Nurburgring 8th-9th-10th August

Great I will book the time off - and await details

 

Martin

 Nothing---------------Unless YOU decide to run off the super surfaced track.At This moment in time--the Ring is Closed for its annual surface improvements, ironing out a bump or getting a better camber on a corner.Improvements to Flugplatz , Schwedenkreuz, and the middle section of Adenauer Forst(where some go straight on)to give drivers a surface, instead of grass - works are in progress.

If this report relates to BMW AG going Racing, presume they know what they are doing??.But--if you drive over All the Kerbs, rumble strips etc, you would have to accept it-but lose some races if its suspension rebuilds.Tyres and pads at racing speeds, like all teams.

In visits over 25 years,of 3 day events- No tyres , renew part worn pads 1-2, (should have fitted New Before I went-lesson learnt) What suspension ??, When you 1st Ring drive, you are TOO fast and Too early going IN--so untill you learn to be smooth, and follow the advice given,  pads and Disc,s will wear.Like they do at Brands-Donington etc.

 

That Z1 was honed to perfection on the Nordschleife, can show you around with its headlights dipped--

Any idea of how far is it over there? (distance in miles)
Its something that iv really wanted to do for ages. Have to see how much its likly to cost :)

MattP wrote: Any idea of how far is it over there? (distance in miles)

It's about 515 miles from Cardiff.

adam

I did this course last year and would strongly recommend it. A few words of caution, it will get you hooked on the Nurburgring.

Stresses on your car, petrol...and provided you treat it as a learning experience that will be it. I was worried but despite it's length it is fairly easy on the car. The major wear will be on you, your brain and body. Take something to snack on and also drinks.

Speed, whatever you feel comfortable with, but I would expect you all get to 120-130mph easily at various places.
 
Cost will be around £600 for the course plus petrol to get there and around (1300 miles ish), channel crossing £120, hotel circa £50 per night (5 nights) and then food and drink.

You and your car would have a great time

Yes you can have a passenger in the car, last year I think there were 5 passengers in our group, including my better half Gill.

I just received my invite to this year event and it is €990 for the driver and €185 for the passenger. This includes a welcome dinner on the Sunday, midday meal on the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday as well as the farewell dinner on the Wednesday evening.

The wearing of helmets is recommended and mandatory for convertibles. During the section by section instruction you might find a helmet would get in the way as you are in and out of the car a lot.

Hope this helps

 Adam B, to assist your consideration go www.fahrerlehrgang.info  which will answer lots of questions.

The Nordschleife circuit is closed to the Public for the 3 days.So you dont go into a blind section and find a Motorhome or Tourist Bus, doing the sightseeing bit---as happens when the buy 5 laps drivers, do the public days , and sometimes see the results on lowloaders.It can be a great one off visit--Or a yearly Pilgrimage.Safety IS No 1, as well as an enjoyable drive, without the UK Govt brainwash-You know it will make sense.

Is there a way of pre-registering for this BDD?

SS7

Thanks for that! I hadn't realised it was an international event.

I'm particularly intrigued by the promise of:

Guard rails - Safety Training
Final option in case of traffic jam and immenence to drive against other cars:
keep to the left and further slow by leaning to the guard rail

and the thought that I could be enjoying:

"BMW M3 in sqadron entry Karussel"

regards

SS7