This is a ONCE in a lift time opporunity. The 75th running of Lemans, visiting europe.. you only live once. I'm not really sure where I'm going to get the money but I'll figure something out. Keep in mind LeMans is a BIG BIG deal for GM... Corvette owners can park near the race team, pit passes, sleep right next to the track, eat with the team, etc...

Robert

 

I contacted another shipper. They want 1200 one way and 1500 back. The C5 registry might be to get a better rate with a larger group. I'll let you all know what they say.

Can't book anything now anyways. Most shippers don't have the rates until 2 to 3 months out. The rates I have right now are as of today which is what they were 2 years ago when I shipped a car over.

 

Here are the dates and time the Nurburgring is open in June 2007

FYI: In Europe the date is written day, month, year. Time is 24hour time/military

Datum:
Tuesday, 12.06.2007
von 17:45 Uhr bis 19:30 Uhr

Datum:
Wednesday, 13.06.2007
von 17:45 Uhr bis 19:30 Uhr

Datum:
Thursday, 14.06.2007
von 17:45 Uhr bis 19:30 Uhr

Datum:
Friday, 15.06.2007
von 14:15 Uhr bis 19:30 Uhr

Datum:
Saturday, 16.06.2007
von 10:45 Uhr bis 19:30 Uhr

Datum:
Sunday, 17.06.2007
von 8:00 Uhr bis 19:30 Uhr

Datum:
Monday, 18.06.2007
von 13:00 Uhr bis 19:30 Uhr

Datum:
Tuesday, 19.06.2007
von 17:45 Uhr bis 19:30 Uhr

Datum:
Wednesday, 20.06.2007
von 17:45 Uhr bis 19:30 Uhr

Datum:
Thursday, 21.06.2007
von 17:45 Uhr bis 19:30 Uhr

Datum:
Friday, 22.06.2007
von 14:15 Uhr bis 19:30 Uhr

Datum:
Saturday, 23.06.2007
von 8:00 Uhr bis 19:30 Uhr

Datum:
Sunday, 24.06.2007
von 8:00 Uhr bis 19:30 Uhr

Datum:
Monday, 25.06.2007
von 17:15 Uhr bis 19:30 Uhr

Datum:
Tuesday, 26.06.2007
von 17:15 Uhr bis 19:30 Uhr

Datum:
Wednesday, 27.06.2007
von 17:15 Uhr bis 19:30 Uhr

Datum:
Thursday, 28.06.2007
von 17:15 Uhr bis 19:30 Uhr

Datum:
Friday, 29.06.2007
von 17:15 Uhr bis 19:30 Uhr

Datum:
Saturday, 30.06.2007
von 17:30 Uhr bis 19:30 Uhr

 

PRICE LIST 2006Fees for driving along the Nordschleife during opening hours for Tourists
(all prices in Euro including VAT)

Single tickets Nordschleife 2006
Fee per car / motorcycle and round 16.00 € (only available on site!)
Bus - Adults per Person 2.00 €
Bus - children per Person 1.00 €

Lap fees 2006
25-lap ticket car / motorcycle 305.00 €
15-lap ticket car / motorcycle 195.00 €
8-lap ticket car / motorcycle 108.00 €
4-lap ticket car / motorcycle 56.00 €

Tickets valid for a half year 2006 (August till December)
Car or motorcyle 420.00 €

Please be so kind to start your last lap almoust 10 minutes before the end of the opening hours fot tourists.
Please note that only such vehicles corresponding to prevailing Road Traffic regulations are allowed to drive on the Nürburgring. In the case of tours, the publicized regulations and general Road Traffic regulations apply (licence plates, turn signals and wing mirrors are mandatory on both sides of the vehicle).
The Nürburgring GmbH is actively committed to environmental protection, which incorporates noise prevention. Therefore, all vehicles must comply to the noise limits laid down in the house rules (95 db(A) according to near-field measurement).
Noisier vehicles are excluded from driving on the Nordschleife!


order form tickets Nordschleife 2006
top | print | tickets Nordschleife 2006 online

TIPS FOR THE TOURIST LAPSTips and Tricks
- Lights on for both cars and motorcycles.
- Pay attention to the signposts indicating especially dangerous sections of the course.
- Adjust your speed to your driving capability.
- Emergency telephone number (access road to Nordschleife), best stored in mobile telephone
+49 (2691) 302-215.

Please note
- The Nürburgring GmbH is actively committed to environmental protection, which incorporates noise prevention. Therefore, all vehicles must comply to the noise limits laid down in the house rules (95 db according to near-field measurement).
Noisier vehicles are excluded from driving on the Nürburgring!
- Vehicles with transfer or limited-time number plates are not allowed to drive on the Nürburgring.
- Wearing seat belts (both in front and rear seats) is required.
- Motorcycle riders must wear protective clothing.
- You must drive on the right-hand side and only overtake on the left-hand side of the road!
- In the case of the the course safety vehicle displaying all lights on, do not overtake.
- In the case of leakage of oil, petrol or cooling liquid, immediately park the vehicleon the verge. Warn following vehicles and inform station at access road to Nordschleife.
- Accidents and immobile vehicles must always be secured with a warning triangle.


Flag signals
- Yellow: Accident, reduce speed considerably, no overtaking.
- Yellow-Red: Oil spill on course, reduce speed considerably, no overtaking.
- Red: Course blocked, stop immediately.

The following file can be downloaded from the Internet "Hinweise zum Befahren der Nordschleife" (Notes for driving on the Nordschleife).

 

 

 

The 2007 24 Hours of Le Mans will be the 75th Grand Prix of Endurance, and will take place on June 16 and June 17, 2007.

2007 will see more upgrades to the Circuit de la Sarthe, the most obvious being the reprofiling of Tetre Rouge. The new corner will be brought more inward, creating a long flowing curve instead of the sharp single point apex that it is now. These changes were planned for 2006, but budgetary concerns delayed it to 2007. New garages will also be built, allowing the ACO to grant 55 entries instead of the usual 50. [1]

 

German American corvette club E-mail:

It's getting time to start planning for the trip to Le Mans, France for the 24 Hours of Le Mans race. Date of the race is 16 & 17 June 2007. Plan on taking Monday the 18th off since watching the end of the race, attending the party and driving back to Germany LATE Sunday night isn't the best option!

This year we are planning a few enhancements to the trip:
1) A trip to Normandy before the race. We have done this 3 times, and all who attended enjoyed the side trip (and the French know Corvette is the boss in the GT class of "their race", and love to see the cars drive thru the towns). We stay at a little bed and breakfast on the coast, and keep costs LOW (more $$$ for the Corvette tent at the race). The Normandy trip will start around 11 June 2007, exact date to be determined by those who wish to attend. On Friday morning, 15 June we will depart Normand for Le Mans and check in with our Corvette sponsors, it's about a 2 hour drive. Rooms will need to be reserved early, because June is a big month for tourists and D-Day commemorations.
2) A request has been made to stop by the Eiffle Tower at some time for a photo op with the cars and tower. This would be a "quick side trip" either on the way to Normandy, or on the way home.
3) Purchase "Pit Passes" and "Grandstand Seats". These passes/tickets sell FAST, and need to be purchased around January! More information (price, availability) will follow as I receive it.

Dates:
11 June 2007: Normandy Trip (exact date to be determined)
15 June 2007: Check in & Drivers Parade at Le Mans, France
16 June 2007: Track laps around 1200 (if possible), race starts around 1600
17 June 2007: Race ends around 1600. Party until????

I know it's early, but if you plan to attend Normand and/or Le Mans please let me know!

 

Sounds like a great trip, too bad I can't afford to go. Once I finish the '89, I'll be done spending $ for a while...

Take lots of pics!

 

Robert, You are tempting me beyond my ability to resist!
GM

 

And how is my car gonna pass the 95 db noise limit anyway?
GM

 

Anybody got a db meter?
GM

 

G- you can get an inexpensive one at Radio Shack - otherwise, I know that the Alexandria Police use them periodically in Old Town

p.s. We should talk about that SC 560 - I have news for you that may be encouraging - C.

 

They aren't going to sniff, scan, listen to your car at the port. Your not moving there. Don't worry about it.

 

The Nurburgring info said they have a 95 db limit!
GM

 

I can't wait to hear the particulars!
G

 

95db is a lot. I serously doubt you are over 95db. THere are guys running stingers on their vettes. I've never heard of any problems even with the TUV.



Rob

 

SC 560.. that would be nice to have running around in germany.

 

What's the deal for x-mas gathering?


??????? SUNDAY The 17th? Pool/food lunch?

 

I'm available the 17th for food...already did the pool thing last weekend though...