Lotus at The Ring 2010

[bingoking]

Here is the text from an email I received today from Dale Lomas of RSR Nurburg about this years Lotus only track day on the Nordshleife and the F1 circuit. Further details below and on the RSR website http://rsrnurburg.com/index.php?option= ... &Itemid=75
I took part in this last year and it was a fantastic 2 days with great company, great food, great hotels oh and an experience of both the F1 and Nordschleife that I will never forget. The highlight for me was my taxi lap in the Evora with Roger Becker at the wheel. A well organised event!

I'm writing to let you know that we're currently in final talks with the hotels & caterers for the event as well as the Nurburgring.

We have our dates set as 29th and 30th of September 2010.

We are planning to have a half day on the F1 circuit (1pm to 6pm) and the same half day on the Nordschleife as last year (8am to 1pm), as well as food, trackwalk and this time an end of event BBQ too.

The good news is that both track sessions will be 'noisy' this year, that means a limit that will be 105dB drive-by minimum. The management are actually talking about a higher limit during 'business hours'. But I'm sure 105 dB will be more than enough for 99% of us.

Obviously the extras all add up... and the price this year will likely be €549 per entry. I'm pretty happy that it's only a €50 increase for a proper 'noisy' 5-hour session on the circuit. More time on the Nordschleife would have been nice, as would a Thursday-Friday combo instead - but I'll take what I can get right now
Thanks for your patience. I'll be posting booking forms online on March 1st LATEST

Some other stuff you might want to know:

• Lotus Cars will be attending, maybe in an increased capacity
• We will have another 6 exiges for any customers who can't bring their own cars
• We hope to be offering taxi laps in our own 2-Eleven... that'll be a 7 minute lap for anybody brave enough to hop in.

LASTLY: Please feel free to reproduce this email on any relevant Lotus forums, or indeed to forward it on to your buddies via email.

I can't wait!

Cheers,
Dale Lomas

[ruadh08]

This is one I would definitely love to do, and sod the cost, it will be good value for money!! Where do I sign? It would be great to get a few like minded SE'ers along as well!

[alicrozier]

Think it fits my schedule...

[tut]

A 7 min lap in a 2-11. Is that correct?

Walter Rohrl recently did a 7.45 in a 2010 GT3RS and a 430 Scud.

tut

[mckeann]

he's talking bridge to gantry tut, so add 30 seconds for a full lap.

I would think that a 211 wouldnt be far off 7.30 full lap with an experienced driver at the wheel.

[Scotty C]

i'm about the 8 mins and i don't know it that well - 50 laps.

as for the trip, i'm racing at spa that weekend 1-3 oct, so you never know (although you know what happened last year when i went to the ring the week before a race )

[ruadh08]

i'm about the 8 mins and i don't know it that well - 50 laps.

as for the trip, i'm racing at spa that weekend 1-3 oct, so you never know (although you know what happened last year when i went to the ring the week before a race )

Sounds like a good trip in the making! Two days at the ring, then up to Spa on the way home to watch Scotty!!

[alicrozier]

That's a plan!

[Andy G]

I'll be at Spa also

[BigD]

I'd love to do this and improve on my sub 8 min lap with no traffic to get in the way.

Price is a bargain imo.

[mckeann]

Donald, i think they were pretty strict about it being Lotus only in 2009. I dont even think they were going to let caterhams on at one point. Hopefully the rules are relaxed, i would love to do it this year and i doubt i'll have a lotus by then

[ruadh08]

Donald, i think they were pretty strict about it being Lotus only in 2009. I dont even think they were going to let caterhams on at one point. Hopefully the rules are relaxed, i would love to do it this year and i doubt i'll have a lotus by then

All the makings of a classic SE trip coming to plan!!!!!!

[BigD]

Donald, i think they were pretty strict about it being Lotus only in 2009. I dont even think they were going to let caterhams on at one point. Hopefully the rules are relaxed, i would love to do it this year and i doubt i'll have a lotus by then

Ah, I never even thought of that. My Lotus Evo usually fits right in at Lotus days.

[mckeann]

obviously were still welcome at LOT days, but i think RSR were told by the ring that it had to be exclusive. Hopefuly that'll change. I'll ask dale.

[alicrozier]

Now open for bookings:
http://www.rsrnurburg.com/index.php?opt ... &Itemid=75

Any thoughts on which days? Room shares etc?

I figured Geordie Express ferry overnight Mon 27th.
Arrive Nurburg 28th for Trackdays 29th and 30th.
Head to Spa afternoon of 30th for LCE Fri 1st to Sun 3rd.
Ferry back Mon 4th...

Details from Dale:

10 hours on track split over 2 days.
Day1: 1pm to 6pm NOISY (105dB) 5km F1 circuit
Day2: 7.30am to 12.45am NOISY (105dB) 21km Nordschleife

What else?
Nordschleife Trackwalk - we take busses on to the circuit and give you expert tuition as we walk through the difficult sections
A meal and some booze - we're torn between a BBQ and kegs vs buffet and taps, but expect something along those lines. VEGGIE OPTIONS INCLUDED THIS TIME
A night's accommodation at the 'Ring...

What's the accommodation?
Packages come in four flavours and prices this year:

€549 - Bronze (100 places): Staying at the new Holiday village in Drees (about 3 minutes drive from the circuit entrance). These are like Butlins in theory, but really, really posh! You stay in 3-bedroom houses with 5 beds and a fully-fitted kitchen. It's self-catering, but there's a breakfast bar and canteen on site. You also have FREE access to many of the Spa and health programmes. There is a creche, BBQ huts, and more... if you want to bring the family for a week, then you could alsoask me for a price for a whole house for 3 days...

€599 - Silver (only 20 places!): Staying at the 3* Lindner, opposite the Eifel Dorf disco. You'll be two to a room and walking distance from the GP track. This includes breakfast and is only €25 more than the previous package. We expect these to sell out fast! First come, first served.

€649 - Gold (only 20 places!): Same as above, but you have the room to yourself. No sharing. Again, these will go fast. Couples wanting to share a room can both select Silver. It's the same thing.

€675 - Platinum: Same as above, but now you're in the very posh and spanky 4-star Motorsports congress hotel. Note that you're guest can share this twin room with you at a very decent cost.

All drivers and guests will automatically be partnered together. If you want to know more about anything, please don't hesitate to get in touch!

Yours faithfully,
Dale Lomas - RSR Nürburg