Nurburgring - Cherry Popped - Page 7

Johnnywb · 27-08-2010, 02:53 AM

I ended up on the trip due to a mate having an unfortunate incident with his M3 and offering me his place, so i never looked into the numbers etc. However i did hear complaints from some other people that the day was mis-sold in terms of numbers. We registered on the morning, before 7am and got 196 through 198 for our cars, so i would suggest that there were 250ish cars there.

Personally i didn't find it an issue, and it was a lot better than the TF on the SUnday, but there were people overtaking without consent and being generally knobbish, but there were also a lot of people not giving consent for overtakes which became a little annoying. 6 of 1 and half a dozen of the other in my book really and both were in the wrong. Any passing in the bends was out of order unless consent was given.

There were lots of different cars there, but that was part of the fun in my view. Being my first time, i would have rathered not have the race cars, but frankly they know how to pass people.

As i've said, overall it was a very positive experience. Titan, shame i didn't know who you were, we were the rather noisy rabble sat at the bar table in the PK on the Monday night trying to persuade one of our gang to chat up the Albanian bar maid!

_Nathan_ · 27-08-2010, 08:11 AM

Problem is that UK trackday rules have made people think that overtaking in a corner is somehow dangerous.

Euro trackdays with no overtaking rules are miles better than UK ones and the quick cars don't get held up behind someone in a shit hatchback who thinks that no one could possibly be faster than them because the know the names of the corners in reverse order. Less frustration = less lunges where is isn't appropriate = more relaxing day for everyone, slower and faster cars.

RMA days at the 'ring are the same deal, just be grown up and it is the overtaking cars responsibility to ensure they make it past safely. Miles better.

Dan · 27-08-2010, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnnywb

I ended up on the trip due to a mate having an unfortunate incident with his M3 and offering me his place, so i never looked into the numbers etc. However i did hear complaints from some other people that the day was mis-sold in terms of numbers. We registered on the morning, before 7am and got 196 through 198 for our cars, so i would suggest that there were 250ish cars there.

Personally i didn't find it an issue, and it was a lot better than the TF on the SUnday, but there were people overtaking without consent and being generally knobbish, but there were also a lot of people not giving consent for overtakes which became a little annoying. 6 of 1 and half a dozen of the other in my book really and both were in the wrong. Any passing in the bends was out of order unless consent was given.

There were lots of different cars there, but that was part of the fun in my view. Being my first time, i would have rathered not have the race cars, but frankly they know how to pass people.

As i've said, overall it was a very positive experience. Titan, shame i didn't know who you were, we were the rather noisy rabble sat at the bar table in the PK on the Monday night trying to persuade one of our gang to chat up the Albanian bar maid!

After all that all I want to know is why someone would need 'persuading' to chat up the albanian bar maid!? Bunch of gays!

Johnnywb · 27-08-2010, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan

After all that all I want to know is why someone would need 'persuading' to chat up the albanian bar maid!? Bunch of gays!

Because she didn't speak any english and he was so drunk he was falling off his seat pretty much. We were in hysterics watching it unfold.

Funniest bit is that he was searching for her on Facebook but instead of searching, put her name on his wall. Cue awkward phonecalls from his girlfriend and more hysterics.

On of the other barmaids translated that she wouldn't give him a kiss because he was too drunk.

**glendog74** · 27-08-2010, 12:36 PM

Would that be the fit 'slightly goth' bird with the long dark hair? She'd get it!

**DazBlackCSL** · 27-08-2010, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnnywb

Because she didn't speak any english and he was so drunk he was falling off his seat pretty much. We were in hysterics watching it unfold.

Funniest bit is that he was searching for her on Facebook but instead of searching, put her name on his wall. Cue awkward phonecalls from his girlfriend and more hysterics.

On of the other barmaids translated that she wouldn't give him a kiss because he was too drunk.

Lol quality, now that is school boy, I know which one that is as well, long dark hair, think we have some pics Rob ?? , I dont keep em on me for the exact same reason

Oh well Friday Oct 1st in the bar will be round two

Johnnywb · 27-08-2010, 01:30 PM

Yep, that's the one. Her name is Arietta.

Will locate some photos...

Dan · 27-08-2010, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnnywb

Because she didn't speak any english and he was so drunk he was falling off his seat pretty much. We were in hysterics watching it unfold.

Funniest bit is that he was searching for her on Facebook but instead of searching, put her name on his wall. Cue awkward phonecalls from his girlfriend and more hysterics.

On of the other barmaids translated that she wouldn't give him a kiss because he was too drunk.

Absolute quality! This makes me want to go back alone for more antics like this!

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Originally Posted by glendog74

Would that be the fit 'slightly goth' bird with the long dark hair? She'd get it!

Wel described, only seen her the twice but know exactly which one you mean!

27-08-2010, 08:11 AM	#62
_Nathan_ Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,099 Casino cash: $13060	Problem is that UK trackday rules have made people think that overtaking in a corner is somehow dangerous. Euro trackdays with no overtaking rules are miles better than UK ones and the quick cars don't get held up behind someone in a shit hatchback who thinks that no one could possibly be faster than them because the know the names of the corners in reverse order. Less frustration = less lunges where is isn't appropriate = more relaxing day for everyone, slower and faster cars. RMA days at the 'ring are the same deal, just be grown up and it is the overtaking cars responsibility to ensure they make it past safely. Miles better. __________________ Nathan

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27-08-2010, 02:53 AM	#61
Johnnywb S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: London SW4 / W1 Posts: 387 Casino cash: $6791	I ended up on the trip due to a mate having an unfortunate incident with his M3 and offering me his place, so i never looked into the numbers etc. However i did hear complaints from some other people that the day was mis-sold in terms of numbers. We registered on the morning, before 7am and got 196 through 198 for our cars, so i would suggest that there were 250ish cars there. Personally i didn't find it an issue, and it was a lot better than the TF on the SUnday, but there were people overtaking without consent and being generally knobbish, but there were also a lot of people not giving consent for overtakes which became a little annoying. 6 of 1 and half a dozen of the other in my book really and both were in the wrong. Any passing in the bends was out of order unless consent was given. There were lots of different cars there, but that was part of the fun in my view. Being my first time, i would have rathered not have the race cars, but frankly they know how to pass people. As i've said, overall it was a very positive experience. Titan, shame i didn't know who you were, we were the rather noisy rabble sat at the bar table in the PK on the Monday night trying to persuade one of our gang to chat up the Albanian bar maid!

27-08-2010, 01:30 PM	#67
Johnnywb S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: London SW4 / W1 Posts: 387 Casino cash: $6791	Yep, that's the one. Her name is Arietta. Will locate some photos...