[E92Fan]

You will notice that this is planning a second 'Ring trip - the first one I'm doing will be Easter weekend in April (see here for link). A few people have said that a trip in May would be a better prospect than April, so I've opened the planning for this one in advance, so people can choose which one to come on (or both!)

So again I'm inviting forum members to join up and come along for what I promise will be an epic weekend of driving and apres-drive shenanigans.

This second trip will take place over the weekend of 21-24 May - departing on Friday 21 May and coming back late Monday evening (24 May).

The opening times of the 'Ring over those days is excellent - 8am - 7:30pm on Saturday, Sunday and Monday

As with the Easter trip, some of us will be taking wives/girlfriends/partners along for the trip too, as some of the girls really want to come along. So don't feel that it's just a boys' weekend away - if you can't get a pass alone, bring the boss too !!


Sooooo.....

• Depart - Friday 21 May, return Monday 04 May

• Eurotunnel crossing - 08:50 going out, 20:50 coming back. Cost at the moment is £91 return - click here for the booking link

• Staying at your own choice of hotel - examples are the Mercure Hotel in Koblenz, where the majority of us have stayed in the past, the Hotel Am Tiergarten, which is right at the 'Ring, the Burgstube Hotel, or the Giffels Goldener Anker where Steve, Paul and others stayed last year

• 'Ring tickets - these are available on site from the ticket hut. Ticket costs vary, depending on how many you buy... basically, the more the cheaper, up to the €1095 Unlimited Annual Pass.
  
  1 lap = €22
  4 laps = €75
  8 laps = €145
  15 laps = €250
  25 laps = €390

• Photos - again can be arranged by Jochen@Frozenspeed.com for €75 per car if there's a group of us wanting pics. If you don't want pics, no problem

If you're interested, sign up below either by adding your name to the list or sending me a PM... I'll edit and add to this original post as we go along.


Those coming / serious interest -

Tony (E92Fan) - Booked Eurotunnel & Mercure Hotel
Tim (DerRing) - Booked Eurotunnel & Mercure Hotel
Paul (-Paul-)
Yaz (E90Yaz)
Steve (StevieHoops)
Marcel (Alpina B3 Lux)

[- Paul -]

Might be able to make the 1st one but I can definately make this one.

[E90Yaz]

I'm pretty sure I can make this one too! Also, im banking on the weather being better than the April trip!! :P

[Palmnuts]

Shit shit shit....I don't think I'll have a car for the 1st date (unless my new one turns up on time which I very much doubt) and I'm in Mexico for the 2nd date! Shit!

[E92Fan]

Originally Posted by Palmnuts

Shit shit shit....I don't think I'll have a car for the 1st date (unless my new one turns up on time which I very much doubt) and I'm in Mexico for the 2nd date! Shit!

Don't worry - there'll be a third one in July, and then one at the end of August...!! Although if you can get your new car by April, so much the better!!!

[Hoops]

Im in.... again!!!

[Alpina_B3_Lux]

I'm in too, most probably - for Saturday and Sunday, as for the first trip. Will probably stay in the Mercure as well (and bring along company for one or both trips, as it looks like).

Alpina_B3_Lux

[marcel b]

too bad guys,will be for one week in Fuerteventura that weekend, doing some wind surfing

[Palmnuts]

Originally Posted by E92Fan

Don't worry - there'll be a third one in July, and then one at the end of August...!! Although if you can get your new car by April, so much the better!!!

End of August? I don't suppose you're thinking of the same weekend as the Spa GP are you? I'm going to the GP and am hoping the ring will be open on the Fri/Sat to combine the two!

[magic77]

great cant make these two but July and August sound like a good target to aim for keep me posted Tony thanks

[- Paul -]

What am I doing wrong re the eurotunnel price?

Going out
(local time) Short Stay Saver Fare | Folkestone to Calais | Friday 21 May 2010
Check-in closes 08:20Departure time 08:50Arrival time 10:25 £49 Help: Fare description

Coming back
(local time) Short Stay Saver Fare | Calais to Folkestone | Monday 24 May 2010
Check-in closes 20:20Departure time 20:50Arrival time 20:25 £42 Help: Fare description

Vehicle details
Car/Car based Van

Total cost of travel £91

[- Paul -]

Hotel - Mercure prices - a lot more than the April dates!!

#
Best Unrestricted Rate

* FLEX+

320.64 GBP 106.88 GBP

* Sales conditions of rate
* Details per night

Breakfast extra: 13.87 GBP / day / adult

Continue
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Promotion - can be changed or cancelled; depending on conditions

* FLEX

307.64 GBP 102.55 GBP

* Sales conditions of rate
* Details per night

Breakfast extra: 13.87 GBP / day / adult

Continue
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2 nights getaway

* FIRST

285.98 GBP 95.33 GBP

* Sales conditions of rate
* Details per night

Breakfast included

Continue
#
Hot deals - no change, no cancellation - see conditions

* FIRST

268.65 GBP 89.55 GBP

* Sales conditions of rate
* Details per night

Breakfast extra: 13.87 GBP / day / adult

[E92Fan]

Originally Posted by - Paul -

What am I doing wrong re the eurotunnel price?

Going out
(local time) Short Stay Saver Fare | Folkestone to Calais | Friday 21 May 2010
Check-in closes 08:20Departure time 08:50Arrival time 10:25 £49 Help: Fare description

Coming back
(local time) Short Stay Saver Fare | Calais to Folkestone | Monday 24 May 2010
Check-in closes 20:20Departure time 20:50Arrival time 20:25 £42 Help: Fare description

Vehicle details
Car/Car based Van

Total cost of travel £91

You're doing nothing wrong - prices have changed!!! Cheaper fares for some reason...

[E92Fan]

Originally Posted by - Paul -

Hotel - Mercure prices - a lot more than the April dates!!

#
Best Unrestricted Rate

* FLEX+

320.64 GBP 106.88 GBP

* Sales conditions of rate
* Details per night

Breakfast extra: 13.87 GBP / day / adult

Continue
#
Promotion - can be changed or cancelled; depending on conditions

* FLEX

307.64 GBP 102.55 GBP

* Sales conditions of rate
* Details per night

Breakfast extra: 13.87 GBP / day / adult

Continue
#
2 nights getaway

* FIRST

285.98 GBP 95.33 GBP

* Sales conditions of rate
* Details per night

Breakfast included

Continue
#
Hot deals - no change, no cancellation - see conditions

* FIRST

268.65 GBP 89.55 GBP

* Sales conditions of rate
* Details per night

Breakfast extra: 13.87 GBP / day / adult

I have no idea what you're doing -


Mercure Koblenz, 21-24 May (3 nights)

2 night getaway promotion (minimum two nights) including breakfast - €87.50 per night, room with two single beds.

Total = €262.50 = £230.00 total


See here -

[- Paul -]

Weird - I just put in the dates and clicked - It gave me the prices in £ rather than Euros aswell?

[Neil McRae]

hmm, I can't believe it don't think I can do either of these dates, big poker game in vegas at easter and think I might be in Cyprus in May, will see if I can change that and try and come in May.

[Hoops]

Originally Posted by Neil McRae

hmm, I can't believe it don't think I can do either of these dates, big poker game in vegas at easter and think I might be in Cyprus in May, will see if I can change that and try and come in May.

Not another bloody gambler!!! Might just have something of great interest to the likes of you and Tone around early April.... will keep you posted!!!

[R1000K3]

I'm interested to join this event

Room is now booked at Dorint hotel during the weekend May 21-23.

[335DPOWER]

If i still have my car by next week i will be interested in going.

Will it be to late by then to book?

[335DPOWER]

??????

[E92Fan]

Originally Posted by 335DPOWER

If i still have my car by next week i will be interested in going.

Will it be to late by then to book?

No, it's not too late at all !! The hotel will always have rooms, although the cheapest rates will probably finish by mid-April or so.

[Speedtrap]

Hey guys - count me in! This time I will be with my new car Hope the weather will be good.