As the title says, first time here so looking for some pointers of where's best to speccy.

Got the mother of all road trips before the rally mind.. Ipswich down to the south of france, italy, switzerland, austria then germany. 2500 miles before we even get to the rally ! Going over on the 8th Aug if anybody wants to tag along ? scoob convoy round europe !! good times :norty:

Ah...the thought of all those alpine passes :luvlove:

RMH

I'm going with sidc !

but my 1st time so cant recommend any viewing points.

As the title says, first time here so looking for some pointers of where's best to speccy.

Got the mother of all road trips before the rally mind.. Ipswich down to the south of france, italy, switzerland, austria then germany. 2500 miles before we even get to the rally ! Going over on the 8th Aug if anybody wants to tag along ? scoob convoy round europe !! good times :norty:

Ah...the thought of all those alpine passes :luvlove:

RMH

You lucky, lucky *******!

Am also going for the rally (and a bit of nuburgringinginginging?):confused:.

Any tips for me too?

Cheers Giles...

Is it me or does nobody post/read the WRC section anymore ? It used to be buzzing with all things WRC... Whats happened. When WRC Germany came around each year there would be a 5-10 page thread of whos going etc, but now, nothing.

Are people just not bothered any more ?

RMH

The ESC have a few cars heading down. ;) as for viewing areas??? :confused: what are they ;) find us near the hockwalder beer... :norty:

I'm going :D Along with my Dad - Distinguished Gentleman - and my other half BOB.T :thumb:

Your road trip sounds excellent, we were going to do a similar one in June but did it in the States instead as it was cheaper :thumb: :D

Where are you staying RMH? We'll have to meet up for a beer :)

Were going with Rally Travel so will let you know our hotel when our info pack comes through. I know its in Trier itself tho. But yeah defo have to have a beer or two ! :thumb:

You been before Sal ?

I really cant wait much longer... I dont know which im looking forward to the most. The roadtrip and all those alpine passes or the rally. I hope its as goos as Finland.. that was mega

Speak soon

James

We're with Rally Travel too, staying at Hotel Constantin. We've been to the last seven or eight, I've lost count now :D We always drive, always go with Rally Travel and always stay at the Primavera but this year we're trying a different hotel :eek: :D

The truth is we were a bit late booking and the Primavera was full :lol1: It's a great rally and I'll be happy to share some tips and stuff with you. PM me and I'll give you my numbers and email addy :thumb:

Cheers Sal...

James

Me and Supercue are making our way ovr with the SIDC also :thumb: .......... not long to go :)

Hi Folks

We heading down to Germany too. Just spent about 2 hours on net doing route planners etc. The official site is quite good, info on tickets, timetable and camp sites nearby (we are camping so hoping for some sun).

However the stage info is limited just vague maps. As above can anyone recommend good view points, especially in the vineyard sections.

Tunnel booked and looking forward to our road trip, my other half cant wait to drive the autobahns.

Cheers
Denise

Hi all,

Me and the wife are travelling down to the ring from Gutersloh on the 10th Aug, we are doing the ring for the two days, we are also booked in with rally travel, looking forward to it,

But we have to leave on the sunday missing the last day of the rally as we are back to work on the monday.

Only couple of weeks togo and i cant wait,

Hope to see you all there

As long as you get to the stages soon enough, you can't really go wrong! I don't think we've had a bad spot in the time I've been going....think this is year 4 for me. We aim to be on stage 2 hours before the first car is due. We also take chairs and form a little camp with our bags suitably placed to keep Gerry out..Gerry aren't shy about pushing in, in front of you at the last moment, watch out for that!

For the start, you can usually get up close with the crews if you go around the back of Porta Nigra but it gets busier every year. Parc Ferme is just up the road from the Primevera, well worth a look.

:thumb:

Also going with SIDC really looking forward to it!

You mean they actually have a rally going on when we're there at the beer tent?

Why wasnt i told about this...? :(

My passes 'n' Stuff arrived today!!!:thumb:


I can't wait!!!:norty: :norty: :norty: :norty:

You mean they actually have a rally going on when we're there at the beer tent?

Why wasnt i told about this...? :(


Lol, you were the one that went over and complained about the noisy exhausts!!!! lol :)

cracking venue, with plenty of good spectator places (apparently!!)

have a peek over the SIDC site for more technical information.

hochweilder (sp) beer is the best though... :)

you will have a great time (say hello if you see us!!)

Dazza

We are going again (tickets arrived today):luxhello: been every year it`s been run in the WRC its a great event,
stages that are worth seeing are Ruwertal,Moselland on Friday
Bosenberg,Birkenfelder Land on Staurday (or spend the Day at Panzerplatte)
Dhronal on Sunday
It is very easy to see 3 stages a day if you want, we have only had 1 cancelled stage in the last 6 years and no traffic problems to call any.
Most british fans always find there way to the irish bar every night as well as the Ford & Subaru teams.....:)

23 days until the mother of all road trips starts !!! cant bloody wait

Anybody else going with rally travel ?

RMH

I'm going with sidc !

but my 1st time so cant recommend any viewing points.

Me and Supercue are making our way over with the SIDC also .......... not long to go

And me :thumb: be to the Ring 4 times before but first time to Trier


:D

We are going again (tickets arrived today):luxhello: been every year it`s been run in the WRC its a great event,
stages that are worth seeing are Ruwertal,Moselland on Friday
Bosenberg,Birkenfelder Land on Staurday (or spend the Day at Panzerplatte)
Dhronal on Sunday
It is very easy to see 3 stages a day if you want, we have only had 1 cancelled stage in the last 6 years and no traffic problems to call any.
Most british fans always find there way to the irish bar every night as well as the Ford & Subaru teams.....:)

Excellent news, there'll be at least two of us finding the frequencies then :thumb: :D

I may be with the SIDC at

Ramada Hotel Trier
or
Hotel Residenz Hotel am Zuckerberg

I have 2 rooms booked ;)

Tony

Excellent news, there'll be at least two of us finding the frequencies then :thumb: :D

Hi Sal
i am hoping i have them still from last year (unless they have changed).
we will have to meet up for a beer one night.:thumb:

Is anyone camping? Any recommendations?

PS there are detailed maps of all stages in competitors section of official site

Denise

Anyone going Ringing before/after the rally? I think I might need a guide/co-driver.

Is there only one Irish bar in trier?

will be catching the 1200 norfolkline to Dunkerk on Thurs, anyone else?

me and my good lady will be down at the ring from the monday some time then moving down to trier for the wrc, will see you there

Anyone going Ringing before/after the rally? I think I might need a guide/co-driver.

Is there only one Irish bar in trier?

will be catching the 1200 norfolkline to Dunkerk on Thurs, anyone else?

Yes only one irish bar its just behind McDonolds on Jakobstrabe.
Ford, stobart and Sabaru teams are in there most nights and on sunday some of the Drivers turn up..

Not long now :cool:

Went to get the scoob servivced today ready for WRC Germany.....came out alot of money lighter !! and i dont mean the price of a service. Bought a new 08 STI, pick her up on sat.

I didnt see that coming at 9am when i dropped her off....They gave me an 08 sti as a courtesy car, after a short blast to whitby and back i promptly drove to the garage and sat at the mans desk, pointed out side and said "i want that one!" he did have a chuckle. But what a car, completely different to my 04 sti. Cant wait to pick her up !!!

days to go are few until germany !!

RMH

Went to get the scoob servivced today ready for WRC Germany.....came out alot of money lighter !! and i dont mean the price of a service. Bought a new 08 STI, pick her up on sat.

I didnt see that coming at 9am when i dropped her off....They gave me an 08 sti as a courtesy car, after a short blast to whitby and back i promptly drove to the garage and sat at the mans desk, pointed out side and said "i want that one!" he did have a chuckle. But what a car, completely different to my 04 sti. Cant wait to pick her up !!!

days to go are few until germany !!

RMH


YOU *******!!:thumb:

I want one too!!:razz: