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It had garages out the front with old cars painted on the doors? 
hehe We were out there the 22nd to the 26th and having experienced it first hand I shall be going back again next year, if all goes well. I reckon nearly every other car in the area, at the weekend, is a british one. My car's head gasket let go while I was out there. It got me home alright, but a pain none the less. We popped under the bridge to Aldi, got some sarnies, and then back up on the bank to watch some action. Its an experience you will never forget.
The other guy takes a bit of getting used to but he had a sense of humour thats for sure.
Any ideas? We reckon it must have been telecommunications or something.spudgun wrote:That we did! Frank's a decent enough chap.
Did you see the disused ski lifts just down over the hill?
Because of the change in climate they don't get the snow they used to so these ski lifts are there just rusting away
We did wonder what the large mast was off in the distance.
.. me, unobservant?! 
But i'd love to make the trip never the less. - thats the sort of trip i'd be very keen to go on - a bit of an mr2 outing to germany! 
.. and take the nurburgring in the same way. Drive within your own limits and not the cars. helencooke01 wrote:spudgun wrote:That we did! Frank's a decent enough chap.
Did you see the disused ski lifts just down over the hill?
Because of the change in climate they don't get the snow they used to so these ski lifts are there just rusting away
We did wonder what the large mast was off in the distance.
I didn't know there was anyone else other than Frank?!!
That said, we didn't really spend any time there, just somewhere to sleep and park the cars
Nope didn't see the ski lifts and I don't remember noticing a large mast in the distance.
Very camp but pleasent enough. There was also an older lady who we were never introduced to.'ring is definitely the draw to the area but its a really nice place to visit other stuff. While the rest of the crowd went off to the 'ring monday evening we drove up to europes largest radio telescope. Not everyones cup of tea I grant you, but there is other stuff around there worth a look. I jumped out of the way of everything because so much of it is just so much faster than you. If your there for 8, which is opening time I think, there is hardly anyone there. You could get a few laps in to learn it before the hordes arrive. Frank at the hotel caters for this and does late breakfast for that reason. Its worth a few of you getting together and getting out there.- like Fizz says, just take it easy and don't try to overcook it! 
Starts to get a bit annoying after a while though.- good to see something other than tales of traffic light olympics. (yes yes I know I am just as guilty as the rest!) 
Was it hard to keep on the right side of the road? Surely when your concentration lapses your brain starts telling you to drive on the left as you are driving your UK car?James Junior wrote:Yeah nice review
Your story has fired my imagination and also made me regret that I have to hand the keys of my REV3 Turbo tomorrow to the new buyer.
How did you find driving on the normal roads on the continent on your way to the track?
I have driven a number of left hand drive cars in other countries but never a right hand drive.
The only dodgy bit is when you stop to fill up with petrol or come out of a car park. Its about 4 1/2 to 5 hours from Dunkerque to the 'ring. Its nearly all motorway work apart from the last 20 miles or so and you end up travelling through 4 countries as well. Its not as bad as you might think...and a track day or two... 
Including all petrol, accomodation, food etc.