Last year the German television program die story broadcast a 45-minute documentary about the ongoing issues facing Nürburgring GmbH and the possible ramifications for the local businesses in Nürburg and surrounds. The key people featured in the story are Uschi Schmitz, hotelier and long-time Nürburg resident—yes, she’s Sabine’s mum, too—and Kai Richter (pictured above left), […]
Here is a short news grab from German television reporting on the current dilemmas at the Nürburgring. Also featured in the piece is Mike Frison, who is leading the SaveTheRing charge. For fans of the Ring around the world this is quite depressing viewing, it must be said. Thanks to Frank for sending this in, […]
Stefan Bellof’s 6:11 Nordschleife lap time, set in 1983, stands as a seemingly insurmountable barrier. There will most likely come a time when someone does better the time, which was set in a Porsche 956 sportscar; when, and in what, nobody knows. In the virtual world, however, Bellof’s record has been smashed to pieces by […]
Despite a strong rumour that Aston Martin had pulled out of the Nürburgring industry test pool we can reveal this is not the case. Speaking to AUSringers, Kim Palmer, Aston Martin Product and Motorsport, said, “It’s not the case that Aston Martin has pulled out of the industry test pool days. “Aston Martin is currently […]
Unconfirmed reports suggest that at least two manufacturers and one tyre company have opted out of the industry pool that use the Nürburgring as a test facility. If true, this would be the first tangible sign that concerns over the controversial plans by the Nürburgring’s private managers to increase costs have come to fruition. In […]
This short YouTube clip compares GT5 gameplay with actual driving footage around the Nürburgring Nordschleife. While the latest iteration of Sony’s Gran Turismo classic might have its critics, at least it looks like the graphics are bang on.
Here is a short film compilation bringing you highlights from the last VLN race of 2010. It focuses on Chris Harris and his mates, Chris Cooper and Guy Spurr, who were guest drivers for Porsche at the four hour mini-enduro. They did alright, too, coming home fifth in class and fifteenth outright. Filmmaker Tim Hahne […]
