Roll call - October 8/9 - Nurburgring and Spa
Discussion
Hi there all, I have decided to make the most of the consecutive dates to drive the Nordschleife on Monday 8th with Destination Nurburgring and Spa on Tuesday 9th with Circuit Days.
Seeing as its a bit of a way off I thought it would be good to see who else was doing the same, when you are intending to head out and where you might stay etc.
Having looked this morning it appears that Saturday 6th (PM) and Sunday 7th (All Day) are tourist days so I'll most likely make a long weekend of it. Would be good to get some familiarisation laps in over the weekend having not been for 18 months by the time October comes around so I can get the most out of the trackday.
Spa on the other hand will be a first for me so really looking forward to my maiden outing there on the way home!
So if you're planning to head out to these track days/dates here is a place to discuss your trip and get excited.
James.
Seeing as its a bit of a way off I thought it would be good to see who else was doing the same, when you are intending to head out and where you might stay etc.
Having looked this morning it appears that Saturday 6th (PM) and Sunday 7th (All Day) are tourist days so I'll most likely make a long weekend of it. Would be good to get some familiarisation laps in over the weekend having not been for 18 months by the time October comes around so I can get the most out of the trackday.
Spa on the other hand will be a first for me so really looking forward to my maiden outing there on the way home!
So if you're planning to head out to these track days/dates here is a place to discuss your trip and get excited.
James.
Well that's a great first response chaps. I am so looking forward to October!
I have been to the 'Ring the last two years at Easter (2010 & 2011) but been doing track days for about 11 years. I have only done tourist days and agree they can be a little hairy at times but to be fair, everyone is in the same boat and I find you can see the idiots coming if you have your whits about you and just let them go by. If you're not chasing a lap time then there is no reason not to let someone in a lesser car overtake you and get involved in a worthless race. I have found once you have adopted this approach it becomes more enjoyable and more safe.
That said after visiting the Nurburgring last time over Easter 2011 and geting two laps in in one day due to a horrendous amount of closures, I had to re-assess. I spoke to 3 or 4 guys who had done two days of DN trackdays (the two days prior to my arrival). After that I was sold so really looking forward to seeing how this experience goes. I think it's the only way to do the Nurburgring now but will still do a few laps of TF on the Saturday or Sunday to refresh and re-connect with the circuit before Monday's event.
I was planning to come out on my own or bring one of my best friends for the ride and give him a little track time. It would be great to hook up maybe for at least the journey out or back to make the travelling a little more enjoyable. After seeing GreigM's post I wish that I was doing Monday and Wednesday. It didn't really cross my mind to have a day off in between but the more I think about it the idea makes a lot of sense. I would no doubt get greater enjoyment out of the whole trip having a chance to re-charge the batteries before the second full day event. Oh well you live and learn. I might try Darren and CircuitDays tomorrow to see if I can switch my Tuesday to Wednesday but imagine at this stage in the proceedings may have to stick with my current option.
Personally I stay at Hotel Am Tiergarten as I really like the overall understated atmosphere with the Pistenklause setup bolted on. It's just right. Very relaxing. I have no idea where to stay at Spa having never been there but thought it would be a nice way to end the trip to stay over rather than head straight home. Radisson Blu looks good so think that might be just the ticket to wind down, enjoy the facilities and make my way home on the Wednesday. I could always return to the circuit in the morning to see how you guys are getting on and head off at lunchtime.
I will definitely head out on the Friday evening or early Saturday morning to enjoy a long weekend even if only to soak up the atmosphere of the place and take the time out from work.
Tick tock...
James.
I have been to the 'Ring the last two years at Easter (2010 & 2011) but been doing track days for about 11 years. I have only done tourist days and agree they can be a little hairy at times but to be fair, everyone is in the same boat and I find you can see the idiots coming if you have your whits about you and just let them go by. If you're not chasing a lap time then there is no reason not to let someone in a lesser car overtake you and get involved in a worthless race. I have found once you have adopted this approach it becomes more enjoyable and more safe.
That said after visiting the Nurburgring last time over Easter 2011 and geting two laps in in one day due to a horrendous amount of closures, I had to re-assess. I spoke to 3 or 4 guys who had done two days of DN trackdays (the two days prior to my arrival). After that I was sold so really looking forward to seeing how this experience goes. I think it's the only way to do the Nurburgring now but will still do a few laps of TF on the Saturday or Sunday to refresh and re-connect with the circuit before Monday's event.
I was planning to come out on my own or bring one of my best friends for the ride and give him a little track time. It would be great to hook up maybe for at least the journey out or back to make the travelling a little more enjoyable. After seeing GreigM's post I wish that I was doing Monday and Wednesday. It didn't really cross my mind to have a day off in between but the more I think about it the idea makes a lot of sense. I would no doubt get greater enjoyment out of the whole trip having a chance to re-charge the batteries before the second full day event. Oh well you live and learn. I might try Darren and CircuitDays tomorrow to see if I can switch my Tuesday to Wednesday but imagine at this stage in the proceedings may have to stick with my current option.
Personally I stay at Hotel Am Tiergarten as I really like the overall understated atmosphere with the Pistenklause setup bolted on. It's just right. Very relaxing. I have no idea where to stay at Spa having never been there but thought it would be a nice way to end the trip to stay over rather than head straight home. Radisson Blu looks good so think that might be just the ticket to wind down, enjoy the facilities and make my way home on the Wednesday. I could always return to the circuit in the morning to see how you guys are getting on and head off at lunchtime.
I will definitely head out on the Friday evening or early Saturday morning to enjoy a long weekend even if only to soak up the atmosphere of the place and take the time out from work.
Tick tock...
James.
Well I called Chris at Circuit Days this morning and with availability on the Wednesday I have managed to switch so now doing Monday and Wednesday. Great shout GreigM, I feel much happier about the whole trip as a result and will get a good break out of it too. Thank you to Circuit Days for being accommodating too. 
Hotel Am Tiergarten booked for the Nurburgring (love that place) and Radisson Blu for Spa.
If anyone is thinking of heading out on Saturday morning via the Eurotunnel and wouldn't mind one car tagging along let me know as it would be more enjoyable joining one of the groups for the cruise over.
James.
P.S. If only we didn't have to wait until October!
Hotel Am Tiergarten booked for the Nurburgring (love that place) and Radisson Blu for Spa.
If anyone is thinking of heading out on Saturday morning via the Eurotunnel and wouldn't mind one car tagging along let me know as it would be more enjoyable joining one of the groups for the cruise over.
James.
P.S. If only we didn't have to wait until October!
Great stuff chaps. It looks like there is a good old bunch heading over for these events. Good to start the thread to get a feel for who is going and get excited about it.
I am planning to head out on Saturday morning possibly with one other car. If anyone else is heading out alone or just as a couple of cars then maybe we could club together and get a little convoy going.
My preferred method of crossing the water will be the eurotunnel...
James.
I am planning to head out on Saturday morning possibly with one other car. If anyone else is heading out alone or just as a couple of cars then maybe we could club together and get a little convoy going.
My preferred method of crossing the water will be the eurotunnel...
James.
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