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Off to the Nurburgring ring next sat, seems to be a PH trend at the moment... Looking forward to that, first trip etc, quick question for those who have done it. How long is the drive to Cologne from the ring, and are there any decent motorways nearby that I can get my 911 up to terminal velocity on safely and easily, as I have heard the route to the ring itself from Calais does not have much Autobahn? Thanks

See you there then About 1h from Koln Plenty of autobahn but no de-restricted sections afaik? Anyway , some REALLY stright roads in blegium on the way too which you could easily see 200 See you there white/red rs Paul

Excellent, Mines the green RS-alike in my profile...Can't miss it so see you there! Jerome

A61 that runs close to the ring has quite a few derestricted sections but will have loads of Dutch/Danish caravans for hoildays at the moment. It takes about 3.5 hours from Calais to Cologne.

Are you guys there on the 28th? I'm there too. It's my first time this year after 2 aborted attempts, one of which involved smuggling my girlfriend through the eurotunnel border point in the boot. Neil Facelift Lapis 996 C2

PAULD996RS said: See you there then About 1h from Koln Plenty of autobahn but no de-restricted sections afaik? Anyway , some REALLY stright roads in blegium on the way too which you could easily see 200 See you there white/red rs Paul If you get caught doing 200 in France or Belgium you will probably be arrested and your car impounded.

If you want to do high speeds on the autobahn, best to do it early in the morning, (great in the summer as it is still light) during the day, especially up by the ring, is very tough- as already mentioned the dutch pulling their caravans are very dangerous... im there with my old man, cant wait best, adam

Adam are you there next weekend? If so , look forward to meeting you , pistenklause on friday nacht

Rawhide said: Are you guys there on the 28th? I'm there too. It's my first time this year after 2 aborted attempts, one of which involved smuggling my girlfriend through the eurotunnel border point in the boot. Neil Facelift Lapis 996 C2 Eh, why did you have to smuggle your GF? Did you buy her in eastern europe or something?

Nervus said: Rawhide said: Are you guys there on the 28th? I'm there too. It's my first time this year after 2 aborted attempts, one of which involved smuggling my girlfriend through the eurotunnel border point in the boot. Neil Facelift Lapis 996 C2 Eh, why did you have to smuggle your GF? Did you buy her in eastern europe or something? She forgot her passport! It seemed a good idea at the time, and it worked. Only problem was the eurotunnel had a fault so we had to go back. Though it was so easy I might bring a few extra women back next time

What's the situation with getting insured for the Ring. Most insurers I've spoken to specifically disclude the Ring from cover. Do you just take the risk, or get single trip insurance cover elsewhere? Many thanks, Rich 92 Carrera RS

PAULD996RS said: Adam are you there next weekend? If so , look forward to meeting you , pistenklause on friday nacht Yep we will be there Should be good! very best, adam

give competition car insurance a call - expensive (£750 pd for my gt3rs) but worthwhile.

rich964rs said: What's the situation with getting insured for the Ring. Most insurers I've spoken to specifically disclude the Ring from cover. Do you just take the risk, or get single trip insurance cover elsewhere? Many thanks, Rich 92 Carrera RS Check your policy but I would advise against specifically calling and asking your insurer! Unless it states the 'Nurburgring' or 'Nordshleife' as an area you are not insured on, then you should be ok. Tourist day insurance can be obtained at Competition Car Insurance in Nottingham for £600 for 2 days (£30k-odd of total cover) as I enquired for our group a while back ... no one took it out in the end ... an no one crashed thankfully!

johnfm said: PAULD996RS said: See you there then About 1h from Koln Plenty of autobahn but no de-restricted sections afaik? Anyway , some REALLY stright roads in blegium on the way too which you could easily see 200 See you there white/red rs Paul If you get caught doing 200 in France or Belgium you will probably be arrested and your car impounded. make sure you don't get caught then Edited by sleep envy on Thursday 19th July 14:54

I and a few others are going 31st Aug for the weekend ?? Anyone else going ?

I'm going down for the first time on the 29th September. I have two tickets for the BMW Ring Taxi and only 5 people coming along so far, so there may be a space available for a passenger ride if anyone is interested and can shell out 50 notes.

oola said: rich964rs said: What's the situation with getting insured for the Ring. Most insurers I've spoken to specifically disclude the Ring from cover. Do you just take the risk, or get single trip insurance cover elsewhere? Many thanks, Rich 92 Carrera RS Check your policy but I would advise against specifically calling and asking your insurer! Unless it states the 'Nurburgring' or 'Nordshleife' as an area you are not insured on, then you should be ok. Specialist insurers are a bit more switched on to the delights of the Nurburgring than they have been in the past. When discussing the trackday element of insurance for the RS, every company has gone through the list of approved companies, then they go on to say the Nurburgring is NOT covered - and that's without prompting or me even mentioning continental circuits or even visiting Germany! I think they've all realised that the Ring is mecca for people like us - and they don't want to take the risk.

sidned said: I'm going down for the first time on the 29th September. I have two tickets for the BMW Ring Taxi and only 5 people coming along so far, so there may be a space available for a passenger ride if anyone is interested and can shell out 50 notes. sidned YHM.

sidned said: I'm going down for the first time on the 29th September. I have two tickets for the BMW Ring Taxi and only 5 people coming along so far, so there may be a space available for a passenger ride if anyone is interested and can shell out 50 notes. How long you there for ? I arrive on the 31st (should be mid afternoon) !

7357 said: sidned said: I'm going down for the first time on the 29th September. I have two tickets for the BMW Ring Taxi and only 5 people coming along so far, so there may be a space available for a passenger ride if anyone is interested and can shell out 50 notes. How long you there for ? I arrive on the 31st (should be mid afternoon) ! Dan, Sorry to disappoint, but September only has 30 days in it...

The nearest section of derestricted autobahn where you can put your foot down properly is the A1 between Weilerswist and Blankenheim. Not far out of your way. If you really want to go for it, the best place in Germany is about 90 mins from the 'ring: the A5 south of Frankfurt, just along Frankfurt Airport. Edited by flemke on Friday 20th July 12:32

We'll be across Aug 10th to 14th the old timer weekend. About 5 cars so far. It's a Dads & Sons weekend. I now realise the boys are getting us Dads across, so that they do not have to put their hands in their pockets !

tonygt3 said: . I now realise the boys are getting us Dads across, so that they do not have to put their hands in their pockets ! Im off there with my Dad next week and yes , your right!

I'll be there 8th to the 12th August. Currently thinking I may leave my car at home and fly ...

flemke said: If you really want to go for it, the best place in Germany is about 90 mins from the 'ring: the A5 south of Frankfurt, just along Frankfurt Airport. ....totally agree....I couple of years ago they closed it off as 'Air Force 1' was arriving at the airport but for some strange reason they let me through!!!!......had it all to myself...

PolarExpress said: 7357 said: sidned said: I'm going down for the first time on the 29th September. I have two tickets for the BMW Ring Taxi and only 5 people coming along so far, so there may be a space available for a passenger ride if anyone is interested and can shell out 50 notes. How long you there for ? I arrive on the 31st (should be mid afternoon) ! Dan, Sorry to disappoint, but September only has 30 days in it... No... 31st Aug !! - And you'll be there too !

Ring recovery available -£850 per car.... Day wanna book it now Adrien??? Edited by melv on Saturday 21st July 09:42

Will be there 10-13th Aug.Give us a shout 993 c2 Red with 996 gt3 rear spoiler Dan

WOW! this was a close shave Ducati & Porsche Nürburgring Close Call Captured on Film https://www.visordown.com/news/ducati-porsche-nurb... go from around 7mins 20s

Stupid place to try and overtake a bike, obviously knows nothing about them.

It amazes me when bikers ride the ring. I'd never ride my bike there, I've seen real close shaves. Problem is they take different lines, and unless you ride, you aren't aware of the differences and you end up filling their line. And obviously the bike can't see the car when you're leant right over. Bonkers