Nurbergring rules regarding leathers?

[dave hendy]

Just a quick question, I will be about 40 milles from the ring in just over a weeks time on the way to Austria. Thinking about calling in and maybe doing a lap. My concern is I will have a Gortex jacket on with leather trousers is this acceptable or do you need full leathers?

 

[Flashman2001]

Just a quick question, I will be about 40 milles from the ring in just over a weeks time on the way to Austria. Thinking about calling in and maybe doing a lap. My concern is I will have a Gortex jacket on with leather trousers is this acceptable or do you need full leathers?

When I went round it last year they did not even look at my kit - so enjoy

 

[GS TRV]

you'll be fine, although a Twat suit is preferable

 

[John Armstrong]

When I went round it last year they did not even look at my kit - so enjoy

http://www.nurburgring.org.uk/safety-equipment.html is that any help

 

[Steve]

My concern is I will have a Gortex jacket on with leather trousers is this acceptable or do you need full leathers?

No policy on protective gear as far as I'm aware. It's a toll road, rather than a track. I've worn textile on most of my laps there.

 

[red1]

Can you take a pillion?

 

[Steve]

Can you take a pillion?

Yes.

Nowhere near as much fun though...

 

[SkyGod]

I was taken round the ring in my twat suit!

 

[dave hendy]

Thanks for all the replies

That's all good news, I know my missus is up for coming round on pillion. Lets hope we have time now and the weather is good. Never done any sort of track riding so a slow(ish) ride will be the call of the day if we make it

 

[BigAlMacMac]

Some where on this site there is a very good thread on dos and don'ts on the circuit. Remember you might be riding nice and safely but could be mowed down by something else. Topgear did it in a Transit and I think buses, ambulances and even caravans have been round.

Actually the twisties and the road surface around the track are so good you might get some practice on that first and enjoy it more!

 

[Tartan Terror]

Yep did the ring a few days ago in my textiles, what a buzz!! Enjoy and don't forget to indicate as you see the BMW M5 catching you QUICK!!!!

 

[Wapping]

The 'Ring is unbelievably hyped, often simply to increase the cajones of those that have been.....

As odd as it seems, Herr Beemer Fumph, in his £50,000 car is in no great hurry to smash it into your £6,000 motorcycle.

Like most fast roads, take a bit of care and all will, more often than not, be fine.

Dawdle around at 45 mph like a Nancy and it gets hard work....just like the M1 to Birmingham.

 

[ncpierce]

Dawdle around at 45 mph like a Nancy and it gets hard work....just like the M1 to Birmingham.

Since when did the M1 go to Birmingham?

 

[Wapping]

Since when did the M1 go to Birmingham?

North of Watford.... Good enough for me.

 

[dave hendy]

Thanks for the information me and the wife managed a dry lap of the ring yesterday morning

Probably the slowest lap of the day but we enjoyed it

We will have to go back and do it again

Now stuck in a wet Samerberg, hope the weather clears up and we can do the Grossglockner tomorrow

 

[russ996duke]

I was taken round the ring in my twat suit!

er, pardon: