NEWS: Sabine Schmitz Joins Forces With Ron Simons Racing

Two of our greatest Green Hell buddies – Ron Simons and Sabine Schmitz – have (finally!) joined forces, offering yet another string to the fabulous RSRNurburg and RSRSpa track experience bow. 

"Ring queen" Sabine will now be on hand (most days of the week!) to offer her infamous 'hot taxi laps' around the world's greatest circuits – Spa-Francorchamps and Nurburgring Nordschleife – in the superb, eclectic mix of RSR track hire cars. Quite a heady combination, I can tell you – having sampled both over the years. Certainly a memory of a lifetime.   

For those who do not know, RSRNurburg (run by dude ex-racer, Ron Simons) have built a reputation of excellence over the past 15 years at the famous Nurburgring for driver training, instruction, track car rentals, corporate events and Road Tours. And Sabine Schmitz has raced the world over, but her true passion belongs at the Nurburgring where without doubt, she is most recognizable figure at the Green Hell, and Spa. 

The fabulous Sabine Schmitz said: "I am really thrilled to be able to work with RSR. Their huge fleet of modern cars and wide range of services makes sense for us to create a partnership. We were looking for a reliable and reputable company to help service our clients...it only takes a small glance at RSR’s testimonials to know we are in capable hands.

"The goal is to extend the available offerings, and RSR enables us to do this. Taxi Laps at Spa are really great, throwing the car around on this Formula track is just a joy, I can push so hard!” And in closing, “I am pleased to have formed this partnership. RSR are a professional company that have built a successful business on a reputation of excellence that is known and respected worldwide. Bringing their cars, expertise, various driving & instruction services and programs into our packages will open up new opportunities for our customers from around the world. We look forward to a long and successful partnership with them."
And the ace Ron Simmons added: "We are extremely excited to partner with Sabine. I have followed her career over the years, we have worked together in the past and now we cement this with a formal partnership to continue our combined success” Ron goes on to explain; “This partnership gives our existing customer base another range of options to choose from and now we have the quickest female racer in the world, certainly a force to be reckoned with on track!."
Find out more about how you get involved with these two lovely, experienced, fabulous track people and the RSR experiences at: www.RSRNurburg.com and www.RSRSpa.com.

A marriage made in heaven... or should we say (green) hell!  

NEWS: Spa Pick RSR as 2012 Driver School

Look what our pals at RSR Nurburg have sorted for 2012 – becoming le Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps authorized driver’s school. Bravo Ron and team! This partnership opens up new opportunities to drive this awesome world renowned track – in a well-prepared Lotus, Porsche GT3 or more – to practically anyone from around the globe, almost every day of the week, throughout the season. Great news for track fans! RSRNurburg, Ron Simons Racing Nurburg, have built a reputation of excellence over the past 15 years at the famous Nűrburgring for driver training, instruction, track car rentals, corporate events and tour rallies – and we've sampled their ace brand at the Green Hell and Spa, in a variety of cars, and loved the slick branded experience. And Ron's unique tuition style. Now, they are expanding their business – over the border into Belgium at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. Pierre Alain Thibaut, General Managing Director at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, said: "Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps is in general working on bundling products and services to be able to open up the racetrack to the general public for more days a year and for every budget. This partnership where the circuit brings in the facilities and RSRSpa brings in the cars to drive it, is the most important in a series of improvements and extensions on and around Spa Francorchamps. The goal is to extend the number of available driving sessions for the recreational and non-racing customer. This will result in the track being available for this for a few days a week throughout the season. We are pleased to have RSR Nűrburg on board with us. RSR are a professional company that has built a successful business on a reputation of excellence that is known and respected worldwide. Bringing their cars, expertise, various driving & instruction packages and programs to Spa will open up new opportunities for customers from around the world and we look forward to a long and successful partnership with them."
RSRNűrburg and now RSRSpa boss, Ron Simons said: "We are very excited to be able to offer our customers the opportunity to drive at two of the very best tracks in the World. It is a very logical step since we have been increasing our presence at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps with our tour rallies, track instruction, car rentals and corporate events gradually over the past few years. Drawing on the knowledge & expertise that we have built up at the Ring we will be able to tailor-make new programs for Spa. The excellent facilities at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps are within easy reach, just over an hours’ drive away along some fantastic roads through the beautiful Eifel and Ardennes countryside. Not only will this expansion of our business give our existing customer base an extended range of options to choose from but what this partnership really means is that virtually anyone will be able to book a an ‘arrive & drive’ package to sample the fantastic track that is Spa Francorchamps."

There will be considerable investment in the RSRSpa presence at Spa with new facilities, staff and additions to the fleet of currently around 60 cars for the new season in 2012.

Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps is one of the oldest and most respected tracks in the world. Its history dates back from 1898 and therefore truly exceeds 100 years of motorsport. The Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps is the venue of the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix and the Spa 24 Hours endurance race. It is celebrated as one of the most challenging race tracks in the world, mainly due to its fast, hilly and twisty nature. Corners like Eau Rouge and Blanchimont are considered the best corners in the world and so it’s no wonder Spa is considered to be THE favourite circuit of many racing drivers and fans alike. More info can be found under www.spa-francorchamps.be or by contacting Chantal Bantz on Tel; +32 8729 3710 or by email at Chantal.bantz@spa-francorchamps.be

RSRNurburg driver training, car rentals & trackdays is the oldest and most established business in this field at the Nurburgring. RSRNurburg has made a name for itself with 10 years of operation. Their extensive knowledge of tracks like the Nurburgring Nordschleife, Nurburgring GP Circuit and Spa Francorchamps is second to none. A fleet of over 60 cars from Renault Clio Cup’s, Lotus Exige’s, Porsche GT3’s up to LMP2 cars and everything in between is available. Over the last 10 years RSRNurburg served well over 10 000 customers among them many out of the automotive industry as well as a selection of well-known racing drivers. Operating from both circuits now allows customers to drive the best 2 tracks in the world back to back now and as such, new products and programs of activity for corporate and individual customers will be announced shortly. Further information on RSR can be found here: www.RSRNurburg.com and www.RSRSpa.com or by Antony Ashley on Tel; +49 2691 931952 or by email at sales@rsrspa.com

VIDEO: Spa-Francorchamps Hot Taxi Lap: RSR Lotus 2-11

Our man at der Ring, Ron Simons, of RSR Nurburg also knows his onions at Spa-Francorchamps, as he shows here, in the RSR Lotus 2Eleven – rocking a 2:47 lap. Go Ron! See the perfect dry lines here, with telemetry, circuit map and timing. And if you fancy a hot lap like this, visit www.rsrspa.com. Highly recommended.

NEWS: RSR Nurburg 2012: Prosport Ring Laps. VLN. Spa.

The RSR Prosport is having its covers removed and is being dusted off for Ring laps, with our good pals at the Green Hell, Ron Simons' RSR Nurburg: http://www.rsrnurburg.com. This 400bhp Cosowrth V6 sequential beast of a downforce racer is available for three serious hot laps this season for 299 Euros – an experience to behold, but take your brave pills first!
Also at RSR this year, is their Gran Turismo event at  the epic Circuit de Spa Francorchamps in Belgium on the 12th and 13th of April, book now. But perhaps best of all is the chance to drive the two best circuits in the world in just one track day! Ron says: "There are very few private track days on the Nordschleife this year... and our next track day on the Nordschleife takes place on the 18th of June from 8am to 1pm. We are then running a special deal for this day whereby you can drive the Nordschleife followed by a Historic Lotus Tour Rallye to Spa from 2pm till 5pm and then from 6pm till 8pm, an exclusive Lotus Racing School on the Spa F1 track. This proves to be another exciting drive at the 2 best tracks in the world in just one day!" That'll be a grand day out. May also sees yet more Track Days at Spa with the Premium RSR Track Day on the 24th!
Finally, RSR are offering another package for racing and track enthusiasts alike – the RSR Nurburg VLN Racing "Weekender Plus" – a program catered towards groups of six or more who want to enjoy the ultimate experience of the Nurburgring in just one weekend. Ron says: "Friday watch the VLN practice during the day, then jump into the passenger seat for the ride of your life alongside a Professional racing driver for a Hot Taxi Lap around the Nordschleife. Dinner is on us at the famous Pistenklause Restaurant amongst the race drivers, teams and hardcore fans. Saturday morning experience the real Nurburgring on a race day with thousands of fans everywhere while driving in a Lotus Exige in our Nurburg Tour Rallye. Here you will see the track, hear the history, find the best lines and watch live racing all over this enormous track. Afterwards you head to the GP circuit straight to pits to get up close and personal with your favourite teams, cars and drivers. Then we head to the VIP Hospitality Suite for the afternoon to watch the race! Finally, on Sunday, the track is open the whole day for tourist driving so it's your chance to get out there and drive the notorious 'Ring yourself in one of many RSR cars to choose from. Selected Hotels are included with complimentary breakfasts. Weekends don't come any better than this!" Book these VLN Race Dates for 2012 on the 14th & 28th of April, 23rd June, 7th & 21st of July, 4th & 28th of August, 29th of September, 27th of October. Pricing starts at Euro 949 per person for the whole weekend...T&C's apply, Simply enquire for more details. A great mix of events for 2012, thanks to Ron and RSR. Get involved. Bravo Ron. Great work.