Trying to separate Sabine Schmitz from the Nordschleife doesn’t make any sense. She grew up at the track and essentially lived on it in every conveivable way. She was the queen of the Nordschleife and also its most famous resident; someone who defined the track—and more importantly—what it meant to […]
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The World Rally Championship Could Race at the Nurburgring Next Year
Specifically, the group that promotes WRC—creatively named WRC Promotor GmbH—just took World Rallycross under its wing about a month ago after the series was without a promoter for some time. This change in management also occurred in conjunction with the closing of the existing venue where the German leg of […]
Sabine Schmitz, Queen of the Nurburgring and Former Top Gear Presenter, Dies at 51
Calling Sabine Schmitz just a legend of the Nürburgring is short-changing her. The undisputed queen of Eifel racing, her skill and bravery as a driver were as awe-inspiring to watch as they were downright fun. She was someone who understood the thrill of driving and openly shared her passion with those […]
How to Win on Two Wheels at Le Mans, and on Four at the Nurburgring 24
At the Nürburgring, a lot is down to how blinding your competitors’ headlights are before dawn, what happens in the wet behind the Venturi stream of a GT3 car, how big of a miracle your mechanics can pull after a collision, and with the overall tight fencing of the Nordschleife, […]
The Nurburgring 24 Is Europe’s Best Race. Here’s Why It Was Missing Five Crucial Things in 2020
Held annually since 1970, the 24 Hours Nürburgring is the most exciting and enjoyable endurance race held in Europe. The tightness of the Nordschleife, the weather and the revelry of the fans camping around the circuit all make Le Mans look like a church bake sale by comparison. It’s usually […]
BMW Emerges Victorious at Nurburgring 24 After 9.5-Hour Rain Delay
With ROWE Racing’s Nick Catsburg, Alexander Sims and Nick Yelloly celebrating their victory in the No. 99 car, BMW Team Schnitzer followed in third place with the No. 42 M6, thanks to drivers Augusto Farfus, Jens Klingmann, Martin Tomczyk and Sheldon van der Linde. Here are a few reactions from […]
How to Watch the SCG 004C’s Race Debut at the Nurburgring 24 Hours
Following the action at Le Mans, we continue the racing season with the Nürburgring 24 Hours. With Europe’s most demanding endurance challenge already past its qualifying through the night, the cars are ready for the main race starting Saturday, 15:30 CEST. Despite the lockdown, quite a few spectators will be […]
F1 Racing Returns to Nurburgring, Imola, and Portugal Later This Year
We’ve got both good and bad news about the 2020 Formula 1 race schedule—let’s have the latter first. Because the United States and its South American counterpart Brazil are competing for the COVID-19 high score, F1 has ruled out racing in the Americas in 2020, and that goes for our […]
You Can Now Drive Indiana’s Version of the Nurburgring for a Great Cause
Chances are that after staying off the streets for several months, you and your four-wheeled babies are aching for a solid excursion away from the four walls you’ve been caged in. After all, few things help relieve stress better than a fund drive in your favorite ride. So, shall I […]