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dan
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2nd May, 2007 at 08:32:02pm

Had my first trip across to the eiffel forest at the weekend to the legendary nurburgring...

we went across in a small convoy of 4 cars & 8 people, comprising of 3.2 911, honda s2000, bmw cooper s, and s2 lotus elise

Left 4am saturday morning from newark, and managed to get there around 4.30pm, just in time to see Nick Heidfeld take his F1 car round the GP circuit plus the north loop

After leaving the GP circuit, we managed to track down the entrance to the Nordschleife circuit, where we were welcomed by a ridiculous array of awesome cars, and the toll booths were soon opened up after Heidfeld did his lap. After a bit of spectating we made our way to find the hotel

Next morning, we got to the ring, and drivers of the cars promptly bought their lap tickets. I then got 2 laps as a passenger in my mates 911, and 2 in my mates elise.

I'm sure those that have been before will back me up, the whole experience is just crazy, words really can't describe it.

I sneaked a bit of camera footage in here and there, which needs editing before hosting anywhere

The whole day just flew by, there were a few minor incidents here and there, with track closure being limited to only about an hour. The police only needed to investigate 1 of several crashes (it is public road after all!)

Then on the Monday, we managed to squeeze a flying visit to Spa, we couldn't really see a great deal going on, apart from a load of re-building work, but was nice to check-in nonetheless

All in over the 3 days we clocked up around 1200 miles

Can definitely recommend the trip, I for one will definitely be heading back there next year..

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2nd May, 2007 at 08:57:05pm

It is awesome m8. Place I stayed at (check posts) there was noble & ferrari owners. They got that bird that drove the jag around Nurburgring on top gear to take them round in their cars. Only about 30 euros I think. Damned magic! She was a complete nutnut apparently! I saw the scratch marks on the front of the cars!
Takes some balls to do that track!!!!!
Good view from Nurburg castle. Tucked out the way the entrance innit dan!
Bet that was bliss hearing an F1 car around it!
You want to check out that Derek Bell in a le mans car vid.....about 61/2 minute lap!

Edited by Jason G on 2nd May, 2007.

On 19th Jan, 2010 wil_h said:
I would start the furthest place from the finish.


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I feel all special knowing that I've given your mum my wood.


Been neglecting Turbo'd 'A' series..............

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2nd May, 2007 at 09:10:41pm

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Im going this year!!

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2nd May, 2007 at 09:26:41pm

lager is f***** nice!

On 19th Jan, 2010 wil_h said:
I would start the furthest place from the finish.


On 24th Mar, 2012 apbellamy said:
I feel all special knowing that I've given your mum my wood.


Been neglecting Turbo'd 'A' series..............

dan
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3rd May, 2007 at 06:32:03am

ahh yes the bittburg lager is fantastic

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3rd May, 2007 at 11:44:12am




On 2nd of May, 2007 at 08:32pm dan said:
I'm sure those that have been before will back me up, the whole experience is just crazy, words really can't describe it.


oh yes had an awesome time last summer.

We stayed at camping am nurburgring, was dirt cheap and about 5 mins away from the ring.

And by the way its all about konig ludwig weissbeir (the "hell" variety *laughing* )


dev

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3rd May, 2007 at 04:40:02pm

No its all about the aldi beer.

1.99 euros for six and if you return the bottles you get 1.50 euros back meaning that your next pack is just 0.49 euros.

or 30 p in proper money.

those crazy germans.

TurboDave said

"Fab's right of course.

Maybe you should take your styling ideas off the French instead! "


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3rd May, 2007 at 05:24:12pm

still got my bittburg crate here! Got to be done!

On 19th Jan, 2010 wil_h said:
I would start the furthest place from the finish.


On 24th Mar, 2012 apbellamy said:
I feel all special knowing that I've given your mum my wood.


Been neglecting Turbo'd 'A' series..............

AlexF2003

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3rd May, 2007 at 07:11:58pm

Its all about the weissbeer!!!!

hmmm Erdinger!

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3rd May, 2007 at 07:48:06pm

just driving there....kept thinking Aushfart was a really big town!
Excuse spelling....

On 19th Jan, 2010 wil_h said:
I would start the furthest place from the finish.


On 24th Mar, 2012 apbellamy said:
I feel all special knowing that I've given your mum my wood.


Been neglecting Turbo'd 'A' series..............

AlexF2003

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3rd May, 2007 at 08:13:20pm

LOL

Einfart
Ausfart

BMW mark their camshafts like that too *wink*

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3rd May, 2007 at 08:21:10pm

I went through Luxenburg, battle of the bulge country on the way back. Well worth doing for scenery.
Shit...I sounded old and mature then!

On 19th Jan, 2010 wil_h said:
I would start the furthest place from the finish.


On 24th Mar, 2012 apbellamy said:
I feel all special knowing that I've given your mum my wood.


Been neglecting Turbo'd 'A' series..............

AlexF2003

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3rd May, 2007 at 08:50:42pm

well its better than going through belguim - I hate belguiim!!

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3rd May, 2007 at 08:55:57pm

lol very true, trying to get round brussels ring road is fun

Jason G

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3rd May, 2007 at 09:04:00pm

innit! we caught rush hour! And that bumpy motorway from there to Germany!

On 19th Jan, 2010 wil_h said:
I would start the furthest place from the finish.


On 24th Mar, 2012 apbellamy said:
I feel all special knowing that I've given your mum my wood.


Been neglecting Turbo'd 'A' series..............

AL

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3rd May, 2007 at 09:10:18pm

oh hell yeh that motorway is awful. Then the way we go you hit what we refer to as "the road to hell" possibly the bumpiest road in the world, potholes everywhere. Then litterally all of a sudden it goes beautifully smooth to signal you have entered germany *laughing*


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3rd May, 2007 at 09:29:58pm

lol....yep! strange bunch the belgiums!

On 19th Jan, 2010 wil_h said:
I would start the furthest place from the finish.


On 24th Mar, 2012 apbellamy said:
I feel all special knowing that I've given your mum my wood.


Been neglecting Turbo'd 'A' series..............

AlexF2003

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3rd May, 2007 at 10:09:50pm

thats why I hate Belgium... the people seem ok BUT fix the fucking roads!

jeeeeees!

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dev

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3rd May, 2007 at 10:15:11pm

Erdinger FTW.

i cant wait to go back.

Feebs you up for meeting up before this?

TurboDave said

"Fab's right of course.

Maybe you should take your styling ideas off the French instead! "


Nic

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4th May, 2007 at 01:57:10am

im feeling a trip coming on...

dev

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4th May, 2007 at 08:47:28am

Come on the mini forum one nic.

Its DTM weekend!!

TurboDave said

"Fab's right of course.

Maybe you should take your styling ideas off the French instead! "


Nic

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4th May, 2007 at 10:36:33am

theres no way im doing it in the mini-ill be bouncing off the limiter

im taking the clio-luxury for the motorway stretches too

dev

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4th May, 2007 at 12:57:35pm

Why will you be bouncing off the limiter?

We only crusie at 75 - 85 mph

TurboDave said

"Fab's right of course.

Maybe you should take your styling ideas off the French instead! "


Jason G

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4th May, 2007 at 01:08:12pm

Damn good racing I reckon watching DTM.


On 4th of May, 2007 at 08:47am dev said:
Come on the mini forum one nic.

Its DTM weekend!!

On 19th Jan, 2010 wil_h said:
I would start the furthest place from the finish.


On 24th Mar, 2012 apbellamy said:
I feel all special knowing that I've given your mum my wood.


Been neglecting Turbo'd 'A' series..............

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4th May, 2007 at 10:33:43pm

Ahh... the Ring... I was suposed to take a trip with 75 experience 14 days ago, but had to work :( I love that track, it is like drugs, only more expensive *wink*

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