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12-21-2007, 12:54 PM
Chris,
It's a great trip. There have been alot of changes on rentals etc, even euro delivery (red plates). You really should be white level or higher to do this course and enjoy it. Budget 5K (min) for the trip plus airfare (5 to 7days minimum). Shannon and I did this for two years and had a great time. We skipped this year to save $$$. I can possibly instruct since I have enough time on the ring and even managed a tie for second place in the points contest last time (it may allow us to go in 2008). Instructors save some money on entrance fess and help orchestrate the groups through the course.
Don't underestimate paying for gas it is double+ what you pay here and adds up!!! Lodging will average 140.00 a night if your somewhat frugal. "Zimmer frei?"
A fun trip is to get into Munich, drive south to the Austria, drive into Italy via the Dolomites, return to Germany, North to Berlin/Leipzig area, west to Nurburg. Arrive early since the DTM or a vintage endurance race is usually at the circuit. Spa can also be added to the venue ( the most beautiful track I have ever seen). With a racing license, it is possible to drive Spa on closed course days, public days are rare there.
BMWCCA has a great itinerary also. We attached to their schedule on a couple of days, but did our own thing also. (the BMW factory is an impressive visit, and the Porsche plant is 2 miles from the Bimmer plant). Alot of fun, great group of people (mostly left coasters).
It's a great trip. There have been alot of changes on rentals etc, even euro delivery (red plates). You really should be white level or higher to do this course and enjoy it. Budget 5K (min) for the trip plus airfare (5 to 7days minimum). Shannon and I did this for two years and had a great time. We skipped this year to save $$$. I can possibly instruct since I have enough time on the ring and even managed a tie for second place in the points contest last time (it may allow us to go in 2008). Instructors save some money on entrance fess and help orchestrate the groups through the course.
Don't underestimate paying for gas it is double+ what you pay here and adds up!!! Lodging will average 140.00 a night if your somewhat frugal. "Zimmer frei?"
A fun trip is to get into Munich, drive south to the Austria, drive into Italy via the Dolomites, return to Germany, North to Berlin/Leipzig area, west to Nurburg. Arrive early since the DTM or a vintage endurance race is usually at the circuit. Spa can also be added to the venue ( the most beautiful track I have ever seen). With a racing license, it is possible to drive Spa on closed course days, public days are rare there.
BMWCCA has a great itinerary also. We attached to their schedule on a couple of days, but did our own thing also. (the BMW factory is an impressive visit, and the Porsche plant is 2 miles from the Bimmer plant). Alot of fun, great group of people (mostly left coasters).