Nürburgring in December?

Nürburgring in December?

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SlowStig

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839 posts

170 months

Wednesday 1st October 2014
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Just wondering about people's thoughts in regards to doing this? I am heading over to Germany the first weekend in December and staying about 30 mins from the Nürburgring with the intention to pop over and hopefully spend the day there including one or two laps.

Does anyone have experience of doing this, how likely is it for the weather to close the track? I am guessing that they close it if there is any chance of increasing accidents due to the weather conditions(snow/ice/heavy rain) but I have no experience of going over there and would like an idea of what to expect.


majordad

3,600 posts

196 months

Wednesday 1st October 2014
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I ve been there in late November a number of times ( Christmas Market in Bernskastel nearby ) and you cannot predict when and if it will open/close. You take a chance, still if you're only 30 mins away nothing lost.

thegreenhell

15,112 posts

218 months

Thursday 2nd October 2014
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SlowStig

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839 posts

170 months

Thursday 2nd October 2014
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thegreenhell said:
Lokos like there is a backup plan if snow closes the track hehe

We are not specifically going for the ring so if its closed Im sure there is other things to do in the area after a snowman has been made!

majordad

3,600 posts

196 months

Thursday 2nd October 2014
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The Tiergarten does a very good Buffet Sunday Lunch for not much more than £10 !

SlowStig

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839 posts

170 months

Sunday 5th October 2014
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Oh excellent, any other useful tips for the area? I will be posting up next month asking for any hints and tips for things to see/visit whilst over there.

Magic919

14,126 posts

200 months

Sunday 5th October 2014
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Apart from some great driving roads, there's really not much there. Hopefully the Ring will open for you.

terenceb

1,488 posts

170 months

Sunday 5th October 2014
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Magic919 said:
Apart from some great driving roads, there's really not much there. Hopefully the Ring will open for you.
Theres alway a walk through the Boulevard, do a bit of karting, oh and take some photos of the eyesore on steel framework for the roller coaster.Hopeefully it all comes down starting in january.
A few years ago we stayed in the Hotel La Source for christmas.Checked ring opening times and yes it was open for christmas eve so over we came, only to find that someone (now buried in the forest) had buggered off with the keys inhis pocket!

Antj

1,041 posts

199 months

Thursday 9th October 2014
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Magic919 said:
Apart from some great driving roads, there's really not much there. Hopefully the Ring will open for you.
should try opening eyes, there's stloads

I'm over 27th December until 3rd January, hope no major snow as meant to be working on the House

terenceb

1,488 posts

170 months

Wednesday 15th October 2014
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And where would the house be, anywhere near Breidscheid?

Trev450

6,314 posts

171 months

Wednesday 15th October 2014
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You can always do a quick check from here: http://www.nuerburgring.de/fileadmin/webcam/webcam...

Mind you if you're nearby I guess you'll know what the weather's doing anyway! laugh

jamiesecker

26 posts

163 months

Wednesday 15th October 2014
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I have 4 laps available of interested. Paid just over £100 and looking for £50 if interested.

terenceb

1,488 posts

170 months

Thursday 16th October 2014
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Trev450 said:
You can always do a quick check from here: http://www.nuerburgring.de/fileadmin/webcam/webcam...

Mind you if you're nearby I guess you'll know what the weather's doing anyway! laugh
Not always the case when living two hundred meters lower.It can be very misty down here yet blazing sun shine at Nurburg, likewise it could be chucking it down up there and dry and sunny down here.So in the four minutes it takes to get to work can be living in a different country!

Trev450

6,314 posts

171 months

Thursday 16th October 2014
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terenceb said:
Trev450 said:
You can always do a quick check from here: http://www.nuerburgring.de/fileadmin/webcam/webcam...

Mind you if you're nearby I guess you'll know what the weather's doing anyway! laugh
Not always the case when living two hundred meters lower.It can be very misty down here yet blazing sun shine at Nurburg, likewise it could be chucking it down up there and dry and sunny down here.So in the four minutes it takes to get to work can be living in a different country!
I defer to your local knowledge. smile

doogalman

701 posts

244 months

Thursday 16th October 2014
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As another local, last year we were on track most weekends leading up to Xmas. Not allways dry nut even if wet it is a good chance to do lines rather than trying to blitz records. Snow isn't allways going to close the track as long as the tarmac is clear of snow and ice it will be open as long as vissability is good.
As AntJ said there is loads to do if you are keen. Just walking around sections of the track is a great way to spend a winters day.

MartyG1987

161 posts

122 months

Sunday 19th October 2014
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I was thinking about going with a friend in between christmas and new year but couldn't tell from the site if it was open or not for a drive around. Anyone recommend a place to stay for a couple of nights?

SEAN 46

102 posts

174 months

Sunday 19th October 2014
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I had a good trip at the end of November a few years ago and had lots of fun trying to get through 18 redline lap vouchers. It was 2 degrees on a wet track with summer tyres.... you can guess the rest (Zero grip)
I did manage to get through all 18 btw with 3x6 back to back laps over two days at around 15 mins per lap.
Would love to do a December trip but with my winter tyres this time.

SlowStig

Original Poster:

839 posts

170 months

Monday 20th October 2014
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Cheers for the input so far guys! Have slightly changed plans so rather than going for just the one day, I am doing a full weekend over there so hopefully sat or sun will be clear enough to go round.

I am not aiming for lap records, I have only done track days as a passenger so will be taking it easy just to try and enjoy the whole experience rather than focusing on driving my arse off.

Would anyone recommend wearing a helmet round? I know its a sore point for UK insurance, but does anyone know of a company that might cover me?

AdiT

1,025 posts

156 months

Monday 20th October 2014
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As long as you don't get a day like this one...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfOEJ-HZ1-Q

SEAN 46

102 posts

174 months

Monday 20th October 2014
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I would love to drive the ring in the snow preferably on my winter tyres but they won't let the general public loose in such conditions.