So far i'm being refered to Very Cherry mate with the fridge. Far enough 
One question, and everyone going to grumble. Insurance.
My insurance won't cover me for driving round the ring, names Nurburgring in the policy as a no no. What companies will insure you? I know you can get "Track insurance " at the ring, but is that the same thing?
any facts would be useful.
....Re Ring insurance, Phew! where to begin?
It's very, very tricky. On one hand the German authorities class it as a public toll road (although it's got Armco, red & white track kerbs, and is one-way in a loop) but UK insurers insist it's a track, as indeed it once was and still is when closed to the public for specific race/trackday events.
Even UK insurers who might normally insure you for trackdays, won't cover you on The Ring.
It is world famous for being a difficult circuit and does attract all sorts of drivers, some of whom, shall we say, think they are far better drivers than they actually are and also drive at the limits of their car. Consequently there are statistically a lot of incidents and insurers see a higher risk of
their your money.
AFAIK, if you hire a 'Ring prepared car out there, insurance comes included but the whole package isn't cheap.
One of the advantages of going on a trip such as with The Nurburgring Experience (as Hurdy and myself are) is the help infrastructure if things do go pear-shaped. It is more expensive than this forum's DIY trip though.
I'm afraid that most people take the risk but it can be extremely heavy. Not only for the costs of Armco at £30(?) a metre but all the other costs due to the circuit being closed etc etc etc etc and etc. Furthermore, under German law, someone can take you to the cleaners - If you are judged to cause an expensive Porsche or Ferrari to crash, you may find yourself facing personal injury claims and loss of private property claims. The other driver was wearing a £5k watch and it got smashed - Tough titty on you!
You might say you could be up sh!t creek without a paddle.
But...............
