Title: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: Werner on August 22, 2005, 03:01:03 pm
We're planning a day trip to the 1000 km at the Nürburgring, any other CA Members plan the same?
Just found a provisional entry list at http://www.gt-eins.de/Berichte2005/LMES/1000kNring/ringentry.html
Cheers
Werner
Just found a provisional entry list at http://www.gt-eins.de/Berichte2005/LMES/1000kNring/ringentry.html
Cheers
Werner
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: hgb on August 22, 2005, 03:30:15 pm
I will be there, too. The DfH guys will be there as well. Where and when do we meet ?
Friday, 2nd September 2005
09.30 – 10.30 Uhr Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge, Training
10.35 – 11.05 Uhr Benelux Racing League, Training
11.10 – 11.40 Uhr British F3 International Series, Training
11.45 – 12.15 Uhr Classic Endurance Racing, Training
12.20 – 12.50 Uhr Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge, Qualifying
12.55 – 13.25 Uhr Benelux Racing League, Training
13.30 – 14.30 Uhr LMES, 1. Training
14.35 – 15.05 Uhr British F3 International Series, Qualifying
15.15 – 16.00 Uhr Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge, 1. Race (45 Min.)
16.10 – 16.40 Uhr Classic Endurance Racing, 1. Qualifying
16.45 – 17.45 Uhr LMES, 2. Training
Saturday, 3rd September 2005
08.00 – 08.30 Uhr British F3 International Series, Qualifying
08.40 – 09.10 Uhr Benelux Racing League, 1. Race (25 Min. + 1 Lap)
09.20 – 10.20 Uhr Trofeo Vodafone Maserati, Training
10.25 – 11.25 Uhr LMES, 3. Training
11.35 – 12.05 Uhr British F3 International Series, 1. Race (30 Min.)
12.15 – 12.45 Uhr Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge, Qualifying
12.55 – 13.25 Uhr Classic Endurance Racing, 2. Qualifying
13.30 – 14.10 Uhr LMES, Qualifying
14.20 – 15.05 Uhr Trofeo Vodafone Maserati, Qualifying
15.15 – 15.45 Uhr Benelux Racing League, 2. Race (25 Min. + 1 Lap)
15.55 – 16.25 Uhr British F3 International Series, 2. Race (30 Min.)
16.35 – 17.35 Uhr Classic Endurance Racing, Race (60 Min.)
Sunday, 4th September 2005
08.30 – 08.50 Uhr LMES, Warm-up
09.00 – 10.00 Uhr Trofeo Vodafone Maserati, Race (60 Min.)
10.00 - 10.20 Uhr LMES, Pitwalk
10.00 – 10.30 Uhr LMES, Autograph Session (ACO-Truck)
10.10 – 10.55 Uhr Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge, 2. Race (45 Min.)
11.45 – 17.45 Uhr LMES, Race (1.000 km)
Friday 02.09.2005
Paddock: 10,00 € / 7,00 € (Erwachsene / Jugendliche)
Saturday 03.09.2005
Stands + Paddock: 13,00 € / 10,00 €
Sunday 04.09.2005
Stands + Paddock: 25,00 € / 13,00 €
Weekend 02.-04.09.2005
Stands + Paddock: 35,00 € / 20,00 €
Friday, 2nd September 2005
09.30 – 10.30 Uhr Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge, Training
10.35 – 11.05 Uhr Benelux Racing League, Training
11.10 – 11.40 Uhr British F3 International Series, Training
11.45 – 12.15 Uhr Classic Endurance Racing, Training
12.20 – 12.50 Uhr Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge, Qualifying
12.55 – 13.25 Uhr Benelux Racing League, Training
13.30 – 14.30 Uhr LMES, 1. Training
14.35 – 15.05 Uhr British F3 International Series, Qualifying
15.15 – 16.00 Uhr Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge, 1. Race (45 Min.)
16.10 – 16.40 Uhr Classic Endurance Racing, 1. Qualifying
16.45 – 17.45 Uhr LMES, 2. Training
Saturday, 3rd September 2005
08.00 – 08.30 Uhr British F3 International Series, Qualifying
08.40 – 09.10 Uhr Benelux Racing League, 1. Race (25 Min. + 1 Lap)
09.20 – 10.20 Uhr Trofeo Vodafone Maserati, Training
10.25 – 11.25 Uhr LMES, 3. Training
11.35 – 12.05 Uhr British F3 International Series, 1. Race (30 Min.)
12.15 – 12.45 Uhr Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge, Qualifying
12.55 – 13.25 Uhr Classic Endurance Racing, 2. Qualifying
13.30 – 14.10 Uhr LMES, Qualifying
14.20 – 15.05 Uhr Trofeo Vodafone Maserati, Qualifying
15.15 – 15.45 Uhr Benelux Racing League, 2. Race (25 Min. + 1 Lap)
15.55 – 16.25 Uhr British F3 International Series, 2. Race (30 Min.)
16.35 – 17.35 Uhr Classic Endurance Racing, Race (60 Min.)
Sunday, 4th September 2005
08.30 – 08.50 Uhr LMES, Warm-up
09.00 – 10.00 Uhr Trofeo Vodafone Maserati, Race (60 Min.)
10.00 - 10.20 Uhr LMES, Pitwalk
10.00 – 10.30 Uhr LMES, Autograph Session (ACO-Truck)
10.10 – 10.55 Uhr Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge, 2. Race (45 Min.)
11.45 – 17.45 Uhr LMES, Race (1.000 km)
Friday 02.09.2005
Paddock: 10,00 € / 7,00 € (Erwachsene / Jugendliche)
Saturday 03.09.2005
Stands + Paddock: 13,00 € / 10,00 €
Sunday 04.09.2005
Stands + Paddock: 25,00 € / 13,00 €
Weekend 02.-04.09.2005
Stands + Paddock: 35,00 € / 20,00 €
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: Ron Jeremy on August 22, 2005, 03:57:52 pm
not me too much work this time
:-\
:-\
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: rcutler on August 22, 2005, 05:00:56 pm
Myself and smokie hope to be there. I have to persuade my boss that the time spent in europe will improve my wellbeing!
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: smokie on August 22, 2005, 05:45:38 pm
Yup, Rick and I have a plan.
Can anyone (hgb?) advise on low cost accomodation in the immediate area, particularly for Friday night. I'm assuming you'll all be camping on the Saturday?
Can anyone (hgb?) advise on low cost accomodation in the immediate area, particularly for Friday night. I'm assuming you'll all be camping on the Saturday?
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: Nobby Diesel on August 22, 2005, 06:04:27 pm
http://www.nurburgring.org.uk/where_to_stay.html
Smokie,
check this site out. There is a wealth of info on Ben's site, but I've pasted the link to the accomodation page for the convenience of CA'ers
Smokie,
check this site out. There is a wealth of info on Ben's site, but I've pasted the link to the accomodation page for the convenience of CA'ers
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: Nobby Diesel on August 22, 2005, 06:07:52 pm
I can vouch for Sliders Guest House. It is more geared towards bikes and bikers, but anyone will be warmly welcomed.
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: smokie on August 22, 2005, 06:10:21 pm
Excellent, thanks. Will start phoning...
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: rcutler on August 22, 2005, 06:48:34 pm
Entry List for the Classic including TWO 917 so one should run!!!
http://www.1000km-nuerburgring.de/fileadmin/user_upload/daten/StarCER.pdf
http://www.1000km-nuerburgring.de/fileadmin/user_upload/daten/StarCER.pdf
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: jpchenet on August 22, 2005, 07:39:09 pm
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: rcutler on August 22, 2005, 07:41:40 pm
Tut Tut Tut!!
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: Stu on August 22, 2005, 10:16:40 pm
not me too much work this time
:-\
:-\
Not me either as I'll be at a stag do in Blackpool. Need to find one of those snooker ball gimp masks like on pulp fiction and a zimmer frame to cable tie the groom to.
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: jolly rozzer on August 22, 2005, 11:14:32 pm
yeah i have plans too - can any one help on the directions front?
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: redstu on August 23, 2005, 01:39:23 am
I'm planning to visit the ring for '07
I'm limiting myself to 2 "outings" a year and the 2nd is going to be Spa next year.
The ring website mentioned earlier is superb and I'll be booking a ride in the ring taxi (with Sabine)!
I'm limiting myself to 2 "outings" a year and the 2nd is going to be Spa next year.
The ring website mentioned earlier is superb and I'll be booking a ride in the ring taxi (with Sabine)!
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: Werner on August 23, 2005, 09:16:08 am
Where and when do we meet ?
I have no suggestion yet. Me and a bunch of friends from the lemanszone.de team will come for raceday only and arrive at app. 10:00 am at the track. What about meeting at the ACO truck?
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: hgb on August 23, 2005, 10:06:05 am
10:00 on sunday at the ACO truck then.
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: Nobby Diesel on August 23, 2005, 10:20:22 am
OK girls and boys - all the 'ring info you need is here.
It covers everything from rules and regs, directions and routes, prices, insurance advice blah, blah, blah.
http://www.nurburgring.org.uk/
Should answer any question you may have.
Won't be able to make the 1000k though, too many stag do's, motor sport trips etc away already this year.
Hope that you all have loads of fun.
It covers everything from rules and regs, directions and routes, prices, insurance advice blah, blah, blah.
http://www.nurburgring.org.uk/
Should answer any question you may have.
Won't be able to make the 1000k though, too many stag do's, motor sport trips etc away already this year.
Hope that you all have loads of fun.
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: hgb on August 23, 2005, 11:20:18 am
Smokie + Rick, did you find something for friday night ? Otherwise, let me know and I start digging.
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: Paddy_NL on August 23, 2005, 12:03:29 pm
We (Drinking for Holland) will be there, about 10 -12 people. Arriving Saturday morning, leaving again after the race. Have got a plan to build up camp in one of the campings, any advice on that?
We will use a larger part of the grandstand again, I'd like to repeat the Silverstone-trick - have the flag across from Racing for Holland :)
(http://server3.uploadit.org/files/paddyNL-Silverstone.jpg)
We will use a larger part of the grandstand again, I'd like to repeat the Silverstone-trick - have the flag across from Racing for Holland :)
(http://server3.uploadit.org/files/paddyNL-Silverstone.jpg)
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: smokie on August 23, 2005, 07:03:59 pm
hgb - we don't really jhave much of a plan at all yet. I was going to try some of those guesthouses in the link higher up but I bet they will all be full now... That's tomorrow's work.
Which is the camping you use and how do I book that?
Do we need to pre-book tickets or are they the same price on the door?
Regarding the stag do's etc - the mrs tells me this is my seventh holiday this year, and she's only been on two of them! :)
Which is the camping you use and how do I book that?
Do we need to pre-book tickets or are they the same price on the door?
Regarding the stag do's etc - the mrs tells me this is my seventh holiday this year, and she's only been on two of them! :)
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: Andy Zarse on August 23, 2005, 07:13:01 pm
Regarding the stag do's etc - the mrs tells me this is my seventh holiday this year, and she's only been on two of them! :)
Holiday Schmoliday! A weekend at the Ring does not count as a holiday Smokie! It's just a short break and there is a world of difference. I went to Silverstone and it was NOT a holiday in any sense of the word as I understand it to mean. Anyway, you didn't come to Silverstone, so to my mind, you are honour bound to go to the Ring. Oh, and I might need you to take something over for Paddy too, following a tactical blunder at Silverstone, so we might have to meet up before you set off.
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: Bob U on August 23, 2005, 07:21:38 pm
the mrs tells me this is my seventh holiday this year, and she's only been on two of them! :)
Do yourself a favour and put it in writing, I guarentee it will be a best seller. This time next year you could be a millionnere ;D
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: hgb on August 24, 2005, 09:14:14 am
I've never been to a race for cheer pleasure. It's always been long drives, lack of sleep and marching far distances through blazing heat and hail storms. However, someone has to do it. Tell that your wife and it'll be alright. ;D
You don't need to book tickets in advance. They are available at the gate, both tickets for camping and the race. I wont stay at the circuit overnight next weekend. It's an one hour drive to the nearest bed for me.
Paddy, as for camping grounds there's one at Müllenbach which is at the F1 curcuit. The details are:
Camping am Nürburgring
D - 53520 Müllenbach
+49 (2692) 224
+49 (2692) 10 20
rezeption@camping-am-nuerburgring.de
http://www.camping-am-nuerburgring.de
Also, there's the camping Stahlhütte which is about 15 minutes from the circuit if you like a drive through the Eifel. Details for this one are:
Camping Stahlhütte
An der B 258
53533 Dorsel / Ahr
Bundesland:
Rheinland-Pfalz
Telefon: 02693 / 438
You don't need to book tickets in advance. They are available at the gate, both tickets for camping and the race. I wont stay at the circuit overnight next weekend. It's an one hour drive to the nearest bed for me.
Paddy, as for camping grounds there's one at Müllenbach which is at the F1 curcuit. The details are:
Camping am Nürburgring
D - 53520 Müllenbach
+49 (2692) 224
+49 (2692) 10 20
rezeption@camping-am-nuerburgring.de
http://www.camping-am-nuerburgring.de
Also, there's the camping Stahlhütte which is about 15 minutes from the circuit if you like a drive through the Eifel. Details for this one are:
Camping Stahlhütte
An der B 258
53533 Dorsel / Ahr
Bundesland:
Rheinland-Pfalz
Telefon: 02693 / 438
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: smokie on August 24, 2005, 09:39:11 am
Smokie, You lucky lucky bastard how do you do this? ???
Make yourself unpleasant to be with then she's glad to see the back of you for a few days ;D ;D
Thanks for the info hgb
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: Paddy_NL on August 24, 2005, 09:54:22 am
Okay hgb, thanks for that :)
Had a look at that site before, and have to admit I clicked it away because it's one of the worst looking sites I've ever come across. No clear routing, one giant mess of 'nice piccies' on the front page.
But guess it will be the best option, being this late :)
Had a look at that site before, and have to admit I clicked it away because it's one of the worst looking sites I've ever come across. No clear routing, one giant mess of 'nice piccies' on the front page.
But guess it will be the best option, being this late :)
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: jpchenet on August 24, 2005, 02:25:45 pm
Hmmmmm. OK, some info needed.
Paddy, how long do you think it will take to drive to The Nurburgring from Utrecht or Rotterdam?? There's a good chance I may be going to Nieuwergen on Thursday next week so may try to wangle a diversion on the way home!!
Probably stay in The Netherlands Thursday night then head to The Ring and leave straight after the race.
Not positive yet, but it's looking good!
Paddy, how long do you think it will take to drive to The Nurburgring from Utrecht or Rotterdam?? There's a good chance I may be going to Nieuwergen on Thursday next week so may try to wangle a diversion on the way home!!
Probably stay in The Netherlands Thursday night then head to The Ring and leave straight after the race.
Not positive yet, but it's looking good!
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: smokie on August 24, 2005, 02:41:47 pm
JP - www.mappy.com will tell you, and give you a route!
Another star eh? :)
Another star eh? :)
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: jpchenet on August 24, 2005, 03:00:04 pm
Another star eh? :)
I don't know what you mean?? The fact that I haven't got an LMES star yet has nothing to do with it ;)
Thanks for the map link. Have you firmed up on your plans yet?
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: rcutler on August 24, 2005, 03:05:22 pm
I am still trying to get the leave confirmed. I will need Friday and Thursday off next week. It is the busiest time De Beers have ever had. Some 6.5million carats to be sorted in 8 days!! Friday being the last of them all.
But at the moment I am probably going home with the flu!!! Bugger it is not in a weeks time. NO COMMENTS PLEASE!!
But at the moment I am probably going home with the flu!!! Bugger it is not in a weeks time. NO COMMENTS PLEASE!!
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: smokie on August 24, 2005, 04:05:31 pm
Some 6.5million carats to be sorted in 8 days!! Friday being the last of them all.
Bring 'em along to Nurburgring, we can sort them over a beer or three... ;D
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: Paddy_NL on August 24, 2005, 04:12:08 pm
get well soon, Rick :-\
Mark, if you're in Holland by then you can simply drive along with us, no problem! We'll be leaving Saturday morning early to arrive in time for the free practise of 10.25. Should be about a 3,5 hour drive from Rotterdam or Nieuwegein, same mileage.
We'll sleep at the camping site in the large Gazebo, and leave straight after the race. Let's keep in touch!
Mark, if you're in Holland by then you can simply drive along with us, no problem! We'll be leaving Saturday morning early to arrive in time for the free practise of 10.25. Should be about a 3,5 hour drive from Rotterdam or Nieuwegein, same mileage.
We'll sleep at the camping site in the large Gazebo, and leave straight after the race. Let's keep in touch!
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: smokie on August 24, 2005, 09:17:49 pm
Paddy, just so I don't get it wrong, can you send me the details for the camp site you are booked into please?
Ta
Ta
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: hgb on August 24, 2005, 09:27:27 pm
I'm sure Paddy and the DfH lot are booked for Müllenbach. Give me a shout if you want me to call the camping ground for you. Details are:
Camping am Nürburgring
D - 53520 Müllenbach
+49 (2692) 224
+49 (2692) 10 20
rezeption@camping-am-nuerburgring.de (http://rezeption@camping-am-nuerburgring.de)
http://www.camping-am-nuerburgring.de
Camping am Nürburgring
D - 53520 Müllenbach
+49 (2692) 224
+49 (2692) 10 20
rezeption@camping-am-nuerburgring.de (http://rezeption@camping-am-nuerburgring.de)
http://www.camping-am-nuerburgring.de
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: Paddy_NL on August 25, 2005, 08:06:39 am
Smokie; we as DfH are debating what to do at the moment, aparently some would like to stay the night in Aachen - I don't. I don't want to wake up Sunday at nine having to drive an hour to the circuit. So we might split the group, and me probably some more will stay at the camping circuit hgb has pointed out. Also more fair to JPChenet, he'll want to see the race too, not drive all the way to stay in some hotel at Toyota Allee...
Will let know how it ends, I'll be staying at the camping site for sure!
Will let know how it ends, I'll be staying at the camping site for sure!
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: Stranger on August 28, 2005, 11:27:49 am
Since I'll be going with Paddy I'll sleep near the track :)
No fun going to a hotel anyways if you are to return to the circuit in the early morning again.
No fun going to a hotel anyways if you are to return to the circuit in the early morning again.
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: smokie on August 28, 2005, 12:16:07 pm
I've mailed the campsite to book for Saturday, also asked hgb to call them as I have had no reply. So I will be there too, with a mate who has never been racing before.
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: Stranger on August 28, 2005, 12:57:58 pm
Apparently there's a bar with Veltins beer from the tap on the campsite and they have music during the 1000km weekend.
Also on the campsite is a Mini-Meeting, as they're doing the Brands Hatch to Nürburgring Run.
(www.theminiforum.co.uk)
Prices are:
€ 10 per person per day.
Electricity:
Connection € 3 once
Use of power € 2 per day
Arrival on Friday night will be counted as 1 day.
So friday night arrival and sunday night departure = 3 days.
Also on the campsite is a Mini-Meeting, as they're doing the Brands Hatch to Nürburgring Run.
(www.theminiforum.co.uk)
Prices are:
€ 10 per person per day.
Electricity:
Connection € 3 once
Use of power € 2 per day
Arrival on Friday night will be counted as 1 day.
So friday night arrival and sunday night departure = 3 days.
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: rcutler on August 28, 2005, 10:08:33 pm
I am still hoping to go. Work have said no but that is depending on one of three things.
1- If we finish all the work early.
2- I can get Monday off.
3- I quit!!! ;D
1- If we finish all the work early.
2- I can get Monday off.
3- I quit!!! ;D
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: smokie on August 28, 2005, 11:55:25 pm
The fourth thing being...whether there is space in the car! Would also need to sort hotel bookings etc as these are all now done for John and I.
Car failed it's MOT yesterday (bulging tyre) - retest happening Wed... Two tyres = £200+. Also recommended 4 way laser tracking.
I can tell it's gonna be an expensive week.... :-\
Car failed it's MOT yesterday (bulging tyre) - retest happening Wed... Two tyres = £200+. Also recommended 4 way laser tracking.
I can tell it's gonna be an expensive week.... :-\
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: Rhino on August 29, 2005, 12:08:18 am
Electricity:
Connection € 3 once
Use of power € 2 per day
Could you see that one working at Le Mans ;D
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: Ferrari Spider on August 29, 2005, 01:22:40 am
The fourth thing being...whether there is space in the car! Would also need to sort hotel bookings etc as these are all now done for John and I.
Car failed it's MOT yesterday (bulging tyre) - retest happening Wed... Two tyres = £200+. Also recommended 4 way laser tracking.
I can tell it's gonna be an expensive week.... :-\
Car failed it's MOT yesterday (bulging tyre) - retest happening Wed... Two tyres = £200+. Also recommended 4 way laser tracking.
I can tell it's gonna be an expensive week.... :-\
At least you got cash for the caravan ;D
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: smokie on August 29, 2005, 09:40:03 am
Spent it already! :D
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: hgb on August 29, 2005, 10:21:24 am
I called the Müllenbach camping site this morning. Smokie's booking is confirmed and there's still plenty of room available. The Mini guys will be on the same camping site.
The weather forecast looks splendid. :D
The weather forecast looks splendid. :D
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: Paddy_NL on August 29, 2005, 05:36:00 pm
I called the Müllenbach camping site this morning. Smokie's booking is confirmed and there's still plenty of room available. The Mini guys will be on the same camping site.
Sent my booking today. Shouldn't be a problem by the looks of it.Quote
The weather forecast looks splendid. :D
Oooohh yesss, cool beer awaits us 8)Couldn't get any worse then Silverstone anyway, unless you'd have something like in Louisiana today :-\
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: Stranger on August 29, 2005, 06:50:33 pm
Could this be the 3rd time in a row I get to the Nürburgring without rain!?!?!
Latest weatherforecast according to wetteronline.de!
03.09.
Min. Temp 12°C
Max. Temp 23°C
Mostly Sunny
Wind E 2-3
04.09
Min. Temp 12°C
Max. Temp 24°C
Sunny
Wind NE 3
Latest weatherforecast according to wetteronline.de!
03.09.
Min. Temp 12°C
Max. Temp 23°C
Mostly Sunny
Wind E 2-3
04.09
Min. Temp 12°C
Max. Temp 24°C
Sunny
Wind NE 3
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: smokie on August 29, 2005, 10:28:08 pm
www.weather.com now says scattered thunderstorms on Fri & Sat and showers on Sunday. It was saying better than that a few days ago. Will also be v warm.
I'd like it to be dry!
I'd like it to be dry!
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: Paddy_NL on August 29, 2005, 10:33:48 pm
I'd like it to be dry!
So would Racing for Holland!(http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/9671/crash27eb.jpg)
We'll just convert to Drowning for Holland bytheway ;)
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: Fran on August 29, 2005, 10:36:02 pm
Excuses, excuses!!
Nice pic tho...
Nice pic tho...
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: Paddy_NL on August 30, 2005, 12:43:33 am
Nice pic tho...
Couldn't agree more. The owner is stated in the bottom-right of the pic ;)Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: hgb on August 30, 2005, 08:46:09 am
They changed their mind... ::) Now they state that it's going to rain with occasional thunderstorms on saturday and sunday. After all it's the Nuerburgring, isn't it. ;D Temperatures will be good though, at around 25C during the day.
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: Stranger on August 30, 2005, 08:46:29 am
http://www.clubarnage.com/forum/index.php?topic=4138.msg48999#msg48999
I'll keep updating the post above with latest weather info!
I'll keep updating the post above with latest weather info!
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: hgb on August 31, 2005, 08:48:18 am
They changed their mind again. Now it looks like it will be sunny with temperatures at around 26C during the day. Pack some sun blocker. :D
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: Werner on August 31, 2005, 09:29:52 am
I've been at the Ring a couple of times and it's location makes weather forecasts extremely difficult, often useless. Just don't read them, pack full rain-gear AND sunblocker, anything can happen within a couple of hours
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: hgb on September 01, 2005, 10:55:58 am
With less than a handfull of days to pass it's save to say that it's going to be sunny. Two out of three weather sites predict sunny and warm weather. Only one site says there's a chance of thunderstorms on sunday. 8)
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: smokie on September 01, 2005, 12:26:11 pm
Wow, dunno about warm, it's looking positively HOT 8) 8)
80+ degrees Sat & Sun...
80+ degrees Sat & Sun...
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: hgb on September 01, 2005, 12:31:44 pm
Petit Le Mans ;D
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: smokie on September 01, 2005, 08:58:14 pm
Just going to pack - leave tomorrow afternoon. Before I do - does anyone have a list of runners and riders?
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: smokie on September 01, 2005, 09:01:21 pm
Never mind, found a list...
LMES 2005
1000km of the Nürburgring
Round 4 - 2/4 September
Provisional Entry List
N° "LM" P1 NAT TYRES CARS ENTRY DRIVER 1 DRIVER 2 DRIVER 3
4 AUDI PLAYSTATION TEAM ORECA F M Audi R8 Season Stéphane Ortelli (F) Allan McNish (GB) -
7 CREATION AUTOSPORTIF GB M DBA 03S - Judd Season Nicolas Minassian (F) Jamie Campbell Walter (GB) -
8 ROLLCENTRE RACING GB M Dallara Judd - LMP 900 Season Joao Barbosa (P) Martin Short (GB) Vanina Ickx (B)
9 TEAM JOTA GB D Zytek 04S - Zytek Season Sam Hignett (GB) John Stack (GB) Gregor Fisken (GB)
10 RACING FOR HOLLAND NL D Dome S101 - JUDD Nürburgring Jan Lammers (NL) Felipe Ortiz (CH) Beppe Gabbiani (I)
13 COURAGE COMPETITION F Y Courage-C60 H - Judd Season Alexander Frei (CH) Christian Vann (GB) Jonathan Cochet (F)
15 ZYTEK MOTORSPORT GB M Zytek 04S - Zytek Season Hayanari Shimoda (J) Tom Chilton (GB) -
17 PESCAROLO SPORT F M Pescarolo-C60 Hybride Season Emmanuel Collard (F) Jean-Christophe Boullion (F) -
18 ROLLCENTRE RACING GB M Dallara Judd - LMP 900 Nürburgring Harold Primat (F) Bruce Jouany (F) -
"LM" P2 9
20 BRUNEAU PIERRE F M Pilbeam - MP 93 - 01PB Season Marc Rostan (F) Jean-Philippe Peugeot (F) Pierre Bruneau (F)
21 DEL BELLO NOEL F M Courage - Mecachrome (V8 ) Season Jean-Luc Maury-Laribière (F) TBA -
22 TRACSPORT GB D Tampolli - AER Nürburgring John Ingram (GB) Edward Morris (GB) Richard Jones (GB)
25 RML GB M MG Lola EX 264 - MG Season Mike Newton (GB) Tommy Erdos (BR) -
27 HORAG LISTA RACING CH M Lola B05/40 - Judd Nürburgring Fredy Lienhard (CH) Didier Theys (B) -
30 KRUSE MOTORSPORT GB P Courage C65-Judd Season Phil Bennett (GB) Juan Barazi (DK)
31 DEL BELLO NOEL F M Courage - Mecachrome (V8 ) Season Christophe Tinseau (F) Bastien Brière (F) Ni Amorin (P)
35 G- FORCE B D Courage C65-Judd Season Jean-François Leroch (F) Tim Greaves (GB) Frank Hahn (I)
36 PAUL BELMONDO RACING F M Courage C65- Ford Season Claude-Yves Gosselin (F) Karim A. Ojjeh (SA) Vincent Vosse (B)
37 PAUL BELMONDO RACING F M Courage C65- Ford Season Paul Belmondo (F) Didier André (F) Yann Clairay (F)
39 CHAMBERLAIN-SYNERGY MOTORSPORT GB D Lola - AER Season Bob Berridge (GB) Gareth Evans (GB) Peter Owen (GB)
41 BINNIE MOTORSPORTS USA P Lola B05/40-Nicholson McLaren V8 Season William Binnie (USA) Allen Timpany (GB) Sam Hancock (GB)
"LM" GT1 12
51 BMS SCUDERIA ITALIA I P Ferrari 550 Maranello Season Michele Bartyan (I) Cristian Pescatori (I) Toni Seiler (CH)
52 BMS SCUDERIA ITALIA I P Ferrari 550 Maranello Season Matteo Cressoni (I) Jamie Davies (GB) Miguel Ramos (P)
53 A-LEVEL ENGINEERING D M Porsche 996 Bi-Turbo Season Wolfgang Kaufmann (D) Marcel Tiemann (D) -
56 PAUL BELMONDO RACING F M Chrysler Viper GTS/R Season Pierre Perret (F) Karim Ajlani (CH) Benjamin Leuenberger (CH)
57 PAUL BELMONDO RACING F M Chrysler Viper GTS/R Season Jean-Michel Papolla (F) Didier Sommereau (F) TBA
61 CONVERS TEAM RUS M Ferrari 550 Maranello Season Christophe Bouchut (F) Alexey Vasiliev (RUS)
62 CONVERS TEAM GB M Aston Martin DB9 R Nürburgring Nikolay Fomenko (RUS) Darren Turner (GB) Marc Goossens (B)
67 MENX CZ M Ferrari 550 Maranello Season Robert Pergl (CZ) Peter Kox (NL) Jarek Janis (CZ)
68 JMB RACING MC P Ferrari 575 GTC Season Peter Kutemann (NL) Antoine Gosse (F) Stéphane Daoudi (F)
"LM" GT2 9
73 ICE POL RACING TEAM B D Porsche 996 GT3 RSR Season Yves Lambert (B) Christian Lefort (B) Markus Palttala (FIN)
76 AUTORLANDO SPORT I P Porsche 996 GT3 RSR Season Franco Groppi (I) Luigi Moccia (I) Joel Camathias (CH)
79 JP RACING D P Porsche 996 GT3 RS Nürburgring Jens Petersen (D) Jan-Dirk Lueders (D) Niki Leutwiler (D)
81 TEAM LNT GB D TVR Tuscan T400R Season Jonny Kane (GB) Warren Hughes (GB) -
82 TEAM LNT GB D TVR Tuscan T400R Season Patrick Pearce (GB) Marc Hynes (GB) Lawrence Tomlinson (GB)
83 SEIKEL MOTORSPORT D Y Porsche 996 GT3 RS Season Philip Collin (USA) Horst Felbermayr senior (A) Horst Felbermayr junior (A)
85 SPYKER SQUADRON NL D Spyker C8 Spyder GT2 R Nürburgring Donny Crevels (NL) Jeroem Bleekemolen (NL)
88 NOBLE GROUP-GRUPPE M RACING HK P Porsche 911 GT3 RSR Nürburgring Matthew Marsh (HK) Darryl O'Young (HK) -
89 SEBAH AUTOMOTIVE GB D Porsche 996 GT3 RSR Season Lars Erik Nielsen (DK) Thorkild Thyrring (DK) Pierre Ehret (D)
90 SEBAH AUTOMOTIVE GB D Porsche 996 GT3 R Nürburgring Xavier Pompidou (F) Marc Lieb (D) -
93 SCUDERIA ECOSSE GB P Ferrari 360 Modena GTC Season Andrew Kirkaldy (SCO) Nathan Kinch (SCO) -
95 RACESPORT PENINSULA TVR GB D TVR Tuscan T400R Season Richard Stanton (GB) Piers Jonhson (GB) -
97 TECH 9 MOTORSPORT GB D Porsche GT3 RS Nürburgring Peter Cook (GB) Phil Keen (GB) Oliver Bryant (GB)
98 JAMES WATT AUTOMOTIVE GB D Porsche 996 GT3 RS Nürburgring Paul Daniels (GB) Allan Simonsen (DK) TBA
99 GPC SPORT I P Ferrari 360 Modena Season Gabrio Rosa (I) Luca Drudi (I) Fabio Babini (I) 15
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LMES 2005
1000km of the Nürburgring
Round 4 - 2/4 September
Provisional Entry List
N° "LM" P1 NAT TYRES CARS ENTRY DRIVER 1 DRIVER 2 DRIVER 3
4 AUDI PLAYSTATION TEAM ORECA F M Audi R8 Season Stéphane Ortelli (F) Allan McNish (GB) -
7 CREATION AUTOSPORTIF GB M DBA 03S - Judd Season Nicolas Minassian (F) Jamie Campbell Walter (GB) -
8 ROLLCENTRE RACING GB M Dallara Judd - LMP 900 Season Joao Barbosa (P) Martin Short (GB) Vanina Ickx (B)
9 TEAM JOTA GB D Zytek 04S - Zytek Season Sam Hignett (GB) John Stack (GB) Gregor Fisken (GB)
10 RACING FOR HOLLAND NL D Dome S101 - JUDD Nürburgring Jan Lammers (NL) Felipe Ortiz (CH) Beppe Gabbiani (I)
13 COURAGE COMPETITION F Y Courage-C60 H - Judd Season Alexander Frei (CH) Christian Vann (GB) Jonathan Cochet (F)
15 ZYTEK MOTORSPORT GB M Zytek 04S - Zytek Season Hayanari Shimoda (J) Tom Chilton (GB) -
17 PESCAROLO SPORT F M Pescarolo-C60 Hybride Season Emmanuel Collard (F) Jean-Christophe Boullion (F) -
18 ROLLCENTRE RACING GB M Dallara Judd - LMP 900 Nürburgring Harold Primat (F) Bruce Jouany (F) -
"LM" P2 9
20 BRUNEAU PIERRE F M Pilbeam - MP 93 - 01PB Season Marc Rostan (F) Jean-Philippe Peugeot (F) Pierre Bruneau (F)
21 DEL BELLO NOEL F M Courage - Mecachrome (V8 ) Season Jean-Luc Maury-Laribière (F) TBA -
22 TRACSPORT GB D Tampolli - AER Nürburgring John Ingram (GB) Edward Morris (GB) Richard Jones (GB)
25 RML GB M MG Lola EX 264 - MG Season Mike Newton (GB) Tommy Erdos (BR) -
27 HORAG LISTA RACING CH M Lola B05/40 - Judd Nürburgring Fredy Lienhard (CH) Didier Theys (B) -
30 KRUSE MOTORSPORT GB P Courage C65-Judd Season Phil Bennett (GB) Juan Barazi (DK)
31 DEL BELLO NOEL F M Courage - Mecachrome (V8 ) Season Christophe Tinseau (F) Bastien Brière (F) Ni Amorin (P)
35 G- FORCE B D Courage C65-Judd Season Jean-François Leroch (F) Tim Greaves (GB) Frank Hahn (I)
36 PAUL BELMONDO RACING F M Courage C65- Ford Season Claude-Yves Gosselin (F) Karim A. Ojjeh (SA) Vincent Vosse (B)
37 PAUL BELMONDO RACING F M Courage C65- Ford Season Paul Belmondo (F) Didier André (F) Yann Clairay (F)
39 CHAMBERLAIN-SYNERGY MOTORSPORT GB D Lola - AER Season Bob Berridge (GB) Gareth Evans (GB) Peter Owen (GB)
41 BINNIE MOTORSPORTS USA P Lola B05/40-Nicholson McLaren V8 Season William Binnie (USA) Allen Timpany (GB) Sam Hancock (GB)
"LM" GT1 12
51 BMS SCUDERIA ITALIA I P Ferrari 550 Maranello Season Michele Bartyan (I) Cristian Pescatori (I) Toni Seiler (CH)
52 BMS SCUDERIA ITALIA I P Ferrari 550 Maranello Season Matteo Cressoni (I) Jamie Davies (GB) Miguel Ramos (P)
53 A-LEVEL ENGINEERING D M Porsche 996 Bi-Turbo Season Wolfgang Kaufmann (D) Marcel Tiemann (D) -
56 PAUL BELMONDO RACING F M Chrysler Viper GTS/R Season Pierre Perret (F) Karim Ajlani (CH) Benjamin Leuenberger (CH)
57 PAUL BELMONDO RACING F M Chrysler Viper GTS/R Season Jean-Michel Papolla (F) Didier Sommereau (F) TBA
61 CONVERS TEAM RUS M Ferrari 550 Maranello Season Christophe Bouchut (F) Alexey Vasiliev (RUS)
62 CONVERS TEAM GB M Aston Martin DB9 R Nürburgring Nikolay Fomenko (RUS) Darren Turner (GB) Marc Goossens (B)
67 MENX CZ M Ferrari 550 Maranello Season Robert Pergl (CZ) Peter Kox (NL) Jarek Janis (CZ)
68 JMB RACING MC P Ferrari 575 GTC Season Peter Kutemann (NL) Antoine Gosse (F) Stéphane Daoudi (F)
"LM" GT2 9
73 ICE POL RACING TEAM B D Porsche 996 GT3 RSR Season Yves Lambert (B) Christian Lefort (B) Markus Palttala (FIN)
76 AUTORLANDO SPORT I P Porsche 996 GT3 RSR Season Franco Groppi (I) Luigi Moccia (I) Joel Camathias (CH)
79 JP RACING D P Porsche 996 GT3 RS Nürburgring Jens Petersen (D) Jan-Dirk Lueders (D) Niki Leutwiler (D)
81 TEAM LNT GB D TVR Tuscan T400R Season Jonny Kane (GB) Warren Hughes (GB) -
82 TEAM LNT GB D TVR Tuscan T400R Season Patrick Pearce (GB) Marc Hynes (GB) Lawrence Tomlinson (GB)
83 SEIKEL MOTORSPORT D Y Porsche 996 GT3 RS Season Philip Collin (USA) Horst Felbermayr senior (A) Horst Felbermayr junior (A)
85 SPYKER SQUADRON NL D Spyker C8 Spyder GT2 R Nürburgring Donny Crevels (NL) Jeroem Bleekemolen (NL)
88 NOBLE GROUP-GRUPPE M RACING HK P Porsche 911 GT3 RSR Nürburgring Matthew Marsh (HK) Darryl O'Young (HK) -
89 SEBAH AUTOMOTIVE GB D Porsche 996 GT3 RSR Season Lars Erik Nielsen (DK) Thorkild Thyrring (DK) Pierre Ehret (D)
90 SEBAH AUTOMOTIVE GB D Porsche 996 GT3 R Nürburgring Xavier Pompidou (F) Marc Lieb (D) -
93 SCUDERIA ECOSSE GB P Ferrari 360 Modena GTC Season Andrew Kirkaldy (SCO) Nathan Kinch (SCO) -
95 RACESPORT PENINSULA TVR GB D TVR Tuscan T400R Season Richard Stanton (GB) Piers Jonhson (GB) -
97 TECH 9 MOTORSPORT GB D Porsche GT3 RS Nürburgring Peter Cook (GB) Phil Keen (GB) Oliver Bryant (GB)
98 JAMES WATT AUTOMOTIVE GB D Porsche 996 GT3 RS Nürburgring Paul Daniels (GB) Allan Simonsen (DK) TBA
99 GPC SPORT I P Ferrari 360 Modena Season Gabrio Rosa (I) Luca Drudi (I) Fabio Babini (I) 15
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Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: smokie on September 02, 2005, 11:26:39 am
OK, will see some of you there. Should arrive by lunchtime Saturday (campsite first) - will of course be wearing my CA t shirt.
Weather forecast is looking cooler but still dry... 8)
Weather forecast is looking cooler but still dry... 8)
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: Stranger on September 02, 2005, 11:44:50 am
Just going to pack - leave tomorrow afternoon. Before I do - does anyone have a list of runners and riders?
Smokie, you're going to be on the Camping am Nuerburgring as well right? I'll drive there with Paddy so i'll bring an extra set of entry lists.Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: Paddy_NL on September 04, 2005, 10:22:33 pm
It was a great weekend, but very short. Met Smokie and friend, all Dutchies got very drunk last night.
We had a small camp this time, and the flag was on one of the grandstands all day. Very nice to see Bleekemolen share his joy for second place in the GT2 with the Spyker with us, he basicaly stopped to cheer :)
Photo's included of the flag, Smokie should be in the back there somewhere.
We had a small camp this time, and the flag was on one of the grandstands all day. Very nice to see Bleekemolen share his joy for second place in the GT2 with the Spyker with us, he basicaly stopped to cheer :)
Photo's included of the flag, Smokie should be in the back there somewhere.
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Post by: hgb on September 05, 2005, 09:30:04 am
Indeed, it was a good race with the best Nuerburgring weather I have seen in ages. I'm red like a lobster ;D
Hell, Mr. Shimoda must have been pi**ed to drive like that, very well done. Also congratulations to Oreca for second and Creation for third. Rollcentre's no 8 car finished in 5th and the other in 33rd position. 18 is not their lucky number this year. JPRacing were struck by tyre problems again. The first burst tyre nearly blew the car in half. The second one send them deep into the gravel.
It was good to see some familiar faces although it was only very swiftly.
Now the dire 8 months start again... :-\
Hell, Mr. Shimoda must have been pi**ed to drive like that, very well done. Also congratulations to Oreca for second and Creation for third. Rollcentre's no 8 car finished in 5th and the other in 33rd position. 18 is not their lucky number this year. JPRacing were struck by tyre problems again. The first burst tyre nearly blew the car in half. The second one send them deep into the gravel.
It was good to see some familiar faces although it was only very swiftly.
Now the dire 8 months start again... :-\
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Post by: Werner on September 05, 2005, 11:31:38 am
What an exciting race, the Shimado performance was unbelievable. Had a lot of fun, met hgb and a couple of others, but my radius was a little limited as I had my 10 year old son with me.
Let's hope for a similiar exciting end of season in Istanbul
Cheers
Werner
Let's hope for a similiar exciting end of season in Istanbul
Cheers
Werner
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Post by: Paddy_NL on September 05, 2005, 11:33:42 am
It was nice to see you too, hgb! (even though I was asleep with fingers in my ears ;))
Speaking about the eight-month wait, when can we expect the '06 calender?
Speaking about the eight-month wait, when can we expect the '06 calender?
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Post by: Paddy_NL on September 05, 2005, 03:33:30 pm
long distance shot of our crew by the guys from Speedpics 8) >>
(http://server3.uploadit.org/files/paddyNL-DfHNbR.jpg)
(http://server3.uploadit.org/files/paddyNL-DfHNbR.jpg)
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Post by: jpchenet on September 05, 2005, 03:35:09 pm
Are you sure that's your crowd Paddy?? Doesn't seem to be much beer around??? ???
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: Lorry on September 05, 2005, 03:53:36 pm
Do you reserve your own stand?
It was a very good race on the tele. Now that the Audis have been handicapped out, it all seems more interesting, a race even, plus the private Aston won GT1, a Belgian Lola LMP2, and the Spyker Squadron made second step on GT2. But I just couldn't stay awake for the ALMS at Mosport as well (sorry Phil - what happened?)
It was a very good race on the tele. Now that the Audis have been handicapped out, it all seems more interesting, a race even, plus the private Aston won GT1, a Belgian Lola LMP2, and the Spyker Squadron made second step on GT2. But I just couldn't stay awake for the ALMS at Mosport as well (sorry Phil - what happened?)
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Post by: DelBoy on September 05, 2005, 04:48:22 pm
But I just couldn't stay awake for the ALMS at Mosport as well (sorry Phil - what happened?)
I tried to watch it, but they had lost the connection earlier on, and were showing a repeat of the LMES at 'Ring.
Caught the last half hour or so -
P1 - Lola (Leitzinger), Audi (Biela,Pirro), Audi, Lola. Only a few secs between 1 & 2
GT1 - 'Vette, 'Vette, Saleen - again, only a few seconds covered these three.
GT2 - Porsche etc etc. Panoz crapped out on penultimate lap - don't know why.
Can't remember all the drivers or P2 positions - it was rather early in the morning, and I've probably got some of these wrong!.
I'm sure Phil will add more detail.
Del
Title: Re: 1000 km Nürburgring - Who'll be there?
Post by: smokie on September 06, 2005, 12:52:43 am
I'm back, safe and sound. What a hectic weekend!
My mate John and I left UK on Friday afternoon and headed for Leuven for Friday night. Leuven is best known for being the home of Stella, but it is a very lively university town. There is a main square which is surrounded on each side with bars, which just get busier and busier through the evening with students (and others!). I asked one barman what time they close, he said whenever the last customer leaves, often about 6 am on a Sunday. We didn't last quite that long. I'd recommend Leuven as a stopover.
Went shopping for supplies Saturday morning then headed for Nurburgring - arrived much later than planned due to navigator error. HGB met us outside, and came with us in my car down to the campsite. As they would not let him on site he waited for ages while we put the tent up before he could get a lift back. We spent a little time at the track in the early evening, meeting Paddy and the DfH guys (what a great crowd they are...) then after dinner (canned stroganoff and bread...) went drinking in the campsite bar. The campsite is highly recommended too - go as far through it as you can, then it is a 5 minute walk into the track, down by the west end (whatever that's called).
Due to circumstances beyond my control (mainly to do with my legs and head) we were a bit late getting going on Sunday but managed to get to the driver signing session and I had my CA t shirt re-signed by Mr McNish ( Mrs S had washed out his one from Sebring). We'd omtted to listen to HGB when he was saying where the 10 am meet was, and my phone had run out of battery (new phone, no charger)so I didn't pick up the message - sorry we missed ya Werner & hgb!
We went back to the west end of the track to watch racing, and I saw more racing than I have watched almost anywhere else. My mate John was keener than I though he'd be, and that end of the track is great spectating.
Some of the DfH guys had done the Norsdchleif on Saturday, so John and I tried it on Sunday during the race. Although it was shut when we got there due to a recovery (including ambulance :-\) it re-opened on about half and hour. We let the queue die down before going on. Once again I was cautious, I find myself spending a lot of time watching my mirrors as there are some absolute lunatics out there. Suffice to say that only maybe 30 cars had gone out before us, and we came across three accidents on the track during our lap - didn't help my lap time! None looked too serious, but there was an Audi TT which probably would never recover... I also got some good snaps of Sabine and the RingTaxi.
Went back to watch the end of the race, very close and exciting finish. Then broke camp and we headed to Frankfurt where I wanted to get to Walmart to buy a fridge which I'd seen on offer 5 weeks ago. Spent the evening drinking Guiness in an Irish pub, till v late.
I bought the the fridge (didn't realise it's only a "cooler" till I just unpacked it, but it should be OK). On the autobahn we were having a great journey until we were about 15 cars behind a multi vehicle pileup, including a lorry, which shut the motorway and delayed us for two hours. There must have been nearly 20 emergency vehicles, plus helicopter, wreck trucks and road works vehicles.
Anyway, the Nurburgring is yet another fantastic venue with great viewing. Recommended!!
My mate John and I left UK on Friday afternoon and headed for Leuven for Friday night. Leuven is best known for being the home of Stella, but it is a very lively university town. There is a main square which is surrounded on each side with bars, which just get busier and busier through the evening with students (and others!). I asked one barman what time they close, he said whenever the last customer leaves, often about 6 am on a Sunday. We didn't last quite that long. I'd recommend Leuven as a stopover.
Went shopping for supplies Saturday morning then headed for Nurburgring - arrived much later than planned due to navigator error. HGB met us outside, and came with us in my car down to the campsite. As they would not let him on site he waited for ages while we put the tent up before he could get a lift back. We spent a little time at the track in the early evening, meeting Paddy and the DfH guys (what a great crowd they are...) then after dinner (canned stroganoff and bread...) went drinking in the campsite bar. The campsite is highly recommended too - go as far through it as you can, then it is a 5 minute walk into the track, down by the west end (whatever that's called).
Due to circumstances beyond my control (mainly to do with my legs and head) we were a bit late getting going on Sunday but managed to get to the driver signing session and I had my CA t shirt re-signed by Mr McNish ( Mrs S had washed out his one from Sebring). We'd omtted to listen to HGB when he was saying where the 10 am meet was, and my phone had run out of battery (new phone, no charger)so I didn't pick up the message - sorry we missed ya Werner & hgb!
We went back to the west end of the track to watch racing, and I saw more racing than I have watched almost anywhere else. My mate John was keener than I though he'd be, and that end of the track is great spectating.
Some of the DfH guys had done the Norsdchleif on Saturday, so John and I tried it on Sunday during the race. Although it was shut when we got there due to a recovery (including ambulance :-\) it re-opened on about half and hour. We let the queue die down before going on. Once again I was cautious, I find myself spending a lot of time watching my mirrors as there are some absolute lunatics out there. Suffice to say that only maybe 30 cars had gone out before us, and we came across three accidents on the track during our lap - didn't help my lap time! None looked too serious, but there was an Audi TT which probably would never recover... I also got some good snaps of Sabine and the RingTaxi.
Went back to watch the end of the race, very close and exciting finish. Then broke camp and we headed to Frankfurt where I wanted to get to Walmart to buy a fridge which I'd seen on offer 5 weeks ago. Spent the evening drinking Guiness in an Irish pub, till v late.
I bought the the fridge (didn't realise it's only a "cooler" till I just unpacked it, but it should be OK). On the autobahn we were having a great journey until we were about 15 cars behind a multi vehicle pileup, including a lorry, which shut the motorway and delayed us for two hours. There must have been nearly 20 emergency vehicles, plus helicopter, wreck trucks and road works vehicles.
Anyway, the Nurburgring is yet another fantastic venue with great viewing. Recommended!!
