Nurburgring 2021
Discussion
Digga said:
Agree it's a bit opaque but also agree with your summary; looks like you will not have to test and/or quarantine on return to UK from amber country (e.g. Germany) after 19th July.
So it will almost be irrelevant for returning fully vaxxed travellers whether Germany is amber or green in that case (I believe Germany might turn green soon anyhow). The PCR test isn't required to enter Germany if you're fully vaxxed either.Looking forward to DN at month end hopefully no more snags...I noticed however that Belgium still has the UK on its red list, given this is the quickest route to Germany from Calais has anyone any clarity on whether this impacts people who are transiting through Belgium? Has anyone passed through Belgium recently enroute to the ring?
Wh00sher said:
See you there. What are you going to be driving?
I'll be in the Golf as usual
Well after this morning my trip is hanging in the balance…took the 570s out early for a B road shakedown ahead of next week and after 50 miles white smoke started coming out of the top through the engine cover, oil and water temps spiked to over 120c. Pull into a pub car park and get it recovered to my McLaren dealer. Noticed some coolant dripping out of it while we were loading the car on the flatbed. Praying it’s nothing worse than a cracked coolant hose but only have until next Sat to get it fixed. Dealer said they’ll get it into workshop and assess first thing Monday…you couldn’t make it up! My Nurburgring 2021 trip has faced every hurdle imaginable at this point! I'll be in the Golf as usual
You’re absolutely right! I always go out for a shakedown a week before a big trip thankfully the problem came to light now rather than on the German autobahn or on a sighting lap! Hope you’ve given the Golf something similar!
My plan B is to drive my family car over and hire something from RSR instead. It’s interesting how much it costs now…for something reasonably quick like a Golf R its EUR 1500 for 16 laps on a track day so for two days that’s 3k and that’s on top of the cost of the track day entry! I wasn’t planning on spending so much but needs must…Faster stuff like BMW M2 or Cayman S is 2500 … makes running a McLaren look cost effective !
My plan B is to drive my family car over and hire something from RSR instead. It’s interesting how much it costs now…for something reasonably quick like a Golf R its EUR 1500 for 16 laps on a track day so for two days that’s 3k and that’s on top of the cost of the track day entry! I wasn’t planning on spending so much but needs must…Faster stuff like BMW M2 or Cayman S is 2500 … makes running a McLaren look cost effective !
Digga said:
Cost per lap for rental is eye watering. Hence why they’re driven like every lap’s the last in qualifying, the driver’s life depends on it, his trousers are on fire and he needs to go to the toilet as soon a possible.
Lol! Last time I hired a car was 5 yrs ago but doing double days in that way was just prohibitive cost wise… it’s also more satisfying driving your own car around there. There’s obviously demand for it though with bucket list type trips for one off visitors but the excess on the higher end stuff is actually scary …EUR 150k on a GT3RS for example !Wh00sher said:
Excellent! A simple fix.
See you at the signing on next Monday afternoon
Thanks it's a relief! Weather looking a bit iffy at this stage although of course it can change easily over there...whats the deal with facemasks in Germany I read you need an N95 mask rather than a cloth covering?See you at the signing on next Monday afternoon
Brilliant couple of days as always despite the fog delay on day 2, least it was dry for the most part. Always have mild withdrawal symptoms when I come back as the next Ring trip feels like a long time away …I really hope travelling will be more straightforward next year but at least we finally got some action !
nickfrog said:
Good to hear as you've been particularly unlucky, but you got there in the end. And back home presumably.
I know the feeling about withdrawal, it is also normally mixed with a feeling of relief that I got away with it once again without bending anything.
Thanks yeah car was spot on after my scare the week before the trip and I echo the thoughts of having survived another one! Tbh the 570S is much too fast for my ability level especially at that track only time I really used full throttle was down the main straight, so bumpy along there when the speedo starts to fly! 70-75% throttle car still goes like stink and is alot of fun. I know the feeling about withdrawal, it is also normally mixed with a feeling of relief that I got away with it once again without bending anything.
I did the antigen test two days before I came back (ordered in the UK and took with me)...I actually forgot to do my two day PCR it's still sitting there waiting for me...don't think I'll bother now, someone is making a healthy sum out of this racket that's for certain. Travelling over to France was v easy in comparison if fully vaxxed, returning to the UK is a ballache with the ongoing testing requirements.
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