Australian flag at the Karussell
Thursday, February 14th, 2008 Posted in Australia, Nurburgring news, Photography | 4 Comments »As a fan of the Nürburgring I'm sure you will be familiar with the graffiti on the track. Lately on pictures taken at the Karussell I have noticed an Australian flag painted on the armco. Thanks to Martyn from the ...
Astra VXR Nürburgring
Tuesday, February 12th, 2008 Posted in Vauxhall | 6 Comments »Thanks to Peter, a keen AUSringers reader, who sent me some info on this car today. The Astra VXR Nürburgring. To be honest my first reaction was—a Vauxhall, and Nürburgring—who are they kidding! But I looked into this a bit more ...
Fifth Gear - Series 13, Episode 4
Tuesday, February 12th, 2008 Posted in Aston Martin, Fifth Gear, Video | No Comments »The latest episode of Five's Fifth Gear saw Jason Plato take us behind the doors of the Segrave Club—the latest way to access the world's greatest supercars, including one of my favourites, the Porsche Carrera GT. Johnny takes the new ...
Porsche 911 GT2 promotional video
Monday, February 11th, 2008 Posted in Porsche, Video, Walter Rohrl | 5 Comments »Porsche has recently released a promotional video clip featuring the rear wheel drive 530bhp (390kW) twin turbo powered 2008 model 911 GT2. Typically, Walter Röhrl is behind the wheel and footage of the car on the Nordschleife is shown. Of ...
Nick Heidfeld drives the Nordschleife - part 2
Sunday, February 10th, 2008 Posted in BMW, Motorsports, Nurburgring history, Nurburgring news, Video | 3 Comments »In April 2007 Nick Heidfeld took his BMW Sauber around the world famous Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit. Yesterday, I posted some photos from the event, today I am presenting three videos found on youtube. The sound of the V10 F1 car ...
Nick Heidfeld drives the Nordschleife - part 1
Saturday, February 9th, 2008 Posted in BMW, Motorsports, Nurburgring history, Nurburgring news | No Comments »Okay, so news of Nick Heidfeld driving the BMW Sauber F1.06 around the Nordschleife is not new. It happened almost one year ago, on 28 April 2007, but chances are you won't mind reliving that momentous day. Here at AUSringers ...
Ultimate Nürburgring Tour - dates announced
Thursday, February 7th, 2008 Posted in Australia, Nurburgring news, Organised tours | 1 Comment »The organisers of Australia's Dutton Rally have just announced the dates for their Ultimate Nürburgring Tour. If you're interested in going the first thing you need is a lazy 12 grand or so. If you are a wealthy janitor and do ...
Stage II JCW MINI spied at Nürburgring
Thursday, February 7th, 2008 Posted in MINI, Manufacturer testing | 2 Comments »MINI is close to fulfilling the required power demands in its market segment with the 'Stage II' John Cooper Works (JCW) MINI Cooper S which is due for release later this year. Power is expected to be close to 220bhp ...
BimmerFile.com launched
Wednesday, February 6th, 2008 Posted in BMW | No Comments »My daily rounds of website scouting has seen me discover some good news for BMW fans. And let's face it, if you're reading a blog about the Nürburgring it's a pretty safe bet that you'll have a healthy respect for ...
MINI Cooper S on the Nordschleife
Wednesday, February 6th, 2008 Posted in MINI, Video | 4 Comments »As the owner of an R53 MINI Cooper S this clip is music to my ears. If there's one thing I would love to do it would be to drive my own car around the Nordschleife. Watching this footage is ...
Fifth Gear - Series 13, Episode 3
Tuesday, February 5th, 2008 Posted in Fifth Gear | No Comments »The latest episode of Five's Fifth Gear aired in the UK yesterday. Johnny and Tom tackled the gruelling Exeter Challenge in a Volkswagen Beetle. A brief glimpse of the upcoming Ford Focus was given and a Fifth Gear special crash ...
BMW M3 GTR (E46)
Monday, February 4th, 2008 Posted in BMW, Motorsports, Video | 2 Comments »I've seen this clip a few times, and it was sent my way again today (thanks Stu). It features Hans-Joachim Stuck behind the wheel of an E46 BMW M3 GTR in full race trim. The video is of one complete ...
Mazda MX-5 in sub 9 minute clip
Monday, February 4th, 2008 Posted in Track guides, Video | No Comments »I recently saw this clip on bridgetogantry.com and not only is the time very tidy for a near stock, two-week old, NC Mazda MX-5, but it is also a great reference clip. Inset into the clip are two extra images, ...
Nürburgring on Google Maps
Sunday, February 3rd, 2008 Posted in Track guides | 7 Comments »Ever wanted to check out the Nurburgring on Google Maps? Well, click HERE and you can. As a special treat for AUSringers readers I have tiled together the Google Maps images to make a complete map of the Nordschleife. All images ...
Snow on the Nordschleife
Sunday, February 3rd, 2008 Posted in Porsche, Video | 2 Comments »As I write this post there is snow on the Nordschleife. Bad news if you were hoping to catch a few laps on a Touristenfahrten day, but if you did happen to have a spare 911 Carrera lying around, and ...
