Nurburgring - Vehicle Question
Discussion
Going to the Ring (as per other thread).
My mate will be taking a PBMW spec 318i, It's on Toyo 888's, has a cage, racing seat, harness & bonnet pins.
He's been told by a feller that goes to the ring reasonably regularly that he won't be allowed to take his car round on the Touristenfahrten day?
Seemed to imply that it's the bonnet pins that are the main reason.
Anyone here hear of this?
Rich.
My mate will be taking a PBMW spec 318i, It's on Toyo 888's, has a cage, racing seat, harness & bonnet pins.
He's been told by a feller that goes to the ring reasonably regularly that he won't be allowed to take his car round on the Touristenfahrten day?
Seemed to imply that it's the bonnet pins that are the main reason.
Anyone here hear of this?
Rich.
They've introduced some changes to what they'll find acceptable for modified cars.
You will need to gaffa tape the bonnet pins and any other sharp protrusions on the car will need to be dealt with.
If the cage has side bars, they can't 'come up' to the A pillar any higher than the level the steering column is at. I'm generalising, and not offering this as an official explanation, but the thinking is to make sure the car is easy to get into and out of (or get you out of!) in an emergency. If the side bars are higher than the steering wheel hub you may be refused entry.
If the seats have winged backs (the back of the seat comes around the sides of your head) - you'll be refused entry.
Of course - for Touristenfahrten (public lapping) the car must be MOT'd, insured and fully road legal in terms of plates etc. All documents should be carried in the car - including your driving licence and the V5.
I think they're (quite rightly in my opinion) concerned about heavily modified road/race cars being used in TF.
Edited to say - this is not an exhaustive list. You should satisfy yourself as to the suitability of your own car. If you're planning on taking a highly modified road/race car on public days be prepared for increased levels of scrutiny/delays when you rock up to the barrier.
You will need to gaffa tape the bonnet pins and any other sharp protrusions on the car will need to be dealt with.
If the cage has side bars, they can't 'come up' to the A pillar any higher than the level the steering column is at. I'm generalising, and not offering this as an official explanation, but the thinking is to make sure the car is easy to get into and out of (or get you out of!) in an emergency. If the side bars are higher than the steering wheel hub you may be refused entry.
If the seats have winged backs (the back of the seat comes around the sides of your head) - you'll be refused entry.
Of course - for Touristenfahrten (public lapping) the car must be MOT'd, insured and fully road legal in terms of plates etc. All documents should be carried in the car - including your driving licence and the V5.
I think they're (quite rightly in my opinion) concerned about heavily modified road/race cars being used in TF.
Edited to say - this is not an exhaustive list. You should satisfy yourself as to the suitability of your own car. If you're planning on taking a highly modified road/race car on public days be prepared for increased levels of scrutiny/delays when you rock up to the barrier.
Edited by ringweekends on Wednesday 13th March 13:24
The insurance issue has been well ventilated. I've dealt with many TF claims; two of which involved telephone number claims. Neither involved any bad driving but mechanical failure and a consequential accident and an air ambulance. So, "drive within your limits" just doesn't wash and the absence of the word Nurburgring in the policy doesn't mean you're in the clear.
An official view can be found on the Nuerburgring website.
Rather handily - I've placed a link to it HERE - CLICKY
Read the whole thing well - but pay particular attention to sections 1 and 3 in the context of this thread.
Cheers
Darren
Rather handily - I've placed a link to it HERE - CLICKY
Read the whole thing well - but pay particular attention to sections 1 and 3 in the context of this thread.
Cheers
Darren
agtlaw said:
The insurance issue has been well ventilated. I've dealt with many TF claims; two of which involved telephone number claims. Neither involved any bad driving but mechanical failure and a consequential accident and an air ambulance. So, "drive within your limits" just doesn't wash and the absence of the word Nurburgring in the policy doesn't mean you're in the clear.
If my insurance doesn't mention the Nurburgring specifically am I right in thinking they have to cover third parties regardless, but can then come after you to recoup the money?I've spent hours looking for insurance to cover the Touristenfahrten (with 3rd party cover), as I'm sure others have too, and have drawn a total blank. Hence me renting a car from rent4ring and just doing the one lap in my own car.
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