Trackguide: you need to know about the Nürburgring Nordschleife

Trackguide: you need to know about the Nürburgring Nordschleife

Posted on 06-05-2016 at 21:30 by RubenPriest – 54 Comments”

Nordschleife
The trackguide that you knew would come is finally here. The Ins and outs of perhaps the most legendary racetrack in the world after the clique.

Legendary, but also very dangerous. The ‘Ring is a technical circuit that the skill of the rider asks. This is true for the Nurburgring GP, but for the Nordschleife. The 20,8 km of challenging piece of asphalt requires every weekend again dents. For both vehicles, as the ego of the drivers that the quantity is manifestly easier to estimate. Dozens of crashvideo on the internet will serve as evidence: a round on the Nordschleife, you have to scull. For only 29 euros the round you can drive yourself on a piece of tarmac that many large raceheld you has gone before. Yes the Nordschleife is a toll road, but for the convenience should I specify him as a circuit.

This trackguide is written on the basis of own experiences. It is also difficult to get an ‘advice’ to give, because certainly the Nordschleife so technically put together. The use of a roll cage, semi slicks or modifications in the area of aerodynamics can have significant impact on your final lap time. Ronderecords by manufacturers each time a disconnected again and again, often in alleruiterste of the car asked. So is the FWD record currently in the hands of Volkswagen. But it is important to know that the ClubSport’s with no back seat and specifically for the ‘Ring chosen Michelin rubber the record picked up.

GP

GP

Nüburgring racing track GP

We treat in this trackguide the longer Nordschleife. Official races often take place on the GP section of the track. As a tourist rider go, usually on the Nordschleife. In addition, both circuits can also be combined. The most famous example is perhaps the 24h of the Nürburgring.

This does not mean that you can never pop on the GP circuit as a tourist. On various days in the year there are special events organised. Here you can counter charge with your own car the 5,148 kilometre long track. The current track record is 1:29.468 by the way the name of F1 legend Michael Schumacher.

Nordschleife

Nordschleife

Than the Nordschleife. As a tourist-participant, you enter into a barrier underneath it and you will be released at the height of the Döttinger Höhe. This is the most long straight section of the track where, provided you have enough power, at speeds over 300 km/h can be achieved. However, this only happens on trackdays and famous races. During a touristenrit acts the Döttinger Höhe as in – and output. You will have your acceleration so prematurely should break down the job again to leave. After the Tiergarten, a bend with high speed can be taken, follow the Hohenrein. You can adjust your speed because there is quite a sharp turn in second gear taken should be. You are now on a short straight piece and then the party really begins.

Nordkehre, Hatzenbach, Hoheneichen

Hatzenbach

The Efteling-feeling is now loose. You get the impression as if you were in a roller coaster have to be seated. Only this roller coaster, you have entirely in your own hands. Great! The three curves Nordkehre, Hatzenbach and Hoheneichen usually, with a speed of 100 km/h + to be taken. The drive speed is very dependent on weather conditions where there to play, and how the condition of your tires. It is sometimes amazing to see how much a Nissan GT-R or a Porsche 911 GT3 around the corner. Overestimate yourself not as an inexperienced rider and do not dive too hard, this bends in. The guardrail is closer than you think.

Quiddelbacher-Höhe, Flugplatz, Kottenborn, Schwedenkreuz

Flugplatz

This is a section where you as a freshman to have to be careful. Experienced riders pedaling in this piece of the accelerator substantially in regularly at speeds over 150 km/h to be achieved. Sweaty hands? Keep to the right, if necessary, with your right indicator, and let the other rider pass. This is not only safe, but also respectful to the other. That perhaps is doing a quick round to put down.

Poststrabe Aremberg, Fuchsröhe, Adenauer Forst

Adenauer Forst

Then you go a lot in the anchors to switch back to the third or maybe even second gear. After the Poststrabe Aremberg, the gas may again be nice, but do this in moderation. The curves are difficult to oversee, and after the Fuchsröhe you come in at Adenauer Forst. This is a turn that many riders overestimated. If you arrive driving, you can’t see what awaits you. Secret: a very sharp bend. Who makes a mistake comes out in a big grassy area where you virtually damage-free from. Under loud cheering of the ever-present spectators at Adenauer Forst continued you ride.

Metzgesfeld t/m steep section

Metzgesfeld

Now follow a series of contortions. The first two turns after the short straight piece of Adenauer Forst, you can take a speed slightly above 100 km/h. Then it will be more technical with a series of blind corners. Adapt your speed to your experience and do not take unnecessary risks. This section shoot you down, so the speed easily increases. Around the Kesselchen the gas can again. Speeds around 200 km/h or higher are no strange numbers for riders with a GT3 RS or a BMW M3.

Karussell, Hedwigshöhe, Wipperman

Karussel

The Karussel bend is one of the iconic features of the Nordschleife. You literally dives into the curve, and this you feel in your jaw. The lip on the front bumper of a supercar comes in this turn merciless in contact with the surface. Is your car lowered and you take the inside of a bend: brace yourself. Or take the outside of the bend and to avoid a kiss with the asphalt. After the Karussell follow quite well and turns with close to 100 km/h can be taken.

Brünnchen t/m Schwalbenschwanz

Brünnchen

You’re already thick about half, but do not be overconfident. You are approaching namely Brünnchen. A treacherous bend where as in Adenauer Forst, a lot of riders go wrong. Especially achterwielaandrijvers early on the gas at the exit of the bend can sometimes be faced with a surprise. A spin is made. Even the BMW M5 Ringtaxi has several times backwards, stood at Brünnchen. In combination with surface or oil on the road you will have 110 percent focus. The nearby guardrail beckons for your day to ruin. After Brünnchen follows a blind bend called Eiskurve and then it is a matter of riding out to the straight.

Kleines Karussell, Galgenkopf, and Döttinger Höhe

Dotinger Hohe

Before that, you get yet to make with a few bends, including the Kleines Karussell, as the name suggests, an effect similar to know to put down if at the Karussell. This time, however, in a less violent form. You popping by to last bend. The clear Galgenkopf that you are in the third gear. Then comes the long straight piece and the gas can (for a while) there’s full on. You have the 20.8 km long Nordschleife safely disconnected. Top!


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