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Audi Sportscar Experience...because there's more to life than just.......existing..

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  • Registered Users Posts: 1,596 ✭✭✭RedorDead


    Just a heads up for all the petrol heads that oooh'd and aaah'd at galwaytt's write up last year.

    The Audi Sportscar experience is back again in 2010 but with a twist.

    Instead of Mondello - its now in the Nurburgring.

    Instead of September - its now in July.

    Instead of 92 places its now limited to 26. Places strictly limited.

    See here for info and how to book. New RS5 Coupe features alongside R8 V10.

    http://www.audi.ie/ie/brand/en/experience/events/audi_sportscar_experience_02.html

    R.O.D.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,686 ✭✭✭✭R.O.R


    RedorDead wrote: »
    Just a heads up for all the petrol heads that oooh'd and aaah'd at galwaytt's write up last year.

    The Audi Sportscar experience is back again in 2010 but with a twist.

    Instead of Mondello - its now in the Nurburgring.

    Instead of September - its now in July.

    Instead of 92 places its now limited to 26. Places strictly limited.

    See here for info and how to book. New RS5 Coupe features alongside R8 V10.

    http://www.audi.ie/ie/brand/en/experience/events/audi_sportscar_experience_02.html

    R.O.D.

    VIP Invite in the post yeah?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,424 ✭✭✭BrianD3


    Sounds great, would be better if there was more driving and less dinner/casino though :) Also I think the Nurburgring is so daunting that I doubt you'd be pushing as hard as you would at Mondello.

    If I was spending that amount of money on a driving experience I think I'd do something at
    http://www.palmersport.com/what-worldsbest.aspx


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,596 ✭✭✭RedorDead


    Ficus wrote: »
    price: 1250 euros!!


    For flights, transfers, one nights stay, food and a days driving around an F1 track in a combined 975 horsepower - its a bargain!

    The casino part is only a filler Brian - only one days possible I'm afraid.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,005 ✭✭✭veetwin


    I wonder what are the chances of a non audi driver getting a place on this?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 65,611 ✭✭✭✭unkel
    Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!


    veetwin wrote: »
    I wonder what are the chances of a non audi driver getting a place on this?

    Depends if you have a spare €1,250 ;)


  • Registered Users Posts: 285 ✭✭SomeDude


    Looks like it would be a great experience, but a bit on the pricey side.

    I'd imagine that VW group Ireland will struggle to get 25 on this. They should just raffle them off to A3 customers :cool:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,035 ✭✭✭✭-Chris-


    SomeDude wrote: »
    Looks like it would be a great experience, but a bit on the pricey side.

    I'd imagine that VW group Ireland will struggle to get 25 on this. They should just raffle them off to A3 customers :cool:

    Should you be declaring a vested interest in this suggestion?? :p


  • Registered Users Posts: 285 ✭✭SomeDude


    I'm sure you could blag a free spot for motors Chris! The best contributor for the month could win the trip :D You can do it!!!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,456 ✭✭✭✭Mr Benevolent


    SomeDude wrote: »
    I'm sure you could blag a free spot for motors Chris! The best contributor for the month could win the trip :D You can do it!!!

    Good idea. Would be good for Boards.ie too.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,035 ✭✭✭✭-Chris-


    SomeDude wrote: »
    I'm sure you could blag a free spot for motors Chris! The best contributor for the month could win the trip :D You can do it!!!


    a) what makes you think I have any Audi connections?

    b) I am the best contributor every month, so I can see there being accusations of vested interests etc.


    Don't worry, I'll take loads of photos! :P:D


  • Registered Users Posts: 285 ✭✭SomeDude


    Just a wild guess Chris ;)

    If E92 was around he'd give you a good run for your money. Although he'd probably prefer the BMW version :eek:


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,596 ✭✭✭RedorDead


    SomeDude wrote: »
    Looks like it would be a great experience, but a bit on the pricey side.

    I'd imagine that VW group Ireland will struggle to get 25 on this. They should just raffle them off to A3 customers :cool:


    Indications are looking like there will be more applicants than places, but just wished to give everyone here prior notice following galwaytt's experience last year.

    We did run a competition for a free place in the weekend edition of the Indo 3weeks ago. Hope you all entered! :D


  • Registered Users Posts: 285 ✭✭SomeDude


    RedorDead wrote: »
    Indications are looking like there will be more applicants than places

    More applicants than places :eek:

    What a dilema that would be! Maybe an assesment centre will be needed to select the best candidates :pac::pac::pac:


  • Registered Users Posts: 118 ✭✭Geoff845


    I think I might try and get a spot on the list, would love to get round the ring in something special (went round in a 525i before) I had the R8 V10 for a couple of days last month and its just as good on the main road. It got a little too much attention though, kids hanging out the windows of cars with camera phones etc.

    Seriously thinking of ordering the RS5 in for Jan 11, makes the S5 look very expensive now. The new colour Suzuka Grey is very very nice with the darkened 5 spoke 19's. Saw it in Munich 3 weeks back, awesome looking car.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,776 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    SomeDude wrote: »
    I'm sure you could blag a free spot for motors Chris! The best contributor for the month could win the trip :D You can do it!!!
    Confab wrote: »
    Good idea. Would be good for Boards.ie too.
    -Chris- wrote: »
    a) what makes you think I have any Audi connections?

    b) I am the best contributor every month, so I can see there being accusations of vested interests etc.


    Don't worry, I'll take loads of photos! :P:D

    AHEM !!

    As it's MY thread, I get the free ticket !! :D

    Or, Audi can just send me a commission cheque........:p :p

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • Registered Users Posts: 1,676 ✭✭✭ArphaRima


    I'm definitely doing this next year.

    As for this year I will be returning from the 'ring on the 4th July so I dont think I should do it twice in a fortnight!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,776 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    fluffer wrote: »
    I'm definitely doing this next year.

    As for this year I will be returning from the 'ring on the 4th July so I dont think I should do it twice in a fortnight!

    I hope you have it booked already - 'cos all places are gone already !

    :(

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • Registered Users Posts: 1,596 ✭✭✭RedorDead


    galwaytt wrote: »
    I hope you have it booked already - 'cos all places are gone already !

    :(

    Currently have 19 people on the waiting list and are looking into a second day! :eek:


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,596 ✭✭✭RedorDead


    So we ended up bringing 42 people last week over two days and left another 24 at home on the waiting list. :D Brilliant three days all in all and all went to plan apart from a couple of weather related travel days which are unavoidable.

    Didnt do Nordschliefe - just F1 circuit for now. Plan is to return to Nordschliefe next year for a two day course and to take an RS5 around it.

    No lap times on the F1 circuit officially timed. Although some guys were lapping around 2 mins 20. Top speed hit was 231km/h in an R8 V10 coming up to final chicane before start finish straight. Couple of pics here.

    We'll do it all again somewhere else in 2011.

    DSC00035.jpg

    The V8 in the RS5 makes a sweeeeet sound. That rumble is addictive.

    DSC00024.jpg

    Some last minute advice from one of the instructors Stefan - very capable instructors that really drive the pace up in the afternoon.

    DSC00021.jpg

    We ate Pirellis for lunch ..... lots of them :D Especially on the R8 V10

    DSC00019.jpg

    This nearly flat right sweep led into the quickest part of the 5.1km circuit down to the chicane

    DSC00016.jpg

    Didnt think id love the RS5 in Misano Red - but it suits it so well.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 65,611 ✭✭✭✭unkel
    Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!


    Looks like you had a nice time! Thanks for sharing :)

    I like the last picture BTW: "Freude am Fahren" :p


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,035 ✭✭✭✭-Chris-


    Excellent pics, thanks for that. Looks like an amazing event!
    unkel wrote: »
    I like the last picture BTW: "Freude am Fahren" :p

    LOL, I think a bit of Photoshop may be in order.... :P:D


  • Registered Users Posts: 550 ✭✭✭mcauley


    Great pics - the RS5 looks outstanding in them!


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,596 ✭✭✭RedorDead


    unkel wrote: »
    Looks like you had a nice time! Thanks for sharing :)

    I like the last picture BTW: "Freude am Fahren" :p

    Ha ha - would you believe I only saw that in the picture now - blinkers or what :o

    Their branding there is very visible though - bordering on overkill - the whole straight has M Power signs the whole way along it. Between that and the Mercedes arena section of the track theres no avoiding them.


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