[swilliams]

I did ED September 2016 and DID NOT drive my M2 on the Ring. I rented a Clio RS for 4 laps which was more than enough car for my buddy and me.

If I were able to take the financial hit of totaling my brand new M2 I would have taken it on the track, but I can't so I didn't risk it. I only had a 2 day window to participate in Touristenfahrten and both days were really busy. The Germans know how to drive fast on that track - I do not. After testing the waters with the rental I decided the Germans were far too insane for me to take the M2 (fast, risky passing - Hot Lap drivers going balls out). I don't regret not driving it. My first lap on a prior trip I was almost run off the track by an asshat in a i8. You never know. If the track was less busy, I was committed to take the M2, but it wasn't meant to be.

[DSTR]

Originally Posted by swilliams

I did ED September 2016 and DID NOT drive my M2 on the Ring. I rented a Clio RS for 4 laps which was more than enough car for my buddy and me.

If I were able to take the financial hit of totaling my brand new M2 I would have taken it on the track, but I can't so I didn't risk it. I only had a 2 day window to participate in Touristenfahrten and both days were really busy. The Germans know how to drive fast on that track - I do not. After testing the waters with the rental I decided the Germans were far too insane for me to take the M2 (fast, risky passing - Hot Lap drivers going balls out). I don't regret not driving it. My first lap on a prior trip I was almost run off the track by an asshat in a i8. You never know. If the track was less busy, I was committed to take the M2, but it wasn't meant to be.

This is a good idea after September and not during or before. Also there are insurance considerations to be aware of. For many a lap is management of risk more than pleasure. Consider this carefully with a new car. The proper way is a Ring tool as noted above and with an instructor to improve your driving.