I've been a little quiet in here since our return, I would blame it on the stress Nick put me through on our trip but thats a complete lie. In a way it has made it even more memorable and the fact that Nick has just got back onboard and isn't letting it beat him is a true testament to his personality and mindset.
I apologise in advance for the pictures but I thought it would be nice to have it from another persons perspective. Plus I'm better at taking pictures
The trip for me started with fitting some of Nicks ao48's to my spare S3 track wheels. Handy having a garage at your disposal.
A few days later it was time to make the trip up to Basingstoke where we fitted the wheels, packed a few bits in the car and enjoyed our evening. On previous occasions we have camped and not only were all the cars loaded to the max, things generally weren't as smooth.
Old wheels.
New wheels, I actually really like the car with silver wheels.
Loads more rubber
Then it was time for a few beers, a monster pizza and an early night.
I got a knock at the door at this ungodly hour to head to our 4am ferry!
Once in the motherland we saw a lot of this.
And I saw a lot of this!
We had a nice little routine when it came to fuel and toilet stops, back on the road in 5 minutes. We had places to be!
Car was looking pretty cool in the services too, lots of strange looks from onlookers seeing us climb out of the jungle gym.
The signs changed language and I was of no use anymore, we were getting close!
Yep, not far now.
In Nurburg we went to see the boys at Rent4Ring and stowed our luggage so we could hit the track. Cheers guys
They also had some tasty rentals in.
Ready to head out for our first lap.
Lots of M3's in the car park, love the one on the left especially.
High end heat shielding to try and cure the misfire we developed.
Then the Bag showed up, with Nicks mum in tow.
Ready for her first lap of the Ring!
BigAl sharing his words of wisdom, caption comp anyone?
Byeeee.
Always interesting machinery at the Ring.
Back from a good but busy lap.
Jenny certainly had fun!