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[RacingGreen]

mmm im interested in going to the ring,thing is i'll prob still be running a 998 is it really worth me going round the track?least i'd not have to use my brakes

definately worth going round the track. i went round in my 998 twice and it was great fun.

[Grimmy@JHE]

1990 mr2 turbo?

[Jammy]

A couple of years ago there was a '60s 850 that built most people to the campsite!

[Mini_the_Minx]

Are you allowed to trailer a car?? So if I wanted to bring both Mini's could I??

Not on the track obviously but take them both there?

[guywithvan]

A couple of years ago there was a '60s 850 that built most people to the campsite!

sounds like fun,you think i can get my mini more sideways than your tvr we'll see put my name down i want to go

[Pie]

Last year Alan (dekz2uk) took his "mini-caravan) but organised his own ferry due to the price being a lot more with the company bh2nRetro went with.
And the year before that we had two guys with 2 mini shortys trailer them to and from the ring, again on a different ferry.

Only downside to taking a trailer is that you have to do 60mph (iirc) along all the motorways when everyone else is off at 70+ (on euro roads).

[Mini_the_Minx]

Last year Alan (dekz2uk) took his "mini-caravan) but organised his own ferry due to the price being a lot more with the company bh2nRetro went with.
And the year before that we had two guys with 2 mini shortys trailer them to and from the ring, again on a different ferry.

Only downside to taking a trailer is that you have to do 60mph (iirc) along all the motorways when everyone else is off at 70+ (on euro roads).

Sod it, I'll take one and tear up the Autobahn!!!!! The little trailer on the front page looks fun.

So if someone could break it down for me, what exactly happens, places, stop overs etc.

[Barnett]

Looks like this is the birth thread for next years run...im Leigh!! the guy who sorts out the campsite!! looks like we have some newcomers ready...

I really think this may be bigger than last year, when we say retro we really ask everyone to try and come to Germany in a mini, but hey we all know minis if the schit hits the fan and your lost for a car at the moment then steal your mums golf covertable and do the run!! i mean it is a great time made by strangers in the most remote Race track / nordschleife..in the world!! we get together drink a few, hangout nights round the campsite / fire and just have a laugh!! let me just say this trip isnt only about the mini / retro theme, there are other things going on, like we plan the first weekend in September at this time on the GP track is a weekend full of Superbike GP action...i dont think i need to say more but for a little more than fifty euros you get a weekend ticket INC friday al in full look round ticket of every tribune and the pitstop..its like free walking round your perfect day...

This will be the 5th year...we have our regulars, and we will get lots of new comers...i really cant wait!!

Best wishes and Merry Christmas everyone

Edited by Barnett, 13 December 2008 - 10:56 PM.

[Mini_the_Minx]

Looks like this is the birth thread for next years run...im Leigh!! the guy who sorts out the campsite!! looks like we have some newcomers ready...

I really think this may be bigger than last year, when we say retro we really ask everyone to try and come to Germany in a mini, but hey we all know minis if the schit hits the fan and your lost for a car at the moment then steal your mums golf covertable and do the run!! i mean it is a great time made by strangers in the most remote Race track / nordschleife..in the world!! we get together drink a few, hangout nights round the campsite / fire and just have a laugh!! let me just say this trip isnt only about the mini / retro theme, there are other things going on, like we plan the first weekend in September at this time on the GP track is a weekend full of Superbike GP action...i dont think i need to say more but for a little more than fifty euros you get a weekend ticket INC friday al in full look round ticket of every tribune and the pitstop..its like free walking round your perfect day...

This will be the 5th year...we have our regulars, and we will get lots of new comers...i really cant wait!!

Best wishes and Merry Christmas everyone

Reading this has got me all hyped up and excited!!! I'm so God damn excited!!!!!!! Whayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!

I'm really looking forward to doing this. It sounds like you guys have alot of fun!

[drummerian]

i should hopefully be coming this year too (my first), very very excited!

[Pie]

mini the minx - This is a breakdown for you of what happend this year, please note times might change;

Wednesday; 7am Meet at Brands Hatch get pictures of all cars, silly people dressed up, run packs etc before heading off to Dover.
Get ferry to Dunkerque (repair cars ) and head for Belgium.
Arrive at Charloroi book into hotel and find somewhere to eat.
Eat drink sleep.

Thursday; Get up and head down the bumpy pot hole-laden roads to germany.
Arrive at campsite, pitch tents go to Lidl (your best friend whilst in germany) get beer and food.
Drink and hear Alburglars storys and meet Legh (Barnett - him up there ^^^^)

Friday - Monday you do what you want really. chill, go to the track, go to the castle, karting (if its open/built) museum (again if its open/built) etc etc

Tuesday and the following wednesday are pretty much the first two days i put up but obviously in reverse order (that doesn't mean driving backwards)

Heres a link to Christians "on going" write up on RCC it might give you a bit more of an idea as it was Christians first trip on bh2nRetro this year (I think I can safely say he enjoyed it, other than the Cavi playing up at times);

http://www.retrocarc...x...t=0&start=0


Hope that helps a bit more.

[Grimmy@JHE]

that report has sealed the deal.

[Barnett]

...Let me just add on at this point, we dont do a plan run...main thing is that you get there!! the rest is what YOU want to do, its not about running around trying to catch up with others all day...you do what you want to do when you get there, at the end of the day all the runners gather and just chil out with stories about Their day round the campfire or round anyones tent...really friends are to be made on this run as any run...and thats what i like about it!! there is no set doings going on...

its all there for everyone...people who just want to get away, people who like camping, people who have a break from normal stress, people like me who can escape for 6 days without the wife and kids ( i love em but hey thats beside the point...) its just a break away!! the campsite is second to none!! cant knock it...thats enough for me!!

Just a few pictures to tickle your pickle for next year!!

Edited by Barnett, 13 December 2008 - 11:28 PM.

[Jammy]

Ahhh Leigh! Where have you been hiding this picture all this time?! I love it! The sense of movement, the angle of the Karussell!

[Pie]