Easter Ring Meet 2006 - 14th -18th April 2006
01-22-2006, 02:51 AM
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I did 21 laps last Easter, and maybe got to know about 2/3rds of it. I stopped off for a few hours (and 4 laps) in August, and had watched and rewatched loads of videos by then, so I think maybe I knew about 9/10ths of it. And by "know" I mean know where the track is going so you have enough confidence to push a bit, but still a long way from getting the ideal lines.
With the GP track as well it makes for a very long lap. I found the last 1/3rd of the Nordschliefe quite hard to remember if only because by the time you get there you've been driving flat out for the best part of 10 minutes. It's actually easier without the GP track I think, but I liked doing the GP track as it gave you a chance to play a bit, and to get everything warmed up.
Just remember to look in your mirrors, especially before moving towards the apex of a left hander, and you'll be fine.
Edit: And I'm told Wipperman is the S2000 killer corner, so watch out for that one.
With the GP track as well it makes for a very long lap. I found the last 1/3rd of the Nordschliefe quite hard to remember if only because by the time you get there you've been driving flat out for the best part of 10 minutes. It's actually easier without the GP track I think, but I liked doing the GP track as it gave you a chance to play a bit, and to get everything warmed up.
Just remember to look in your mirrors, especially before moving towards the apex of a left hander, and you'll be fine.
Edit: And I'm told Wipperman is the S2000 killer corner, so watch out for that one.
01-22-2006, 02:54 AM
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01-22-2006, 03:12 AM
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AE - I'm sure there'll be plenty of passenger seats available for you to take up for a few introductory laps before venturing out on your own if you want.
I'll have Claire with me occupying my passenger seat, but she could be persuaded to exchange it for a seat in an S if anyone wants to come out with me
I'll have Claire with me occupying my passenger seat, but she could be persuaded to exchange it for a seat in an S if anyone wants to come out with me
01-22-2006, 03:55 AM
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Still trying to get through to Eurotunnel to change my booking to the other way 
Phoned Hohe-Acht - and it was answered by a lady who spoke no German!
So managed to book a room, and gave my name, then sent an email to hohe-acht@gmx.de
just in case, to ask for confirmation (as I _THINK_ the lady asked!).
Translated it using babelfish (which does a fair job) and sent it in both English & German, to hopefully avoid confusion!
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Hallo,
Ich telephonierte Sie heute an 13h30.
Ich bat, ein einzelzimmer von einem April 14. bis April 17. zureservieren (3
N
Phoned Hohe-Acht - and it was answered by a lady who spoke no German!
So managed to book a room, and gave my name, then sent an email to hohe-acht@gmx.de
just in case, to ask for confirmation (as I _THINK_ the lady asked!).
Translated it using babelfish (which does a fair job) and sent it in both English & German, to hopefully avoid confusion!
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Hallo,
Ich telephonierte Sie heute an 13h30.
Ich bat, ein einzelzimmer von einem April 14. bis April 17. zureservieren (3
N
01-22-2006, 04:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Useful,Jan 22 2006, 01:55 PM
Phoned Hohe-Acht - and it was answered by a lady who spoke no German!
LOL
that would have been Frank's mother btw
well done on going for it in German though - I would have just waited till Frank was back
01-22-2006, 04:17 AM
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Originally Posted by LLOYDJ,Jan 22 2006, 12:11 PM
Official lap times for reference!
8:39 --- 142.890 km/h -- Honda S2000, 240 PS/1275 kg
8:39 --- 142.890 km/h -- Honda S2000, 240 PS/1275 kg
01-22-2006, 04:20 AM
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could you please confirm that we will go for a meal at Das Wildenschwein at some point over the weekend - Claire has been pestering me to check that we are def going there and it's driving me mad!!
could you please confirm that we will go for a meal at Das Wildenschwein at some point over the weekend - Claire has been pestering me to check that we are def going there and it's driving me mad!!
