Nurburgring 24hr slightly off topic

Nurburgring 24hr slightly off topic

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lemon yella rs

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254 posts

259 months

Wednesday 26th April 2006
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I am thinking about going to this. has anyone else ever been. Where are the best places to camp/stay/watch any hints and tips most welcome.

GuyR

2,215 posts

283 months

Thursday 27th April 2006
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I've been several times. It's an amazing race and great experience, like Le Mans at a bigger track with no Brit louts.......

They have nearly 1/4 million people attend to watch so it's absolutely rammed everywhere. 240 cars in the race from Minis to 750bhp 911TTs.

Best bits include:

Walking the grid before the race starts, open to everyone.

Watching the three waves of rolling starts with 80 cars each from the Stands.

Go into the pits on the Friday practice and you can walk along the pits for free amongst the cars coming in and out and mechanics.

Go to Adenau at midnight and walk up the hill from the bridge and watch the cars descending down the hill to Breidscheid with glowing discs and lasers coming out of the cars, whilst the Germans have campfires and disco music blaring from their tents.

As for accomodation, you doubt you'll get anywhere nearby now, so try the villages/towns a bit further out if you fancy a drive there/back, or look on the website for camping details.

Guy

lemon yella rs

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254 posts

259 months

Thursday 27th April 2006
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Thanks Guy. That's whetted my appetite. Just in the thought stage really. Must admit the thought of camping does'nt appeal hugely. I have walked the perimeter of the track and the geko's and snakes are a bit off putting! Don't know what the atmosphere is like of a nightime either.

heebeegeetee

28,910 posts

249 months

Thursday 27th April 2006
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When is it this year?

lemon yella rs

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254 posts

259 months

Friday 28th April 2006
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Same dates as Le Mans i think so about 15-18 June

Heebeegeetee

28,910 posts

249 months

Friday 28th April 2006
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Oh bugger.