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svandamme 05-31-2018 12:17 PM

scratch one off my bucket list
 
Went to the Ring and gave my Cayman a Workout (and it took the workout like a champ)

First 2 laps were wet, first one untimed and slow , just getting around
2nd was 12 minutes
3rd lap was dry, 10m15
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last was 9m36

There is more, but i also had all my camping gear on board
cooler with beer and drinks.. And well, first time, i think it's better to let it sink in a bit and go back another day instead of over cooking it on the first visit.

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Rapewta 05-31-2018 03:16 PM

I would love to do that with my 911.

Two things left on a bucket list that was pretty long...
A Harley Fat Boy . I rode V-twins for years but not Harleys.
This one will be in the garage without a battery or gas and I will just sit on it.

The other item on my bucket list escapes me at this time. I will have to find it on a note pad.

Good luck

masraum 05-31-2018 03:35 PM

Wow, just getting a ride in the ring taxi or drive a rental around the 'Ring would be a bucket list for me, but getting to drive my own porsche on it would surpass "bucket list" status and go to some sort of nirvana-like status.

speeder 05-31-2018 03:38 PM

What are they charging these days for a lap of the ‘ring in your own car?

Eric at Pelican Parts 05-31-2018 03:59 PM

That's awesome! I'd love to drive my own cars at the ring one day..... if only!!

LWJ 05-31-2018 05:50 PM

That just rocks.

svandamme 05-31-2018 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speeder (Post 10057446)
What are they charging these days for a lap of the ‘ring in your own car?

30 euro on a weekend or holiday
25 on from monday to thursday (but then it's only open in the evening)

svandamme 05-31-2018 11:35 PM

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livi 05-31-2018 11:39 PM

Excellent! Tickles my longing to go back soon.

Porsche-O-Phile 05-31-2018 11:54 PM

That’s surprisingly affordable! I’m not sure the legalities or taking a rental car out there on my next trip to Europe though - lol!

svandamme 05-31-2018 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Porsche-O-Phile (Post 10057903)
That’s surprisingly affordable! I’m not sure the legalities or taking a rental car out there on my next trip to Europe though - lol!

Not insured.
But few people are on the Ring, most insurers (except for the german ones) exclude it

Bill Douglas 06-01-2018 12:40 AM

Been there, done that (and didn't crash the car). Good on you!

Racerbvd 06-01-2018 09:52 AM

Looks like you had a great time.

pwd72s 06-01-2018 10:16 AM

What a gas! Say, did you turn on the wipers even though it wasn't raining? ;)

svandamme 06-01-2018 10:20 AM

Not sure I get what you mean ?

pwd72s 06-01-2018 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by svandamme (Post 10058436)
Not sure I get what you mean ?

One guy's signature line on a board was that he'd driven the 'ring with the wipers on, and it wasn't raining. Too busy driving to notice, I guess. Just thought it was funny.

aschen 06-01-2018 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porsche-O-Phile (Post 10057903)
That’s surprisingly affordable! I’m not sure the legalities or taking a rental car out there on my next trip to Europe though - lol!

Ive been twice, once I took the rental toyota for a few laps but the second time I rented from these guys

RSR Price List » RSRNurburg

Its a bit expensive as you would expect, but totally worth it. I just rented the Fiesta ST but its a real joy on the track. I actually don't think having a superfast car would make it any more fun. Weekday afternoon is definately better than on saturday/sunday

svandamme 06-01-2018 10:37 AM

Well it was wet before on my earlier lap... and people slowed down quite a bit

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svandamme 06-01-2018 12:24 PM

My first lap in the dry
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