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Old 07-02-2010   #16
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Re: 500's To The 'Ring

Hey hey, no hostility just unsure of how that estimate of £600 came about and how it could be much lower in september.
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Hey hey, no hostility just unsure of how that estimate of £600 came about and how it could be much lower in september.
From this sent to me when I voiced an interest.........

Ferry/euro tunnel : approx £120
The hotel we are using in spa : £180 for 6 people for two nights
Spa weekend entry : £60
Extras at spa : as per link in thread, but track time from £60 an hour
Hotel at ring £45 a night, we are staying 4 nights
Laps at ring are about £20 a time
Petrol, figure for about 1200-1300 miles
Laps on track, whatever your mpg is reduce by 75%!!!!
Food, drinks, etc
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Re: 500's To The 'Ring

Yeah, I've been told to budget £1k for it
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Hey hey, no hostility just unsure of how that estimate of £600 came about and how it could be much lower in september.


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Yeah, I've been told to budget £1k for it
So, that's the reason for the "budjet" trip, us 500 drivers are an impoverished lot.
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Re: 500's To The 'Ring

Woah Woah.... thats stupid money. Im a student, I dont have that amount to spend

Ferry/euro tunnel : £50
The hotel we are using in spa : £37 EACH 3 nights
Spa weekend entry : £60
Extras at spa : £60 track time
Hotel at ring £45 a night, we are staying 1 night
Laps at ring are about £20 a time
Petrol, figure for about 1200-1300 miles £100

I make that to be around £350. Even cheaper if you are taking other people with you, as the cost of fuel/ferry will be split.....

Im not sure what the big fuss is but if you guys think you can do it cheaper then cool Just wanted to make sure everyone understands, and can make a choice on which trip they want to go on. How do you suggest you cut costs? Save £30 a night in the hotel at the Nurburgring? As from where im looking, the rest of it is unavoidable costs
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Re: 500's To The 'Ring

Hey, I just wanted a nice cheap trip the the 'ring, no frills, minimum cost, maximum fun & friendliness.

Ferry, under £40
Camping, roughly £40 total

Add fuel, laps, food, I make that a cheap 'ring trip.

Already booked my holiday at work & ferry crossing!!!!!!
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Ok, now we know its not just for 500's, will see if we want to come again. Wont know until nearer the time, depends how I get on with finding a graduate job!!
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Some inspiration for those thinking about coming.










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No encouragement required here, I'm booking the ferry tomorrow!!!!!!
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cant believe that "artwork" is still there!
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Some inspiration for those thinking about coming.
I must admit that the sight of Rob laying down as if on the cover of Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Edition doesn't really inspire me to go
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Cooolness! whats the deal with all of the Artwork? do you need to sneak on or is it allowed?
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Cooolness! whats the deal with all of the Artwork? do you need to sneak on or is it allowed?
night time ninja stealth attack.......easy access, just make sure there isn't an endurance race on.........
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night time ninja stealth attack.
Ahhh, hence th edodgy cammo's sported by Rob

I feel a HUGE



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I feel a HUGE



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jason had the genius idea of pre-made stencils, so instead of arseing about with drunken freehand....so we are in and out in minimal time
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