Nurburgring/spa trip - october

[mckeann]

Hi folks, time to start thinking of this. I know a few of you are interested.

The nordschliefe is open on 12th and 13th. LoT and autotrack have days at Spa on the 13th and 14th of October.

My plan, if i decide to go, would be out on the friday night from newcastle, get to ring on early evening on sat, taking in some nice roads on the way. All day sunday at the ring, quite drunk on sunday night with a long lie on monday morning, then 6 hours in the afternoon at the ring. Then head to Spa, via lovely roads, and do tuesday at Spa. Then home on the newcastle ferry on the wednesday evening, get home at midday on thursday. Alternatively, you could drive home after trackday, get home at some point on wednesday.


Its just an idea, i am not 100% myself, but its something to think about

[H8OAG]

I think it's time for another "Still Game" tour......
Will talk to Paul (Victor)

There will be a welcome in the valleys .....in a certain hotel in Adenau

[meatball]

Mibeee
Will start saving.....again!

[mckeann]

Mibeee
Will start saving.....again!

I wont lie to you, it is expensive, especially if the still game boys can get it up

[meatball]

guestimate of pennies needed?

[mckeann]

Scotty did a great cost up of everything involved. At least half the costs are petrol and beer.

[meatball]

.....and the figure is......

[mckeann]

ok, very quicly and roughly, as i meant to be working :


Ferry = 300
spa trackday = 200
Ring lap tickets = 200
Hotels for 4 night = 200
2 rear tyres = 300
set of front pagids = 100
Petrol for 600 miles on track at 15mpg, 1.20 a litre= 220 quid
petrol for 600 miles on road at 30mpg, 1.20 a litre = 110 quid
food and drink for 6 nights = 400


total = 1990.

so call it 2K. But really, call it 3K. as thats assuming you dont need front tyres or rear pads, and that you dont break anything.

[meatball]

saving has started!

[mckeann]

i should also add that its worth every penny. Especially if its dry.

[jamie]

I am looking to def get to Spa for those days not sure if I will get the time and cash for Ring as well

[campbell]

What a great trip.

Would have to sell the Elise to fund it though

Hoping to do a budget trip to the Ring next year though...reckon my last one cost a few hundred pounds at most.

[robin]

Mmmm. Sounds like a plan, but the Ring will be rubbish 'cos it'll be mega busy - but I haven't been in years - I'm beginning to forget which way round it goes!

Cheers,
Robin

[campbell]

Mmmm. Sounds like a plan, but the Ring will be rubbish 'cos it'll be mega busy - but I haven't been in years - I'm beginning to forget which way round it goes!

Cheers,
Robin

Save your pennies and come with me next year instead. Please Dad

[jamie]

how long do you need to leave from spa to ferry