Passenger rides at the Nurburgring?

[ktm301p]

Hi all,

I will be stopping at the Nurburgring on Tuesday as part of a road trip through Germany in a TVR Chimaera.

I’ve heard that some people are happy to take out passengers in their car for a lap or two. Has anyone ever tried this or know if it’s not the ‘done thing’.

Thanks,
Alex

[xjay1337]

It's very odd to ask random people.

But yes you can just ask and hope for a friendly.

[Kawasicki]

xjay1337 said:

It's very odd to ask random people.

But yes you can just ask and hope for a friendly.

I don’t think it’s odd to ask.

I’ve asked before and made new friends.

[xjay1337]

I mean it's odd to just go up to random people and ask.

I know as I've done it before :-)

[Kawasicki]

xjay1337 said:

I mean it's odd to just go up to random people and ask.

I know as I've done it before :-)

Nope, still don’t think it’s odd.

I’m not one for shyness though.

[paulwirral]

It's fine to ask and most will be happy to oblige . I've jumped in with countless people and as mentioned , made new friends , one guy we bump into every year and he's a 24 hour race veteran , which made my first couple of passenger laps with him interesting to say the least , it's also a good way to learn the ins and outs of the track if you hit on lucky with an experienced driver . Take a crash helmet if you have one and your serious about blagging a few lifts , some of the more serious drivers insist on one if they have a roll cage fitted .
I've taken loads of passengers around over the years , however they usually get out disappointed !

[dudlow]

Don't do what I did, blagged a ride then threw up in his car..............

Never been more embarrassed in my life !!

[Olivera]

If you're turning up in a TVR then drive it yourself?