11:30
Check in with the family. My partner, parents and a few good mates have come to support me, so I pop down to the motorhome to say hello and catch up a bit.
12:35
Official photo with all drivers.
13:30
I make my way to the grid for the official starting ceremony.
15:00
Race start. My teammate Timo is in first, which means I have a bit more time until my first stint later in the evening. I’ve got a few hours until I’m in the car, so I try to relax, keep well hydrated, and stay on top of my meals. You don’t want to have huge portions, but keep chipping away on food.
16:30
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