Easter Bank Holiday 2008, Nurburg.
25-09-2007, 08:36 AM
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Dont fancy the snow ROFL!
I am all up for going on the PF trip, and maybe if the Easter break is too early for all, this could be the year that I go.
I understand the bank holiday thing, but honestly, once you have had some clean laps, there is no way of going back to it
We are going next on 13 (party including several including SiB, and Silverfox999). The way we organise it usually is out on the Sat, race on Sun and Mon, and then travel back on the Tue. This works out really well for us as only two days off are needed.
Wifey prefers the above because I am not using up the Bank Holiday away from her.
Getting quite excited about the ring now, but soooo much still to do!
JJ
I am all up for going on the PF trip, and maybe if the Easter break is too early for all, this could be the year that I go.
I understand the bank holiday thing, but honestly, once you have had some clean laps, there is no way of going back to it
We are going next on 13 (party including several including SiB, and Silverfox999). The way we organise it usually is out on the Sat, race on Sun and Mon, and then travel back on the Tue. This works out really well for us as only two days off are needed.
Wifey prefers the above because I am not using up the Bank Holiday away from her.
Getting quite excited about the ring now, but soooo much still to do!
JJ
02-01-2008, 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by topaz
After looking at the opening times I am going to suggest this.
Weekend of:
10th, 11th, 12th May
Its CLOSED on Friday 9th So with my plan its leaving the UK on Saturday morning as the Ring is open Saturday evening, then all day sessions on Sunday and Monday, returning to the UK on Tuesday night/Wednesday morning.
Opening times spreadsheet is here (if someone else wants to choose something else???) Easter is looking good for opening times
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/nigel.p...8%20ring%20ope ning%20times%20Calendar%20uk.xls
Weekend of:
10th, 11th, 12th May
Its CLOSED on Friday 9th So with my plan its leaving the UK on Saturday morning as the Ring is open Saturday evening, then all day sessions on Sunday and Monday, returning to the UK on Tuesday night/Wednesday morning.
Opening times spreadsheet is here (if someone else wants to choose something else???) Easter is looking good for opening times
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/nigel.p...8%20ring%20ope ning%20times%20Calendar%20uk.xls
Sounds good to me!!
02-01-2008, 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Tangodeltasierra3
were off june 26 to july 1st - didnt u chaps have trouble drinking and eating together coz there was too many of u ~?
looks a good weekend to go thono problems drinking together, but a table for 40+ is going to be difficult anywhere
03-01-2008, 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by topaz
Originally Posted by Tangodeltasierra3
were off june 26 to july 1st - didnt u chaps have trouble drinking and eating together coz there was too many of u ~?
looks a good weekend to go thono problems drinking together, but a table for 40+ is going to be difficult anywhere
03-01-2008, 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by RsDarren
Originally Posted by topaz
After looking at the opening times I am going to suggest this.
Weekend of:
10th, 11th, 12th May
Its CLOSED on Friday 9th So with my plan its leaving the UK on Saturday morning as the Ring is open Saturday evening, then all day sessions on Sunday and Monday, returning to the UK on Tuesday night/Wednesday morning.
Opening times spreadsheet is here (if someone else wants to choose something else???) Easter is looking good for opening times
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/nigel.p...8%20ring%20ope ning%20times%20Calendar%20uk.xls
Weekend of:
10th, 11th, 12th May
Its CLOSED on Friday 9th So with my plan its leaving the UK on Saturday morning as the Ring is open Saturday evening, then all day sessions on Sunday and Monday, returning to the UK on Tuesday night/Wednesday morning.
Opening times spreadsheet is here (if someone else wants to choose something else???) Easter is looking good for opening times
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/nigel.p...8%20ring%20ope ning%20times%20Calendar%20uk.xls
Sounds good to me!!
04-01-2008, 09:13 AM
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Just been the P & O Ferries website, they sail from Friday 9th May - Tuesday 13th, arrive in Hull Wednesday morning.
I'm going to book it today and be done with it!! ha
I'm going to book it today and be done with it!! ha
04-01-2008, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by RsDarren
Just been the P & O Ferries website, they sail from Friday 9th May - Tuesday 13th, arrive in Hull Wednesday morning.
I'm going to book it today and be done with it!! ha
I'm going to book it today and be done with it!! ha
i think i'll just go at easter now
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05-01-2008, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Kris84
I really want to go this year,if its ok for a tag along 
ill take the cossie for a ride down.What dates are people definitely going and don't mind a extra car to come wiv?
ill take the cossie for a ride down.What dates are people definitely going and don't mind a extra car to come wiv? more the merrier
think i'm just gonna go at easter, bring on the snow
05-01-2008, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by topaz
just need people to make a decision
more the merrier
think i'm just gonna go at easter, bring on the snow
more the merrier
think i'm just gonna go at easter, bring on the snow
05-01-2008, 03:10 PM
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What people are missing, is you can que for an hour at easter to get on, then have a road cluttered with traffic and dead humans/cars. Plus its a mission to park/eat/piss or even get fuel.
Going when its quieter means straight on the ring, and FAR less closures/deaths holding you up on your Ł15 lap, not to mention faster lap times.
I would say 4 hours in is may is probabaly the equivalent of 12hrs at easter, if not more.
Going when its quieter means straight on the ring, and FAR less closures/deaths holding you up on your Ł15 lap, not to mention faster lap times.
I would say 4 hours in is may is probabaly the equivalent of 12hrs at easter, if not more.
05-01-2008, 03:18 PM
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[quote="Stu @ M Developments"]What people are missing, is you can que for an hour at easter to get on, then have a road cluttered with traffic and dead humans/cars. Plus its a mission to park/eat/piss or even get fuel.
Going when its quieter means straight on the ring, and FAR less closures/deaths holding you up on your Ł15 lap, not to mention faster lap times.
I would say 4 hours in is may is probabaly the equivalent of 12hrs at easter, if not more.[/quote
i sort of agree with that,,,,, though i belive most people on here actually hold others up rather than get held up and just the strong track boys and good drivers who will beniifit better times
eating aint a issue either aslong as everyone dont follow stu to get a meal
we managed to eat when ever we wanted and booked it ourselves
besides talking in the carpark is nice and social.... going round the ring is fun,,, but the traffic helps the chill time and discuss
Going when its quieter means straight on the ring, and FAR less closures/deaths holding you up on your Ł15 lap, not to mention faster lap times.
I would say 4 hours in is may is probabaly the equivalent of 12hrs at easter, if not more.[/quote
i sort of agree with that,,,,, though i belive most people on here actually hold others up rather than get held up and just the strong track boys and good drivers who will beniifit better times
eating aint a issue either aslong as everyone dont follow stu to get a meal
we managed to eat when ever we wanted and booked it ourselves
besides talking in the carpark is nice and social.... going round the ring is fun,,, but the traffic helps the chill time and discuss
05-01-2008, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Stu @ M Developments
What people are missing, is you can que for an hour at easter to get on, then have a road cluttered with traffic and dead humans/cars. Plus its a mission to park/eat/piss or even get fuel.
I'm still thinking of just going at Easter for the social, and maybe another shorter trip in August for some driving.
05-01-2008, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by topaz
Originally Posted by Stu @ M Developments
What people are missing, is you can que for an hour at easter to get on, then have a road cluttered with traffic and dead humans/cars. Plus its a mission to park/eat/piss or even get fuel.
I'm still thinking of just going at Easter for the social, and maybe another shorter trip in August for some driving.
Croft/Nurburgring.
Saldy, its a no brainer for me.
05-01-2008, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Kris84
I really want to go this year,if its ok for a tag along ill take the cossie for a ride down.What dates are people definitely going and don't mind a extra car to come wiv?
ill take the cossie for a ride down.What dates are people definitely going and don't mind a extra car to come wiv?
05-01-2008, 03:42 PM
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If your into the old RS stuff (like I am) then the Lakes is the best event on the calendar, unmissable.
Croft was brilliant last year and is the only other car show I intend on going in 2008.
Croft was brilliant last year and is the only other car show I intend on going in 2008.
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Originally Posted by Stu @ M Developments
What people are missing, is you can que for an hour at easter to get on, then have a road cluttered with traffic and dead humans/cars. Plus its a mission to park/eat/piss or even get fuel.
Going when its quieter means straight on the ring, and FAR less closures/deaths holding you up on your Ł15 lap, not to mention faster lap times.
I would say 4 hours in is may is probabaly the equivalent of 12hrs at easter, if not more.
Going when its quieter means straight on the ring, and FAR less closures/deaths holding you up on your Ł15 lap, not to mention faster lap times.
I would say 4 hours in is may is probabaly the equivalent of 12hrs at easter, if not more.
I still think that apart from easter, the best weekend for us to go would be 9th - 14th May (or there abouts?). If we sail friday night we will be at Adeanu for dinnertime saturday. Which will give us plenty of time to check in our hotels, grap some lunch and then off to the track for some afternooon sighting laps.
Then the track is open for to full day sessions
Also as you say Stu the resturants hopefully will be a little quieter etc?
07-01-2008, 05:47 PM
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Thanks guys,im easy when ever you thinks best ill be there, im not really going for a track time, but the experience and a good laugh 
and a get together. I can see one problem with later in the year, is standing in a snowy car park freezy my nuts off 
is not as much fun as being there chatting with an ice cold beer with the sun beaming down.
and a get together. I can see one problem with later in the year, is standing in a snowy car park freezy my nuts off is not as much fun as being there chatting with an ice cold beer with the sun beaming down.
08-01-2008, 05:18 PM
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The 9th-14th is looking very appealing!
I've got the date penned into the calendar and booked off work.
Si
08-01-2008, 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Stu @ M Developments
I could possibly do that week too. How is everyone from the north travelling this time? Boat again?
better than a 7 hour drive? ha
08-01-2008, 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by RsDarren
Originally Posted by Stu @ M Developments
I could possibly do that week too. How is everyone from the north travelling this time? Boat again?
better than a 7 hour drive? ha
