Ring Time (30-10-2005)

[Wutputt]

I know I haven't yet posted all pics of my previous ring visits, but by accident I've edited the pics of this ring visit so here they are.

For a change I will just post some lowres previews on this page. But if you click on the pics you will be linked to a page with all the thumbnails of pics and links to the highres versions. I thought it would be better to show you a few 10 bigger pics on this page instead of hundreds of thumbnails. If you don't agree with this theory, just let me know ;)


You also have to excuse me for the picture quality this time. I accidentally shot every picture in ISO 1000. I only noticed this by the end of the day when it already was getting dark.


Let's start with Sabine, pusing the Ring-Taxi to the limit:

http://users.skynet.be/fa344132/fotokes/ring20051030/DSC_2300_small.jpg (http://users.skynet.be/fa344132/fotokes/ring20051030/ring_20051030.htm)


On of the most special cars around that day was this Ford GT40. I'm not really a conniusseur of GT40's, but I've a huge fealing this is not the real thing, just a replica:

http://users.skynet.be/fa344132/fotokes/ring20051030/DSC_2267_small.jpg (http://users.skynet.be/fa344132/fotokes/ring20051030/ring_20051030.htm)


Porsches are everywhere on the ring, and it wasn't a chance this day. Even a new Cayman S was lapping the track:

http://users.skynet.be/fa344132/fotokes/ring20051030/DSC_2394_small.jpg (http://users.skynet.be/fa344132/fotokes/ring20051030/ring_20051030.htm)


The autumn was clearly beginning to show at the ring: leaves were falling on the track. Very idyllic when a typical ring-car like a GT3 is passing :D

http://users.skynet.be/fa344132/fotokes/ring20051030/DSC_2327_small.jpg (http://users.skynet.be/fa344132/fotokes/ring20051030/ring_20051030.htm)


Of course some GT3 RS's were present as well:

http://users.skynet.be/fa344132/fotokes/ring20051030/DSC_2470_small.jpg (http://users.skynet.be/fa344132/fotokes/ring20051030/ring_20051030.htm)


I only saw three 996 GT2's this time; one standard model, the one from EDO competition and this GT2 "RS":

http://users.skynet.be/fa344132/fotokes/ring20051030/DSC_2428_small.jpg (http://users.skynet.be/fa344132/fotokes/ring20051030/ring_20051030.htm)


This time Ferrari was better represented compared to other weekends. This 360 was lapping quite often:

http://users.skynet.be/fa344132/fotokes/ring20051030/DSC_2305_small.jpg (http://users.skynet.be/fa344132/fotokes/ring20051030/ring_20051030.htm)


And at some point during the day I saw this 360 CS doing lap after lap. Th driver sure had ring fever :)

http://users.skynet.be/fa344132/fotokes/ring20051030/DSC_2196_small.jpg (http://users.skynet.be/fa344132/fotokes/ring20051030/ring_20051030.htm)


With the nice weather a yellow F430 Spider turned up:

http://users.skynet.be/fa344132/fotokes/ring20051030/DSC_2448_small.jpg (http://users.skynet.be/fa344132/fotokes/ring20051030/ring_20051030.htm)


Suprisingly two Z8's, not exactly track cars, were having fun on the track as well:

http://users.skynet.be/fa344132/fotokes/ring20051030/DSC_2370_small.jpg (http://users.skynet.be/fa344132/fotokes/ring20051030/ring_20051030.htm)


And to finish with this nose combo shot of two BMW 850i:

http://users.skynet.be/fa344132/fotokes/ring20051030/DSC_2265_small.jpg (http://users.skynet.be/fa344132/fotokes/ring20051030/ring_20051030.htm)

[TT]

I like the new format, now let me drool on the pics before coming back and comment them :D

[stmoritzer]

Very nice impressions, thanks Wutputt for the pics :D
The yellow Cayman is very, very nice, I saw the same colored car at the car SHow and it is IMO the best color I saw so far for a Cayman ( the dark blue one at the IAA was not bad either)

[AnnoyingDevil]

Nice pics. Every time i see ring pics i wonder how is it allowed to drive without helmet?

[Wutputt]

Thanks for the comments!


Nice pics. Every time i see ring pics i wonder how is it allowed to drive without helmet?
There reason why it's allowed: the Nordschleife officially is a public road. So helmets aren't allowed. On the other hand, it isn't allowed to pass on the right side. The rules on the ring are a bit different compared to a normal track.

[Pehtren]

nice pics and nice galerry :D

the ring taxi is cool-->becouse its an M5 :D

thanks for pics 8)

[sameerrao]

Brilliant pics mate!!

[Schwalbe]

It's simple, I saved all your Porsche pictures from Nordschleife. :wink:

Thanks a lot Wutputt. :D

[SilviaEvo]

amazing pics man that Edo Comp GT2 "RS" is really awesome with the GT3 type lettering on the sides

[Darkel]

A green hell update is always welcome :)

The usual bunch of GT3 RS, lovely car which seemed to be made for this track, I wish I could see more of them :?

And the yellow F430 spider :drool:

Thanks :good:

[dingo]

I love the new format too, I say keep it this way. :good:

Another great trip to the 'Ring, and as usual you came back with some great pics. A couple of nice Ferraris, but also good to see a V8 Aussie out on the track. :D

[gucom]

:D I LOVE IT :D the lotus pics were amazing :D also 1 of a black 964 turbo...awesome 8)

[D_Type]

Nice pics & Gallery :D Thx, Wutputt

[chest3r]

Finally new Ring pics!!!! :o :o Excellent pics!!! Thanks a lot!! 8)

[gis]

Nice pics,that GT2 RS is awesome.also seeing sabine takin the M5 round is cool,id love to get a ride from her,lol

[zondaland]

Yep along with the others I think the new format is awesome, as are the pics.

Thanks

[TT]

Ok, I am done with the saving, and in love with those E30 M3!

All in all, a good bunch of pics! The ring in Autumn is damn nice, I hope you'll go back soon!

[harryo2b]

What camera and lens are you using? Those pics are awesome!

That white "GT2 RS" is actually pieced together by DP motorsport not a car based off an actual Porsche GT2.

harrY

[Wutputt]

All in all, a good bunch of pics! The ring in Autumn is damn nice, I hope you'll go back soon!

Maybe this weekend :P



What camera and lens are you using? Those pics are awesome!

That white "GT2 RS" is actually pieced together by DP motorsport not a car based off an actual Porsche GT2.

harrY
It's a Nikon D70 with AF-S 18-70 lense. The pics could have been better though (too much grain ;)).

And thanks for the info about the "GT2 RS", harry!

[Joel]

Absolutely stunning photos, Wutputt :good: Possibly the best I have seen.

You've really got the knack of these panning shots, and the autumn light and foliage really adds an extra dimension.
http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/5679/dsc2428e3ow.th.jpg (http://img84.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc2428e3ow.jpg)

But for me this shot absolutely captures the atmosphere of the place. Magic :)
http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/5/dsc2506e8sp.th.jpg (http://img401.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc2506e8sp.jpg)

[Speedracer38]

Those are some awesome pictures :shock: :D Its pretty cool seeing some amazing cars take such a tough track!! I noticed on the F430 spider picture you had a bit of lens dust or just dirt on the car so i cleaned it up for you-
http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/452/dsc2448e6ra9ng.th.jpg (http://img396.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc2448e6ra9ng.jpg)

[harryo2b]

Hey just curious, but would anyone be down for a JW 'Ring meeting next spring? Basically anyone who can make it out to the 'Ring for a meet and greet and maybe some lunch in the local area? I'm only about 40 mins from the 'Ring and since so many travel there so often for photo ops i think it would be cool to meet the people who post the wonderful pics!

[yeckmohr]

Excellent Job - very very fantastic pics !

I think we have to meet with dodo and me on the Ring.

Greets Yeckmohr

[Wutputt]

^^^

I'm always interested in a ring meeting :mrgreen:



Those are some awesome pictures :shock: :D Its pretty cool seeing some amazing cars take such a tough track!! I noticed on the F430 spider picture you had a bit of lens dust or just dirt on the car so i cleaned it up for you-
http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/452/dsc2448e6ra9ng.th.jpg (http://img396.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc2448e6ra9ng.jpg)

Thanks!

[Wutputt]

But for me this shot absolutely captures the atmosphere of the place. Magic :)
http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/5/dsc2506e8sp.th.jpg (http://img401.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc2506e8sp.jpg)

Idd. It's really amazing to see how many people are standing at Brünnchen on a sunny day in the weekend!