Event: Davos to Stelvio Pass, Italy. 16th June and 17th, departing 18 June, 2012

[smellthebeans]

1: Rikx1M (Rick) - arrive 16 Jun, drive 17 or 18 Jun
2: Dackelone P/V (Dave)
3: Elsabor67 (Nick)
4: gs/e60/1m (Rudi) no preferences all's good
5: FDM68 (Frank)
6: JK135i (Justin)
7: evolution80 (?)
8: Mr Kleen (Gabe)
9: comar1979 (?)
10: fourtailpipes (?)
11. racewar128I (?)
12. smellthebeans (Bob) I am already married

[JK135i]

I just thought about this, I only have an official passport and I will be putting in for my personal one the day after I get back to Germany. I will be paying the extra for it to be rush delivered. I am planning my leave so that it overlaps with this event, I know I can fly to the states and back to Germany using my leave form as a passport so I wonder if I can drive across the border using my leave form??? hmmmmm

[Elsabor67]

Originally Posted by JK135i

I know I can fly to the states and back to Germany using my leave form as a passport so I wonder if I can drive across the border using my leave form??? hmmmmm

It is recommended to have a tourist passport if you go anywhere else. France requires it. Don't know about Austria or Switzerland. Italy I just go through the border.

But no, you cannot travel from country to country with just your leave and ID here in Europe.

[Rikx1M]

Just as important is the international drivers license as our USAREUR/USAFE licenses aren't good outside Germany.

[JK135i]

I have an international license already so thats good to go. I wonder how long it would take to get a passport if it is rushed.

[Elsabor67]

30-60 days......I think.

[JK135i]

well it might be a tight squeeze for me then. I'll check with SATO and see what countries require a passport to drive in to.

[Rikx1M]

Originally Posted by JK135i

well it might be a tight squeeze for me then. I'll check with SATO and see what countries require a passport to drive in to.

Can't you order your tourist passport now? You can renew by mail...all you need is the photo and application and a current or expired passport to prove ID..

Straight from the website:

Renew by Mail if All of the Following are True:
Your Most Recent U.S. Passport:

- Is undamaged and can be submitted with your application
- Was issued when you were age 16 or older
- Was issued within the last 15 years
- Was issued in your current name or you can legally document your name change

If any of the above statements do not apply to you, you must Apply in Person

[Dackelone]

Just an FYI... most hotels in Italy need to make a copy of your passport. I think its an law there. Some even hold your pasport so you don't skip out on the bill. lol

[JK135i]

i have never had a personal passport, I'm gonna push the people in ansbach to get it there fast.

[kin74]

Originally Posted by Dackelone

Just an FYI... most hotels in Italy need to make a copy of your passport. I think its an law there.

It is.

Originally Posted by Dackelone

Some even hold your pasport so you don't skip out on the bill. lol

[JK135i]

just a thought for another trip, we should do another Trier/ Nurburgring meet this year!

[Dackelone]

Originally Posted by JK135i

just a thought for another trip, we should do another Trier/ Nurburgring meet this year!

Maybe like... //M Festival anyone?


I think it will be held on June 17th – 20th, 2012.
http://www.nuerburgring.de/fileadmin...en_2012_GB.pdf

I am sure BMW M Power will do something special again this year for the 2nd annual //M meeting. Maybe they will show us the new M6 ???

[JK135i]

Doesn't look like we can drive on the Ring for M fest.

[Dackelone]

Originally Posted by JK135i

Doesn't look like we can drive on the Ring for M fest.

Only for M car and ONLY if you sign up for the M Fest and M Corsa parade laps. I still will probably go again. I don't think BMW will start promoting this event until March or so.

We need to still fogure out our Stelvio Pass tour.

[Rikx1M]

Originally Posted by Dackelone

Maybe like... //M Festival anyone?


I think it will be held on June 17th – 20th, 2012.
http://www.nuerburgring.de/fileadmin...en_2012_GB.pdf

I am sure BMW M Power will do something special again this year for the 2nd annual //M meeting. Maybe they will show us the new M6 ???

Bummer....I really wanted to do the M tour and festival last year...now this year we already have Stelvio planned....hopefully there's #3 in 2013.

[Dackelone]

Originally Posted by Rikx1M

Bummer....I really wanted to do the M tour and festival last year...now this year we already have Stelvio planned....hopefully there's #3 in 2013.

Rick why can't you do BOTH? Weren't you just telling me how much comp time you have saved up!

[Elsabor67]

^^^

[Rikx1M]

Originally Posted by Dackelone

Rick why can't you do BOTH? Weren't you just telling me how much comp time you have saved up!

You are right...drive the Stelvio on the 17th, ditch my buddies in Davos, Switzerland and blast up to Heidelberg, drop off the wife and kid and blast up to Nurburgring for the festival...great idea...you joining me?

[Dackelone]

Originally Posted by Rikx1M

You are right...drive the Stelvio on the 17th, ditch my buddies in Davos, Switzerland and blast up to Heidelberg, drop off the wife and kid and blast up to Nurburgring for the festival...great idea...you joining me?

I just might!

[Grey Dove]

Originally Posted by Rikx1M

You are right...drive the Stelvio on the 17th, ditch my buddies in Davos, Switzerland and blast up to Heidelberg, drop off the wife and kid and blast up to Nurburgring for the festival...great idea...you joining me?

Rick M Festival is held in May 18-20 so no need to hurry when your on top of the Stelvio.

" the Back to the future apps is not yet availlable on the 1M"

[Rikx1M]

Originally Posted by gs/e60/1m?

Rick M Festival is held in May 18-20 so no need to hurry when your on top of the Stelvio.

" the Back to the future apps is not yet availlable on the 1M"

Thanks for keeping me straight...That's what I get for listening to Dackelone..."I think it will be held on June 17th – 20th, 2012."