Nurburgring 2021

[Digga]

LaurasOtherHalf said:

Now nine dead and 70 missing, a state of emergency.

Dreadful news. Seems to be badly hit in Belgium too.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-57846200

[RSbandit]

Yeah jeez thoughts with everyone over there seems much worse than I initially thought.

[Digga]

RSbandit said:

Yeah jeez thoughts with everyone over there seems much worse than I initially thought.

Back pit entrance to the Blanchimont paddock at Spa:

[LaSource]

...and this is the front entrance! Looks like no Spa - think RMA were there yesterday and today (well probably not anymore).




DN has been cancelled today as marshalls are also volunteer firefighters. Very sad events with loss of life and property.

[LaSource]

[ukkid35]

I've never seen the Cockpit closed during the day before

[dirty boy]

my mate is a bit shaken, lost his car as a write off (irrelevant given the loss of life around though)

[LaSource]

dirty boy said:

my mate is a bit shaken, lost his car as a write off (irrelevant given the loss of life around though)

That is sad to hear. UK visiting/DN friend or a local resident?

[NIgt3]

dirty boy said:

my mate is a bit shaken, lost his car as a write off (irrelevant given the loss of life around though)

He wasn’t in a silver gt4 by any chance?

[mmm-five]

Short video (on facebook) from yesterday morning at the Cockpit/Hotel an der Nordschliefe.

[RDMcG]

Looks like a lot of damage in the area and track closed for weekend. Hotels taking in homeless due to major damage in Ahrweiler. Updates on Bridge to Gantry. Very tough for residents there.

[dirty boy]

LaSource said:

dirty boy said:

my mate is a bit shaken, lost his car as a write off (irrelevant given the loss of life around though)

That is sad to hear. UK visiting/DN friend or a local resident?

UK off to the 'ring for a jolly.

[RSbandit]

Germany on green list again and France off the amber plus …let’s see if this holds!

[nickfrog]

RSbandit said:

Germany on green list again and France off the amber plus …let’s see if this holds!

Now you're talking. I have nothing between Cadwell next week and Silverstone in November...

Are there any spaces on TD left this year or is it TF only?

[ukkid35]

nickfrog said:

Are there any spaces on TD left this year or is it TF only?

Currently spaces on DN Aug/Sep and CD in Oct

Don't expect them to last long now the restrictions are easing

[RSbandit]

nickfrog said:

Now you're talking. I have nothing between Cadwell next week and Silverstone in November...

Are there any spaces on TD left this year or is it TF only?

Yeah I’d say DN will fill up fast now but there were spaces available a few weeks back

[nickfrog]

Thanks both of you. CD on 11/10 looking good, will try and book if I can get the diary to work.

[RSbandit]

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?

[ukkid35]

For double vaccinated, stays under 48hrs

https://www.info-coronavirus.be/en/travels

BelgiumGov said:

Are you travelling from a red zone outside the European Union?
If you do not have an EU nationality or main residence you may only travel to Belgium for essential reasons or if you have an approved vaccination certificate with full vaccination.

On my return from Ringmeisters, which of course didn't happen, I was in a lay-by in Belgium on the E42, fixing my washer jet hose

Police car stopped to check if I needed assistance (as I had to remove various panels), I gave them the thumbs up, they left without even getting out of their car, let alone checking any documentation

Edited by ukkid35 on Tuesday 17th August 18:19

[RSbandit]

Good to know will take my chances through Belgium then!