Spa to The Ring - Questions

[canam-phil]

I have booked a track day at Spa in September (SVA permiting) and was wondering whether to travel to the Ring afterwards. My intention this time would be just to have a look and maybe take the 'taxi'.

So my questions are:

How far from Spa to the Ring?
Any recommendations regarding the route?
Places to stay?

[atom290]

This is a section from my directions to the Ring.

The fuel stop is on the E40 from Liege

hope this helps

the numbers on the left are the milage this goes from calais

0.0 Calais, Out of Calais over the bridges on A16
3.2 Turn off for fuel. Down to roundabout 3rd exit see station on right. Back onto A16 towards Dunkerque.
5.3 Left hand lane for Lille
5.6 Stay in left hand lane to E60/A16 Lille
25.7 Turn off right for A25 Lille
69.5 Follow all directions A25
71.0 Right hand lanes towards Valenciennes
72.0 Stay in right hand lane to Liege E42
80.0 Cross the Belgium border. Look for signs towards Mons
86.0 Right hand lane for Liege
110.0 Services
126.7 Right hand lane for Liege E42
190.0 Middle lane E42 Prum
200.0 Final fuel stop
207.0 Right hand lane E42, keep right, head for SPA
245.0 German border
246.5 Single carriageway
255.0 Dual carriageway
256.0 Turn off for Prum. Beware twisty road
270.0 Gerolstein on 410
271.0 Across two roundabouts. Straight through a set of traffic lights. Over bridge. Through two more sets of lights.
274.0 First Nurburgring signpost
279.0 Right at roundabout in Dries. Then follow the road round to the left. Beware hairpin shortly afterwards.
286.0 Kelberg. Left at lights signposted 8km to ring on 257
289.0 Turn right at roundabout in Mullenbach. 200m turn left at T-junction
291.0 Turn right, go under GP bridges
292.0 Turn left to Nurburg
295.0 After Nurburg, at roundabout turn right into car park of the ring.

[peter_964rs]

I just did the trip. From Spa to 'ring is 1h 40min - quicker if you don't tow your car there as I did.

[Melv]

Spa-Nurburgring -67 miles.

A27-E29-L10 -surface on the latter road is DIABOLLOCKICAL!! Intentionally, I assume.....

Mel

>> Edited by Melv on Sunday 16th May 13:27

[KazzyB]

Last time I went to the Ring, I followed the road to Prum. The roads from there on in are absolutely gorgeous, and will get you in the mood for spanking around the Nordschleife

The one I think you are suggesting is via Eupen...what a horrid road!!!

[davyboy]

Unless you get a cancellation, I don't think your chances of getting a taxi will be very high.

The road to hell near Eupen! lol, I have to go 50 mph there else I WILL rip my exhaust off!

I will be there is September (cant remember the date) if you find me, I will be happy to take you around.

Dave

[canam-phil]

Thanks for the info guys.

If the taxi is fully booked and I cant get a spare seat then I will just have to take the Ultima round...

It would be a shame to miss out on the chance.

[atom290]

There are plenty of vids on the sites to watch, that will give you an idea as to where you are going when you get there

Have fun, and if Im there I will give you a lap.

One quick thought, check the opening times, it isnt always open and september is looking a bit crap this year for quality time

[hammerwerfer]

By all means get a couple passenger laps from PH types. There are plenty about most any day. The advantage is that you get a peek at the track for free, before heading out on your own. Otherwise, you end up wasting a few lap tickets as you feel your way around. Look me up if you are there early...

The best way to get into the 'ring taxi is to strike a deal with one of the waiting punters who has no companions. A buddy of mine slipped a young fellow about €80 last year to get two passengers into the back seat. The kid was thrilled because his grandparents had bought him the lap for a birthday present and he made a neat profit on it!

>> Edited by hammerwerfer on Wednesday 19th May 11:26