SteveR Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 After a few years away, it looks like I will be going to the 'Ring again next year; any interest in me organising it as a group trip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2 MSW Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Yes we are intrested dependent when it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_Bullet Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Am in a set date as soon as possible would be good so I can fit it in ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Does anyone know a ballpark figure of cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 Yes we are intrested dependent when it is It'll be in the 6 weeks school holiday, probably end of July /early August but depending on the dates it's open to tourists. I always try to do a 4~5 day trip that is in time with the track being open to the public the most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 Does anyone know a ballpark figure of cost? I made a cost calculator thing in the sticky in this sub-forum. The amounts will be out of date, but you can probably tweak it to update and give you a general idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Count me in! Always wanted to do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littler Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Depending on the exact dates I'll be in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 I suppose another visit wouldn't go a miss depending on my situation at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Im a strong maybe, will keep an eye on this thread, i have to do it once in my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downimpact Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Yes though only for a proprer track day, possibility of a TF incident with no insurance, however remote, is not worth the risk imo. Also you'll get the full straight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dim Sum Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 After a few years away, it looks like I will be going to the 'Ring again next year; any interest in me organising it as a group trip? I have been thinking about something like this. Would be interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny176 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 I'd be up for this, I went last year in my EP3 Type R and was looking to go this year in the Supra but ran out of time with work and stuff. I'll let you know closer to the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 Yes though only for a proprer track day, possibility of a TF incident with no insurance, however remote, is not worth the risk imo. Also you'll get the full straight I'm not organising a group trip to a Ring track day, sorry fella. Have you been before? More insurance companies will cover you than you think, and if you avoid busy periods and don't drive like a kn0b, you'll be fine. Do as I do, get up early, have the track almost to yourself for 1~2 hours, get a late breakfast, spectate through the busy periods (or go sightseeing somewhere), then get on track again at the end of the day. Simples. Honestly, you have very little to worry about if you aren't pushing yourself beyond your limits and you avoid those that are. (They're easy to spot!) I wouldn't take my kids for a [steady] lap if I didn't believe this, and I intend to. It's just a road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downimpact Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Yeah I've been before, there are no insurance companies who will cover TF 3rd party liability. Not worried about my car, paid for that and the barrier last time. It's the albeit slim possibility of a hose coming off and the ensuing destruction of following exotica, the potential injury charges and then explaining to the mrs how we are going to have to sell the house to pay for the debt I've just incurred, because a hose, crank pulley etc failed. When I last went a few years ago, there had been no land mark rulings in regards to the ring and insurance, now there is and your insurance company will pursue you for the money. Therefore and unfortunately the only 'safe' option is a track day where same rules as UK applies everyone pays for their own. Wish that wasn't the case as I would prefer to spend 3 days doing tourist sessions than driving all that way for a single day, but until you can get insurance cover for the unknown third party liability it's just too risky for me. http://nurburgring.org.uk/insurance.php - more info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom S Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Steve, I'm going to miss this year (be the first year in the last 5 I will have missed) So will be interested in going next year as it is a great time. Can even advise of the anice hotel right next to the track with a balcony over looking the track. for SAFCDixon, costs usually from NE England. Petrol - Approx £300 depending on number of days / circuits Accomodation - circa €40 per night b&b Ferry - approx £58 return (dover-dunkirk) Spending - €24 per lap + £500-£1000 if really let go. I would work on £750-£1500 for a 5 night excursion. And that is moderate.. Well worth it for the buzz though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 I would be interested in coming along if there are a few of us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 I would be interested in coming along if there are a few of us Hey Jon, long time no see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little num Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 I would think me and si would be up for this as long as we dont have any big money problems like this year. Would love to beat my 8 min lap as im lighter and now single. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 I would think me and si would be up for this as long as we dont have any big money problems like this year. Would love to beat my 8 min lap as im lighter and now single. Stop chasing times num, you know how that ends! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmaw Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Yes I need to do this before I die too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 We might be up for this too. I would reemphasise how much better a dedicated trackday is though - empty circuit, fewer numpties, rolling recoveries where possible...it's so easy to lose the majority of a big TF weekend to closures. Destination Nurburgring did us a great two-day deal earlier this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Seems a lot of people take the ring a bit to serious to me, dont they have dedicated days for that? i want to go there and have a spirited drive, enjoy the fact ive driven round the nurburgring, i dont want to push my car to the limits and risk crashing it or being crashed into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 They do have trackdays Jamie (for a limited number of participants), but not a lot over the year though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 We might be up for this too. I would reemphasise how much better a dedicated trackday is though - empty circuit, fewer numpties, rolling recoveries where possible...it's so easy to lose the majority of a big TF weekend to closures. Destination Nurburgring did us a great two-day deal earlier this year. I'd prefer to do a dedicated track day, if it were just me going, but I'm taking the family and we're of sight-seeing either side of taking in a few laps of the Ring. I appreciate what you're saying but tourist days are fine for my purpose next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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