The trip of win.....

We're looking to organise a mini 'ring weekend - this will be in a similar spirit to previous trips that have been organised by the likes of Gary Cundliffe, Tabs, Blue V5 (rich) and Foxy (the legend!). All are welcome although I would have to say that the trip is being organised for members of this forum only, to help make it more centralised and focused towards our requirements.

Why May? It tends to be quiet, so you have a better chance of getting more, clear, laps in. Although the weather can be a little unpredictable at that time of year, it does tend to be dry and sunny which makes for perfect driving conditions. I've been twice at that time of year and both occasions have seen maybe a day or rain with the rest being sunny on tourist driving days.

Ring opening times and dates:
Friday 21st        - Public track day 14.15 - 19.30
Saturday 22nd  - Public track day 08:00 - 19.30
Sunday 23rd     - Public track day 08.00 - 19.30
Monday 24th     - Public track day 08:00 - 19.30

GP Track opening times and dates:

GP circuit is open Monday evening, 18:00 - 20:00. Prices to follow.

Route wise, this will depend on where you are location wise. Those down South may want to look at taking the Channel Tunnel or Ferry routes. Those in the North can take the overnight ferry from Hull to Rotterdam. Please note - the dates above are just a rough guide so feel free to adjust your dates to suit your traveling plans etc.

This will be organised as a get yourself there sort of trip, with you handling your own booking for the Ferry and Hotel. Details of each will be posted so you can make sure you're on the correct crossing etc.

Hull Route - Departing Thursday 20th (arriving 21st) and leaving Tuesday 24nd (getting back on the 25th):
Tabs and Tracy
The Beddies
Duvet
Sticky and Kerry
Wilko
Danza
Paul
Alan
JJ & Ania

Daaaan Saaf route - Leaving blighty Friday 21st and coming back Tuesday 24th:
Chungster
CkB
Moorhead

Others over there
Gary Cundliffe

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Hotel list:

Hotel Haus Sonneck - Email - Web
Pension Zur Scheune - Web
Hotel Blau Ecke - Web

More hotels here....

Looking forward to this

yes can you please add me mike. i will leave with you thursday nite but not too sure on my return date.

 

also if anyone is interested in group-bookings for the ferry or is stuck for cheap accomodation i can sort this for you due to many years of ringing...

 

JJ

will this be the show-off then between the almighty bora against the almighty golf????

sheer dtermination vs skill...

 

JJ

Added JJ.

For those unsure of anything like hotels etc, speak to JJ as he's (a) a local and (b) typically Germanic efficient.

 YOU'RE looking to organise........

all hale king Danza for he is a true leader.

Sorry, couldn't resist.  Since your now our leader I vote you find out all the in's and out's of the F1 circuit track times, prices and places......... oh and get packing my underpants, pairing my socks and ironing my shirts :)

You'd better believe I'm your boss, beeatch.

GP circuit is open Monday evening, 18:00 - 20:00. Can't find a price yet, but I think it's 25euros for 20 minutes. Will find out.

I feel weekend decider coming on... Gentlemen, start your engines!

 So gutted i dont have a car,

Will there be another this year?

tony_danza:

You'd better believe I'm your boss, beeatch.

GP circuit is open Monday evening, 18:00 - 20:00. Can't find a price yet, but I think it's 25euros for 20 minutes. Will find out.

I feel weekend decider coming on... Gentlemen, start your engines!

 

Is this weekend decider due to your new HPFP and stage 2+??, ill still take your total BHP and raise you by 20

SteveyD:

tony_danza:

You'd better believe I'm your boss, beeatch.

GP circuit is open Monday evening, 18:00 - 20:00. Can't find a price yet, but I think it's 25euros for 20 minutes. Will find out.

I feel weekend decider coming on... Gentlemen, start your engines!

 

Is this weekend decider due to your new HPFP and stage 2+??, ill still take your total BHP and raise you by 20

 

an i smoke the lot a yous in my Mk2 hehehe

i will be more than happy to show novices around or give them a few pax laps at above ring taxi pace so they get their bearings.

 

JJ

I would love to come, but i have to do my A levels then :(

Ha, nice1 JJ. I'm not exactly a novice at the ring, (pretty sure I met you last year) I managed to get 30 laps in last year and haven't missed a uk-mkivs trip yet but I'm always up for a pax lap or two, always great to pick up tips. I have actually been out in the ring taxi so after your comment I'll let you know if you give sabine a run for her money or not

SteveyD:

Ha, nice1 JJ. I'm not exactly a novice at the ring, (pretty sure I met you last year) I managed to get 30 laps in last year and haven't missed a uk-mkivs trip yet but I'm always up for a pax lap or two, always great to pick up tips. I have actually been out in the ring taxi so after your comment I'll let you know if you give sabine a run for her money or not

 

lets just say sabine and me had some fun few times laqst year when i followed her...

 

i did 150 laps last year...i had a bad year usually do double that.

JJ

Kinda know your way around then! I'll get you in my passenger seat then for a bit of in car tutorial!! oh and can I borrow your season ticket lol. should be a good trip this one, have you driven the f1 circuit?

R32Pete:

 So gutted i dont have a car,

Will there be another this year?

Come over in the MKI and hire a track car out there from RSR or borrow the S3?

Just come. We'll work out the rest once you're there, even if it means hawking passenger laps off us lot

SteveyD:

tony_danza:

You'd better believe I'm your boss, beeatch.

GP circuit is open Monday evening, 18:00 - 20:00. Can't find a price yet, but I think it's 25euros for 20 minutes. Will find out.

I feel weekend decider coming on... Gentlemen, start your engines!

 

Is this weekend decider due to your new HPFP and stage 2+??, ill still take your total BHP and raise you by 20

Arses to your power, I'll have a TT Alu front end, diff and much less weight...... I WILL NOT LOSE THIS BATTLE.

:) your never forking out for a diff??..... Are you?... Seriously are you getting a diff?? that alu front end surely doesn't weigh much less, they come with camber adjustment right? Still going to bum you on the straights... P O W E R R R R R ! Are you really getting a diff.......

id love to come but im still waiting on final year exam time tables. i knwo the exams are in may i just dont know when exactly yet.

I soooo can't wait to get over there to stretch the legs of my new toy!

 

Shaves about 8 kilos a side (conservatively) and adds camber. Diff? Me? naaahhhhhh........ maybe.

Shhh Lee, it is the bar that we dare not speak its name  We'll hit it up before throwing an all nighter with the Dutch hotsteppers at Nurodisney.

 sorry to hijack the thread, but im  planning a trip to the ring, for my stag do, never been before, im looking for any help with ideas on planing and costs for this event please

i was originaly going in may but had to put it back till september now due to other ppl i was going with having issues.

not bad for wanting to go may LAST year.. word of advice, NEVER put off your trip so friends can come with you, you'll end up regretting it as you still go solo.

Costs:

Obviously avoiding seasonal changes is best, school holidays will increase prices.

From Dover to Calais or Dunkerque about £50 return on the ferry. You're at the mercy of the French though if the ports kick off.

£100+ return on the train.

From Hull to Rotterdam £250 return on your own - but, sharing makes it cheaper. We've got 4 cars and a 4 berth cabin working out just over £100 return each. Ignore the P&O website, ring them and discuss your needs and they'll tell you the cheapest way to do it.

Depending on where you live, the Hull ferry can sound expensive, but personally saving 4-5 hours on your journey and a tank of fuel makes it well worth while.

Accomodation about 50Euros a night for a room max, again sharing reduces this. You can even camp if you like.

Then fuel, laps, food, beer and entertainment. The last 3 can be as cheap or expensive as you like and is on par with Britain in terms of prices.

It honestly doesn't have to cost much at all - you can do a sub £500 easily.

Planning.

Booking a ferry/train/hotel is no different than anywhere else. All I'd advise is ytou check the ring calendar to ensure there's actually some TF days (touristen fahten = public usage) when you intend to go. Calendar is here

 many thanks for all that, how long it the crossing from hull and how far is the ring from the port?

It's an overnighter, so sets off at 9pm and moors up until you drop off first thing the next day. Starts the day nice and refreshed and shaves about 130km off the journey on the other side too.

Approximate KMs to Adenau.
350km from Rotterdam
480km from Calais

Anthony, the overnight ferry is ace, drinking, dancing, casino, all you can eat buffet etc. The nurnurgring last year had it's new phase opened and as part of it there is a 5 tier nightclub, shuts about 6-7am, music starts off with pop, dance, funk, trance and finishes off with ultra hard house. Perfect for your stag night!. Oh did I mention the dancing girls..... Anyway chungster, I have heard all about the legend that is your new toy!, any pics? really want to see this in the flesh :) it's about the only car I'd swap mine for (unless someone offered me a straight swap for a gtr, gt3 rs, dbs9 or rs4/6)

5 tier nightclub

bungy:

5 tier nightclub

:) kicks out at 7, just enough time to go back to the hotel for breakfast and to clean your teeth before the ring opens at 8 FTMFW!

It's on the other forum Stevey...I'll pm u the link!

SteveyD:

:) your never forking out for a diff??..... Are you?... Seriously are you getting a diff?? that alu front end surely doesn't weigh much less, they come with camber adjustment right? Still going to bum you on the straights... P O W E R R R R R ! Are you really getting a diff.......

sorry but herr tabs i coming over at easter for some tution...

yes i am indeed placing a order with peloquin tomorrow for a 1.8t diff and a white fridge diff as well.

JJ

 

 i will be going to germany on 13th to see my missous parents in koln and the nurburgring its only 1.5/2h away so will be going there for the 24h on 14th/15 and then will go there again(during the week) to give the R a good blast and do a few laps,there's a few from the r32oc going the same dates as you guys going to so should be good.

ps:will you guys be on the circuit on friday already? im leaving sat. if yes i might go to and see you there..

 Id be intrested in this,  but i need to recruit some intrest from my friends then i will join this, looks like its been well thought out. 

Id be joining you chaps at the Hull ferry location.

 hi everyone im kind of new to this forum but was looking to join you all on your trip wondering if there is anyone from the south heading down?

Yes, there's a few Southeners going on the ferry - details are above, you're welcome to come.

this aint in co with the trip to austria is it?