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civic95
10-21-2009, 02:13 PM
So I got to check one of the items off my bucket list this past Sunday. Took my rental M3 to the ring. I brought my camcorder with me to record the laps but they are now prohibited, and will result in being thrown out. My wife was able to snap a couple of pics with her blackberry. But here's some nice cars that were there.
civic95
10-21-2009, 02:15 PM
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On_Her_Face
10-21-2009, 02:15 PM
Did you drive around it? Time? One day I will go around it.

Edit: So you drove around it, I hate you. Time? :D
oneSLOWex
10-21-2009, 02:16 PM
please resize your pics....they are massive
civic95
10-21-2009, 02:18 PM
Did you drive around it? Time? One day I will go around it.

Edit: So you drove around it, I hate you. Time? :D

Yeah, I only got 8 laps in because they kept closing it for wrecks. Spent half the day waiting around for the track to open, but at least there were plenty of nice cars to look at to pass the time. I didn't time myself because you have to slow down on the longest straight, pull in, and wait in line for the next lap.
civic95
10-21-2009, 02:23 PM
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Logan
10-21-2009, 02:23 PM
They don't advise timing yourself because you will end up pushing yourself and wrecking your car :doh:


Hopefully I will make it out there one day!
civic95
10-21-2009, 02:24 PM
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SandM
10-21-2009, 03:51 PM
i envy you, looked fun
JITB
10-21-2009, 03:52 PM
wow lucky u!
DVSRX-7
10-21-2009, 06:44 PM
cool, cant wait to go myself
scooby_snack
10-21-2009, 06:50 PM
Fuck yeah! The Mecca of the modern auto world. Congrats! How much did it cost to rent the M3?
ItsBlack
10-21-2009, 06:50 PM
Siiick! Living the GT4/Forza Dream. And what is that silver wagon next to the Orange GT3 RS? (third picture)
Slow Motion
10-21-2009, 08:50 PM
Wow...that is definately something on my bucket list.
VooDooXII
10-21-2009, 08:59 PM
Scuderia 16M!!!

Haha that Opel Astra Caravan OPC (I'm assuming that's what it is) is pretty strange...I like it.
SampaGuy
10-21-2009, 11:04 PM
They don't advise timing yourself because you will end up pushing yourself and wrecking your car :doh:



Its illegal actually. Also illegal to take a camera with you.
Meatball546
10-22-2009, 01:43 AM
Dang. Sounds like you had fun. I *need* to go there!
EJ25RUN
10-22-2009, 09:41 AM
Not a bad way to spend some driving time.

Did you see any cars being tested?
civic95
10-22-2009, 10:14 AM
Fuck yeah! The Mecca of the modern auto world. Congrats! How much did it cost to rent the M3?

It was about $1500 for 7 days.
STI101
10-22-2009, 02:24 PM
How much did everything cost if you dont mind me asking? I really want to try and make it out there for my B day or something.
Hundo®
10-22-2009, 02:55 PM
very cool! i was in germany at the beginning of the year, it's a pretty cool place.
civic95
10-22-2009, 05:27 PM
How much did everything cost if you dont mind me asking? I really want to try and make it out there for my B day or something.

Well the car was about $1500 like I said for 7 days. You could definitely take a shorter trip, and save there. Each lap at the ring cost $22 euros (about $30). You get a little break if you buy more laps at a time. I bought 8, which ended up like (buy 7 get one free). You can get a coach airline ticket round trip for about $800. With the a hotel, gas, food, etc I would expect between $2500-3500 dollars. Just make sure you check what dates the track is open to the public. It's reserved for manufacturers and the media during the week (so I'm told). Most saturdays are private track days. It's usually open to the public on sundays. Every once in a while an afternoon during the week. Definitely a must do for any car enthusiast!
D3UC3S
10-22-2009, 07:50 PM
Damn you Lamar!!! U are a lucky guy:goodjob:

Looked like you had a blast!
civic95
10-23-2009, 06:40 AM
Damn you Lamar!!! U are a lucky guy:goodjob:

Looked like you had a blast!

Yeah man it was fun. I think I'm going to Road Atlanta on Nov 21st if you want to come.
FasTech
10-23-2009, 08:26 AM
Thats awesome, brosky. Its on my list in the future.
veritekracer
10-23-2009, 09:10 AM
That must have been a nice experience. I hope to one day do this too. Thanks for sharing.