Off to Spa/Nurburgring next week :)!

Finally got my trip confirmed - I'll be checking out Spa and the 'Ring when I get done with work (Thurs and Fri, hopefully). I'll also be upgrading my rental to an Audi A4 when I get to Belgium :). What's the procedure for getting on the track at the 'Ring? How much does it cost, and what are any etiquette rules for a slowpoke ;)? I'll be spending my entire Saturday night practicing in GPL... Kendt Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ Before you buy.

Look here: http://www.nuerburgring.de/eng/frame_04.htm for opening times. When you are at the Ring look for signs 'Touristenfahrten', they will lead you to the entrance of the Northern Loop. There you have to buy tickets at costs of 21 Deutschmarks (~10$). Just be careful in your first lap, you will be surprised how steep(?) the track is. Look in your mirrors, especially if you visit the Ring Saturday/Sunday. Watch out for the bikes, because they drive completly different than the cars. Don't be surprised if you will meet some busses, camping-cars etc. on the track :) But it is a GREAT experience. ENJOY :))) Juergen In article <8hptpi$7ep$[email hidden]>, [email hidden] wrote:

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> Finally got my trip confirmed - I'll be checking out Spa and the 'Ring > when I get done with work (Thurs and Fri, hopefully). I'll also be > upgrading my rental to an Audi A4 when I get to Belgium :). > What's the procedure for getting on the track at the 'Ring? How much > does it cost, and what are any etiquette rules for a slowpoke ;)? > I'll be spending my entire Saturday night practicing in GPL... > > Kendt > > Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ > Before you buy. >

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>What's the procedure for getting on the track at the 'Ring? It depends. If you're Andre, you have to pick a day it's closed. Everyone else goes when it's open, which next week will only be: Friday 16 June, 17.15 - 19.30 Sunday 18 June, 8.00 - 19.30 That may suit you fine, considering you have to go after working hours. You need cash, in multiples of DM 21, to insert at the ticket dispenser at the parking lot that gives access to the Nordschleife. Don't worry, the machine gives change when appropiate. Slow pokes identify themselves as such by indicating right and staying right whenever faster drivers appear behind them. This only works when it's not crowded. When it is, everyone more or less seems to fence for themselves. Other than that, I've found the above procedure to work quite well (even for slower pokes than me). I've heard that for most beginners three laps is a good number. I did that when I first went, and I agree. I'd join you if my car didn't need new brakes and tires from my last trip. As it is, it'll be July 9 before I can return. Have FUN! -Laurens de Jong, The Netherlands. * Sent from RemarQ http://www.remarq.com The Internet's Discussion Network * The fastest and easiest way to search and participate in Usenet - Free!

On Fri, 09 Jun 2000 01:49:18 -0700, Laurens de Jong <[email hidden]> wrote: >>What's the procedure for getting on the track at the 'Ring? > >It depends. If you're Andre, you have to pick a day it's closed. >Everyone else goes when it's open, which next week will only be: Shut up Laurens :) >Have FUN! > >-Laurens de Jong, The Netherlands. Tomorrow I can finally pick up my brand new car (peugeot 106, no comments please, my boss pays) so I will visit the Ring very soon... I will let you know when I go Laurens, my revenge will be sweet :) Andre >* Sent from RemarQ http://www.remarq.com The Internet's Discussion Network * >The fastest and easiest way to search and participate in Usenet - Free! >

I havn't seen this months Evo mag yet, but theres lots of Nordschleife stuff in it. Check here for track opening times: http://www.nuerburgring.de/eng/angebote/sf_n_01.htm http://www.nuerburgring.de/eng/angebote/sf_n_02.htm http://www.nuerburgring.de/eng/angebote/sf_n_03.htm Have fun, and watch out for those bikes/locals coming up fast behind you - signal and move right to let them through (its a one way public toll road, hence in theory everyone should overtake on the left) -- Cheers, Robin Lord - Trance DJ & Sim Racer. http://www.oppositelock.co.uk N�rburgring and Grand Prix Legends <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:8hptpi$7ep$[email hidden]... | Finally got my trip confirmed - I'll be checking out Spa and the 'Ring | when I get done with work (Thurs and Fri, hopefully). I'll also be | upgrading my rental to an Audi A4 when I get to Belgium :). | What's the procedure for getting on the track at the 'Ring? How much | does it cost, and what are any etiquette rules for a slowpoke ;)? | I'll be spending my entire Saturday night practicing in GPL... | | Kendt | | | Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ | Before you buy.

<[email hidden]> wrote in message news:8hptpi$7ep$[email hidden]... > Finally got my trip confirmed - I'll be checking out Spa and the 'Ring > when I get done with work (Thurs and Fri, hopefully). Whilst you're in Spa make sure you keep the noise down. The England football team are based their for Euro 2000 and need all the rest and relaxation they can get. If they don't beat Germany a week on Saturday I hold you personally responsible :-) England...England...England.. Three lions on their shirt, Jules Rimet still gleaming, 30 years of hurt, never stopped me dreaming...its coming home, its coming home, its coming, football's coming home Sorry, the football supporting side of my brain took over from the race sim side for a moment. Its under control now, honest. Cheers Phil -- GPL Rank: +75.31 secs http://www.youpies.co.uk