Post DN10 (Destination Nurburgring 10) depression and work have kept me sufficiently busy that this post is now inversely proportional lateness to its relevance. It's also melodramatic... 75% happy to have been able to attend DN6, 8 and now 10. 25% sad an imminent grown up things mean this may be my last DN and Nurburgring … Continue reading DN10 – Sticking to even numbers
Nurburgring June 2013: Destination Nurburgring 8 #DN8
The main event: What's better than a track day at the Nurburgring, exclusively for a small number of cars (less than a VLN race), no barriers and the ability to drive DH flat out? A two day event! DN8 included Wednesday and Thursday. Without fail before every track event I jump through a succession of loops: … Continue reading Nurburgring June 2013: Destination Nurburgring 8 #DN8
Nurburgring June 2013: Tourist Experience Tuesday
All previous trips have seen me arrive late the day before a track / TF day, drive the circuit and head home the next day. This time would be different, with Tuesday set aside to soak up being at the Nurburgring. After a full breakfast Neil and I set off to check-in at Rent4Ring Neil's … Continue reading Nurburgring June 2013: Tourist Experience Tuesday
Nurburgring June 2013: Neil’s first Trip and Trackday
Snaking through the cones and barriers to join the legendary Nordschleife (Northloop) is a truly great feeling. A perfect blend of: WTF am I doing here, this is too much fun to be legal and an adrenalin hit that makes the next 13 miles something all motor sport fans need to experience. As cliche as … Continue reading Nurburgring June 2013: Neil’s first Trip and Trackday
Excited by the BMW i3
Caveats: Not driven an i3 and no idea of costings. BMW have been testing their electric 1 series in the UK with reasonable success (batteries in the cold aside) and the i3 is an exciting prospect. Ok, it's not going to set the world on fire with its looks, performance and range but....... Consider a World … Continue reading Excited by the BMW i3