Kaiserslautern American - May 29, 2020

Kaiserslautern American

May 29, 2020

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Nürburgring — drive legendary racetrack by MilitaryInGermany.com Incredible. Amazing. Stunning. That’s how I would describe a trip in a Porsche around the famous Nürburgring Nordschleife (North Loop) racetrack. Over 100 twists and turns, some ups and some downs — a real challenge even for experienced drivers. The Nürburgring is the stuff of legends. Opened in 1927, it closed during WWII, then it resumed operation until Niki Lauda crashed and was severely burned in 1976. After this accident, the old Nürburgring was no longer a part of the Grand Prix (Formula 1) circuit. The German Grand Prix is now held every other year at the new Nürburgring F1 circuit and the Hockenheim circuit. The Nordschleife is also known as the Green Hell, a name coined by Jackie Stewart in 1960. Phil Hill, driving a Ferrari 156 in 1961, became the first driver to break nine minutes. Stefan Bellof drove the fastest time ever in 1983 in a Porsche 956C with a time of 6:11.13. Nowadays, the Nordschleife is open to “Touristenfahrten“ (Tourist Driving) on specific dates, which means anybody with

a road legal car/motorcycle and a license can enjoy the ride. You don’t need any special training to drive the Nürburgring – just buy a ticket, drive up to the barrier, swipe your card, and you’re off to the races – literally! It’s considered a public road, BUT your normal insurance is probably not valid in case of an accident here, so you must be careful to arrange special insurance for driving on the circuit or at least check with your insurance provider to be safe. Don’t carry a timing mechanism because this means you are racing, and your insurance will not cover racing in any event. This is an important point, because small accidents (mostly fender-benders) are pretty common. Follow the rules – drive right, pass left. And remember, you are not racing – you are enjoying a 20+ kilometer trip around the most famous racetrack in the world! You can drive any road-legal two or four wheel vehicle on the Nürburgring. Along with a large number of Porsches, Corvettes, BMWs and a couple of Ferraris and McLarens, you’ll see the occasional tourist bus, minivan, or a Smart car, plus motorcycles. Tickets for one lap are €26;

four laps cost €97; and nine laps cost €202. Check their website for opening days: www.neurburgring. de. If you don’t feel like driving, you can take a Nürburgring ‘taxi,’ but you need to reserve in advance. There are other great events at Nürburgring. Rock am Ring (or Rock on the Ring) is Germany’s largest Rock Festival and takes place every June. There is also an Old Timer’s Grand Prix, usually in August. While in Germany, you should certainly go to the Nürburgring. It is an experience you will never forget! Photos and graphic by Rainer Lesniewski, Tobias Arhelger, M. Volk / Shutterstock.com

Getting There Put the address of the Dorint Hotel in your GPS: Grand-PrixStrecke, 53520 Nürburg. When you get there, follow the signs to “Nordschleife.“ Park near Devil’s Diner, go in and get a table on the terrace overlooking the cars lining up to go through the starting gates. You can get food and beverages here, and it’s great just watching all the cars driving by. For updated pricing and further information on the Nürburgring, please check www. nuerburgring.de.

Happy Hour Sunday and 14:30

Gourmet Tempel

€18.90

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All you can eat & drink

Suckling pig cheeks with apple and onion cubes in a creamy sauce with mashed potatoes and broccoli

Asian buffet sushi and grill 11:30 - 14:30, incl. one drink €10.90 On Saturdays, incl. all drinks €18.90 On Sundays, incl. all drinks €21.90

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Passion fruit tarts

Welcome to the blooming summer garden of Hotel Rosenhof! The splashing of the fountain and the scent of roses invite you to linger. A cool blonde beer is just as natural for us as the light summer kitchen variety. Delicious pasta, crispy salads, grilled fish, ... everything your heart desires! The team at Hotel Rosenhof takes great care of its guests and looks forward to your visit!

€29.90 per person

Dinner Buffet

Highlights in June 2020

17:30 - 22:30 incl. all drinks €23.90

Mainzer Str. 28 Phone: Business Hours: 67657 Kaiserslautern 0631 - 414 175 75 11:30 - 15:00 0631 - 414 175 76 17:30 - 23:30

Pentecost menu

Tomato with mozzarella and basil

Chin. Mongolian Sushi Restaurant

Lunch Buffet

awakes in full bloom after shutdown !

Holida y - 17:00 s

Every Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. different variations all about the schnitzel NEW NEW NEW

Friday is Fish Day Sunday & Holidays: 11:30 - 23:30

www.gourme-empel-kl.de • info@gourme-empel-kl.de

Every Friday from 5:30 p.m. fresh fish from the market

Am Köhlwäldchen 16 • 66877 Ramstein Phone 0 63 71 800 10 • Fax 0 63 71 64 641 info@hotel-rosenhof.de • www.hotel-rosenhof.de

VAT FORMS WELCOME