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StuartE wrote:BenF i'm ok with the accomodation and ferry info you've come up with.
How many people are actually going?
- looks like 9 cars at the moment with 10 or 11 people - I've edited the first post in this thread to list who is expected to be coming along.- we need at least 2 more to get a group of 5 before its worth having a word with them to negotiate a discount, but the more people we get together the better!OK, I think I've got 3 takers for the Hotel in Koblenz
FWIW, it looks very likely that I'll be heading over on the 24th-27th June.
- Have you booked a hotel yet?
DoM wrote:OK, I think I've got 3 takers for the Hotel in Koblenz
Put me down for a room Ben, I won't book it until you confirm whether you are going for the group discount!
FWIW, it looks very likely that I'll be heading over on the 24th-27th June.
Rog, I'm very tempted
Dom
Obviously we'll be having our own room. I just neeed to get Mark to read this topic and get it booked.
- I'll give them a ring and see what kind of deal they may be able to cut us, compaired to the Internet rate quoted. I've got staying at the hotel:& Lauren- I'll update this with more names as people sign up...<edit - fixed typo> BenF wrote:
OK, great
Mark
Ben
Si
Stuart
Dom
Which is the magic 5 we need IMO
BenF wrote:
OK, great
Mark
Ben
Si
Stuart
Dom
Which is the magic 5 we need IMO
I think we all owe Ben many drinkages!DoM wrote:BenF wrote:
OK, great
Mark
Ben
Si
Stuart
Dom
Which is the magic 5 we need IMO
Nice one, much appreciated!
- Buy him some 'Racing Driver Schnapps'. You may have to remind him because he won't remember the last time he had some 
Mine's a Bitburger, thanks Mr Blah blah blah - you having the usual ?BenF wrote:LoL, I've got no idea what you're talking about
- I think that's a tad harsh It was at altitude, I'd had nothing to eat, was dehydrated and had been boarding most of the day when I nearly fell off the bench and lost the power of speech - and I'm not used to drink 
We could sit outside.... 
(c: I'm wondering about what to take with me in the way of tools and the like... A set of spanners , a jack, tyre weld and a spare set of front and rear brake pads 
plus the usual bits you'll need for driving abroad - spare bulb kit, warning triangle, fire extinguisher and first aid kit. Anything else people have found useful? ..... I can afford it, but three problems: Can someone clarify what level of cover I need etc... If she can't come, I can't.... Anyone have any experiences of travel to another Europe Country if you're on a VISA here?... Not really a problem, just the final break on the whole plan 
... Wish I was there. StuartE wrote:Si i've been trying to work out a list of things to take too.
I never thought about taking spare pads but that seems like a good idea just incase.
I've got some questions too if anyone could answer them please.
Toolwise do you think it'll be best each taking our own or all taking different tools?
Am I right that a GB bit on you numberplate is ok and you don't need one of them stickers?
Is it necessary/recommended to have one of those E111 forms?
Has anybody booked the ferry yet, if so which one? or can I assume that if I book first others will follow the same one?
... Insurance on the 'ring itself is curious... By the letter of the law it is a one way mostly unrestricted toll road. I say mostly - there are two sections with speed limits, both are exit/entry points so it's a sensible idea - I think they do Police those limits - or at least I've been told they do. It really is a matter of reading the fine print of your insurance documents (all of them 
) or if you're going to be up-front about it - a word in their ear usually suffices - but tell them you want the phone conversation recording - it helps if the 'orrible should happen. If you can get some track experience before going it's often touted as a good idea. My first ever lap of the 'ring was in fairly heavy rain with standing water with a very long gap between then and my last track day. I know others may disagree but personally I don't see much of my track driving style on the 'ring so I wonder if it really is that much of a help. I'll throw the car around on the track but the 'ring is absoltely not a place to do that, maybe 7/10ths at the 'ring for me is enough. What is a help is eyes in the back of your head and an awareness of where other vehicles are and what they're doing - something that I have picked up from track driving and every day driving. Remember on the 'ring it's a public toll road so you'll see allsorts on there (motorbikes, busses, etc.).(I believe) and there's our own IMOC day which is way off in September. TOC is £99 for a driver, I think passengers and second drivers are extra. Could you both come over to Bruntingthorpe for the TOC day? IIRC we need to get the ferry booked by the end of April?- I've not had chance to speak to the Hotels about a discount as things have been a bit busy at work and home - but I'll try to speak to them later this week and get back to you 
DoM wrote:I've always found a pair of brown trousers to be useful when having a passenger lap with Ben!
- I do a good guided tour of the better gravel traps around Donnington !axisofunity wrote:I would dearly love to go to this.
I really really really would.
1) Pretty unsure if my Two's Insurance would be enough over there.
However, check your doucments carefully as in some policies it is explicitly excuded. If in doubt, ring your insurers and be up front about it, and send them a letter confirming your understanding.
2) My GF is Chinese and is on a VISA here so it's very very hard for her to travel to another country.
- can the Chinese Embassy in the UK advise?
3) Newbie with no track experience.
Have fun guys.
I've seen family estates going around with dogs in the boot, as well as large busses with 50+ passengers gawping out of the window.- and not any faster. Get a few passenger laps with those who have been before to get a feel for the layout, and try some laps following someone else around so they can show you the lines around the circuit. .. BenF wrote:
Remeber though, the ring is a fun place, but IMHO isn't somewhere to push right to the very limit.
I really enjoy driving it at 8/10ths, and as a rule of thump don't get the car out of shape at all.
..first timers please note.
/ I was covered when I had my accident and they paid out after a struggle over the amount but recently enquiring with Aon my REX is not covered for the Ring. Note the documentation doesnt say a word you have to check. After many claims in recent years many Ins Cos will not cover the Ring.