Return to the Ring 2007 (& DTM German Touring Cars)

[dwbrown]

Return to the Ring 2007

Hi all,

Well, it would be rude not to wouldn't it.

Time to start gathering interest for a 2007 trip, to co-incide with a round of the awsome DTM (German Touring Cars).

Proposed Dates are :

Out:
August 31st 2007
Friday Morning Crossing.
Hoon it through Belgium to the ring.
Saturday / Sunday - DTM on the GP Circuit + Nordschleife Open
Monday - Home for you lot, or join me on a blast through Southern Europe. (Suggested route below - open to alternatives/modification).

Transport
SpeedFerries Dover - Boulogne are £60.
Norfolk Line Dover - Dunquerke are £48.
I'm on Speedferries :
31.8.2007 - Depart 07:00 Dover / Boulogne - Fast Ferry - Arrive 08:55
8.9.2007 - Depart 17:10 Boulogne / Dover - Fast Ferry - Arrive 17:05

Hotels
Have a look at the links on Ben's site at Ben Lovejoy's Nurburgring Nordschleife website

I'm booked into the Ringhaus. This may well be full now as Stefan offered me a Double at a Single Rate - Nice Chap !

Guido had rooms last time I asked (Jan) Landhotel Oberbaar which is a lovely little hotel, famed for its fine peppered steaks & wonderful hospitality.

Nordschleife Opening Times
Opening Times for the Nordschleife

Tickets
GP Ticket Shop is now selling tickets - which are very reasonable compared to what we pay in the UK.
Weekend Paddock Pass = €25 + Weekend Gold Grandstand T4 = €53 = Total €78
So, including handling fees and postage the total is UKP is £65 delivered !

Insurance
Competition car insurance quoted me around £200 so worth looking into if your policy (like mine - tesco's) dosn't cover you for "Track Days" and specifically "De-Restricted Toll Roads". Be very carefull as the Ring and De-Restricted Toll roads are being written in to most policys now.
Although you don't need it officially anymore, a Green Card is adviseable. You will only be covered 3rd party if you do not have a Green Card.
Holiday insurance is essential these days, I'd also recomend getting yourself an European Health Insurance Card which replaces the old E111 forms. EHIC and Health advice for travellers : The Department of Health - P&G: Health advice for travellers

Information
Before you sign up please take time to read Ben's pages above.
The Nurburgring is one of the most thrilling tracks to drive in the world, but its also dangerous if you fail to give it respect - Read the safety information carefully.
In 2003 we counted 13 Mini's out of England and sadly only 12 back.
This trip is being (semi) organised by myself with the help of others, but you and you alone are responsible for your actions, the organisers are in no way responsible for anything that may happen to you or your car due to your - or someone elses negligence.
Check your vehicle insurance policy before you even think of signing up !

Remember - I'm not a travel agent or a tour operator either, the info provided here is only a suggestion for a social run. I'm not booking ferries or hotels for you !

Any questions please mail me.

dwbrown - Dave.B - mini@brownz.org (07767) 458151

[Foxy Mini]

I'm going in May

[dwbrown]

Updated with DTM Ticket Prices and hotel info.

[dwbrown]

Updated with my ferry times, come on you lot..... !

[dwbrown]

To the top again.... what a boring lot this year .... tsssk.

[dwbrown]

There are a couple of rooms left at the Ringhaus still, but I'd expect them to go soon !

[dwbrown]

Bounce

[dwbrown]

Oh well, it was a great trip. Lovely hotels, great roads, great food, great people.

Pictures here :

dwbrown/DTM Ring Sep 07 - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

Rest of the hols inc the Stelvio pass etc etc are here:

dwbrown/Stelvio Sep 07 - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

dwbrown/Bonette Sep 07 - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

First couple of photos in the above album I'm very proud of, the little critter (Marmota Marmota or Alpine Marmot) let me get within about 10ft of him !

dwbrown/Italy France Sep 07 - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting