samcooke Posted January 17, 2008 Posted January 17, 2008 Further to my previous thread, here are the full details of the pretty b****y exciting Nurburgring track day on Monday 10th March 2008. For those who have never been, the ring is quite simply the most stunningly exciting, eerily atmospheric place to be if you like a bit of driving. Everything you’ve heard about it is true, but nothing you are told can prepare you for the tangible sense of history and passion that exists there. This is an exclusive day, cars only, open pit lane 9am – 5pm and also includes a full briefing from Ron Simons, a very experienced and very quick man around the ring plus a tour of the track to drink in the atmosphere (if you haven’t been, the atmosphere is nearly as special as the driving). This means it’s ideal for beginners and you don’t have the constant worry of bikes in your mirrors or the queuing, you don’t have to go out on to the track blind and you can stay out lap after lap if you wish. The price for the day is £325, plus £130 for a second driver, which is a bargain compared to UK track days, but there is a good chance we can get this down a little if we can get a few people, the organisers won’t say to what though, so budget for the full £325, any discount we can get will come back to you afterwards. There are a few options to think about : There is a welcome dinner at the Dorint hotel (see below) on the Sunday night after the briefing, this is E55 (£42) and, at the very least, saves you having to go out and find something… It is also a good chance to have a chat with the organisers and instructors and get a bit lashed (bearing in mind the track walkabout starts at 8am). I’ve not eaten there before but understand it’s very decent. The Sunday before (the 9th March) is a public day so if you want a real fix of hooning you could go down a day before and have two days driving. Accommodation. You can sort this yourself, or if you’d rather have a little help here are 3 hotels / guesthouses that I know are fine, one for each budget, that I’m happy to get booked for you, you’ll need to pay when you get there : Big budget :The Dorint : http://www.dorint-hotels.com/index.php This is literally right on the grand prix circuit. Many rooms have views over the start/finish straight to get you in the mood (though sadly you won’t be seeing any racing). It’s a typical 4ish star corporate hotel and has the benefit of underground parking, so great for those going topless. Prices are for rooms with track views : Single E85 (£64), twin/double E120 (£90) Medium budget : Blaue Ecke, Adenau : http://www.blaueecke.de/start/ This is a typically German ye olde hotel a couple of miles from the track, if you’re after a bit of character it’s the one, though lots of the bedrooms are in a modern bit. Parking is outside. Single E70 (£53), twin/double E95 (£72) Saving the budget for weissbier : Haus Marvin : http://www.hausmarvin.de/en/index.php Ignore the price, this is a very nice, clean, smart, tucked away B&B with modern rooms and en-suites. In London they’d want £200 a night for the same quality. It’s a couple of miles from the track and parking is outside. Some people more sexist than me would also mention that the lady that runs it is quite dishy. Single E45 (£34) double/twin E60 (£45) I think there are some triple rooms too. Other options include : Track car hire (Caterhams or very well sorted Alfa 75s) Instruction Covered car storage (only a handful of spaces) Ask me if you want more info on any of this. I’ll have to leave you to sort out your own crossings and travel as doubtless you’ll all be wanting different crossing points etc. If you need to know anything, email me : anniesam@tiscali.co.uk If you want to reserve a spot (it’s limited numbers), do the same and let me have your address and phone number, no. of drivers, whether you want accommodation, if so for which nights and where and whether you want the welcome dinner. The organiser will then get in touch to take more info and get a booking form to you. They want a 50% deposit immediately, payment in full by 10th Feb. If you have any ring specific questions, the best place for info is Ben Lovejoy’s http://www.nurburgring.org Quote
Morbius Posted January 18, 2008 Posted January 18, 2008 The Dorint is a good hotel: I stayed there on my three-day stint with Yamaha in 2000, and it is where the Journos and commentators stay when the European GP is held at the ring. Track views are of the GP circuit, not the Nordschleife (North Loop), which is where the track day will probably run: they don't normally open the whole circuit for Track Days, as they lease the GP circuit separately. You certainly won't drive the GP section if you Pay as you Go on the Sunday. That said, if you pitch up the day before, there might be some interesting vehicles on the GP track, or some interesting people to talk to after the dinner at the bar. Quote
Bean Posted January 23, 2008 Posted January 23, 2008 I've priced this up and doubt I can afford it this early in the year. I can't find a channel crossing for much under £150 Fuel getting to the ring will be £100-150 £100 in fuel going round the Ring £150 for food and accommodation I definitely want to drive the Ring but might have to wait until later in the year, save the pennies up Quote
Morbius Posted January 23, 2008 Posted January 23, 2008 I was interested, but I am upgrading my injection system to Jenveys from the Factory plenum and single TB, and can't guarantee a rolling road slot at Emerald before the end of March. It has to be Emerald, because I am having my M3D upgraded to the new K3 software. Maybe next year. Quote
samcooke Posted January 24, 2008 Author Posted January 24, 2008 QUOTE I've priced this up and doubt I can afford it this early in the year. I can't find a channel crossing for much under £150 Fuel getting to the ring will be £100-150 £100 in fuel going round the Ring £150 for food and accommodation I definitely want to drive the Ring but might have to wait until later in the year, save the pennies up Luckily all of these expenses fall under the category : EVERYTHING ELSE Go on go on go on go on go on Quote
reaper Posted February 4, 2008 Posted February 4, 2008 I'm all booked up. Looking forward to it. Quote
manik Posted February 5, 2008 Posted February 5, 2008 You should look at Sliders Guest House. The owner is a Westfield owner... http://www.slidersguesthouse.com/ Quote
samcooke Posted February 8, 2008 Author Posted February 8, 2008 Just the three of us from here Come on you lot. Early spring sunshine and the best possible introduction to the best possible circuit in the world.... Quote
samcooke Posted February 19, 2008 Author Posted February 19, 2008 BTTT for a last opportunity.. Quote
Guest Posted February 19, 2008 Posted February 19, 2008 Travelling down from Amsterdam on Sunday 9. Anyone going via Imuijden or Rotterdam to meet up with? Quote
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