Driving at Nurburgring - anyone had the chance to do so ?

[Curt2000]

Yep! It was a blast!

[Kurt_OH]

Want nice pics of the event?

http://www.frozenspeed.com/index.php

Very nice/cooperative - they'll get pics at the best spots, like those you've seen in this thread, and are very flexible and communicative.

[kornykidd0]

I'm heading to there in mid April. Renting the M3 from rent4ring with an instructor. I cannot wait...I've got the gopros all lined up so hopefully it goes well and I don't wind up splattered all over the armcor and YouTube

[Wild_Will]

Currently stationed In Germany so I plan on going this summer after my daughter is born.

[Mr. ///M3 RD]

Originally Posted by Wild_Will

Currently stationed In Germany so I plan on going this summer after my daughter is born.

Have fun Will ... and thanks for your service !!!

[Bomb617]

Originally Posted by Wild_Will

Currently stationed In Germany so I plan on going this summer after my daughter is born.

Try to do the F1 track as well

[UBER ///M3]

Originally Posted by Wild_Will

Currently stationed In Germany so I plan on going this summer after my daughter is born.

Hey buddy where are you stationed maybe I know you just not the screen name? Im stationed in Vilseck and a good group of us go about once a month or more. Last weekend was the only weekend this month I wasnt there, but the next trip we are planning is possibly the weekend of April 6th...also if interested May 3rd at the Ring and the 4th at Spa

[ccf08]

I have done over 150 laps at the 'Ring, it is probably my favorite piece of dirt on this planet.

If you are looking to do "Tourist Fahren" days, you can find the "open to public" days here:
http://www.nuerburgring.de/en/angebo...dschleife.html

It cost about 27 euro per lap. It is well worth it.

Honestly, if it is your first time to the Ring, I would NOT rent a big time sports car. You can rent a standard BMW 320 manual at the Frankfurt airport and have a rediculously fun time. You will be so overwhelmed the whole time, you probably wouldn't get the benefit of a higher end sports car anyway.

If you are serious about learning the ring and love BMWs, you can't go wrong with the BMW Fahrer Training events they have. I have done 2, and you usually get awesome instructors like Claudia Hertgen and [saw them once] Dirk/Jorg Mueller. The schools are perfect, because you focus on the ring 1 2-3km section at a time, and go back and forth back and forth on it and then move to the next section. Just doing laps on the 21km circuit is cumbersome on the memory and learning it that way is really, really hard.

In summary, I would watch a video of laps on the ring before going to get the general lay of the land, then do laps yourself first before getting an instructor to further cement the layout, then get instruction or a hot lap with a pro and rent a higher performance car.

Just my 2 cents. Either way, jealous you are going and know you will love it!

Cheers!

[Staszek]

Originally Posted by ccf08

I have done over 150 laps at the 'Ring, it is probably my favorite piece of dirt on this planet.

If you are looking to do "Tourist Fahren" days, you can find the "open to public" days here:
http://www.nuerburgring.de/en/angebo...dschleife.html

It cost about 27 euro per lap. It is well worth it.

Honestly, if it is your first time to the Ring, I would NOT rent a big time sports car. You can rent a standard BMW 320 manual at the Frankfurt airport and have a rediculously fun time. You will be so overwhelmed the whole time, you probably wouldn't get the benefit of a higher end sports car anyway.

If you are serious about learning the ring and love BMWs, you can't go wrong with the BMW Fahrer Training events they have. I have done 2, and you usually get awesome instructors like Claudia Hertgen and [saw them once] Dirk/Jorg Mueller. The schools are perfect, because you focus on the ring 1 2-3km section at a time, and go back and forth back and forth on it and then move to the next section. Just doing laps on the 21km circuit is cumbersome on the memory and learning it that way is really, really hard.

In summary, I would watch a video of laps on the ring before going to get the general lay of the land, then do laps yourself first before getting an instructor to further cement the layout, then get instruction or a hot lap with a pro and rent a higher performance car.

Just my 2 cents. Either way, jealous you are going and know you will love it!

Cheers!

Soooo agree with you!

[socalm3lover]

My wife and I have been to the ring several times over the past 20 years. It is an absolutely great experience. We visited RSR the last time there (Sep '13). They do have about everything available. I would highly suggest an instructor for ones not there before.

Most rental companies prohibit their cars on the ring. Although, I have not personally witnessed this, I have been told that the ring will not allow a rental car (Budget, etc) on the ring. Rental cars have unique license plates, but not sure if they really check. Certainly, euro deliveries are no problem.

I highly suggest european delivery (ED) to anyone that can. It is a great experience. We did ED and the BMW CCA's ring school several times. The BMW CCA has not been able to organize a school in years (due to the ring's new ownership/management/lack of management), but there are other schools available. Hopefully the new ring ownership will be more amenable to the club.

John

[mosborn78108]

Originally Posted by Merlin_83

Hello everyone,

First off - I think the whole Bimmerpost site is great ! I have been combing through various sub-forums and threads and learning a lot about this amazing car we are all so lucky to drive So great job to the person(s) who manage and admin the whole thing

So, as the thread title states - has anyone had the opportunity to drive the track at Nurburgring in Germany ? Perhaps people on the forum who live in and around the area are lucky enough to go. I think the track is open on some weekends for open lap sessions, I have watched a great video on YouTube that is titled Best of BMW Sounds, the video is about 16 minutes long and was filmed at the 'Ring'. Such a great video ! I have watched (mostly listened) to it nearly every morning this week, while driving my winter car (Lexus IS 300). The cars featured look and sound AWESOME !!

Cheers,
Merlin

Yes, I've done 44 laps of the ring, 40 last year and 4 so far. I love it.

Also, the M3 is great on the autobahn, especially the unlimited sections!

The M3 is a great track car.

Mike