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DDK @ the Nurburgring 2005
Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2005 1:53 pm
by Luke
DDK @ the Nurburgring 2005
Chaps and Chapesses,
The 2005 opening dates for the Nordschleife have been posted on the official nurburgring website (
http://213.239.207.198/nuerburgring.de/ ... id=275&L=1) and as such I will be planning a long weekend trip to visit the "Ring" in the coming weeks. I will be going with a band of like-minded individuals in various cars ranging from a humble vintage mini, to a Ferrari 355 and this is a quick note to gauge any interest from fellow DDKers, ate at present is anywhere between May and August but will firm that up in a few weeks
The trip will most likely involve a ferry from Dover/Ramsgate area, and then the drive across Belgium (across some of the bumpiest and most boring road in Europe) to the Ring. Likely to involve taking either a Thursday and Friday, or Friday and Monday off work. Hotel in Adenau is the favourite accommodation.
Please reply to this thread if you're interested.
Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2005 2:43 pm
by impmad2000
Luke, sounds good. Please keep me informed. Definately interested.
Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2005 2:44 pm
by hot66
after watching 'Top Gear' and listening to me rave on about it , my wife has banned me from this circuiut
Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2005 2:46 pm
by hot66
although I could be tempted
Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2005 2:52 pm
by MdR
hot66 wrote:after watching 'Top Gear' and listening to me rave on about it , my wife has banned me from this circuiut
That's odd because mine has suggested I 'go & get it out of my system'
Luke, please keep me informed
Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2005 4:58 pm
by Bootsy
If I 'engineer' a 911 by then, count me in
Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2005 3:41 pm
by steve wright
my wife also banned me, so on that basis, put me down.
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2005 12:57 pm
by Ian Donkin
Can I bring the Turbo and go Hull-Zebrugge?
What's the likely cost?
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2005 1:01 pm
by Luke
Ian you can bring what you like and meet us there, haven't got the prices sorted yet (depends on the dates)
Figure 75 for the ferry, 150 ish for the accomodation 75-100 for laps, then add petrol and food, not the cheapest weekend but should be a lark!
Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2005 5:38 pm
by Ian Donkin
Hmmm.... I have to say I'm very interested in this one and you only live once.
Please can you add me to the list of 'possibly's' - just so long as it's not too close to either Le Mans or the August DDK event in the North, I'm sure I will be able to pick a good moment to get my pass stamped
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Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2005 8:27 pm
by Derek
I would love to come in my 911, it won't be ready in time though.
Keep me in the loop, just in case.
Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2005 5:06 pm
by Dyno Soar
I am also interested.
Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2005 5:37 pm
by Luke
OK chaps, more details:
The plan is to go for the weekend on May14th -16th. (could potentially leave on the friday to make things less hectic)
Get an early ferry on the Saturday, drive straight to the Hotel (It takes circa 5hours to get to the Ring from Calias/Dunkirk) and check in, then on to the Ring for a couple of late laps. Have all day Sunday at the Ring and 4 hours or so on Monday morning, then drive back for a late ferry.
Ring opening hours:
14.05.2005, Saturday von 08:00Uhr bis 19:30Uhr
15.05.2005, Sunday von 08:00Uhr bis 19:30Uhr
16.05.2005, Monday von 08:00Uhr bis 19:30Uhr
Note this is one of the few weekends in the year when the ring is open all day Fri-Mon so is likley to be busy.
I've not booked the ferry yet, but its going to be around 100-200.
Accomodation will be in one of the many guesthouses in the Adenau area and cost is circa Eur50 a night
I have not booked anything yet as I'm waiting for my useless mates to get back to me, but if there are some people definately interested on these dates I'm happy to act as group booker. If you are DEFINATELY interested please let me know. I'll be looking to book at the beginning of March.
Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2005 5:51 pm
by Ian Donkin
Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2005 4:24 pm
by Luke
nobody keen then?
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