Archive for the ‘Sabine Schmitz’ Category

“They can’t hide any more”

A quick update on the “Stop the sale of the Nürburgring!” rally which earlier this week took the fight to the politicians in Mainz, the Rhineland-Palatinate state capital. Once again we rely on Bridge to Gantry for reliable word, so make sure you follow the source link below for more. Speaking to Bridge to Gantry, […]

Has the BMW Ring-Taxi has delivered its last fare?

The BMW Ring-Taxi is one of the icons of the Nürburgring. It has helped launch Sabine Schmitz into the media spotlight, as well as delivering thousands of kilometers of happiness to its customers. And now it looks like the ride is over. BMW contracted out the management of the Ring-Taxi to a company called OK […]

Sabine Schmitz joins Save The Ring campaign

Sabine Schmitz might be all smiles and happy Christmas wishes in the above picture, but she has just published a new video message to help promote the Save The Ring campaign. In her message Sabine says, “I have to tell you something on behalf of the Nordschleife. We have really big problems here and to […]

BMW unscripted: Sabine Schmitz

Everyone’s favourite taxi driver, Sabine Schmitz, is featured here in unscripted, a new promo series from BMW. “No script, just real people,” says the marketing blurb. This episode with Sabine gives a great, albeit brief, look at her history with BMW and the Nürburgring Nordschleife. For more on Sabine take a trip down memory lane […]

A lap of the Nordschleife with Sabine Schmitz

Sabine Schmitz is well known for her appearances on Top Gear. She’s also well known for her gig as a driver of the BMW Ring Taxi. She’s even been interviewed by AUSringers. But, ultimately, she’s a racer, so what better way to kick off 2010 than with some video footage of Sabine at the wheel […]

BMW Ring-Taxi from the passenger’s seat

Thanks to AUSringers reader Ryan for sending in this clip of his BMW Ring-Taxi experience. Ryan and his wife, in Europe on their honeymoon, were lucky enough to have Sabine Schmitz as their tour guide. You’ll have to forgive Ryan’s camera work, as I’m sure you can imagine holding the camera still while Sabine exploits […]

ROAD magazine – Nürburgring Nordschleife special

Online magazine ROAD, has given us 73 pages of Nürburgring goodness. That’s one page for each corner! Included in their Nürburgring Nordschleife special are stories on track days, circuit tips, VLN racing series, past masters and much more (including plenty of input from Sabine Schmitz). You can click on the image above to read the […]