On 29 March the ring was only open from 17:45 to 20:00. We arrived at the track about 19:00 and paid for 2 laps. After a comprehensive safety briefing that consisted of taking our cash and pointing to the track entrance we were on our way. We completed 2 laps of the Nurburgring. Rich’s lap was last one of the evening as closed track afterwards (and well before the published closing time) so we were rather lucky to get our laps in. Tris was overtaken by very fast (new) TT. A few corners later and he had lost us! Rich had a running commentary from Tris about every corner being very sharp and selecting the correct gear. Lap times as follows: Tris in 11:49, Rich in 12:24. Afterwards had meal and a few beers at restaurant in Nurburg. Planned rest of the trip in detail. Called Sandra and Wolfgang to arrange last minute visit! Slept in tent at Nurburgring camp site.
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How did the car go?
It handled the track quite well - didn't get much above 100mph as the track has so many urns and the old girl doesn't accelerate too well..I wouldn't have liked to do any more than the 2 laps we did as by the time we finished, the oil temp was sky high and everything else smelt very hot.
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