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[Finfast]

Anyone here interested in a trip to the Nordschliefe in Germany, best track on earth!!!

[dangerousdave]

Not this year ..to busy
What you planning to race round in

[russ1]

Was just talking to a friend about a road trip out there with my new car this week - will probably go in the autumn.

[Finfast]

russ1, on 11 July 2010 - 08:50 PM, said:

Was just talking to a friend about a road trip out there with my new car this week - will probably go in the autumn.

let me know as I will probably be up for this, cheers

Johnny

[girlracer]

I was just at the Ring on the 11th and had a blast around the Nordschleife. I wasn't there with my car, so no driving for me... but the lady who did made it one fun ride!
I think I'm in love with 20832 meters of racetrack!
Can't wait to go back...

[ClaraTaylor]

We were going to do it on our holiday but the cars weren't ready in time so we'll be going probably next year now.

[jamesp24]

Heading over there next month in a CSL hopefully.just need to get rid of my 360

[rollinthunder]

Can you get a car with hand controls at Nurburgring?

[Finfast]

rollinthunder, on 21 April 2011 - 05:18 PM, said:

Can you get a car with hand controls at Nurburgring?

don't know that there are any hire cars at the ring with hand controls but if you are seriously interested it could be arranged, let me know

just got back did a 8.07 BtoG in a slightly modded golf! anyone done Bridge to Gantry faster than this?

[bmvbloke]

Hi All,

Im pleased to find this thread. Im travelling to Europe from Australia next year and I think ive convinced my T4 friend to come along. A pretty scary undertaking for me, so I can only imagine what its like for him, having not travelled a huge amount.

But ive never found a challenge I couldnt have a go at so far. Im thinking the key to this is planning.

Ive travelled through europe a fair bit but have never approached it with a wheelchair in mind before.

The idea is to dump the family for a week or so and us boys to fo off on a road trip to take in, amongst other things, Maranello, Monza, Some of the mountain passes (Stelvio maybe), Spa and the Nordschleife. The Latter of course being the main motivation for the trip and somewhat of a dream of ours.

Honestly I had never thought of trying to source a rental with hand controls over there. Where would I start for that? Previously Ive driven the circuit in a Pug 407, and a Ford Focus (diesel) with 5 people in it and luggage careening around the boot :o)

Do you guys have any idea where to start looking for accomodation, or any recomendations?

Any help would be appreciated.

[girlracer]

Hi bmvbloke,
are you still intent on taking this trip? If so, I can help you out!

Ciao!

[bmvbloke]

Hi again,

Yes we are definately doing the trip. were travelling for about 10 days between milan and spa via marranello, stelvio pass, munich, stuttgart and adenau.

Any assistance would be appreciated. Im especially struggling with a confirmed wheelchair accessible hotel in the Adenau or nurburgring area with accessible bathroom facilities.. a few places advertise wheelchair accessible but the language barrier tends to get in the way a bit to confirm exactly what facilities they have.

Has anyone stayed in one of these accessible rooms on a visit? We would also appreciate any accomodation or other suggestions to do with our destinations.

As far as the nordslieffe goes, I was thinking about hiring one of the racecars that are available. Nothing too fancy but maybe a RS Clio or something.

Thank you.

PS: It would be great to be able to secure hand controls for some laps around the ring for my friend but i think its probably just a bit too hard to organise.

[clk55pete]

Hi BMVBloke. Yep I have stayed at the Nurburgring Novotel. It overlooks the GP track and has two accessible rooms. The bed was a little low (but I managed okay and I am not a super crip - T6 complete and not active) and the bathroom was fine for everything. It's been a while though - 2006 was my last visit.

I hope this information is useful.