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| richardL |
 Apr 23 2003, 11:51 AM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 713 Joined: 27-January 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 201 Region Association: None  |
Guys,
I got back last night after an awesome weekend in Europe to visit and drive the historic old circuit at Nurburgring. Pictures at: http://members.rennlist.com/rlinsdall/indexJ.htm The pictures cover several events. I went to Amsterdam to stay with a friend and we were joined by several British Boxster owners. We went for a visit to the Amsterdam Porsche dealership and were given a Cayenne Turbo to drive. It may look like a brick but it drives, handles and sounds like a real Porsche - we were all very impressed. It is quite an experience to blast by 'regular' cars round a sweeping freeway ramp in such a big vehicle. It leans a little, but considering the speed we were doing it seemed to be defying gravity (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) On Sunday morning we drove down to Southern Germany, to the Nurburgring. Unfortunately there were a lot of road works and hence speed limits on the autobahn. I had a go in the Boxster S and managed around 140mph though, which was fun. The scene at the 'ring is amazing. It was incredibly busy with cars and spectators everywhere. We saw a Ruf Turbo, three or four GT2s and quite a few GT3s. Also lots of Lotuses, mainly Elise. Several 'specials' like the Noble and the Ariel Atom. Anyone can drive the 'ring so there were regular Golfs and Hondas as well as the specials, Turbos and loads and loads of bikes. You are supposed to keep right to let faster cars by. There was even a tour party in a motorcoach (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) and a minivan with Granny in the back! We were shown round by a guy from Oregon who lives locally and drives it all the time in his 968 ClubSport. He also gave me a ride which was great. The track is nearly 22km long (14 miles) with 173 turns so it takes a looong time to learn. I was happy just to get around (average of about 75mph, peak speed 125 or so). It really is awesome and is even wierder considering the crowds that come to watch. We did 6 laps in all (80+ miles!). On Monday we went to a Classic 911 club event in Amsterdam. The most interesting car I thought was the ex-Police Targa. I can't wait to go back... Richard |
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richardL Nurburgring Extravaganza Apr 23 2003, 11:51 AM
Hawktel Humm Wailing down Nurburgring in a Porsche.
The ... Apr 23 2003, 12:54 PM Jeroen ... Apr 23 2003, 01:10 PM Jeroen So did you get your ass whooped by the "ring mini"... Apr 23 2003, 01:45 PM richardL 
Gint Very, very cool Richard. Thanks for sharing the p... Apr 23 2003, 07:11 PM  |
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