heinrich

That was my thought but I see an early turn-in at H1?

sweanders

Yes, that is the exeption that verifies the rule.

Dennis K

You're like the Godfather. That's an offer a person cannot refuse. Thanks! Now I have to figure out when/how to get over there . . .

sweanders

I will probably be there Sept. 1-10, will not be able to attend the Scuderia Hanseat in May because of to much work but they have another round of training in Sept. I don't know what dates I'll have my vacation but it looks like late August and September.

Rich9928p

Paul, I'm glad to read that you took it slow. The 'ring experts told me that it takes over 100 laps (at 14 miles/21 km per lap) to become familiar with the ring. I can believe that, I've done about 21 laps and only when I had Ed, my ring "pilot," with me (who knew the ring like the back of his hand) did I feel the least bit secure driving at any speed. Ed took several of us out for hot laps in his Cosworth Cleo (long gone by now), and still to this day it was the most fun I've ever had on a track. There just is no place here in the US (or elsewhere that I know of) that equals what is thrown at you.

At Euro 928 2003, we had one poor chap who spun his 928 and took out the side and the rear hatch window blew out, he had to have it trucked back to Switzerland. A Dutch guy managed a 360 degree spin and was very lucky not to come into contact with anything - and this was done while following a lead car to help ensure that nobody got into trouble! Actually that weekend, there were many "he-men" in their BMWs and after the weekend there were several fewer BMWs.

The ring will bite those who think too highly of their skills and occasionally bite those with considerable skills. If you are an enthusiast driver, it is one of the things that you should do at least once while you're still breathing. But seek help from the experts.

I ask just one favour. Next time, please wash your 928 before taking pictures

C.F.

Anders
"This year's EURO 928 will take place on the ground of the famous Nurburgring, September 22-24."
2006 Euro 928 meet

UKKid35

Here are a few pics illustrating the comments made earlier, including a pic of Joe from the UK after he patched up the front of his car.

InTheAir

Very cool.

UKKid35

A few more pics!