Nurburgring 2021

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Truckosaurus

11,283 posts

284 months

Tuesday 6th July 2021
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RSbandit said:
... (how to prove that?) ....
Events llike this weekend's Festival of Speed at Goodwood are accepting proof of an old positive test as a sign of (probable) immunity.


Wh00sher

1,590 posts

218 months

Tuesday 6th July 2021
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With Germany lifting the restrictions on visitors from the UK last night, I'm now booked on Ringmeisters next week!

Today is going to be spent sorting the PCR test. When I return it's supposed to be a 10-day quarantine, but if you test negative on day 5, you don't need to quarantine anymore.

After not expecting to be out until the end of August, this is great news indeed smile

Edited by Wh00sher on Tuesday 6th July 08:41

RSbandit

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2,602 posts

132 months

Tuesday 6th July 2021
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That's great that you are gonna get over! So you still need to show a negative PCR in Germany even if you've been fully vaxxed? Hopefully the amber list rules will change for coming back fairly soon.

andygo

6,803 posts

255 months

Tuesday 6th July 2021
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There doesn't seem to be much trackday opportunity other than weekend and evening Touristfahrten in last 2 weeks of August which is a shame.

I'd imagine the weekends will be like the M25!

Digga

40,317 posts

283 months

Tuesday 6th July 2021
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Wh00sher said:
With Germany lifting the restrictions on visitors from the UK last night, I'm now booked on Ringmeisters next week!

Today is going to be spent sorting the PCR test. When I return it's supposed to be a 10-day quarantine, but if you test negative on day 5, you don't need to quarantine anymore.

After not expecting to be out until the end of August, this is great news indeed smile
That is great news. Best of luck with it all too.

What's the score driving through other EU nations on the way, in/out of Germany? Do you need to take a Lenor bottle, or can you stop en route.

S54B32

7,543 posts

168 months

Tuesday 6th July 2021
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Digga said:
What's the score driving through other EU nations on the way, in/out of Germany? Do you need to take a Lenor bottle, or can you stop en route.
When we did it last October, we were advised to not stop in public places. That included petrol stations. We made the mistake at stopping at a station that wasn't self serve and had to go inside to pay. By the rules at the time, that would have meant we should have self isolated in the country at the time (think it was Belgium)

Best off filling up at Folkestone, taking plenty of snacks, and stopping off at one of the rest stops that aren't services.

ukkid35

6,175 posts

173 months

Tuesday 6th July 2021
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I never guessed last year that it would be even more difficult to get to the Ring this year

I really hope the weather next week is as good as it was this time last year

It was such a relief to get out and get some air


andygo

6,803 posts

255 months

Tuesday 13th July 2021
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Whats the latest position re getting into Germany now - just proof that you have been double jabbed?

ecain63

10,588 posts

175 months

Tuesday 13th July 2021
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andygo said:
Whats the latest position re getting into Germany now - just proof that you have been double jabbed?
It'll likely change again before I go I in 2 weeks......

But, you'll need a PCR test to get into France (or accepted brand LFT) and proof of double jab / covid recovery. Getting to Germany is as per usual after that. Returning to the UK, you'll need a PCR or LFT done in Germany before you leave to come home.

There's so much conflicting information, but if you need a PCR don't spend a fortune. Boots do them the cheapest I think. You can book online. If it's an agreed product then you can also use an LFT, which is free / cheap.... but you need to speak to or research that as it's very much a murky topic currently. I'm going to look into it again next week as I don't want to be paying out for something that I don't need. Most people aren't even being checked at the end of the day.

Let me know if you find any other info.

andygo

6,803 posts

255 months

Wednesday 14th July 2021
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ecain63 said:
It'll likely change again before I go I in 2 weeks......

But, you'll need a PCR test to get into France (or accepted brand LFT) and proof of double jab / covid recovery. Getting to Germany is as per usual after that. Returning to the UK, you'll need a PCR or LFT done in Germany before you leave to come home.

There's so much conflicting information, but if you need a PCR don't spend a fortune. Boots do them the cheapest I think. You can book online. If it's an agreed product then you can also use an LFT, which is free / cheap.... but you need to speak to or research that as it's very much a murky topic currently. I'm going to look into it again next week as I don't want to be paying out for something that I don't need. Most people aren't even being checked at the end of the day.

Let me know if you find any other info.
Hmm, getting a PCR or LFT in Germany sounds like a PITA. What happens if you turn up at the Tunnel without one?


Digga

40,317 posts

283 months

Wednesday 14th July 2021
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andygo said:
Hmm, getting a PCR or LFT in Germany sounds like a PITA. What happens if you turn up at the Tunnel without one?
My thoughts/concerns too.

Rob_R

2,428 posts

245 months

Wednesday 14th July 2021
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I think you can actually get a PCR test at the Ring although don't quote me on that!

The literature on this is quite mixed. it seems that if you are fully vaccinated, i.e., you've both doses or the latest dose of a recognised vaccine then you do not have to get a PCR negative test or to quarantine.

https://uk.diplo.de/uk-en/02/coronavirus
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/germany

Nonetheless, I have booked two weeks at the beginning of September so Ring trip 2021 is happening for me! biggrin

Digga

40,317 posts

283 months

Wednesday 14th July 2021
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Rob_R said:
I think you can actually get a PCR test at the Ring although don't quote me on that!

The literature on this is quite mixed. it seems that if you are fully vaccinated, i.e., you've both doses or the latest dose of a recognised vaccine then you do not have to get a PCR negative test or to quarantine.

https://uk.diplo.de/uk-en/02/coronavirus
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/germany

Nonetheless, I have booked two weeks at the beginning of September so Ring trip 2021 is happening for me! biggrin
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.

RSbandit

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2,602 posts

132 months

Wednesday 14th July 2021
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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.

Digga

40,317 posts

283 months

Wednesday 14th July 2021
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RSbandit said:
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.
Seems to be the case, which is good news.

UK govt said:
Changes to international travel rules for amber list countries

From 4am Monday 19 July you will not need to quarantine on arrival in England or take a day 8 COVID-19 test, as long as you:

* have been fully vaccinated under the UK vaccination programme
* have not been in a red list country in the 10 days before you arrive in England

Fully vaccinated means that you have had your final dose of an approved vaccine at least 14 days before the date you arrive in England.
See here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/red-amber-and-green-li...

Wh00sher

1,590 posts

218 months

Wednesday 14th July 2021
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andygo said:
Hmm, getting a PCR or LFT in Germany sounds like a PITA. What happens if you turn up at the Tunnel without one?
They do LFT with certificate in the REWE in Adenau for around £15 to £20 that is acceptable by French border control.

I also believe there is a place in nurburg which I'll look at.

LaurasOtherHalf

21,429 posts

196 months

Thursday 15th July 2021
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What’s going on out there with the weather? It’s lead story on sky news app that 30 people are missing locally due to all the flooding, people saying that they can’t get there from spa as the roads are washed away.

Digga

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283 months

Thursday 15th July 2021
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LaurasOtherHalf said:
What’s going on out there with the weather? It’s lead story on sky news app that 30 people are missing locally due to all the flooding, people saying that they can’t get there from spa as the roads are washed away.
Looks utterly mental. NXI20 who posts on here and 911uk forum put a photo on his Instagram last night. it seems the freak downpours that inundated London have pushed on through mainland Europe causing chaos.

RSbandit

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132 months

Thursday 15th July 2021
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Is Ringmeisters going ahead given the flooding?

LaurasOtherHalf

21,429 posts

196 months

Thursday 15th July 2021
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Now nine dead and 70 missing, a state of emergency.