Nurburg Ring Trip - 11th-14th June

[yippeekiay]

:happee: for April
:happee: for June

 

[yippeekiay]

Off tonight :happee:

Also just checked the website and it seems they've opened the Grand Prix track for Monday - got to have a go at that :happee:

Now to do the final checks to the car.

 

[spike.]

Nice one, have a great time, will check the webcam!

http://www.nuerburgring.de/fileadmin/webcam/webcam.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[yippeekiay]

Yeah, take some screenshots if you happen to see me.

Oh!!!!....by the way.....it's clean so if you see a shiny one don't dismiss it....lol.

Had the hand wash crew go at it and am quite pleased with the job as they got all the flies off no bother and some who were at Ford Fair last year will tell you what a state it was in then. Was hoping to give it a good polish and hoover but time has ran out as I've just finished tinkering so I've packed some polish etc as I might give it a quick going over one evening.

The last thing I did was check the tyre pressure with my new digital pocket guage and then fit this....lol.
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My wallet is really hurting after the money I've spent in the last few weeks...lol.

 

[martinthrapston]

are you expecting a fire :shock:

 

[yippeekiay]

Can't be too safe is my motto

Plus I wasn't sure if any country required them so I'm covered either way k:

 

[spike.]

Found a new webcam

http://www.doettinger-hoehe.de/Webcam/webcam.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

and the track entrance http://www.nuerburgring.de/fileadmin/webcam/webcam.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Good Question here....

What must/should I consider when driving the Nürburgring-Nordschleife?

The mighty Nordschleife is not a modern racetrack. Blind off-camber corners, crests and dips, different types of tarmac with different levels of grip. And the Eifel weather on top of that. The most demanding track in the world. However, the Ring is technically not a track during Touristenfahrten, it is a German toll road and therefore normal traffic laws are valid. Please be aware of this at all times.

The most important rule: Overtaking ONLY on the left side!

If a car gets closer in your rear view mirror it means that it is faster than you. Keep right, indicate with the right turn signal that you’ve seen him and will let him pass. Please observe that traffic can be intense and a vast amount of different kinds of vehicles are allowed on the Ring. Everything from bikes and tourist buses to family vans and supersportcars sharing the track at the same time. And not every driver is experienced, no matter what vehicle he is in.

When a situation arises and you’re in doubt, always think safety first. Back off 10-15% and enjoy the next lap. And the next. And the next.

And NEVER lose the respect for the track!

 

[yippeekiay]

Only just checked out that webcam - would have seen me more on that one than the Ring one as we were there a lot stocking up on milk and some delicious egg sandwiches....plus they have hot food for sale AND there's a cafe on the other end of the petrol station too....yummy!!!....lol.

Also, I forgot about not having a hotel booked for this due to the last one being full. Just booked up now and it was one we saw on our way in from the other one so it's closer - just...lol. It's situated right next to a petrol station where we can also grab supplies for us and the Puma

 

[spike.]

Dont eat the salad!

Also look here...

http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/europe/germany" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[Zara]

Not long now!!!!

 

[spike.]

Meet point posted in travel thread

 

[yippeekiay]

:happee:

 

[Zara]

this time next week..... less than 5 mins away from the track with a beer

 

[spike.]

oh yes...

I particularly looking forward to a salad :grin:

 

[Zara]

I dont like much salad - guess its a good excuse to eat crap all weekend lol :lol:

 

[spike.]

we had loadsa meat last time

 

[Zara]

meat and cheese... and beer! lol

 

[yippeekiay]

I know I keep posting the smiley below but it really does describe my feelings whenever I see the word 'Nurburgring'

:happee:

 

[spike.]

This is why ring closed on the saturday

http://www.nuerburgring.de/en/events/motorsports-events/vln.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[yippeekiay]

Light showers forecast for Monday - it's the BBC weather and that's usually miles out but sod's law will show it's right this time.

Sunny spells Saturday and Sunday so hoping at least those parts are correct.