Sabine Schmitz is one name that immediately comes to mind when thinking of the Nurbugring Nordschleife. With around 20,000 laps of the track behind her Sabine is one person eminently qualified to talk about this awe inspiring circuit. Whether it is behind the wheel of the BMW Ring-Taxi, or in front of an audience on […]
Australian subscribers to Foxtel are in for a real treat this Sunday night (3 February 2008). At 9pm AEDT they will be broadcasting a 1 hour special titled History of Nürburgring. I’m sure it will be well worth watching and I’ll let you know if it was in a few days time. 8)
By chance, I recently discovered a connection to Trevor Keene who took part in the 2006 Nürburgring 24 hour race. Naturally, I was eager to learn more about the Sydney-sider’s experience in this demanding event. So after a few brief email exchanges, here is Trevor Keene’s story: AUSringers: Welcome to the site Trevor and thanks […]
The latest episode of Five’s Fifth Gear aired in the UK recently. Cars featured in Episode 2 include: Renault Clio 197 R27 v R180 RT Rage Buggy at Anglesea Toyota Landcruiser Mazda 2 BMW M3 v Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG A clip of the BMW v Benz segment has already found it’s way on to youtube. […]
Australian motor racing stalwart Mal Rose will be making his fifth consecutive appearance at this year’s Nürburgring 24 hour race, after making his debut in 2004. Not only will Mal himself be there and racing, he will also be overseeing a strong contingent of Aussies in Germany as part of a five car team. The […]
You may have noticed an image of a boomgate in the AUSringers header, or you may have even downloaded the same image as a wallpaper from the download page. If you have, you will notice some text on the boomgate that reads: ‘wünschen viel Spaβ bei der nächsten Runde!’ Well, if you’re anything like me […]
Noise limits have always been in place at Touristenfahrten open days at the Nurburgring Nordschleife, however, a new testing regime will ensure both cars and bikes will be tested more regularly. The limit is 95db(A) and previously marshalls at the Nordschleife would often turn a blind eye to engines that were too loud. It is […]
