The 2012 Nürburgring 24 hour race is almost upon us and if you’re keen to stay up to date over the weekend here’s a few tips.

Live radio coverage will be provided by Radio Le Mans, and you can also follow RLM via twitter. The official Nürburgring 24 hour website will again provide pictures via a live stream (access here). That stream will also be replicated on Audi tv. It looks like Subaru will also be joining in the on the live streaming action in 2012.

German TV station Sport1 will have free internet streaming of the race, although their live stream is limited by IP address. Other streams may pop up over the weekend and if you hear of any please post a link in the comments section below.

As in previous years you will be able to follow the race via live GPS update. Access is provided HERE. After making its debut last in 2010, you can also follow the race on your iPhone (new link).

There will also be updates from AUSringers via the AUSmotive twitter account. If you are using twitter to follow the race make sure you use the #N24h hashtag.

AUSringers will be providing updates of the Aussies and Kiwis competing. Regular reader and N24 racer Wayne Moore has left some comments in the Your Story column, as well.

If you have any other links or references please post them below and we will update this article.

UPDATE 19 May: Live streaming of the 24 hour race can now be seen on AUSringers (click here).