Alex's Annual November Ring trip

[AlexGTT]

I'm doing my annual November weekdays Ring trip next week 15th-17th. Lastminute.com this year to tie in with a little business (nothing at all to do with covering expenses ;) ). Weather looks set fair and if you fancy empty carpark and track, now's the time.:smokin: Might try out some Pilot Supersports.

Best laps I ever get. Anyone fancy it?:smt047

[glendog74]

I'm doing my annual November weekdays Ring trip next week 15th-17th. Lastminute.com this year to tie in with a little business (nothing at all to do with covering expenses ;) ). Weather looks set fair and if you fancy empty carpark and track, now's the time.:smokin: Might try out some Pilot Supersports.

Best laps I ever get. Anyone fancy it?:smt047

Envious - FACT.

I'll be in the big smoke that week instead being a tourist :smokin:

[Yanto]

Now you're talking Roberto - beers ?

[woolfy]

Hi Alex,

fancy taking a passenger? I'm looking at buying another CSL soon and getting out to the ring.....I've never been before and really want to go.

I've been considering the SG CSL up at Mckay's in Endinburgh.

Cheers

[glendog74]

Now you're talking Roberto - beers ?

Hmmm - i did think that! I'm sure Dazza would be around too... ;)

[AlexGTT]

Hi Alex,

fancy taking a passenger? I'm looking at buying another CSL soon and getting out to the ring.....I've never been before and really want to go.

I've been considering the SG CSL up at Mckay's in Endinburgh.

Cheers

Hi Woolfy. I would but unfortunately have two meetings before I get to Ring mid-day Tuesday. Very welcome to meet me there for some PAX laps.

Come on chaps. Have you seen the weather? http://www.myweather2.com/Motor-Racing/Germany/Nurburgring-Circuit.aspx?sday=7

[woolfy]

Hi Alex,

thanks for the kind offer!

If I'm off and can get there I'll let you know via this thread:thumbs:

If I do manage to get into a CSL again, then I'd love to go out to the ring with the gang for a long weekend. I'll keep my eyes peeled for future trips.

What route do you take to get to the ring and where do you usually stay when your there?

Thanks,

James

[AlexGTT]

Normally stay at Teirgarten. It's cheaper than normal this time of year. I normally try to avoid Brussells as it's chaos and especially now there are extensive roadworks. I either go via Antwerp to the north or Lille/Mons to the south to avoid.

[Jurn]

If you go over Antwerp, you pass near my (Stella) home :hahaha:
Maybe I'm on for the ringtrip :thumbs:

[AlexGTT]

I'm often in Antwerp mate, normally 7 or 8 times a year. Couple of my bigger clients there. I'll be passing through either Monday evening or Tuesday morning next week on my way to Ring.:beer:

[Levente]

what kind of tires you guys use in November? cups?

[Jurn]

Michelin Pilot Supersports :thumbs:

[Jurn]

I'm often in Antwerp mate, normally 7 or 8 times a year. Couple of my bigger clients there. I'll be passing through either Monday evening or Tuesday morning next week on my way to Ring.:beer:

Let me know next time you're here & have some free time, I'm always thirsty :beer:
I come back on monday from Paul Ricard racetrack in south of France.
Maybe I come to the ring on tuesday or thursday :thumbs:

[AlexGTT]

what kind of tires you guys use in November? cups?

Cups of course.;) Sun, rain, snow, ice. Whatever the weather.:bigcry:

Jurn, I've just arranged my journey. I'll be in Nurburg late Monday night, leaving sometime Thursday. You have to make it down. Have you seen the weather forecast? :smt112:smokin:

Shimmy. Are you in Germany for work next week? If not, you need to be.:smt045

[Jurn]

I'll do my best, maybe I come with Flow to the ring :thumbs:

[Levente]

Cups of course.;) Sun, rain, snow, ice. Whatever the weather.:bigcry:

Jurn, I've just arranged my journey. I'll be in Nurburg late Monday night, leaving sometime Thursday. You have to make it down. Have you seen the weather forecast? :smt112:smokin:

Shimmy. Are you in Germany for work next week? If not, you need to be.:smt045

i may sound like a racing amatour which i am of course (LOL) but isnt cups a bit dangerous in the rain or snow? :D:D:D

[Bounce]

i may sound like a racing amatour which i am of course (LOL) but isnt cups a bit dangerous in the rain or snow? :D:D:D:gayfight::gayfight:;)

[AlexGTT]

i may sound like a racing amatour which i am of course (LOL) but isnt cups a bit dangerous in the rain or snow? :D:D:D

Not ideal, yes. But I go, hope for the best weather and if it's that bad I can just sit in the bar.:beer:

[Levente]

Not ideal, yes. But I go, hope for the best weather and if it's that bad I can just sit in the bar.:beer:

what happens when police stops you and check the tires and see the slicks ? : D

[Bounce]

what happens when police stops you and check the tires and see the slicks ? : DWe dont have to change to winter tyres in this country.:thumbs:

[Levente]

We dont have to change to winter tyres in this country.:thumbs:

now that i didnt know :smt069

[Bounce]

now that i didnt know :smt069Athough Alex wont be in this country,he will be in yours.:hahaha:

[Levente]

Athough Alex wont be in this country,he will be in yours.:hahaha:

he better watch out , cause there are some serious shit penalty for using wrong tires in Germany. im not gonna risk it, my last ride was on sunday it was 18 degree here. :)

[Bounce]

he better watch out , cause there are some serious shit penalty for using wrong tires in Germany. im not gonna risk it, my last ride was on sunday it was 18 degree here. :)Which month do they make you change over then.

[AlexGTT]

he better watch out , cause there are some serious shit penalty for using wrong tires in Germany. im not gonna risk it, my last ride was on sunday it was 18 degree here. :)

Yeah, I know but next week looks fabulous so it'll be fine. I've been doing this November trip for 4 years now.

Although, I have been travelling about in snow on Cups in previous years.:whistle:

[Jurn]

I come to the ring on tuesday, 100% sure :thumbs:

[AlexGTT]

I come to the ring on tuesday, 100% sure :thumbs:

:smokin: Cool. See you there. I'll try and look out for you. There could be as many as 5 or even 6 cars in the carpark on Tuesday! :hahaha:;)

[DazBlackCSL]

Hmmm - i did think that! I'm sure Dazza would be around too... ;)

Tried ringing you homo, im around... not been on here tho for a few days..

Was out on biggie thursday night, gibson hall for a black tie dinner piss up, and then onto Movida club .. messy night

Sofa tonight catching up.... you around tomorrow .. ( actually easier to text ) :hahaha:

[AlexGTT]

It's stunning here chaps. A cool 4 degrees but perfect blue skies and an empty carpark. It doesn't get much better. Sun screen on. Photos later, I'm off to lap.:smokin:

[Jurn]

I will be there around noon :smokin:

[AlexGTT]

I will be there around noon :smokin:

Magic. :smokin:

[Jurn]

Just received a call, no trackday @ Ring today because of ice on track :bigcry:

[AlexGTT]

Yep, ice! Buggar! Chance this afternoon if the temp creeps up a couple of degrees. Should be about 7 degrees after lunch. Fingers crossed.

Back at hotel doing some work now in prep for a meeting this evening.:smt108

[toplad]

shaz-bot!

[mattCSLnut]

Yep, ice! Buggar! Chance this afternoon if the temp creeps up a couple of degrees. Should be about 7 degrees after lunch. Fingers crossed.

Back at hotel doing some work now in prep for a meeting this evening.:smt108

Be careful out there :beer: ;)

[AlexGTT]

Be careful out there :beer: ;)

Unfortunately there was no out there.:( But that's the way it goes. Meeting tomorrow in Stuttgart so may visit Porsche museum if I have time.

[Rutkowski]

It's getting chilly here as well... 3 degrees right now...

[shimmy]

Unfortunately there was no out there.:( But that's the way it goes. Meeting tomorrow in Stuttgart so may visit Porsche museum if I have time.

Shame Alex...............I was Bonn last Thursday and it was a perfect day or the Ring but temps in Germany this week have plummetted.

[northernjim]

Get any laps in then Alex???

[AlexGTT]

No mate. Only really had one day there and it was stunning weather but ice on track. Bit too cool overnight. Headed for Stuttgart then for work and back home via Dazza's place the next day.

[DazBlackCSL]

No mate. Only really had one day there and it was stunning weather but ice on track. Bit too cool overnight. Headed for Stuttgart then for work and back home via Dazza's place the next day.


:beer: Good Amstel pit stop with food.. just off the M4 ;)

[AlexGTT]

:beer: Good Amstel pit stop with food.. just off the M4 ;)

With a home made spicey curry and good company.:thumbs::beer: