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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 ...

Nürburgring 24 hour race: An Australian story

Wednesday, January 30th, 2008 Posted in Australia, Interviews, Motorsports, Nurburgring news, Toyota | 8 Comments »

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 ...

Mal Rose returns for Nürburgring 24 hour race

Wednesday, January 30th, 2008 Posted in Australia, Motorsports, Nurburgring news | 3 Comments »

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 ...

Time for a quick German lesson

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008 Posted in Nurburgring news | 2 Comments »

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 ...

Nordschleife toughens up on noise limits

Monday, January 28th, 2008 Posted in Nurburgring news | 1 Comment »

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 ...

Dutton Rally’s Ultimate Nürburgring Tour

Saturday, January 26th, 2008 Posted in Australia, Nurburgring news, Organised tours | 2 Comments »

The organisers of Australia's Dutton Rally are planning a very tasty holiday itinerary. At just under a week and including a cross continental Europe route behind the wheel of some true exotic supercars, along with two days at the Ring ...