Lloyd Smith

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[Lloyd Smith @ljsinuk]

@eric_ernie_col Morning Matt 👓🧡🌞

[Lloyd Smith @ljsinuk]

Last #menorca sunrise for a while . It’s been fun little island, see you again soon

[WRCPAST @WRCPAST]

🇫🇷 Lemans Classic Legends

🇯🇵 Mazda 787B

One of the most iconic and significant race cars in motorsport history. It is best known for its historic victory at the 1991 24 Hours of Le Mans, where it became the first—and, as of 2026, still the only—car powered by a non-reciprocating engine to win the race.

The car utilized the R26B 4-rotor Wankel rotary engine. It is famous for its unique, high-pitched "scream" that made it instantly recognizable to spectators around the track. 

In 1991, chassis number 787B-002 (car #55), driven by Johnny Herbert, Volker Weidler, and Bertrand Gachot, took the overall victory. This was the first time a Japanese manufacturer won the event. 

While the 787B didn't have the outright "single-lap" pace of its rivals (like the Mercedes-Benz C11 or Jaguar XJR-12), Mazda’s engineers focused heavily on fuel efficiency and mechanical reliability.

By managing their fuel consumption and pit strategy effectively, they were able to outlast the faster, but more temperamental, competition. 

Still sounds absolutely ridiculous 🔥🔥

Amazing footage captured by @clemcsphotos 👏🏻👏🏻

🎥 @clemcsphotos 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

#lemans #cars #japan #endurance

[Lloyd Smith @ljsinuk]

Looks like it’s going to be another tough day, having to decide when to swim and when to relax🌞

[Lloyd Smith @ljsinuk]

It gone 6pm local time, people still in the pool and it still 28 deg. Life’s going to be tough this week

[Lloyd Smith @ljsinuk]

@eric_ernie_col Brilliant, have a great week everyone and remember to keep smiling 👓🌞🧡

[MB @paxangloceltae]

I wonder if the Health & Safety Executive will be onto these guys, or do we have two-tier H&S? This is from the company’s own social media btw - imagine being so brazen as to openly advertise working practices like this. It’s almost as if they know they’ll get away with it.

[Lloyd Smith @ljsinuk]

@eric_ernie_col Thanks Matt, you to sir 👓🌞🧡

[Lloyd Smith @ljsinuk]

@eric_ernie_col Morning Matt👓🌞🧡

[Lloyd Smith @ljsinuk]

@eric_ernie_col Morning Matt 👓🌞🧡

[Lloyd Smith @ljsinuk]

@eric_ernie_col Morning Matt 👓🌞🧡

[Lloyd Smith @ljsinuk]

@eric_ernie_col Morning Matt👓🌞🧡

[Lloyd Smith @ljsinuk]

@eric_ernie_col @thebeatles @PaulMcCartney @ringostarrmusic @johnlennon @GeorgeHarrison You to Matt 👓🌞🧡