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Dec 12, 2023 · A guide to Nurburgring track days including pros and cons compared to TF, costs, a complete list of providers and insurance questions...
Even though there are crashes every day on the track, accidents with our rental cars happen very infrequently, since we have a very strict safety procedure and do everything we can to best prepare you for driving on the track.
Nov 27, 2023 · What do you do to prepare for a somewhat dangerous track day? what do you do to prep for the Nurburgring? I suspect this will be at least a $2-3000 Experience depending on the garage and sessions I choose. Do you recommend any garages or cars at that garage?
- What Is The Nürburgring Nordschleife?
- A Different Kind of Racetrack
- Nurburgring Map
- Typical Beginner Mistakes
- How to Get Started
- Safety Rules
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Best Time to Visit The Nurburgring
- Racing Series Types
- Hotels to Stay in
The Nordschleife track was designed and built from 1925 to 1927. The track was opened on June 18-19, 1927 at a cost of approximately 8,100,000 DM (Deutsche Marks) (almost $34 million USD in 2020). Races and mass events take place here from March to November. In winter, the Nurburgringis not accessible for races due to weather conditions. The height...
The Nurburgring Nordschleife is not your classic race track with open curves and gravel traps. Instead, it’s an incredibly demanding and dangerous track. If classic race tracks with a lot of turns and short distances (GP, Spa-Francorchamps, Hockenheim, Barcelona, etc.) allow you to get stuck in the gravel and get pulled out to continue racing, then...
Here’s a good map showing the various corners and straights of the Nurburgring Nordschleife. It also includes recommended lines, brake points, and gearing although that is completely dependent on your vehicle.
A typical beginner mistake is when you do not have enough room to complete your cornering maneuver at high speed. You’re too fast and early (early apex). Realizing that you won’t fit in, you start to jerk the wheel and dampen the speed by braking, thus blocking the front wheels. When braking, the car’s center of gravity shifts forward, the rear los...
If this is your first time at the Nürburgring Nordschleife and you want to go for a couple of laps, we strongly recommend contacting an instructor and hiring a race taxi (Ring Taxi). Your instructor will help you in the early stages of your track studies. The point is that you hire a professional racer to take you for a ride on the track with all i...
Tourist and Track Days
1. Buckle up using your seat belts(rear passengers included). 2. Overtake only on the left. 3. Max speed limit in dangerous track areas is 50 kph (31 mph). This includes accidents, no-overtaking zones, and areas contaminated with fuel or lubricants). 4. No intentional track pollution allowed. 5. In case of a fuel leak, pull over and stop (inform the marshals immediately). 6. Your vehicle must comply with all safety standards in force within the European Community. 7. The driver must carry a v...
Accidents
1. Turn on your emergency lights. 2. Pull over and turn off the engine immediately. 3. Use the emergency number to report what happened (your track location, number of people injured, etc.). 4. Never turn around or move in the opposite direction. 5. Leave the car and get over the fence immediately. 6. If possible, provide first aid to those who are injured. 7. Wait for an emergency service to arrive. During free races at the Nurburgring, the same rules as on public roads are applied. Be caref...
Ring Taxi and Car Rental
1. Do not get in a car with “shady” drivers who offer to go for a couple of laps on the track (without the necessary professional race skills) for a cheap price. Doing so may mean your trip can end tragically. 2. On tourist or track days, the Ring Taxi cars are offered by companies that have an official Nurburgring license. The companies are located in the parking lot in front of the main entrance to the Nordschleife track (tickets can also be purchased there). 3. All official companies offer...
Is It Really a Dangerous Track to Race On?
Of course it is. And there are many examples, but you don’t really have to race at first. For your own safety, we advise you to use the services of a professional instructor who will give you a theoretical course. After that, you can practice your skills directly on the track.
What Are Tourist Days?
During free races (Tourist Days), you can take a ride on the track in your own car or a rented one. These races are a unique opportunity to check your driving skills on one of the most famous racetracks in the world. During Tourist Days, the same rules apply as on any other public road. These days, race fans, collectors, and just looky-loos flock to the Nurburgring to chat and watch amateur racers, discuss race car innovations and rumors.
What Are Track Days?
Track Days at the Nurburgring are organized by private companies for small events to improve the driving skills of their racers. They’re also for professional racers and teams, driving tests, and club races. The main advantages of Track Days are a limited number of participants (up to 100 cars), Open Pit Lane (fully open track), no license plate or public road permission limitations, as well as free photo and video shooting. As we have already mentioned, you can take part in Track Day races o...
The Nurburgring is best from spring to fall, namely March to November. In winter, the track is not suitable for any racing events due to bad weather conditions. Seasonality also affects races on touring and track days. Be extra cautious if it’s raining, has recently rained, or if rain is expected shortly. You may even want to postpone your lap sess...
There are several well-known racing series every year. Cult and most popular races are considered to be the most popular: 24-hour Nurburgring, DTM, Blancpain GT Series, ADAC GT Masters, and Nürburgring Endurance Race.
The main complex of the Nürburgring includes two comfortable race hotels with bars, restaurants, fitness rooms, saunas: Lindner and Dorint. All the rooms are equipped to meet the standard and appeal to their coziness. The price of a double room with breakfast starts from 120 euros (about $135 USD). Alternatively, you can also choose private hotels ...
Aug 31, 2018 · What sets Nurburgring apart is its sheer length in addition to the extreme elevation changes, and the complex and recurring bends, twists, and turns. When not occupied by racers, the Nurburgring functions as a one-way toll road which happens to be void of a speed limit.
Dec 12, 2023 · You may wonder whether doing a track day at the Ring is better value than tourist laps. If you haven’t already, check out our post on Nurburgring Track Days where we discuss the benefits of a track day over tourist driving, and also share a few tips on what to look out for when booking a track day.
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This means the track is open 8am - 7.30pm, so all day. I would expect it to get busy as people will visit for this. Your best bet to get track time is right away in the morning. Then the rest of the day, make a BBQ around the circuit and watch some TF.
