road trip to the ring

[Andy_350z]

going ona road trip to the ring sept witha few others.

anyone took their tuscan?

anything you would take with you incase of problems, things to check etc?

any recommend track cover/ break down cover?

[TVR_owner]

Andy_350z said:

going ona road trip to the ring sept witha few others.

anyone took their tuscan?

anything you would take with you incase of problems, things to check etc?

any recommend track cover/ break down cover?

Break-down cover is advisable. We use RAC 5 star european cover and they have always been good when needed. Track cover not possible, lots of folk will tell you it is, but your car will not be insured on the Ring.

Go with an open mind and you will enjoy it as ong as there arent too many Brits there...

Take spare 100 amp fuse and throttle cable and one or two relays. Also consider taking some compatible brake/clutch fluid.

[coolslider]

done it twice, amazing ! Just remember your spare underpants!

[rens914]

been on the ring several times
take it easy
every day cars get towed off (total damage)
you'll drive there with a lot of idiots in beamers and other crap
every bend can give new driving situations (dry/wet)
you'll never learn the track because it's yust too long
BUT IT"S WORTH THE DRIVE
rens

[Andy_350z]

did you take the tuscan rens?

I dont really wanna race, just want to do a few laps to say ive done it.

just worried about the laws on continent hear things like you can be fined for not having high vis jackets etc.

[alexbuckland]

Hi,

These people seem to offer track insurance...
See http://www.hagertyinsurance.co.uk/classic_car_insu...

Alex.

[TVR_owner]

alexbuckland said:

Hi,

These people seem to offer track insurance...
See http://www.hagertyinsurance.co.uk/classic_car_insu...

Alex.

I'm sure they do, but not for the Ring on a TF day...

[rens914]

I have (netherlands) my car insured full casco with track day's insurance
the car is taxed for € 28000 and the insurance costs € 61 per month
doesnt this exist over the pond
rens

[TVR_owner]

rens914 said:

I have (netherlands) my car insured full casco with track day's insurance
the car is taxed for € 28000 and the insurance costs € 61 per month
doesnt this exist over the pond
rens

Yes it exists. Most cover UK only track days but can negotiate overeas events. Most specifically exclude the ring TF which is not actually an organised track day. Its a very grey area whcih I'm sure will end up in court at some point )if its hasnt already...) with some Legal Eagle trying to argue that its a public toll road and therfore normal insurance applies.

[rens914]

to be honest
i can understand them concerning the not beiing insured on the ring
i havent aske yet but i think my company will exclude the ring too
rens

[Lucozade]

Andy_350z said:

going ona road trip to the ring sept witha few others.

anyone took their tuscan?

anything you would take with you incase of problems, things to check etc?

any recommend track cover/ break down cover?

Took mine in May. Word of warning, I spent 2 days phoning around all specialist and standard insurers. Nobody, absolutely nobody, would give me 3rd party cover for the ring on TF days. Thus you could be banged up by the german police if they find out.

I took the usual fuses, toolkit, yellow coat, warning triangle, GB sticker, etc.

Car never missed a beat and was brilliant. I did 4 laps and really enjoyed it, although I took my time and didn't push the car hard.

[Lucozade]

How very strange that today this is posted on the main page !

Great news if your going to the ring now:

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyI...