ThomasSoerensen Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Hi guys Is there any interest in a meetup for us in Germany? When the weather gets a bit better in a month or so I would like to meet the others from here who are in Europe. I am not thinking anything too formal, maybe just a meetup at an open pit day at Hockenheim or at Nurburgring. Is there any interest for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookiee22 Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Certainly could be! Not sure what's on my programme just yet, but seeing as I help to write it I should be able to make sure I'm free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anubis Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I'd be up for a road trip to Germany. Never been before... The GTR lads do this every year and seems to be a big hit. Anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Would be cool but if funds aren't starting to come in faster I can't afford it this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 hmmm interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasSoerensen Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 If we are to think of a place already then my view is that Nurburgring is closer to UK people but maybe a more challenging (with all the pros and cons that brings) course and Hockenheim is more in the centre of Germany (so further from UK) but it seems a track that is easier to adapt to and maybe less dangerous. We can also meet somewhere else, I guess there is no need for a race track, but I think having something to do in addition to just chatting and polishing is more interesting. What do you lot think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Myself and a colleague from work including partners have arranged a European trip in August, which will start by landing in Rotterdam heading north for 2 days in Amsterdam, 2 days at the Nurburgring , then heading south to Mont Blanc staying for 2 days then up the mountain take a few pics of the glacier and then head south through the tunnel, into Italy, back across the boarder via the Great St Bernard Pass, then off to Paris for 2 days and finally back up to Rotterdam for the boat back to Harwich. If there's any chance or arranging a meet at the Nurburgring for the 24th August 2010 that would be superb. Just a thought? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasSoerensen Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 Originally I was thinking of the meetup being a bit sooner than late august. Maybe we can arrange the autumn meetup to coincide with your dates at the Ring. Are the partners good looking enough to justify the effort of planning all this around you? (just kidding) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Well, the ladies are part and parcel of the whole drive, they have no choice. We are only taking them to the glacier to check out something interesting. The rest of the drive is basically male orientated. Anyway the girls come in handy for cooking - as this is purely a camping trip to cut costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Well, the ladies are part and parcel of the whole drive, they have no choice. We are only taking them to the glacier to check out something interesting. The rest of the drive is basically male orientated. Anyway the girls come in handy for cooking - as this is purely a camping trip to cut costs. Dont let your woman read that mate... She'll boil your balls.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Good point - for the record we shall be shopping in various clothes and hand bag shops for the girls in the cities that we visit, with multi cultural restaurants and vivid nightlife! That should keep them happy..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasSoerensen Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 Handbags usually does the trick. No matter what trick it is you want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andlid Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Good point - for the record we shall be shopping in various clothes and hand bag shops for the girls in the cities that we visit, with multi cultural restaurants and vivid nightlife! That should keep them happy..... and your pocket empty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasSoerensen Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 Maybe we should get back on topic. Regarding timing I see that Hockenheimring is open on June 28th which is a bit too late for my idea of the meetup. The ring is open for touristenfahrten on these dates: Feb: 20+21+27+28 March: 6+7+14+15+16+21+29+30+31 April: 2+3+4+5+6+11+18+21 I assume that the weather is a bit more reliably good from the middle of March. Should we set a tentative date of Sunday March 21st and the place being the parking lot at the entrance to the Nurburgring NordSchleife? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob-Hughes Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Hi Thomas, I'll be well up for this and to be honest I check the weather regularly so just jump in the car and go when its ok. Also if other Germany residents just want to meet at a bar for a normal meet thats also good with me. I think there's a few on here now to warrant it being worthwhile. Let me know mate, Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillheaddemon Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Aaarrgghh ! moving house that weekend, so afraid I'll have to pass this time next time though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasSoerensen Posted March 15, 2010 Author Share Posted March 15, 2010 I will NOT be able to be at the Nurburgring on the coming Sunday. Just so nobody goes there and feels let down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob-Hughes Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Hi guys, Any thought on getting this moving? Cant do the Nurburgring trip as I'm away, like I mentioned anyone interested in a normal meet on a Sunday afternoon for example? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasSoerensen Posted April 21, 2010 Author Share Posted April 21, 2010 I would be interested in a normal - informal Sunday afternoon type meetup. Suggest where and when and I will try to be available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob-Hughes Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Leave it with me buddy, i'll have a think and get back to you. I would be interested in a normal - informal Sunday afternoon type meetup.Suggest where and when and I will try to be available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazhull8474 Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Im also in Paderborn would be up for a meet if you are going to sort one out. Im free most weekends and evenings so can do short notice if need be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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