Forecast a lot of rain, had disconnected the back side anti roll bar to go on the safe side,
Saturday on the way to the ring (~ 16h), thought about turning back and drive home. A lot of water on the German Highway, the toyo's don't like creeks and pools on the road
But getting closer to the ring, with a nice constant speed of 80~90 km/h the weather was becoming better.
About 18h straight onto the track, track was damp but doable, did three laps with a Greek passenger (George? I'm not that good with names). Had dinner with the group and did sit in at the theory class of Ron.
Next day 8.30u the Greeks were already on the track, still a little damp but very quit on the track and almost no bikers.
After several rounds on my own did 3 laps with JimK on board, the second was a nice one, track was dry, nice pace and not to much traffic.
Did also a passenger lap on board of the V6 (JimK rented together with George), nice driving for an old man
I was impressed about the very late braking, read braking into (and in) the corners, always thought that it was a no no on the ring.
Funny part, after the ride he politely asks me if he didn't scare me with his driving. @Jim, did I look that pale?
At the end of the day started behind a part of the Greek group driving in convoy behind Ron Simons. When passing the group Ron came after me.
Ooooh man the guy can drive. Showed me in several corners that he could (or did) pass me and let me pas again. Afterwards his comment was that I driving strange lines at some points and that my tires weren't that good. (they are almost 2 year old, so you could call them pretty shot, lines is something i'm working hard on
).I decided to go home because of the large dark clouds and a track closing (somebody put oil on the track). Went into the small restaurant and time flew by, track open again so decided to do a last lap and go home. Ron Simons went at the same time throught the gate to do a fast demo lap with 2 or 3 passengers in the car. Thought with the extra weight I should be able to keep up with Ron, eeeeeuuuh wrong. After 7 km's Ron was out of sight.
After a secound round went directly to the Autobahn heading home.
ps. I must be getting old, after 80 km's or so the harsh suspension started to annoy me and put the pace back to ~140 km/h.
Note to myself:
Still a lot to learn about lines on the ring, later braking, faster shifting (with the shot gear box
, will try thicker oil to start with). A record for me, a total of 20 laps this weekend. Side conclusion the standard V6 (engine wise) isn't much faster as a TS, in the corners a TS would win. A TS is the better choice for me.
For the record
2006 -> 38 laps
2005 -> 3, none with my TS
2004 -> 70 laps
2003 -> 23
Daily donky.. ==> BMW 325d 
==> definitely BANNED!
