Those of us going to the 'Ring during ED

JasonCSU · 04-04-2008, 11:42 AM

Do you plan on wearing a helmet when driving on the 'Ring? According to the research I've done, you don't need to wear a helmet unless driving a fully caged car. I'd like to wear one, but I haven't found any information about loaners/rentals. I really don't want to bring one with me on my trip. :iono:

ManMachine · 04-04-2008, 12:20 PM

Get a rental BMW, 4 cylinder diesel and you'll still have a blast. No helmet needed, but be very careful. $26 per lap, so take your time between the laps.

john970 · 04-04-2008, 12:23 PM

From what I've read some people wear nomex and helments and get made fun of... I think the term used was poser.

You are allowed to tow a trailer behind a pickup truck around the ring, I don't think a helmet is required... haha

TrojanBMW · 04-04-2008, 01:17 PM

I had not plans to wear a helmet. I plan on driving some of the most leisurely laps in the history of the 'ring.

BimmerMeUp · 04-04-2008, 02:06 PM

No doubt, me too. I'll probably end up running with blinking hazard lights.

JasonCSU · 04-04-2008, 03:06 PM

Thanks for the info guys. I'm not going to worry about it.

TrojanBMW · 04-04-2008, 03:16 PM

When are you planning on going to the ring? I'm curious to hear how it goes, the procedures for getting onto the track, and how much traffic there is.

carguymo · 04-04-2008, 03:46 PM

I wouldn't worry about a helmet but CHECK YOUR LUGNUTS! (Voice of experience.

) Also watch your blindspots for bikers. They HAUL A** around there!

JasonCSU · 04-04-2008, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TrojanBMW

When are you planning on going to the ring? I'm curious to hear how it goes, the procedures for getting onto the track, and how much traffic there is.

I'm going on 5/14. I know a couple of people on here are going before me. I'm looking forward to hearing their experiences before I venture out.

1ToBeOn2Wheels · 04-04-2008, 07:58 PM

I'm so jealous. The ring is definitely on my list of things to do, but not nearly as soon as I'd like. Enjoy!

john970 · 04-04-2008, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonCSU

I'm going on 5/14. I know a couple of people on here are going before me. I'm looking forward to hearing their experiences before I venture out.

you'll get a full scale documentary from me

ScottyGams · 04-04-2008, 08:41 PM

good luck, PICTURES PICTURES PICTURES!!!!

JasonCSU · 04-09-2008, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by john970

you'll get a full scale documentary from me

Right on. :biggrin:

dclee1 · 04-09-2008, 05:31 PM

Yeah I'll probably hit the ring but I can't bring myself to tear around it in the new 1er....prob a rental.

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ManMachine Lieutenant 29 Rep 484 Posts Drives: E60 528 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pacific Northwest iTrader: (0)	Get a rental BMW, 4 cylinder diesel and you'll still have a blast. No helmet needed, but be very careful. $26 per lap, so take your time between the laps. __________________ E60 528
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john970 1er 73 Rep 1,205 Posts Drives: 08 135 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	From what I've read some people wear nomex and helments and get made fun of... I think the term used was poser. You are allowed to tow a trailer behind a pickup truck around the ring, I don't think a helmet is required... haha
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TrojanBMW First Lieutenant 18 Rep 308 Posts Drives: Black 135i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	I had not plans to wear a helmet. I plan on driving some of the most leisurely laps in the history of the 'ring.
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BimmerMeUp Private First Class 12 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	No doubt, me too. I'll probably end up running with blinking hazard lights. __________________ 2008 135i Sparkling Graphite Metallic - 6Sp - Black Boston Leather - Gray Poplar trim - Sport Package Premium Package - Comfort Access - iPod/USB - HD FM - Premium Hi-Fi - Heated Seats 5/27 Euro Delivery Welt - 6/5 Drop off AMS - Re-Delivery 8/8 - SOLD 8/2015
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JasonCSU Colonel 699 Rep 2,548 Posts Drives: '08 135i, '88 325is Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0) Garage List 1988 BMW 325is [0.00] 2008 BMW 135i [0.00]	Thanks for the info guys. I'm not going to worry about it.
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TrojanBMW First Lieutenant 18 Rep 308 Posts Drives: Black 135i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	When are you planning on going to the ring? I'm curious to hear how it goes, the procedures for getting onto the track, and how much traffic there is.
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1ToBeOn2Wheels Freude am Fahren 31 Rep 703 Posts Drives: B9 Audi S5 Coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sierra Nevada Foothills, California iTrader: (0)	I'm so jealous. The ring is definitely on my list of things to do, but not nearly as soon as I'd like. Enjoy!
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