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[Dex]

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It's here!

The 'Ring Tour 2010



*** 6 - 9 August ***

Friday to Monday

(some will arrive in the few days before)




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The eighth-consecutive running of the now-legendary Summer trip
to drive and socialise at the best race track in the World.



Be part of the UK's biggest VAG Nurburgring trip.

50 people last year, and this year we're expecting even more.








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2009 trip comments:





Nordschleife track opening times....

Wednesday 4 August: 5:15pm until 7:30pm
Thursday 5 August: 5:15pm until 7:30pm
Friday 6 August: 5:15pm until 7:30pm
Saturday 7 August: 8:45am until 7:30pm
Sunday 8 August: 8:00am until 7:30pm


Not just track, but it's a four-day social....

Friday curry night in the Burgstube
(alternative foods available)
Saturday in the famous Pistenklause restaurant
Sunday finale night in the Pistenklause

... and for those arriving early, Thursday night will be a meal out too




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...and everyone gets involved




There is beer to be drunk....




And the cars you'll see are out of this world...




Treat yourself to petrolhead nirvana....


Think 'Top Gear'. There's something, for everyone




But no caravans.


Previous trip threads
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Link to the 2009 trip thread | Link to the 2008 trip thread

Link to the 2007 trip thread | Link to the 2006 trip thread

Link to the 2005 trip thread | Link to the 2004 trip thread

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Where do I sign?


1) Accomodation

Hotel

Group-booking discounts at the Burgstube hotel have again been arranged.

Single room rate: €42.50 / €40 per room, per night for 4 or more nights

Twin/double room rate: €82.50 / €77.50 per room, per night for 4 or more nights
(ie €41.25 / €38.75 per person, per night)

Triple room rate: €100 / €95 per room, per night for 4 or more nights
(ie €33.3 / €31.7 per person, per night)

Quadruple room rate: €130 per room, per night
(standard rate)

Pension €37.50 (standard, pp), €35 (for 4 or more nights, pp)

This will require a deposit,
but you have to spend, to save.

Bear in mind that these rooms will sell out ** because it is the DTM weekend **
so you're advised to book up (irrespective of where you stay, hotel-wise)
as they will be gone.

We've been running these trips long enough to appreciate the panic of June/July accomodation searching!

Contact: 0049 (0) 170 8080256

http://www.burgstube.com

It's not a case of paying Club GTI or any one individual,
(that would be a nightmare for someone)
- everyone pays direct.

Camping

There is a very good campsite,
a very short distance away from the centre of Nurburg:

http://www.camping-am-nuerburgring.de/Anfahrt.html

It's beyond a comfortable walking distance, but is no more than a 5 minute drive
and has served many very well over the years (see FAQ link, below).
First come, first served, space has never been an issue.
Fantastic campsite guide/tips here.


2) Ferry

There are countless discounts to be had.

Get in early - discussions and links will come up on the thread.


3) Passport, petrol, car keys


Pick up all the information you'll need from this thread as it develops, and from previous year's threads

...safe in the knowledge all the guidance you'll need is here - and simply turn up.

We can arrange the restaurant bookings, offer all the advice we can, and set up a great trip.



Frequently asked questions - here


Safety thread - here

(we make a great time of it - but we always stress safety).


Official Nurburgring website - here





Runners and riders, please
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[Dex]

1. RIP-MK3 (mk2 abf)
2. Toyotec + 1 (poss more)
4. Mike_H
5. vw_singh (G1 driver)
6. Chris Eyre (Mk1 2.0 16v)
7. mk28vICED
8. mk28vICED's pasenger + 1
9. infinity + 10
....

20. d.j.ryder
21. driveforward
22. daljsd
23. Nav16v
24. Phat Ass + 1 + 4 TBC
...

29. AndyRhino +1
31. vegabass
32. g_singh + Jassa13 (mk2 abf)
34. Deako + Mrs Deako
36. leehill139 + Mrs
38. c6mby
39. Mk1 Driver +1
41. sdj_mk3
42. bhodgkiss
43. roy8v + mate
44. sparrow

[Dex]

1, Dex

[RIP-MK3]

1, Dex
2, RIP-MK3

[2dubnick]

1, Dex
2, RIP-MK3
3, 2dubnick

[Toyotec]

1, Dex
2, RIP-MK3
3, 2dubnick
4, Toyotec

[Mike_H]

Originally Posted by Toyotec

1, Dex
2, RIP-MK3
3, 2dubnick
4, Toyotec
5, Mike_H

Eddie - which car are you going to take? The Eiffel Mountains need to hear the howl of the Wolf R I think!

[Toyotec]

Originally Posted by Mike_H

Eddie - which car are you going to take? The Eiffel Mountains need to hear the howl of the Wolf R I think!

20vT or Anchorage!

[Mike_H]

20vT? Where's that sprung from?

[Toyotec]

Originally Posted by Mike_H

20vT? Where's that sprung from?

Remember 250bhp for 400quid on FB?

[Mike_H]

Ah yes ... but is 250 bhp enough? Are the Porsche GT3's going to be suitably embarrassed?

[Toyotec]

Originally Posted by Mike_H

Ah yes ... but is 250 bhp enough? Are the Porsche GT3's going to be suitably embarrassed?

Power in a partially stripped out MK2 is nothing without control.
Lets hope everything goes according to plan, else it is back to the prep'd backup car.
This date has been approved by "she who must be obeyed" so I am coming regardless.

[Deako]

Gemma has told me we cant go this year again as she has no holiday left to take at work due to us booking it all for the wedding.

[RIP-MK3]

just a thought - but it could be cool if people put in brackets what car they are going in?

[Mike_H]

Originally Posted by Deako

Gemma has told me we cant go this year again as she has no holiday left to take at work due to us booking it all for the wedding.

Go with your other girlfriend then.

[taks]

1, Dex
2, RIP-MK3
3, 2dubnick
4, Toyotec
5, Mike_H
6, taks (G2 16v(mint condition )

I am going to try and get some playstation time in beforehand this year (if I can find some)

[Deako]

Originally Posted by Mike_H

Go with your other girlfriend then.

[vw_singh]

The 6th is my wedding anniversary and the 9th is my wifes birthday.

But my oh so amazingly wonderful wife who will receive many thanks and goodies says I have permission to attend!

God August will be expensive. LOL!!

Sign me up!

Mk1 Golf driver

1, Dex
2, RIP-MK3
3, 2dubnick
4, Toyotec
5, Mike_H
6, taks (G2 16v(mint condition )
7, vw_singh (G1 driver)

Gurds

[RIP-MK3]

1, Dex
2, RIP-MK3 (mk2 abf)
3, 2dubnick
4, Toyotec
5, Mike_H
6, taks (G2 16v(mint condition )
7, vw_singh (G1 driver)

[NigeP]

Don`t shoot the messenger. This IS FACT from the marshalls meeting last week.

I think the most relevant points to visitors will be:

Everybody:
• Stupid parking (i.e. any parking not in a clearly marked place) will be rewarded with a 100% guaranteed winning ticket to pick your car up from an exciting location in Adenau. This means verges, over kerbs, abandoned next to mates cars which aren't moving etc in Adenau and around the ring...
• Parking capacity will be expanded before season begins to match the above enforcement
• No change to basic rules - no vids, no paid taxi laps, etc...

Modded cars:
• Bonnet pins are now TOTALLY verboten. Even if covered with tape or rubber. It's flush mount or standard bonnets only
• Interior trim - NO sharp edges or even tatty-looking 'rip outs' will be tolerated. You must have door cards installed, you can't leave shin-breaking metal beams uncovered under your dash.
• Roll bars and cages must be padded where your body will hit them. This will be checked more.
• Expect more TüV time - this is where a Meister guy from the the standards body here in Germany spends time at the gate spot-checking for safe and unsafe cars. This can only be a good thing provided the decisions are consistent.
• Home made stuff, cages, spoilers and the like are now a big nono.
• Harnesses are to be mounted in the original seatbelt mounting points only, if they are on the cage or on a rear beam, that has to be a specifically designated harness mounting point and it should say so from the manufacturer of the cage.
• noise limit still 95dBa, measured at 1 meter & 45 degrees. Fail this and you go will NOT be allowed on track under any circumstances.
• also 3 static microphones at the side of the track measuring as you drive past, these will be directly linked to the office.

Big discussion about it on Northloop, but this has been confirmed by ALL the marshalls who were given this input by the ring management last week. Regardless of the `its a road and road rules apply` argument. Its their track and they WILL be imposing these rules.

Better knowing now, so you can do something about it rather than when you get there

[RIP-MK3]

hmmm that's a pain...... maybe have to source a dash and stick it in then with some door cards :(

[taks]

Originally Posted by RIP-MK3

hmmm that's a pain...... maybe have to source a dash and stick it in then with some door cards :(

Last year the same applied about the dash..... I got away with it (I'm not saying you will though).

I ensured there were not sharp bits to stab my self in the event of a crash.

This year I will be doing the same, although this year I will be giving it a matt covering- the reflections onto the screen weren't funny.........

[Toyotec]

Originally Posted by vw_singh

The 6th is my wedding anniversary and the 9th is my wifes birthday.

But my oh so amazingly wonderful wife who will receive many thanks and goodies says I have permission to attend!

God August will be expensive. LOL!!

Sign me up!

Mk1 Golf driver

1, Dex
2, RIP-MK3
3, 2dubnick
4, Toyotec ( one-of-das-fleet)
5, Mike_H
6, taks (G2 16v(mint condition )
7, vw_singh (G1 driver)

Gurds

The 7th is my Birthday.
What a present to self!!

[vw_singh]

Thanks for the heads up Nige. Better to cover the bases than chance it.

Gurds

[16valver]

1. Dex
2. RIP-MK3 (mk2 abf)
3. 2dubnick
4. Toyotec
5. Mike_H
6. taks (G2 16v(mint condition )
7. vw_singh (G1 driver)
8. 16valver (MK1 20VT)

Cant wait...