No bling at the 'Ring (and Spa) 2011

[Mart]

It's been a good couple of years since I last sorted an rtoc trip to the Nordschleife, and given I've been a bit slack with the UK trackdays too (sorry! ), I thought I'd try to make amends by arranging a trip to ze vaterland for this year.

I mentioned on a previoud thread about a trackday at Spa Francorchamps early October. It would make sense to combine a trip to/couple of days at the 'Ring, given it's only 90 clicks or so away, around the same time, but then I also appreciate it would then be an expensive few days away, even more so with the current price of fuel/the fact it'll probably increase come Summer/Autumn time

The Spa trackday is on Monday 3rd October & Tuesday 4th October, and the current price is ~£240 for either day. I'm hoping to get at least 10% off that, assuming we can get good numbers.

The Autumn opening times for the 'Ring haven't yet been released, so it may be a case that we spend the weekend there, then Spa on Monday/Tuesday, or alternatively, Monday/Tuesday at Spa, followed by a couple of days at the 'Ring (which of course would mean more days off work).

If the 'Ring isn't open around the Spa trackday, I guess we go with the majority decision of either just driving Spa, or visiting the 'Ring later on in October/November.

Price wise, it's now €24 for 1 lap, €89 for 4 laps, €310 for 15 laps. Let's hope Redline mag' have another 'Ring special/free laps bonaza before we go!

So, to get the ball rolling, could you add you name to this thread if you're interested in going, either to just the Nordschleife, just the Spa trackday, or both.

I'll let the name 'list' run until the end of this month, and will then contact the Spa trackday organisers (assuming it gets a favourable vote), hotels, ferry companies for prices.

I'm well aware it won't be the cheapest of trips/rtoc events, but I will try my hardest to get us the best prices.

Any questions, by all means please ask.

[Duncan Grier]

Well pending the track beast working (of course it will ) def interested in Spa, due to race car not been allowed on the road I fear it will not get on the ring so not sure how the trip side of things will work out - not much fun dragging a trailer cross country either

And of course my biggest current worry for a big track are the current ratios of the box which are DEF not upto Spa sized tracks so some costs to raise to rebuild the box but 100% NEED a track day there again

We may have to just do the Spa bit but see how it pans out, plenty of vx's I have built I could steal for a weekend if it came to it (the fools lol)

So in true forum fashion

1. Mart & Bekki
2. Duncan & Sarah
3. Rob & Sammy - 50% share of the track beast
4.
5.

And if you dont start driving that Evo properly I am using it

[Lomo]

We love a list!

I have a very interesting 18 months ahead of me (starting a business and getting married) but all things considered and things go ok, me and the wife are a yes..But, like I said, it does depend on personal circumstances at the time Sounds like a great trip!

1. Mart & Bekki
2. Duncan & Sarah
3. Rob & Sammy - 50% share of the track beast
4. Lomo & Nicolomo

[Ricardo]

Me and the missus should be up for this, although this time I might trailer the new project. Would like to give Spa a go

[Duncan Grier]

Me and the missus should be up for this, although this time I might trailer the new project. Would like to give Spa a go

Mini trailer convoy
1. Duncan
2. Ricardo

LOL

[Penfold aka The Dealer]

Ring trip & spa.... result, gonna start saving £25 a week now to cover the cost... the ph1 will drink fuel

[Duncan Grier]

Chris the way things are going for the track project I need to start saving £250 per week

But this is to be ready for Mallory - then can join you £25 per week for October

[Penfold aka The Dealer]

Chris the way things are going for the track project I need to start saving £250 per week

But this is to be ready for Mallory - then can join you £25 per week for October

You can afford £250 a week tho lol.... btw you still got a mate who can recon koni suspension?? Pm me buddy

[Bigfoot]

Always up for a spa and ring trip might try and bring a car back this time

[Ricardo]

You can afford £250 a week tho lol.... btw you still got a mate who can recon koni suspension?? Pm me buddy

I think my budget will all be gone and more by the time No Bling comes about

[The new Bill J]

I'm up for a road trip to the land of Steak on a Stone

[Lomo]

Always up for a spa and ring trip might try and bring a car back this time

Just leave Aidan at home!

[Bigfoot]

Just leave Aidan at home!

his bank balance would prefer it that way. Else take his car this time, diesel power

[Ricardo]

Just leave Aidan at home!

[Spooky]

Me and Mich are up for this

Even though she won't get in the 5 on a motorway here, she's quite happy to jump aboard for a track day and trek across europe...clearly my wife doesn't trust me

Due to the nature of our business we may not be able to do both days so we are definitely up for at least one of them...I'm loving the idea of nailing the 5 around Spa or The 'Ring

I'm super excited and looking forward to breaking my RTOC euro cherry

[Spooky]

1. Mart & Bekki
2. Duncan & Sarah
3. Rob & Sammy - 50% share of the track beast
4. Lomo & Nicolomo
5. Sukhi & Michelle

[Ricardo]

Spot on Sukhi, I know how much you like F1 etc, Spa and Nurburgring will not disappoint

[Mart]

1. Mart & Bekki
2. Duncan & Sarah
3. Rob & Sammy - 50% share of the track beast
4. Lomo & Nicolomo
5. Sukhi & Michelle
6. Ricardo & missus
7. Billy
8. Alex

[Bigfoot]

1. Mart & Bekki
2. Duncan & Sarah
3. Rob & Sammy - 50% share of the track beast
4. Lomo & Nicolomo
5. Sukhi & Michelle
6. Ricardo & missus
7. Billy
8. Alex
9. Bigfoot + not sure yet - Ring - Possibly spa depending on money and car.

[Penfold aka The Dealer]

1. Mart & Bekki
2. Duncan & Sarah
3. Rob & Sammy - 50% share of the track beast
4. Lomo & Nicolomo
5. Sukhi & Michelle
6. Ricardo & missus
7. Billy
8. Alex
9. Bigfoot + not sure yet
10. Penfold + Charlotte

[Mart]

Sorry chaps, didn't mean to miss you off the list. Just wasn't sure if you had actually confirmed or not

Good to see the regulars on board

Can I ask that you edit the name list with either Spa, Ring, or Spa & Ring next to your names please, and by that, I mean to actually go on track and not just there for the craic/spectating.

[Duncan Grier]

1. Mart & Bekki
2. Duncan & Sarah - driving Spa, Ring etc tbc as per original post reasons
3. Rob & Sammy - driving Spa, Ring etc tbc as per original post reasons
4. Lomo & Nicolomo
5. Sukhi & Michelle
6. Ricardo & missus
7. Billy
8. Alex
9. Bigfoot + not sure yet
10. Penfold + Charlotte

[Spooky]

1. Mart & Bekki - Will go with the majority decision.
2. Duncan & Sarah - driving Spa, Ring etc tbc as per original post reasons
3. Rob & Sammy - driving Spa, Ring etc tbc as per original post reasons
4. Lomo & Nicolomo
5. Sukhi & Michelle - driving Spa and hopefully the Ring, as per original post reasons
6. Ricardo & missus
7. Billy
8. Alex
9. Bigfoot + not sure yet - Ring - Possibly spa depending on money and car
10. Penfold + Charlotte

[Brigsy]

1. Mart & Bekki - Will go with the majority decision.
2. Duncan & Sarah - driving Spa, Ring etc tbc as per original post reasons
3. Rob & Sammy - driving Spa, Ring etc tbc as per original post reasons
4. Lomo & Nicolomo
5. Sukhi & Michelle - driving Spa and hopefully the Ring, as per original post reasons
6. Ricardo & missus
7. Billy
8. Alex
9. Bigfoot + not sure yet - Ring - Possibly spa depending on money and car
10. Penfold + Charlotte
11. Brigsy - Ring

[Junglist]

1. Mart & Bekki - Will go with the majority decision.
2. Duncan & Sarah - driving Spa, Ring etc tbc as per original post reasons
3. Rob & Sammy - driving Spa, Ring etc tbc as per original post reasons
4. Lomo & Nicolomo
5. Sukhi & Michelle - driving Spa and hopefully the Ring, as per original post reasons
6. Ricardo & missus
7. Billy
8. Alex
9. Bigfoot + not sure yet - Ring - Possibly spa depending on money and car
10. Penfold + Charlotte
11. Brigsy - Ring
12. Dan y - Ring.

[AlexS]

1. Mart & Bekki
2. Duncan & Sarah
3. Rob & Sammy - 50% share of the track beast
4. Lomo & Nicolomo
5. Sukhi & Michelle
6. Ricardo & missus
7. Billy
8. Alex

How the f**k did my name end up on there Dilley? First time I've clapped eyes on the RTOC for some weeks!

I should be OK for this but only Spa for me. I'm avoiding Ring TF days and have booked a couple of Dest Nurb TD's for the year instead. So:

1. Mart & Bekki - Will go with the majority decision.
2. Duncan & Sarah - driving Spa, Ring etc tbc as per original post reasons
3. Rob & Sammy - driving Spa, Ring etc tbc as per original post reasons
4. Lomo & Nicolomo
5. Sukhi & Michelle - driving Spa and hopefully the Ring, as per original post reasons
6. Ricardo & missus
7. Billy
8. Alex - Spa only
9. Bigfoot + not sure yet - Ring - Possibly spa depending on money and car
10. Penfold + Charlotte
11. Brigsy - Ring
12. Dan y - Ring.

[Mart]

We spoke about it a few weeks back Forgetful old fool

[Mart]

Well in Brigsy, Dan

[AlexS]

We spoke about it a few weeks back Forgetful old fool

Oh yeah. It's my age and excessive workload.

[Gibbo69]

Me & the missus could be up for this, got a wedding this year so maybe a bit tight but will do my best

Gibbo

[Mart]

Oh yeah. It's my age and excessive waistline

Gibbo, it's a good craic mate and worth saving up for. We don't go there that often (as a club anyway), but everyone's always enjoyed it when we do, and it's always a good bunch of people that go. Add on the awesomeness of the Spa Francorchamps circuit, and double that for the sublime atmosphere at the 'Ring (and proof that it is the greatest road to drive, with it also being located in a v picturesque part of the world), add some German beers into the equation, good food (steak on a stone at the Pistenklause is a must), good laughs with everyone, and a real camaraderie feel, and it all makes for a top few days away.

When you get back home, you'll be itching for a 2012 trip out there

[Bigfoot]

And once you do go, you keep going back year on year, 6th time so far, and I know a lot of the other members have been over there a lot more than that, but once or twice is a year is good enough

[AlexS]

Dills you crack me up. How's that diet going?

[J8TRO]

1. Mart & Bekki - Will go with the majority decision.
2. Duncan & Sarah - driving Spa, Ring etc tbc as per original post reasons
3. Rob & Sammy - driving Spa, Ring etc tbc as per original post reasons
4. Lomo & Nicolomo
5. Sukhi & Michelle - driving Spa and hopefully the Ring, as per original post reasons
6. Ricardo & missus
7. Billy
8. Alex - Spa only
9. Bigfoot + not sure yet - Ring - Possibly spa depending on money and car
10. Penfold + Charlotte
11. Brigsy - Ring
12. Dan y - Ring.
14. James + 1 or 2 - Ring (i dont want to be 13!)

[JRP]

drop Out Odds... Taking Bets To Win They Must Drop.

1. Mart & Bekki - Will Go With The Majority Decision. 4/1
2. Duncan & Sarah - Driving Spa, Ring Etc Tbc As Per Original Post Reasons 7/2
3. Rob & Sammy - Driving Spa, Ring Etc Tbc As Per Original Post Reasons 3/1
4. Lomo & Nicolomo 5/1
5. Sukhi & Michelle - Driving Spa And Hopefully The Ring, As Per Original Post Reasons 1/9
6. Ricardo & Missus 5/2
7. Billy 1/2
8. Alex - Spa Only 1/1
9. Bigfoot + Not Sure Yet - Ring - Possibly Spa Depending On Money And Car 2/7
10. Penfold + Charlotte 5/4
11. Brigsy - Ring 3/1
12. Dan Y - Ring. 10/1
14. James + 1 Or 2 - Ring (i Dont Want To Be 13!) 2/1

[Mart]

Funny, I don't see your name on that list? Janky caaaaaaaant

[JRP]

Funny, I don't see your name on that list? Janky caaaaaaaant

Caaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaant i couldnt afford a trip like that

[Bigfoot]

2/7 for dropping out better not disappoint then

[JRP]

2/7 for dropping out better not disappoint then

suhks got the worst odds

[Bigfoot]

Im just wondering why I got 2nd worse odds though , never dropped out of a ring trip in the past 5 and even had my mate destroy my car and that still wont stop me going over.

[Mart]

Caaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaant i couldnt afford a trip like that

Jump in with someone, split the costs.

J.D

[jesus in the seat of a 5]

i would love to do this trip..if i end up doing spa with eugine then ill miss the track day but id love to do the road trip with you guys again..., if i can get my hands on one, ill be in a megane 225..hopefully, this trying to take my daughter round in a tuned ex track 5 is killing me...

[Mart]

Matt, you & Eug' should kibosh your April Spa trip in place of this one

[Ricardo]

The royal we says to do just the Spa trackday and possibly stay near the track for the weekend

[Spooky]

suhks got the worst odds

c0ck

[JRP]

c0ck

[Brigsy]

1. Mart & Bekki - Will go with the majority decision.
2. Duncan & Sarah - driving Spa, Ring etc tbc as per original post reasons
3. Rob & Sammy - driving Spa, Ring etc tbc as per original post reasons
4. Lomo & Nicolomo
5. Sukhi & Michelle - driving Spa and hopefully the Ring, as per original post reasons
6. Ricardo & missus
7. Billy
8. Alex - Spa only
9. Bigfoot + not sure yet - Ring - Possibly spa depending on money and car
10. Penfold + Charlotte
11. Brigsy + Kris M - Ring
12. Dan y - Ring.
14. James + 1 or 2 - Ring (i dont want to be 13!)[/quote]

Updated Kris to the m is riding shotgun in my gtt like. Im also up for a trip to spa, no track action though but willing to go for the crack..

[The new Bill J]

Jump in with someone, split the costs.

J.D

I'm sure I'll have a spare saddle on my high horse

[JRP]

I'm sure I'll have a spare saddle on my high horse

In the heave hoo? im not a millionare fuel must be alota lota

[jesus in the seat of a 5]

Matt, you & Eug' should kibosh your April Spa trip in place of this one

sounds like a possible plan...whats think hugh jeans?......anyone else doing the trailer thing?....mart is the track more exspensive at this time of year?