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[dontpannic]

Morning all,

Thought I'd write up a little about my trip to the 'ring this year. First time I've been - and definitely won't be the last! Loads of photos here, and many more on my Flickr page:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nick_burm ... 109316544/

Early start to catch the ferry in time - mystical fog in Dunkirk (Kent) at 04:20am!


Hello, fellow ferry!


Simon informed of roaming charges
20140528_053730 by nick_burman, on Flickr

Mark worried about customs
20140528_071205 by nick_burman, on Flickr

Over the halfway point, can no longer see Dover!


Not many photos through the continent, as I was driving! However, after attempting to stop in Holland for some traditional food, we actually ended up at KFC...!
20140528_125957 by nick_burman, on Flickr

Then hit the autobahns in Germany. Great opportunity to open the taps on the Fiesta - or so I thought!
20140528_145632 by nick_burman, on Flickr

But, finally through the traffic, we arrived at the apartment we'd be staying in.
20140528_171256 by nick_burman, on Flickr

First shopping trip - Mark with the Aisle of Fakes
20140528_180231 by nick_burman, on Flickr

First viewing point - the Adenau Bridge. Not 5 minutes from the apartment, and a decent viewing area!
20140528_190235 by nick_burman, on Flickr
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Had a wander around Adenau and found an unlabelled shop with these beauties inside...
20140528_204307 by nick_burman, on Flickr
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First meal - the 'mega burger'. Pre-completion:
20140528_193655 by nick_burman, on Flickr

Post-completion:
20140528_201145 by nick_burman, on Flickr

Second viewing point - Brunnchen.
20140529_133751 by nick_burman, on Flickr

While wandering down from Bruunchen, there was plenty more to see, including an incident between a Porsche and a Seat..
20140529_171522 by nick_burman, on Flickr
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Mark conducting business
20140529_180528 by nick_burman, on Flickr

Henry inspecting scorpion vodka
20140530_104552 by nick_burman, on Flickr

Best restaurant to visit - Pistenklaus. This is where Sabine Schmidt used to be a waitress!
IMG_20140601_191908 by nick_burman, on Flickr

with some decent motors in the parking area:
20140529_183450 by nick_burman, on Flickr

The following day was Ring day, had two laps this day, unfortunately only recorded one:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7PieMxwb70

Some general photos from the day:
20140530_140750 by nick_burman, on Flickr
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Henry looking like a hipster paparazzi photographer
20140530_151535 by nick_burman, on Flickr

After the laps, we visited the Nurburgring visitors centre at the GP track, and ended up karting at ring kartbahn. Really good fun and really good value for money too!
20140530_162749_Richtone(HDR) by nick_burman, on Flickr
20140530_163037_Richtone(HDR) by nick_burman, on Flickr
20140530_163014_Richtone(HDR) by nick_burman, on Flickr
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PANO_20140531_183052 by nick_burman, on Flickr

Back in the apartment
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Saturday was Historic race day, so no touristenfahrten action, but plenty of spectating to be had. Had a 40 minute walk down to the Karussell to spectate from there too.
IMG_20140531_153959 by nick_burman, on Flickr
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Karusselfie
IMG_20140531_163648 by nick_burman, on Flickr

Henry's weapon of choice
IMG_20140531_114119 by nick_burman, on Flickr

No words...
IMG_20140531_114723 by nick_burman, on Flickr
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Mobbing a german shop worker
IMG_20140531_121629 by nick_burman, on Flickr

It's difficult to describe the area in which the 'ring sits. You have rolling hills, forests, open land, and the track has an elevation difference of a thousand feet!
I tried to capture the thickness of this wood but it really didn't come out very well in photos...
IMG_20140531_171952 by nick_burman, on Flickr

IMG_20140531_173225 by nick_burman, on Flickr
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Hello Steve
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Sunday the 'ring was open for touristenfahrten again. So another lap:

[YouTube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abG5cNPUEY8[/YouTube]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abG5cNPUEY8

and some more stuff going round
IMG_20140601_131248 by nick_burman, on Flickr
IMG_20140601_131500 by nick_burman, on Flickr
IMG_20140601_132401 by nick_burman, on Flickr

Final evening, random pics. Did the touristy bit, more spectating from the Adenau Bridge went to Pistenklaus again, more karting, and the generic tourist photo under the nurburgring sign
IMG_20140601_143750 by nick_burman, on Flickr
IMG_20140601_152940 by nick_burman, on Flickr
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Mark, in his daily driver, managed to completely burn through his brake pads right down to the metal - so Monday morning - with 9 hours until we had to catch the ferry, we had to make an emergency pit stop at 'Special Brakes'.
IMG_20140602_100353 by nick_burman, on Flickr
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After we'd replaced those, it was time to pack and leave, but via another petrolhead nirvana...
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Eau Rouge is simply an EPIC corner. There was a trackday on this day so we were able to spectate race cars tackling the corner. Simply incredible to watch.
IMG_20140602_134250 by nick_burman, on Flickr
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Stopped off in Spa for a quick lunch
IMG_20140602_152836 by nick_burman, on Flickr

Goodbye Dunkerque!
IMG_20140602_195906 by nick_burman, on Flickr

Hello Dover!
IMG_20140602_205622 by nick_burman, on Flickr

[Smo]

Nice report, Nick! Only just seen this!

[hb69]

I miss this holiday already

[Turboboy67]

Great write up Nick, I'd love to come along with you guys if you go again next year.

[dontpannic]

What is this word? "if"?

[Turboboy67]

What is this word? "if"?

, it looks a great few days away.